Today, I received two, honed and shave-ready SRs (and a tub for Stirling's Scarn) from our most generous member @Steve56. Thank you again Steve!
I also would like to take a moment to thank @ZeelandsRoem for all the valuable SR information communicated in conversations. Thank you Ioan!
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Shortly after unboxing, I prepped myself to give my first SR shave a go. I washed and rinsed the facial hair with a glycerin soap. A hot press towel for 30 seconds. Soaked the badger brush. Took my time to lather Scarn properly. (Excellent soap by the way.) I was advised to achieve a wet lather; which I believe I did.
The Shave
Passes
WTG. The SR removed 75% of the facial hair in most parts.
XTG: I struggled there in some areas. Realized neck area doesn't need it. Other areas need better technique.
ATG: Almost as comfortable as WTG in terms of technique.
Result
• Perfect BBS on both cheeks. Near BBS on the jaw line (sides). DFS+ in the neck. The chin and under-the-nose areas need work but it was close enough.
• Some irritation but that's because I was a bit too 'trigger-happed' and pressed down in some areas. (Sorry Steve, I know you said otherwise.)
• Zero cuts. Couple minor nicks due to handling/technique.
Impression/Thoughts
• I found it perplexing how 'easy' and comfortable it was to shave with a SR. I can only attribute it to Steve's honing expertise; which made this first SR shave a bliss. Luckily, I am also dexterous.
• Equally perplexed on how it was possible to go from north to south on WTG instead of having to follow hair direction. The neck area was always problematic for me unless I followed the hair 'to the letter'. The SR does not care, it cut through with no drama.
• The second XTG pass may not be necessary. I only did so because that's my routine with the DE.
• Zero tugging or pulling; none whatsoever. It was purely cutting the hair. I've solely used the Mühle R41 GS since April and in spite of being one of the most aggressive DE razor in the market, I never felt such 'cutting' feeling. I understand that they're different tools but the R41 always came with some drama (pulling and/or tugging).
• Shaving with a SR reminded me of the Flammarion engraving where the traveler 'sees the light'. Glad to be part of the club.
I also would like to take a moment to thank @ZeelandsRoem for all the valuable SR information communicated in conversations. Thank you Ioan!
Box content
Shortly after unboxing, I prepped myself to give my first SR shave a go. I washed and rinsed the facial hair with a glycerin soap. A hot press towel for 30 seconds. Soaked the badger brush. Took my time to lather Scarn properly. (Excellent soap by the way.) I was advised to achieve a wet lather; which I believe I did.
The Shave
Passes
WTG. The SR removed 75% of the facial hair in most parts.
XTG: I struggled there in some areas. Realized neck area doesn't need it. Other areas need better technique.
ATG: Almost as comfortable as WTG in terms of technique.
Result
• Perfect BBS on both cheeks. Near BBS on the jaw line (sides). DFS+ in the neck. The chin and under-the-nose areas need work but it was close enough.
• Some irritation but that's because I was a bit too 'trigger-happed' and pressed down in some areas. (Sorry Steve, I know you said otherwise.)
• Zero cuts. Couple minor nicks due to handling/technique.
Impression/Thoughts
• I found it perplexing how 'easy' and comfortable it was to shave with a SR. I can only attribute it to Steve's honing expertise; which made this first SR shave a bliss. Luckily, I am also dexterous.
• Equally perplexed on how it was possible to go from north to south on WTG instead of having to follow hair direction. The neck area was always problematic for me unless I followed the hair 'to the letter'. The SR does not care, it cut through with no drama.
• The second XTG pass may not be necessary. I only did so because that's my routine with the DE.
• Zero tugging or pulling; none whatsoever. It was purely cutting the hair. I've solely used the Mühle R41 GS since April and in spite of being one of the most aggressive DE razor in the market, I never felt such 'cutting' feeling. I understand that they're different tools but the R41 always came with some drama (pulling and/or tugging).
• Shaving with a SR reminded me of the Flammarion engraving where the traveler 'sees the light'. Glad to be part of the club.
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