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Another nice outing with PdP 63. The lather quality and scent never ceases to impress. I followed that up with its accompanying balm… skipped the witch hazel all together. I don’t think I missed anything.
Which is your favorite?
Which is your favorite?
First volley of questions:
Which splash did use? Did you like it? More importantly, how were they received by your fondest people in AS range?
Volley deux:
Is the Tatara Masamune’s efficiency picking up? If it isn’t, is the consolation of no sting or visible irritation worth the fun of re-lathering? Are you finding the tabs to be problematic or are just visually unappealing? I have a puggish nose and stop my shave at my temples, so I wouldn’t know how the exposed tabs nab people XTG in places.
While incessantly searching for razors in the smooth and efficient genre, I saw @jefffeith has both the Tatara Masamune (both plates) as well as goodies from RazoRock and I mention this because he mentioned the Mamba 0.70mm being almost as smooth as the Masamune (my reading comprehension is bad, so please double check) and just a little less efficient on swirly spots. The Mamba has closed tabs.
Now that @JoWolf has talked me into shaving with short, quick linear strokes instead of all the weird things I used to do, mild DE razors are looking more appealing by the minute (hence my searches).
If pressed for time and can only answer one, which splash?
My favourite mild razor. Yaqi Chrome Mellon. A very underrated razor. Lather is protection. I have not used a razor with superior lather management than the Mellon. All mild razors are not designed or should they be used to shave beyond DFS.mild DE razors are looking more appealing by the minute
Thank you for the update!
I’m very sorry to read about the razor burn and AS sting on your Masamune’s second sortie in the never-ending war waged on wanton whiskers. A third pass sounds better than razor burn.
If Lucky Tiger treats your skin better than alcohol splashes, stay with the Lucky Tiger.
If I had that stuff, I’d be reading the ingredients and start singing “E se Arlecchin t’invola calendula” in my asbestos Giuseppe Giacomini voice when I got to the marigold extract.
Is the Zion you mentioned the national park in Utah? Wherever you meant,I hope it’s equal measures relaxing and exhilarating.
Can’t wait to read about the trip or the Bic-equipped Masamune shave.
Your first Masamune shave was stingless. Are your SB plate Vector shaves also like that?
Here’s my latest brush, arrived last night:That’s awesome! It sounds like your setups provide smooth shaves in sophisticated style.
Don’t know what more could be done besides a custom brush handle knotted with something in the Mühle Synthetic Silvertip class.