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[โ€“] gcgallant 4 points 1 year ago

November 30, 2023

  • Brush: Wald Stratos Haunter 29mm A1

  • Razor: Koraat 7/8" Near Wedge Spanish Point

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

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

  • Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner

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

  • Talc: Yardley Classic
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Amazing shave. I refreshed the edge on this razor last night. It is the first time that I've sharpened it. I put a synthetic edge on it and used my September method; drawing the edge out on the finishing stone and nanocloth, then micro-convexing with stropping on linen and leather. This time around I used more laps and less pressure on the final stropping. The edge was extraordinary. Its feel was so light and soft I was certain that I had dulled the edge, even though I knew that it tested at an ultra sharp level. But, when feeling around after the first pass I confirmed that I'm on to something with this method.

Bloom is a Black Orchid dupe. MSC, Koraat, and Wald are one-man operations. I enjoy supporting these very talented artisans.