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Thiers Issard La Legende 6/8
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Razor: Wacker Jungmeister 6/8
Brush: Ca Yuen Workshop “Ruby Flake” 26mm Timberwolf
Pre-shave: PAA Cube 2.0
Shave Bowl: Van Yulay honeycomb bowl
Soap: Tabac
Post Shave: Thayer’s Facial Toner
Osage Rub

Just recently started using Tabac, not really blown away with the scent but the performance is very good. Certainly easier and more predictable than I found MWF IMO of course.
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First time straight razor shave today.
I just received my first straight razor. And had to try it ofcourse.
I am satisfied for a first time. I tried 2 passes wtg and xtg. My moustache and cheeks are perfectly BBS. Neck also ok. Jawlines and chin were difficult, resulting in 2 small cuts, solved with some alumn, and not smooth at all.
I applied alumn afterwards and only mild sting. Aftershave no problem at all.
Next time i'll prepare my soap a little wetter, it dried in to fast.

Setup:
Gold dollar 208 (honed by a fellow shaver)
Razorock monster brush
Stirling Varen soap
SV 70th A/S
proraso ASB
 
I used a Fromm (Sally's) with a Personna blade.
I'm used to shaving with a straight razor blade flat against my skin, but the ejector button on the Fromm kept scraping. Maybe remove it; it's not like it's necessary.
 
The top corner of your blade looks suspicious, you should check older pictures to see if the oxidation was there, if not it could be an early sign of cell-rot. It might be time for you to give a second shot at making scales.

Nice catch! Having recently encountered a couple victims, I wholeheartedly agree with you.
 
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