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I love my Kropp razors, how do you get on under your nose and chin?15/10/22
Straight Shave Saturday
Pre - Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush - Simpson Chubby 2 Synth
Soap - OSP Orange and Patchouli
Razor - Osborne, Garrett & Co Ltd 1899 - 1923. The Kropp 6/8th #1
Blade - @andrew - Shavers delight
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Barts Balm Ben Lomond - Cinnamon & Patchouli
A/S - OSP Orange and Patchouli
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Not a lot to go at today after yesterdays close shave, therefore, only a single pass required for a very comfortable DFS+ finish.
The Kropp razors are really nice to use and sing throughout the shave.
The soap and splash working in harmony to leave me feeling clean and fresh.
Spot on that.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all
Morning Mark,I love my Kropp razors, how do you get on under your nose and chin?
I have yet to master that area and have to whip my tech etc over to finish.
It's a little early for the Christmas decorations but still a good picture!View attachment 94870
My last three shaves. If it ain't broke... Karve Overlander alu, Treet carbon Classic, Simpson Special, Signature Capra Deva & 4711. - cheers - I.
Hi Dave, how about using a small amount of epoxy glue on the screw threads to permanently fix the baseplate to the handle, one less thing to worry about then.Saturday October 15, 2022
Razor: Durham Dorset
Blade: Feather Pro (Modified)
Brush: Trotter "Kickflip"
Soap: Ethos Tonka Bean
AS 1: Alcoholado Eucaliptino 70
AS 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic Winter Reserve
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,439
How did you find the Soap.....I really had to work hard to get a latherI’m not known for doing things by halves so today I used 3 razors. To be honest I thought I would just go with the Rolls but didn’t really start with a sharp enough blade, I have several but unfortunately didn’t choose the best to start with. So, I then moved on to the vintage 7o’clock which I had just picked up in a job lot (see new acquisitions) fitted with a modded GEM personna but that had seen previous action of an unknown amount so I then moved on to a new 2 blade cartridge. Somewhat of a dog's breakfast of a shave but at least the Zenith/Evelyn and Crabtree combo was a stress free experience.
I need to spend a bit more time and effort sorting out these Rolls hollow ground blades. They are fundamentally good blades but need work to get them to an acceptable level of sharpness. I have to wonder how in years gone by guys managed to keep their blades in top order for daily shaves, or maybe they just accepted a less than really smooth finish? I’m sure the styptic pencil got plenty of use then. I’m happy to say I didn’t need one today, thanks for asking.
Have a great weekend fellas!
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We have hardish water here in West Sussex but I find I can get a lather no problem using the Zenith synthetic, maybe a bristle is more difficult?How did you find the Soap.....I really had to work hard to get a lather
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