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I’m unsure on the gap, shaves well, very efficient. Smooth WTG but definitely blade feel ATG, very pleased so far, it doesn’t dethrone the La Faulx though. Really well made, lovely weight and size.The head looks great too. A traditional looking shave angle. What’s the gap/exposure, if I may make so bold? And of course, how did it shave? I’ll go away after this, I promise…
I’m unsure on the gap, shaves well, very efficient. Smooth WTG but definitely blade feel ATG, very pleased so far, it doesn’t dethrone the La Faulx though. Really well made, lovely weight and size.
Thank you for the kindness Tone. Always appreciated my dear friend. Upstanding gentleman and top blighter all round18/04/24
Pre - Dove Original Beauty Cream Bar
Brush - Alpha Outlaw Titanium V1 Synth
Soap - Arran soap Co. Machrie
Razor - Hone 15S
Blade - Wizamet Super Iridium
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Arran soap Co. Machrie
A/S - Arran soap Co. Machrie
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Well, i was really not expecting that!
The Hone:- a razor i have ummed and ahhed about for years, however, due to the collection standing at around 100 razors and the actual looks of it with the heavy handle i never really had the inclination to push the boat out, then they do a stainless version of it.
Anyway, up one pops on BST courtesy of our great friend Joseph @CunningMrFox at a great price (as it turns out a hard to resist price). Boat launched.
The Hone arrived Quickly and well packed, in immaculate condition as always from Joseph, i was pleasantly surprised holding it in the hand, it is not as ungainly as it looks in pictures, it is quite pleasing to the eye and boy does it carry some weight. The fit tolerances are spot on and i have to admit Josephs hand polish job is pretty darn good too.
Today it was fitted with a new Wiz SI, which is clamped very securely. A chin full of Arran suds and away i went.
The WTG pass was easy, i knew it was cutting as i could feel the stubble popping as i went, it feels mild on the skin although it is very efficient.
The XTG Pass, same again, no real messing around with angle, the stubble just lets you know the razor is doing it job. Smooth.
Finally i did an ATG touch up pass, spot on that. such a close comfortable shave.
Now then, to me the head is a work of art, it looks great and just works, still, i am not sure about the handle as i was sure i would drop it and if i did it would probably go through the sink and into the downstairs kitchen, i need to have a think on that, although I do like to keep razors in their original form.
I do think its a keeper.
Enjoy your day all.
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