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[–] sgrdddy 3 points 1 year ago

Prep: Splash of Cool Water
Razor: Henson - Aluminum ++
Blade: Gillette - Platinum (4)
Lather: Stirling Mutton Tallow - Port-au-Prince
Brush: Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL (21 uses)
Post Shave: Stirling - Agar


Gear Pic :: Video

䷀ General Notes

Trying a different blade in the Henson, and more Stirling soap!

䷀ Razor and Blade Notes

(Henson - Aluminum ++ ::: Gillette - Platinum ‹4 uses›)

Another blade that works well in the Henson. Not as efficient as the Kai, but still got a great shave by the end, and no hint of irritation.

Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 4 out of 5 (Very Good)

䷀ Soap Notes

(Stirling Mutton Tallow - Port-au-Prince)

Them: "Earthy, grassy, and pungently sweet Haitian Vetiver combined with a small but uplifting kick of Lemongrass"

Scent: My take seems in line with the description above. I really enjoyed this one during the shave.

Scent Strength: 6/10, nicely present during shaving.

Lather... A little bit wetter than perfect, but still worked so well. Skin feels so nourished with this soap base.

Hydration: Wet End of Perfect (for me)

  • 15 sec load with a Lightly-Wet brush
  • 20 ml (4.1 tsp) added to build the lather
  • = 5 passes of lather

Bowl: Dollar Tree DIY Bowl w Glass Beads

䷀ Brush Notes

(Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL ‹21 uses›)

Same: soft tips but rest of bristle strong backbone. Splays pretty easily the first 33% or so.


During the Shave Feel:
  Cheeks: Felt blade but comfortable
  Neck: Felt blade but comfortable
After the Shave Closeness:
  Cheeks: Near BBS - About as close as I'll ever get
  Neck: Cut flush to where I just see the tips (above average for me)


Ending of Blades Ledger - entry form and the data spreadsheet