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What Straight Razor Did You Use Today?

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Tanifuji Fukutarō Ba’Ba 1072 13/16 Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - SV Felce Aromatica - Speick Splash - Sukin Moisturiser
 
Some years ago this razor gave me the nastiest slice I’ve ever had with a razor. I put it away for a long time and have only used it sparingly ever since. But, not too worry, today was super smooth, super efficient. And the new Frosted Spearmint was definitely an unusual choice given the weather. It’s a new arrival so I wanted to try it out. I’d say it’s cool but not freezing. The after shave, on the other hand, is more in the freeze category. :)

Hot water preparation
MSC Frosted Spearmint Shave Soap
Savile Row 3824 Silvertip Badger
John Clarke & Son NEVA 5/8
MSC Frosted Spearmint After Shave Balm

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Happy shaving - Karl
 
Repeat performance from the MSC Frosted Spearmint. Same impression as yesterday - great soap, cold, not frozen but after shave freezes for sure. I love the looks of this razor, nice shave, too.

Hot water preparation
MSC Frosted Spearmint Shave Soap
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
John & William Ragg Napoleon 5/8
Cold water rinse
MSC Frosted Spearmint After Shave

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Happy shaving - Karl
 
A tale of two shaves. Try as I may, I have not been able to get the Shave Den soap to work. After three tries using varying amounts of water and lathering time I’ve given up. In all cases the lather simply disappeared off my face before I could complete a pass. One pass of nearly unbearable tugging and I gave up, again. The second shave was delightful. 👍🏻

Shave One:
Hot water preparation
The Shave Den Blue Floid Type Shave Soap
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
Dubl Duck Wonderedge 5/8
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Shave Two:
Hot water preparation
Castle Forbes Lavender Shave Cream
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
Dubl Duck Wonderedge 5/8
Cold water rinse
Castle Forbes Lavender After Shave Balm

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Happy shaving - Karl
 
Lovely, clean and easy shave with the Paragon. It’s the only John & Wm Ragg razor I’ve seen that’s not named Napoleon.

Hot water preparation
MSC Black Tie Shave Soap
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
John & William Ragg Paragon 5/8
Cold water rinse
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel

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Happy shaving - Karl
 
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