Glad you are enjoying the razor. Happy New Year.DecemBoar
Friday SOTD
Daily Double
Razor: Martin J Ruben "Deluxe Nº 4153"
Razor: Aristocrat
Blade: 7 O'Clock Black (5)
Brush: Torga C3 Mistura
Soap: AdP Colonia
ASL: the "Veg"
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For my last shave of the year I brought out my Aristocrat I got from @ackvil after having it tuned up and gold plated at Back Roads Gold. Thanks Jim for the nice razor, and thanks Chris for the great plating job.
After face lathering with my Torga C3 Mistura for the first time I have concluded that it needs more bowl lathering sessions...
Before using my Aristocrat for my usual three pass WTG, ATG, WTG shave, I gave the Deluxe Nº 4153 another session on my 2 x 6 coticule to see if I could improve the edge a little, and started my shave with a WTG then XTG pass on my face and back jawline.
The cutting power was slightly improved, but is still lacking crispness. I think all it needs now is some time on my translucent ark and it will be good to go.
The Aristocrat delivered a smooth comfortable shave in style. I could use this razor every day for the rest of my life and be happy.
The Witch hazel was warm, the "Veg" burned, and the Nivea balm felt nice and relaxing.
Have some Great Shaves in the coming New Year
~doug~