I haven't encountered that problem. But that is a great tip for when I do. Thanks for posting it.
I haven't encountered that problem. But that is a great tip for when I do. Thanks for posting it.
Are you still using your home recipe for shave oil ?
Merry Christmas Noah.
I didn't go through your whole journal to find out (yes im lazy , but you seem to get away nicely with only two passes? Mostly WTG and ATG (when you say North-South, South-North)?
Also, the La Grise seems to be treating you well so far, you don't seem to miss film too much?
When I started I used to shave with the grain, across the grain, against the grain like a DE. For some reason it is much easier to shave north to south, south to north with a straight razor and I get better results.
I honed many razors on film for a year. I equate film edges with Jnat edges which are crisper, lively and aggressive. Honestly I can get a crispy edge from a coticule if I wanted using the Unicot method or finishing with oil.
Now I prefer extra smooth, forgiving edges; enter the Undilucot method or finishing on watered down slurry (roughly 70% slurry 30% water). I get the same results with the La Grise or La Veinette.