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Tonights shave with the Rolls.
Razor: Rolls
Soap: Tabac
Bruch: Pure Boar
AS: Aqua Velva
This was my 4th shave with the Rolls. I have been working the blade intermittently over time. Each shave has gotten better.
The first shave I was only able to get 1 pass. It was tugging some. I gave it several cycles on the stone and strop.
Second shave I could tell the blade was getting better. I still only did 1 pass before finishing with another razor.
Third shave last week went much better. I was able to get 2 full passes before finishing my third with my Bunny.
Tonights shave I planned on getting 2 full passes then finish with my Shoveled. Thanks Karl great shaver.
Any how first pass went very well. I had decent reduction and no nicks. Although my lather was a bit dry. I face lathered tonight.
I added a bit of water and lathered for the second pass XTG. This pass was smooth. I like how this feels I am thinking to myself.
Off on a little side note. I took Billy's advice on how to go. Don't set blade on face the start. Start the motion just prior to contact. It was a bit weird at first but by the end of the first pass it felt fairly natural.
Any how I finished my second pass and checked my face. Pretty darned good reduction. So As there was no hint of tugging I felt I had the blade pretty close. I went for the third pass. ATG. I made sure I had a nice slick lather and went for it. I was not disappointed. The third pass resulted in a DFS. This is a shave that will last a good 6-8 hours before noticeable growth.
A few things I learned tonight. The wedge blade is not nearly as scary as I thought. When sharpened correctly it provides a very good shave. With time on this I feel I can get a Fantastic shave with it.
I need to since the blade a lot more. I need to se that sucker getting close to contact. The lather blocks my view.
This is a razor I plan to get a lot of use out of.
Tom