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30/01/23
Comparison Shave #2
Pre - Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush - Mühle Lge Classic Silvertip Synth
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor - Karve Stainless C - SB, Lambda Athena
Blade - Personna Med Prep x 2
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Floïd Balm
A/S - Floïd SE Mentolado Vigaroso
So today the Athena was given a run out against the Karve Stainless - a particular favourite of mine. Both Razors sporting Personna Med prep blades.
A easy face lather today from the "Fat" and Mühle Synth - all going well so far.
Today the Athena on the right and Karve on the left.
The WTG pass was very straight forward for both razors, i think understand what Chris @Satanfriendly was relaying in "Chat" today i was noticing light audio feedback throughout the shave. The blade is held very securely though making it a very smooth shaver. After the 1st pass i have to call it a draw, both sides feeling very similar and very comfortable.
I went to lather up again, my mind not on point, the brush slipped out of my hand and bounced off the sink, Bugger! its only knocked a big chip from the base rim of the handle , sink and floor tiles OK (that's 2 brushes i have chips in now, i will get the Dremel out and try to sort them). I will have to put it out of my mind for now.
Onto the shave:- 2nd pass ATG, again they matched each other stroke for stroke, on the face check, again they feel very similar, its going to be a close call.
Again i did an XTG pass with both razors finishing with a very comfortable BBS finish.
A nice post shave routine and no indication from the splash.
I think i have to call it a draw, although, maybe as i am still very smitten with the Athena i enjoyed using it a little more.
Both very nice razors.
Butterfingers didn't help today, a great brush as well .
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.
Comparison Shave #2
Pre - Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush - Mühle Lge Classic Silvertip Synth
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor - Karve Stainless C - SB, Lambda Athena
Blade - Personna Med Prep x 2
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Floïd Balm
A/S - Floïd SE Mentolado Vigaroso
So today the Athena was given a run out against the Karve Stainless - a particular favourite of mine. Both Razors sporting Personna Med prep blades.
A easy face lather today from the "Fat" and Mühle Synth - all going well so far.
Today the Athena on the right and Karve on the left.
The WTG pass was very straight forward for both razors, i think understand what Chris @Satanfriendly was relaying in "Chat" today i was noticing light audio feedback throughout the shave. The blade is held very securely though making it a very smooth shaver. After the 1st pass i have to call it a draw, both sides feeling very similar and very comfortable.
I went to lather up again, my mind not on point, the brush slipped out of my hand and bounced off the sink, Bugger! its only knocked a big chip from the base rim of the handle , sink and floor tiles OK (that's 2 brushes i have chips in now, i will get the Dremel out and try to sort them). I will have to put it out of my mind for now.
Onto the shave:- 2nd pass ATG, again they matched each other stroke for stroke, on the face check, again they feel very similar, its going to be a close call.
Again i did an XTG pass with both razors finishing with a very comfortable BBS finish.
A nice post shave routine and no indication from the splash.
I think i have to call it a draw, although, maybe as i am still very smitten with the Athena i enjoyed using it a little more.
Both very nice razors.
Butterfingers didn't help today, a great brush as well .
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.
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