u/kind_simian posted on 2024-05-29 03:44:40-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown) SOTD 29May2024
- Brush: Yaqi Purple Haze - 24mm (synbad) synthetic
- Razor: Henson - Ti22 Medium
- Blade: Feather - Hi Stainless (2)
- Blade: Personna - Platinum Chrome (2)
- Lather: Crowne & Crane - Barista
- Bowl: CaYuen - Dark Nebula, large
Happy hump day! Today trying a new base and scent. The base is decent on first try. It’s a very firm base, brush loading would be the way to go with a tub. Worked up into a decent lather, water needs dialed in some as pushed a bit past peak. Slickness could be improved but residual slickness solid. Pretty good post-shave. Good enough that I’ll be back.
Fragrance is ok. Strength was decent and the fragrance was nice. There are a lot of notes listed for this soap but what comes through to my nose is a strong sandalwood with some spices to contrast. The “steamed milk” smoothes the blend. Where the coffee beans, lemon, apple, and sweets are is anyone’s guess.
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The Tournament of Blades Fight 417, Round 2: Feather - Hi Stainless (Japan) vs Personna - Platinum Chrome (Germany)
Second shave the glide evened out but the distinct difference in feedback continued. Feather is cleanly preferable to Personna.
Winner of R2 and Fight 417: Feather - Hi Stainless
Detected Items:
- Razor: Henson - Ti22 Medium
- Brush: Yaqi Purple Haze - 24mm (synbad) synthetic
- Lather: Crowne & Crane - Barista
This SOTD is part of the challenge
- test Lather Games 2024
SOTD 29May2024
* Brush: Yaqi Purple Haze - 24mm (synbad) synthetic
* Razor: Henson - Ti22 Medium
* Blade: Feather - Hi Stainless (2)
* Blade: Personna - Platinum Chrome (2)
* Lather: Crowne & Crane - Barista
* Bowl: CaYuen - Dark Nebula, large
Happy hump day! Today trying a new base and scent. The base is decent on first try. It’s a very firm base, brush loading would be the way to go with a tub. Worked up into a decent lather, water needs dialed in some as pushed a bit past peak. Slickness could be improved but residual slickness solid. Pretty good post-shave. Good enough that I’ll be back.
Fragrance is ok. Strength was decent and the fragrance was nice. There are a lot of notes listed for this soap but what comes through to my nose is a strong sandalwood with some spices to contrast. The “steamed milk” smoothes the blend. Where the coffee beans, lemon, apple, and sweets are is anyone’s guess.
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The [Tournament of Blades](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EYu-5uzmNGZ38c14bjpohSslHzqPGVfKyqdEgomLmN8/) Fight 417, Round 2: Feather - Hi Stainless (Japan) vs Personna - Platinum Chrome (Germany)
Second shave the glide evened out but the distinct difference in feedback continued. Feather is cleanly preferable to Personna.
Winner of R2 and Fight 417: Feather - Hi Stainless