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[–] lapislazuli@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

6 September 2025

  • Pre-shave: Face wash w/ hot water
  • Razor: Henson Mild (v1) with handle 1/4 opened
  • Blade: Astra Greens (SP) (2nd use)
  • Brush: Yaqi Tiberwolf Synthetic 26mm
  • Soap: Lea Professional shaving cream (large tube)
  • Post-shave: Alum, TFS witch hazel
  • Passes: 1x WTG on the cheeks, 2 x WTG on the neck, 2x ATG on the cheeks
  • Growth: 7 days (very thick & long stubble)
  • Result: cheeks BBS, neck acceptable

Great shave. I used to think "residual slickness" was BS, but this shaving cream has TONS of residual slickness. Maybe I haven't hydrated my soaps enough, I don't know. But the LEA cream is great. I also thought I hated the Astra Greens, but apparently they work okay with a Henson. I tried them once with my Mühle R89 and nicked myself pretty badly like a year or two ago. This razor+blade+cream combo seems to be a keeper.

Enjoy your weekend everyone!