Kai #2, shave #6
2 days growth
Preshave: shower
Brush: PAA Starcraft (24mm synthetic)
Soap: La Toja stick
Razor: Henson Al-13
Aftershave: alum, Nivea sensitive balm
3 passes plus cleanup. Got a weeper on the right corner XTG, then numerous weepers on the mustache ATG. Alum really stung there, but was mild-medium most everywhere else. In the end though, this is definitely a DFS. I haven't been assigning modifiers, but if I were to start, then maybe even a DFS+. Jawline and above is smooth, neck has some missed bits here and there, but less than usual, and without any nicks or weepers there.
However, I've decided that I'm still calling the match, and have binned the blade. It's not that there was much tugging exactly, but I do feel like it's becoming more difficult to do the mustache well with the thicker hairs and more sensitive skin. Sure, I could stop at XTG there, but I feel like it's missing the point if I don't try to get myself smooth there.
Final Results
Round 2 was close, but I think the best single shave was with a Feather, so the Legendary Feather takes round 2. But since I struggled so mightily with the Feather in round 1, the match has to go to the Mysterious Kai.
Perhaps more relevant, which blade would I more likely buy for myself? That's tough to say. Both are still just a bit above my level of ability, so neither right now. I got some great shaves, but I don't think a single one was completed with no blood drawn whatsoever. If I'm ever able to improve my technique enough to wield it properly, I think the Feather has the most potential, but until I have the required skill, that's kinda hard to say right now.
Thank you @Space_Cadet and @AnimalCatcher for providing the blades, and @Grundi for distributing them! I enjoyed comparing these 2 fine blades, and reading others' experiences with them. (And will continue to read, as the 2 remaining Excaliburs keep going...)