More from Buzz today! I use the other soap and splash he sent, one that I really enjoy. And I try the Henson for a second time.
䷀ Razor and Blade Notes
(Henson - Aluminum ++ ::: Kai ‹2 uses›)
Great combo! Just a little blade feel, and was a great cutter, even through a week’s worth of growth in just the standard 3 passes.
The Kai is nice in this razor, with it’s temperamental nature under control.
Getting the right angle on the Henson felt like I was on auto this time. So it took one awkward shave, and then I was able to adjust to it automatically.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 4 out of 5 (Very Good)
䷀ Soap Notes
(Stirling - Agar)
Might be a good one to blend with some other more basic soaps… for some variations.
Them: A warm and aromatic blend of agarwood (oud), cedar, smoke, and exotic spices.
Scent: I got the woodiness and smoke, and then the spices did make it seem like a more exotic wood. Very nice. It did not overwhelm, due to it’s scent strength being a little on the lighter side of medium. It can offend in larger strengths, I would imagine, so maybe this concentration is a good thing.
Scent Strength: 4/10, lightly present during shaving.
Lather… perfect today. I wanted it a touch dry on the first pass, because I had so much growth, and I wanted to be prepared for any extra oils. The remnants of rinse water after subsequent passes hydrated it back to where I like it after the length was taken down.
Yep, this continues to be a soft brush, with an undergrowth of backbone at the core.
During the Shave Feel: Cheeks: Felt blade but comfortable Neck: Felt blade but comfortable After the Shave Closeness: Cheeks: Near BBS - About as close as I’ll ever get Neck: Cut flush to where I just see the tips (above average for me)
Shavers Map - here it isand also in the sub’s sidebar.
Prep: Splash of Cool Water
Razor: Henson - Aluminum ++
Blade: Kai (2)
Lather: Stirling - Agar
Brush: Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL (20 uses)
Post Shave: Stirling - Agar
Gear Pic :: Video
䷀ General Notes
More from Buzz today! I use the other soap and splash he sent, one that I really enjoy. And I try the Henson for a second time.
䷀ Razor and Blade Notes
(Henson - Aluminum ++ ::: Kai ‹2 uses›)
Great combo! Just a little blade feel, and was a great cutter, even through a week’s worth of growth in just the standard 3 passes.
The Kai is nice in this razor, with it’s temperamental nature under control.
Getting the right angle on the Henson felt like I was on auto this time. So it took one awkward shave, and then I was able to adjust to it automatically.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 4 out of 5 (Very Good)
䷀ Soap Notes
(Stirling - Agar)
Might be a good one to blend with some other more basic soaps… for some variations.
Them: A warm and aromatic blend of agarwood (oud), cedar, smoke, and exotic spices.
Scent: I got the woodiness and smoke, and then the spices did make it seem like a more exotic wood. Very nice. It did not overwhelm, due to it’s scent strength being a little on the lighter side of medium. It can offend in larger strengths, I would imagine, so maybe this concentration is a good thing.
Scent Strength: 4/10, lightly present during shaving.
Lather… perfect today. I wanted it a touch dry on the first pass, because I had so much growth, and I wanted to be prepared for any extra oils. The remnants of rinse water after subsequent passes hydrated it back to where I like it after the length was taken down.
Very slick and creamy and felt great.
Hydration: Perfect (for me)
Bowl: Dollar Tree DIY Bowl w Glass Beads
䷀ Brush Notes
Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL‹20 uses›
Yep, this continues to be a soft brush, with an undergrowth of backbone at the core.
During the Shave Feel:
Cheeks: Felt blade but comfortable
Neck: Felt blade but comfortable
After the Shave Closeness:
Cheeks: Near BBS - About as close as I’ll ever get
Neck: Cut flush to where I just see the tips (above average for me)
Shavers Map - here it is and also in the sub’s sidebar.
Ending of Blades Ledger - entry form and the data spreadsheet