WH Morley Hollow Ground // QCS Lavender // Rooney XL // Knize Ten
Edwin Jagger Barley, Gillette Platinum, Chubby 1, Valobra
WH Morley Hollow Ground // QCS Lavender // Rooney XL // Knize Ten
Honing Experiment (Series 1 - Asagi "w/Nagura progression" Polish/Finish)
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 22mm New Forest Silvertip Badger
Razor: 6/8" Geneva Cutlery, Full Hollow, Round Point (from Rene)
Honing Regimen: See link HERE for details. (1) Shapton Pro 1k/2k/5k/12k, and (2) Maruka Asagi w/ Nagura slurry progression (polish/finish)
Strop: 0 laps (Neil Miller linen/Premium IV leather)
Überlather: TABAC Shave Creme + TABAC Shave Soap + Glycerin
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Blue
Results: Today was the last of the series #1 experiments. More results are posted HERE. The blade tested was with the JNat w/ Nagura progression. GREAT shave, not excellent!!!!! I feel it needed more sharpness. Very smooth and BBS and irritation free. This shave had the following rating: (1) Sharpness: 8.0-8.5, and (2) Smoothness: 9.0 - 9.5. Qualitatively, the sharpness was not quite there, but smoothness remained basically the same. Next week (starting Monday), I will start with Series #2.
Have an INCREDIBLE Friday gentlemen :tu.
Robert, I'm always amazed from your wonderful creations.Thank you so much, my friend.
Another terrific shot, my friend!