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Tabac Tuesday! It has been rare that I shave on a Tuesday but I just recently moved to daily shaving so decided to do a Tabac Tuesday.
How was the shave? Glad you asked. It was great! The lather was slick, the blade and razor combo made the shave efficient and smooth. Even after one WTG pass most of the hair was gone.
6/27/23
Another super neat razor from u/J33pGuy13. This frameback feels wonderful and hones up super easy. That swedish steel feels light and gentle. This was my first time with a frameback. I'm glad for the experience.
I got this smush and dribble of Undercut in from @[email protected]. This is a very enjoyable scent. It reminds me of something I can't quite put my finger on. I'll have to chew on that a little. Very nice shave this morning.
June 27, 2023
Best lather to date with this brush. Still want to be embalmed with Sea Spice Lime when I die.
June 27, 2023
3 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
The top citrus notes off of White Buffalo remind me of Stirling's Piacenza, which I love. But this scent morphs into a warmer, more layered fragrance as it ages. This is only the second 345 Soap I've tried and I'm impressed. I like that they are doing their own scents (or appear to be), and I think the soap base is great. Thanks to @[email protected] for this smush. We traded; a smush of my 345 Undercut for a smush of his 345 White Buffalo. I'm pretty sure 345 Soaps is 2 for 2 with both of us.
June 27, 2023
This razor is exceedingly light, and I find it more difficult to handle than my Parker or the shavettes. It tends to skip, and it needs some pressure.
Have a good night!
Prep: Splash of Cool Water
Razor: Henson - Aluminum ++
Blade: Kai (2)
Lather: Stirling - Agar
Brush: Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL (20 uses)
Post Shave: Stirling - Agar
More from Buzz today! I use the other soap and splash he sent, one that I really enjoy. And I try the Henson for a second time.
(Henson - Aluminum ++ ::: Kai ‹2 uses›)
Great combo! Just a little blade feel, and was a great cutter, even through a week's worth of growth in just the standard 3 passes.
The Kai is nice in this razor, with it's temperamental nature under control.
Getting the right angle on the Henson felt like I was on auto this time. So it took one awkward shave, and then I was able to adjust to it automatically.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 4 out of 5 (Very Good)
(Stirling - Agar)
Might be a good one to blend with some other more basic soaps... for some variations.
Them: A warm and aromatic blend of agarwood (oud), cedar, smoke, and exotic spices.
Scent: I got the woodiness and smoke, and then the spices did make it seem like a more exotic wood. Very nice. It did not overwhelm, due to it's scent strength being a little on the lighter side of medium. It can offend in larger strengths, I would imagine, so maybe this concentration is a good thing.
Scent Strength: 4/10, lightly present during shaving.
Lather... perfect today. I wanted it a touch dry on the first pass, because I had so much growth, and I wanted to be prepared for any extra oils. The remnants of rinse water after subsequent passes hydrated it back to where I like it after the length was taken down.
Very slick and creamy and felt great.
Hydration: Perfect (for me)
Bowl: Dollar Tree DIY Bowl w Glass Beads
Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL‹20 uses›
Yep, this continues to be a soft brush, with an undergrowth of backbone at the core.
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)
Shavers Map - here it is and also in the sub's sidebar.
Ending of Blades Ledger - entry form and the data spreadsheet
