17/04/21
1st shave with the Pass-around Carbon CX Std Plate
Pre: Pears Transparent Original Cold water Face wash
Brush: Silver Birch Brushes - Blue Resin 26mm Silvertip
Soap: OSP Trial Cream #1
Razor: Carbon CX-316L Std Plate 0.68mm
Blade: Personna Med Prep (1)
Post shave: Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm: Tonyschin's Cedarwood and Patchouli Argan Oil and Balm
Aftershave: Pashana Original
A Dip and twist in the OSP trial cream tin with the Silvertip knot picked up plenty of soap and i started with the face lather adding drops of water to the tips until i had a nice thick, creamy, earthy, floral scented glossy lather - very nice.
I had the Standard plate fitted to the razor fitted with a Personna Med Prep.
The fit and finish is really nice on this razor, as you would expect from the price tag, i used the R2 Stainless handle as this was the heaviest option and to me is the nicest looking, It sits nicely in the hand and feels well balanced, the middle handle recess between the grips seems a natural place for my Middle finger.
All in All a really nice looking razor
So, with the chin loaded i decided on a normal 3 pass shave using WTG, XTG and ATG passes.
I was expecting quite a bit of blade feel as the Blade is quite exposed from the top cap, the blade is held tightly and perfectly in the head, there was a little blade feel but nothing like i was imagining, the cutting angle was found from the first couple of short strokes and it feels pretty normal to any other razor i would use, neither steep or shallow, the first pass completed without issue and i have to say it felt very comfortable and Safe, mild even.
The XTG and ATG passes were very similar, i was using a very light touch and i ended up with a DFS++, i have a little roughness to the touch, rubbing XTG on the right hand side of my chin, however, that could well be down to my technique and learning curve.
A nice post shave routine winding up the shave.
Verdict?
From that 1st Shave i can say i could use the Standard plate as a daily driver, it would need my technique dialed in and use it often just to get the muscle memory going.
I really like the look, feel and finish of this Razor and i am looking forward to tomorrows Shave with the
+ 0.88mm plate.
On another note, the OSP trial Cream performed flawlessly and really helped the shave. The Cream is as good as the soaps in all areas.
Stay safe and enjoy your Day All
