I’m glad you’re getting something out of it. Alas, when you’re used to a no-holds-barred, all out explosion of dense, rich and creamy, slick lather, anything sub-standard is a bit of a downer. I may have a shower with it later but given the slickness, I’ll probably go arse over tit right into Matron’s evil cabinet of medicinal monstrosities. And then the trouble really starts…OK, I'm determined to get some use out of the cake of Kent Graeme sent me. Tried again today with it. Bloomed in 65°C RO water for 10 minutes. Washed face with bloom water. Dipped my Moka Express synth in warm RO water. Squeezed out and loaded heavily. Face lathered. This actually gave me a shaveable lather. It still had a tendency to want to dissipate but held up well enough to do a pass. Reloaded for each pass. Much better than before.
No cuts, comfortable shave, and now I kind of see what the fuss is about. OK so a good cake would probably be excellent, but even the one I have gave me a good shave and all the glide you could want. Post shave feel was lovely. I get what everyone's on about. I may even buy a cake of MWF from a known good batch in the future. I think I will at least persevere with this, it was not a waste, when you can get it to play its worth it. Cheers @Gairdner
Hardware was my ball end Tech and Astra SP (3). A celebratory splash of Tabac AS to continue the vintage vibe and the simple pleasures.
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She saw me at it and swiftly gave me a jab, that's it for me for the rest of the day!I’m glad you’re getting something out of it. Alas, when you’re used to a no-holds-barred, all out explosion of dense, rich and creamy, slick lather, anything sub-standard is a bit of a downer. I may have a shower with it later but given the slickness, I’ll probably go arse over tit right into Matron’s evil cabinet of medicinal monstrosities. And then the trouble really starts…
I’ve been under the weather the last few days and never did manage that shave yesterday. I have a new cake of MWF to try (Shaving Shack, 9139) but I may wait till tomorrow to enjoy it properly. Additionally, my bargain Rockwell 6S is due then too.
Of course that could all change depending on orders from Matron. No Matron, not the ice mud bath again and don’t try and sneak caustic soda crystals in either. Matron? MATRON! Where’s she gone now? @Blademonkey must be doing the Helicockter naked in the day room again. At least I’ll get peace until she injects him with horse tranquilizers. Honestly, ruddy woman’s a menace…
Goodnight, sleep tight and count ALL of your extremities when you awake.She saw me at it and swiftly gave me a jab, that's it for me for the rest of the day!
Paul
So where is the picture? :-DHere’s a picture from hell for you: I’m currently in the bath...
O’ holy St. Mitchell, how could I ever doubt thee?
Shubs, I couldn't have said it any better, spot on my friend.The paths that take us away are as important as the ones that bring us back.
May you find peace with the Fat.
Eee, Shubs you Fat Zen Master you!The paths that take us away are as important as the ones that bring us back.
May you find peace with the Fat.
Damn, just checked my soap stash and MWF is 8923, same as the dud Kent version. I've yet to try it..
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