Originally Posted by
csrund
Pre: Hot shower
Strop: 12x diamond pasted leather; 20x linen; 60x leather
Lather: Bigelow/Proraso
Brush: Finally identified my "unknown" long-handle badger—it's a Col. Conk
Blade: 4/8 Kropp Sheffield, freshly honed
Post: Lucky Tiger menthol balm
A/S: Pinaud lilac vegetal
Strange experience today—the blade reluctantly passed the ritual post-strop HHT. On the face, it did not feel outstanding; a bit "tuggy" and loud. Not a quiet, buttery-smooth glide. HOWEVER, I still got a BBS shave with the usual progression of passes, absolutely no irritation, even ATG.
I'm torn between putting it back on the 8K for more polishing, or just leaving well enough alone. Thoughts?