November 7, 2023 Bleu Teusday

• Brush: Elite Razor Neo-resinate 26mm Mother Lode

• Razor: River Razor 14 8/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 372)

• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Soap

• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Aftershave

• Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner

• Fragrance: Chanel Bleu de Chanel
   

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Another “14” style razor. This one is a River Razor fabriqué en France. I became aware of this maker (Boris) a number of months ago via (you guessed it) YouTube and decided to look into his razors. I procrastinated. Then, DrMatt357 (YT again) released a video in which he suggests this might be the best razor ever. Yeah, I thought it was a stunt, but I contacted Boris with some questions. After a bit of discussion I ordered the razor you see in the photo.

Is it the best razor ever? Well, it is very good. I have three other razors in the form factor, though, and they are also very good. Today’s shave was with the “factory” edge. It was very comfortable, but for me to compare properly, I’ll need to put my own edge on this razor. It doesn’t really matter which one is best, though. Having any razor that shaves this well is a joy.

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