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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

Killing Varen: Operation Inferno

Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Zenith Boar Brush 31mm × 50mm
Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8", “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
Lather: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
Fragrance: Chatillon Lux Weinstrasse
Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder

Yesterday, I had broken up the ring of death to cover the bottom of the tub, and today’s load already broke through it again. This thing is racing to its conclusion.

I added a talc step to the routine and thoroughly enjoyed it. I should just do it by default, it’s always a plus.

The big Koraat is fun. The blade is great, but unlike most straight razors, the tang, the spine and the tail have been left raw. Love it.

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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

The big Koraat is fun

There’s no doubt. I am really surprised not to see more of these Sparschweinchen around. Ulrik does terrific work.

I should just do it by default, it’s always a plus

I feel that way too, and feel a little vain to admit it, but, there it is.

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- djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago
  
  I am really surprised not to see more of these Sparschweinchen around.
  
  I suspect the marketing as a budget razor might not have been the best.
  
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  - gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago
    You’re probably right, but, Koraat quality steel and machining at a budget price? What’s not to love?
    
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    djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago
    No idea, that’s why I have one 😅
    
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whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

the tang, the spine and the tail have been left raw

Same. I think it adds some awesome character

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- PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago
  
  I think it adds some awesome character Maybe, but I am not a fan of this sort of character – I like the shiny and polished stuff (probably because contrary to other humans, who descend from apes, I descend from magpies).
  
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  - whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago
    
    I descend from magpies
    
    You might be on to something!
    
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- gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago
  I agree. I think the Piggy Bank razors are real gems.
  
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