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April 20, 2025
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
- Razor: Koraat 14 “Moarteen” 15/16" Full Hollow
- Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave
- Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Amazing first shave with the Moarteen razor; especially because this was my first attempt with an edge that I created with a Japanese natural stone that I have not used before. I would be completely fine if this is the most I get out of this type of stone.
The razor itself is wonderful. I already own a Koraat 14-2.0, that has the same shape as this one, so it felt very comfortable and familiar.
walden@sub.wetshaving.social 1 day ago
April 20, 2025
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Enjoyable! My 4th ever straight razor shave, and I’m already getting more comfortable.
The default edge from Koraat treated me pretty nicely. Since I’m such a beginner at this, my expectations are still being set. Between the Moarteen and the synthetic edge that @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social sent me, I’m starting to get a feel for what straight razors have to offer.
I might have learned one thing today in regards to my technique. With a DE, I figured out a while ago that going north to south on my neck gives me irritation with a vast majority of razors/blades. With a straight, it seems the opposite is true. I think it’s mostly because I don’t have good straight razor technique yet, and north to south is a much more natural hand movement than going south to north. Less stuttering, smoother motion, no irritation.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 1 day ago
I agree with @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social. That’s quick! I think that most of us find that a straight razor shave provides the most comfort. This is because you have complete control over angle and pressure. It takes a while to get the hang of this, but you are well on your way!
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 1 day ago
That’s quick!