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[โ€“] gcgallant 4 points 2 months ago

September 17, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: River Razors 6/8 3/4 Hollow

  • Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum

  • Talc: Yardley Classic
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    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


For this shave I was trying out a new edge on this razor. I created it using a Koma nagura slurry on a Black Arkansas stone. Definitely a unique feel.