August 5, 2023
- Brush: Munnin Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
- Razor: Weck Sextoblade (Straight Shave 286)
- Blade: Kismet (5)
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
- Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Kismet Blade - Losing My Edge
#Monthofweckoning
The scent strength on the soap, aftershave, and EdP is mild, but the scent itself is just a beautiful balance of notes. I cannot describe it. Here's what SV says:
The classic citrus notes are accompanied with refreshing aquatic notes, supported by a rich and balanced green aromatic floral and rural heart. All set on a base of precious woods and amber.
I can find the citrus, and aquatic notes if I try, but overall it is a very nice blend.
The Munnin Woodworks handle has a Titanium synthetic knot from AP Shave Co. This knot is described as having good backbone with soft tips. I was concerned about the backbone so I mounted it high and am happy I did. It was too stiff when new but has broken in well in my use of it so far, and I enjoy using it. I'd still prefer a little less backbone but I'm very spoiled with my Wald synthetics.
I have zero issues with the brush handle, though. It has terrific ergonomics in addition to having a beautiful shape.
I planned to go through AA using one of my straight razors (probably the Fili 14), and acquire that cool Headless Horsemen flair. I reluctantly agreed to participate in Days of Weckoning instead; mostly because I haven't really used a replaceable blade straight razor before, and I thought it would be good to try something new.
I expected to be able to get great shaves from the Weck because my technique with a straight is "good enough", but I assumed that it would lack personality and I would spend more of August just enjoying 70th Anniversary. As is often the case, I could not have been more wrong. I'm loving how this razor shaves. I can use a very, very low angle, get very gentle feedback from the edge, and get 2-pass BBS shaves with far less effort than I can with a regular straight razor. Ugh. And I'm only 5 days into this. What will happen to my razor collection on Sept. 1?
I added a microscope image of the blade edge to the album, but did not notice any change from yesterday.