As a reminder not to get complacent
One of the things I love about straight razor shaving is that you must be mindful. I haven’t nicked myself yet, but I have raised a thin pink line where the razor would have cut me had I used little more pressure.
Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - November 17, 2023
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
Fougère Royale Friday
- Brush: Zenith B21 (XL chrome-plated copper handle, 28 mm knot with 50 mm loft)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 14 (8/8", extra hollow ground, stainless steel)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann Fern
- Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co Varen
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth/Declaration Grooming/Noble Otter Cerberus Fougère
A bit of a Fougère bomb this morning. Fern and Varen get along well, and that’s a good thing because both of these are bold. I’ll give them some time to calm down and put on Cerberus Fougère before heading out.
As a reminder not to get complacent, the Frio 14 nicked my earlobe 🤦. More like a nibble.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
You haven’t nicked yourself ever? In almost 400 open blade shaves?
I’m impressed!
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
I meant this month. However, I very rarely nick myself and I can’t remember a nick that did not close during my cold water rinse. Recall that while you can do a slurry lather shave in 5 minutes, it takes me 6½. I’m quite deliberate with the edge and try to never rush it.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
Ah, that makes sense 😅
I’m quite deliberate with the edge and try to never rush it.
I never rush it 95% of the time, that’s it 😄
sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
Excellent setup!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
Thanks!
It’s pretty damn excellent ☺️