I don't mind cheating at all with the AC blades setup...best for travel use. The results with AC blades still beat my normal SR shaves...something I am working to be on par...
Razor Wade & Butcher 13/16 Wedge New 1st Use
I finally managed to receive my dream mid-1800s Wade & Butcher Sheffield razor (together with a Buffalo Strop)! Nothing else but a wedge of course...hahaha. The razor is heavy... the heaviest among all my other SRs including the Dorko. Looking at the thick wedge, I was a little skeptical with the shave...boy was I wrong. Turns out to be a gentle giant! This razor's edge from the Seller was very very smooth and comfortable on all parts of my face & neck. 3passes for a dfs result...no issues at all. Absolutely enjoyed this excellent and famous W&B razor!
Razor NOS Henkotsu Kamisori
Nice easy smooth and comfortable shave with this razor. Forgo wtg, and straight into xtg & atg...not bad at all. Managed a dfs-ccs result without any irritation or weepers.
I posted this picture already on the weekly shave of the day but it should have been here really.
Pre: hot towel and Pears
Soap: Wickham Gothic Revival
Brush: Simpson Commodore best badger X3
Razor: ~1940s Fritz Bracht Tennis 5/8
Post: Wickham Gothic Revival balm.
Love the scent and performance. The balm smells strong enough that I didn't bother with splash. Good close shave, one or two patches of red from overdoing it, and a little sting from the balm as a result but now left with a 'face feeler' so happy days.
Razor Wade & Butcher 13/16 Wedge
Had an enjoyable shave with this razor! Just 2.5passes for a dfs/ccs result. I'm finding this edge to be comfortable but not as keen and hence, not as efficient.