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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

AA24 - Day 22 - Trouble in Paradise

Well this blade is now testing my technique and pressure management. I managed a DFS with no irritation, but the blade is definitely past its prime.

Just when I think the boar stank is subsiding, it comes back with a vengeance. Are there trapped pockets of stench hiding in this knot? What is going on?

The line up today was pleasant. Trouble Maker and Fougère Gothique are both earthy, smokey, and excellent.

Brush Break-In Progress Album

Weekly Tub Check: 176g (∆ -8)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Wait, only 8 grams over the course of 7 shaves?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Does that seem low? I do a 20-30 second load and I get enough lather for at least 2 passes. Even at that it still takes a couple minutes to dial in properly.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

My average so far is 3 grams. I used less today, 1.6, and had enough for 3+ passes with a synthetic, but the lather quality was a tad under what I prefer. I'm a self-proclaimed hate-loader, and always preach "use more soap", so that's where my surprise comes from!