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3/4 SOTD
Tried out the RazoRock handle from my GC with the Prewar Tech today. Lathered with Tabac and the Plissoft 400.
Lather texture was closer to my goal, especially later in the shave. Still bordering on too rich, but a little looser and wetter. Unfortunately I didn't have the foresight to consider that these Tech shaves are going a little slower, and Tabac can't rest on my skin for extended periods without raising some discomfort. So things felt a little rushed--plus I'm quite fatigued, I helped a buddy move into his new house this morning, after working until 1AM the night/morning previous.
Southbound felt effective. This handle throws the balance totally off kilter, but it's the sharp knurling and handle length that actually transforms the shave most noticeably. I have a greater sense of angle, and a stronger feeling of control with this handle. However, I think I'd prefer something more intermediary... who's the B&B member who made the handles @Cal uses???
Second pass I have slightly less difficulty on the right goatee today. Still a lot of stubble remaining after this pass. ATG feels pretty natural, I do a better cleanup on the mustache than yesterday but the chin and jawline present some difficulty. Unfortunately the clock was ticking, I could feel my skin starting to itch from the Tabac. Still some texture left under the jawline, but certainly a DFS+ across the board. Alum is even less detectable today. HydroBoost + CeraVe to finish. Probably the best shave I could manage in my current physical condition, still happy with my overall technique and my ability to manage the blade with lightness.
One quick observation before I sign off: I notice that I'm rinsing the razor very frequently while shaving. I think this is an unconscious habit to try and introduce water (i.e. slickness) at the cutting level, a way of compensating for my tendency to make thicker, heavier lathers. The thicker lathers were learned as a result of mitigating razor irritation from "needing" to use pressure with the 34C. So with changes in razor handling, lots of other techniques are being examined.
Cheers!
Tried out the RazoRock handle from my GC with the Prewar Tech today. Lathered with Tabac and the Plissoft 400.
Lather texture was closer to my goal, especially later in the shave. Still bordering on too rich, but a little looser and wetter. Unfortunately I didn't have the foresight to consider that these Tech shaves are going a little slower, and Tabac can't rest on my skin for extended periods without raising some discomfort. So things felt a little rushed--plus I'm quite fatigued, I helped a buddy move into his new house this morning, after working until 1AM the night/morning previous.
Southbound felt effective. This handle throws the balance totally off kilter, but it's the sharp knurling and handle length that actually transforms the shave most noticeably. I have a greater sense of angle, and a stronger feeling of control with this handle. However, I think I'd prefer something more intermediary... who's the B&B member who made the handles @Cal uses???
Second pass I have slightly less difficulty on the right goatee today. Still a lot of stubble remaining after this pass. ATG feels pretty natural, I do a better cleanup on the mustache than yesterday but the chin and jawline present some difficulty. Unfortunately the clock was ticking, I could feel my skin starting to itch from the Tabac. Still some texture left under the jawline, but certainly a DFS+ across the board. Alum is even less detectable today. HydroBoost + CeraVe to finish. Probably the best shave I could manage in my current physical condition, still happy with my overall technique and my ability to manage the blade with lightness.
One quick observation before I sign off: I notice that I'm rinsing the razor very frequently while shaving. I think this is an unconscious habit to try and introduce water (i.e. slickness) at the cutting level, a way of compensating for my tendency to make thicker, heavier lathers. The thicker lathers were learned as a result of mitigating razor irritation from "needing" to use pressure with the 34C. So with changes in razor handling, lots of other techniques are being examined.
Cheers!