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Black Wedgeday 04 Dec 2024
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BADGER (Silvertip)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 72-V (13/16", quarter hollow or near wedge, stainless steel)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company Seaforth! Black Watch
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth / Noble Otter / Declaration Grooming – Cerberus – Liniment
- Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Bangarang
Ugh, sick day today. At least the shave was very nice. Back to bed.
Same here. Started getting sick Sunday and last night was the worst so far. Get well soon!
Thanks! You too!
Now just crossing fingers to not spread my germs to the rest of the family
Yes, I hope not! My father visited for Thanksgiving and had to leave early, it turns out he has pneumonia. My wife, my sister’s husband, and one of their kids, got a quick stomach bug which has since passed. I just have nasal congestion, thankfully! 'Tis the season!
December 4, 2024
- Brush: Maggard 24mm Synthetic
- Razor 1: Fatip Classic Testina Gentile
- Razor 2: Merkur 34C HD
- Blade(s): Personna Lab Blue (1)
- Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
- Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Weinstrasse - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
I think the Fatip Gentile (Italian for “gentle” or “kind”) would be a good starter razor so decided to do a side-by-side with another great starter razor, the 34C.
I’ll do another comparison tomorrow, switching sides to be all scientific with it.
All I can say is this shave was great, and I love both of these razors.
The blade basically aligned itself in the Fatip today, so I didn’t have to fiddle around with it. It was really easy to detect that it was properly aligned since this razor has safety bars that act as a visual guide.
Blade alignment on the 34C, of course, wasn’t even a consideration. Like most razors, it just works. I still prefer the build quality of the Fatip. I’ve had a 34C in the past that had poor knurling and a cracked handle, not to mention the head is made of zinc alloy which isn’t as bomb-proof as brass.
The 34C is such a well-performing razor. I can basically shave with it on autopilot.
I’m surprised Merkur doesn’t offer a version in stainless steel. I’m sure they’d sell well.
I did find some mention of a Razorock 34C clone here. I’ll be interested to see whether this comes to fruition.
The Fatip Gentile sounds like another lovely, mild razor. I’ll have to give it a try some day.
Oh that’s neat. I’ll have to keep an ear out for how people like it once it’s available.
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar brush
- Razor: GEM - Micromatic Clog-Pruf
- Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (4)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two
- Post: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two Aftershave splash
- Post: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Frag: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two EdT
Pretty drama-free shave with the Micromatic. Very good.
Roam Two++;
December 4, 2024
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Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
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Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point
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Lather: Wholly Kaw - Aranceto - Soap
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Aftershave: Murphy and McNeil - Gael Laoch Orange - Aftershave
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Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Very nice, efficient shave to day. Gael Laoch Orange and Aranceto go very well together.
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Dec 4, 2024 - Electric Mayhem
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Brilliance 26mm v23 Fanchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Blutt Rasur BR-1 0.99
- Blade: Gillette Nacet [13]
- Lather: Barrister and Mann/Shawn Maher - Electric Mayhem - Soap (Omnibus)
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann/Shawn Maher - Electric Mayhem - Aftershave
Everything about this shave was incredible.
