August 17, 2023

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
• Razor: Weck Sextoblade (Straight Shave 298)
• Blade: Kismet (17)
• 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. Good shave.

Kismet Blade - Losing My Edge
#Monthofweckoning

I'm posting this in the early afternoon, but I had a very packed schedule this morning. Because of this, I thought a @sgrdddy@sub.wetshaving.social slurry shave was in order. Normally, my 2-pass shaving pattern includes chasing BBS by varying the direction of razor travel in areas that are difficult; primarily the neck, chin and beneath the corners of my mouth. For a change, I wondered how much my shaving time would improve if I used a slurry lather and just did not chase BBS in those areas.

I put the phone in stopwatch mode, opened the soap, got the brush wet under the tap, then pressed the Start button. I pressed the Stop button at 6:29 after putting the top back on the EdP.

No nicks or irritation and, as expected, the shave is not BBS in the areas that I mentioned. I am a bit surprised at how good it is overall. I thought I'd be rating it as Average (which equates to DFS), but it is really better than that, hence the Good rating.

I noted that @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social did a 2-pass slurry lather today, timed it, and made a video (show-off!). It took him 5 minutes and within that time he's showing soap, splash and aftershave to the camera. Like @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social, I did not rush and you might wonder why we emphasize this. Pick up a Weck with a blade in it and contemplate your results if you rush moving it around your mouth, ears, Adam's apple, and so on. Hopefully, you get the point.

No microscope pic today. I did inspect the edge. It just soldiers on ...

2023.08.17 SOTD (#UNCHALLENGE shave #17):

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)

• Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

• Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

AA Day 17! Okay. I think I did it again. Not quite as perfect as my shave on Saturday, but damn close (95%). Commenting my shave in detail so I don't forget:

• 3 passes plus some cleanup near my jawbone joint
• shave pattern
  • left side: top-down pattern, 1 razor width
  • right side: top down pattern, 2 razor width
  • bottom: left to right pattern, 1 razor width
  • rest of neck: diagonal pattern, ~45°, left to right.
• first pass WTG at setting 7
• second pass XTH at setting 6
• third pass ATG at setting 4
• cleanup pass as necessary at setting 1
• what I believe to be the real key for me: making sure my neck skin is taught by leaning my neck forward and pulling down on my chest. I believe the second part to be the main missing key for me.

This left me with an irritation free shave and a beautifully smooth neck. A great feeling.

#UNCHALLENGE

The Seventeenth Day Of Weckoning is upon us - A 5 minute Wecking

• Brush: Rubberset 400-3 with a 26 mm unbleached Zenith boar knot at 56 mm loft
• Razor: Weck Sextoblade Med Prep
• Blade: Kismet Rostfrei, Polymer beschichtet (23)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann – Oceana
• Post Shave: Ralon – Original
• Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co. – Island Man

After a request by u/FMKJuli (the "M" stands for "Doubting Thomas 😉), I've filmed my shave today.

@sgrdddy@sub.wetshaving.social's slurry lather (but about a dozen swirl, not a mind-boggling single swirl), two passes with the Weck, splash and frag in 5 minutes. Good shave, not quite BBS, but almost, no irritation, no blood, and most importantly: no hurrying.

#Monthofweckoning

August 17, 2023

• Preshave: Cold Water
• Brush: Zenith 506U XS Horse 🐎
• Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
• Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (16)
• Lather: The Goodfellas Smile Amber Fougère
• Post Shave: Old Spice After Shave

Since everyone is doing a slurry-lather, I tried as well. 5 swirls, and then to the face. I got a slight tingle, but no burn as with a full face lather. We'll see how the dryness develops.

Have a good evening!