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Sunday--Labor Day Weekend
Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Prep pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: Proraso "Savon a Barbe" + Ingram
Brush: H. L. Thater Series 4376/2 21mm “Finest Badger Silver Tip”
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” Wade & Butcher
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Anherb Natural Aftershave Conditioner
AS: Booster “Polar Ice”
Result: A close and smooth shave…
This razor represents my first rookie attempt at honing a straight razor. I took it through the entire progression on my Naniwas--1k thru 12k. This was a test shave. The result was quite good, although I think the edge may need a bit more refinement. We’ll see.
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