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Razor--ATT R1 Atlas
Blade--Gillette Nacet
Brush--Zenith Synth
Soap--O S P Orange & Patchouli
Post--Lucky Tiger face tonic
A/S---Floid Vigoroso
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ENJOY YOUR DAY GENTLEMEN
Thor's Hammer;
iKon SBS + Windrose
Super Max Platinum (#1)
P&B Imperial Rum
YaQi 'Space'
Right, this thing weighs a tonne... figuratively, of course. I read the head weighs around the 56g mark, and I wouldn't be surprised if the handle weighs double that. One thing's for sure, don't drop it! I set the head with the 'cross' hidden, which I believe is the less aggressive format, and set to work. Super Max blades are good, but I think I've found them a little on the rough side for the first use. Great lather from P&B - it was a little thin last time I used it so I bloomed it for all of 30 seconds and got to work, producing enough lather for circa 9 passes! All up, I'm smooth in 2 passes (one open comb, one straight-bar). The straight bar seems more intuitive to me, and a very shallow angle was needed for the open comb. However, I'm smooth which is what matters. I need another outing with this to make a more executive decision but it did a good job! A light touch is certainly key for a razor of this sheer heft. A little resulting irritation ensued but nothing major, which I'm pinning on the blades for now. (@nolisco)
Roll up, roll up!
It's a behemoth pal. Truly massive. Could well be a keeper but I need to try with a smoother blade to make a more executive decision. Will also be trying with the more aggressive setting to see where that takes me.Looks an interesting razor, didn't realise how thick it is. A keeper?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it, no need to lift any weights after a morning shaveIt's a behemoth pal. Truly massive. Could well be a keeper but I need to try with a smoother blade to make a more executive decision. Will also be trying with the more aggressive setting to see where that takes me.
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Blade: Gem SS #3
Razor: Gem Clog Pruf
Brush: Maseto 26mm Silvertip
Soap: S.V. Cosmo
Post: Alum and P&B Unscented Bam.
EDT: L'Occitane Cade
A wonderful smooth irritation free 2 pass shave with a few touch ups left me BBS.
Face lathered with the silky soft tips of the Maseto using what is rapidly becoming my favourite soap range.
The S.V Triple milled soaps provide exceptional cushion and slickness. If I had any slight criticism with this particular soap, I would prefer it had a stronger scent. YMMV.
Alum gave me no feedback and I then applied a small amount of P&B Balm. A little goes a long way.
Finishing with the sublime Cade I am looking forward to the evening ahead.
Enjoy your shaves.
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