It is just left over soap, water and patina. it's not a pristine mirror finish on the blade but its just cosmetic. no cracks, though I did run and double check because it does look like it!
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o.K. I need my glasses.
yeah, the edge does look like it has some chipping but there isn't - an optical illusion for sure.
Today I had the house to myself, perfect setting for a luxurious half hour in the shaving cave
Prep: hot shower, as always:)
Cream: Domenico Caraceni 1913
Brush: Thäter silvertip 26mm
Razor: Robert Williams French point 1/4 hollow.
Strop: Kanayama 90K trio strop, 30/40/60
Astringent: Osma Alum block
ASB: Truefitt & Hill classic, unscented
EdT: Domenico Caraceni 1913
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This razor is so awesome, I so enjoy using it!
The cream is not too shabby, either:)
What is that little brush?
Razor: Weyersberg Corneta 4/8
Soap: XPEC (Again!)
Strop: Neil Miller Bridle/Tallow tan
EDC: Guerlain de Vetiver
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Pre: Blenheim Bouquet conditioner in beard
Strop: Kanayama (35/70)
Razor: Livi 6/8
Lather: CarrieM Black Raspberry Vanilla + BentonClay lavender + 6 drops Glycerin
Brush: Vulfix Silvertip
Post: Thayer's Lavender
ASB: CarrieM After Shave Milk
EdP: Le Labo Rose 31
Result: Incredible smooth BBS!
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I need to learn how to take better pictures. I learn that after I learn to shave!!
Anyway,
Hot shower
Warm oil
Hand made Badger
Hand made ceramic bowl (daughter)
Castle Forbes SC (finally getting it to lather well, now I understand)
Wade and Butcher, Notch, honed by Dylan stropped to death by me.
AOS Aluminum
Osage Rub
Vaseline for men
Great shave again. Getting better at the stropping. Tonight 40 laps felt, 100 leather. Nice and slow and watching my technique. Damn if it don't work!! Passed the BBT with flying colors.
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