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Duodi 22 Fructidor an 233 de la Révolution, jour de Noisette
Very nice shave – good scent.
Have a good night!
September 8th, 2025
$discord
A strange combo of very nice, very close, and lots of weepers. Seeing as how I do like this razor, I can only blame the lather!
I can only blame the lather
It obviously cannot be user error.
September 8, 2025
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great test shave for the new edge on this razor. I continue to enjoy the Maullu Legacy scent and soap base from A&E.
September 8th, 2025
Finished my very last smush of soap that u/Cowzilla3 sent me for The Great Spice Off PIF. Got a really good lather and enjoyed the shave.
September 8th, 2025
Pretty good shave overall. Two passes plus some clean up on my neck and chin with a DE.
This scent is a nice rose with a hint of sweetness behind it. The base performed great as well, though I do think his final formulation makes a better lather.
I'm this close to calling it. I've revealed (to myself) the edges I've been using over the last 4 days, and I've guessed them correctly: The edge with 1 mark is smoother than the other. Both are really good, but one is just better. I'll do a few iterations of random guesses, where I'll have my wife randomly draw a razor in the morning and I'll guess which edge it is before checking the marks. If that works out as I think (i.e., I guess the edge reliable) for a week or so, I'll take that as unimpeachable evidence.
Sample part 2 of 3. It's been awhile since I have used B&M. It has a really nice base. I wish the scent was stronger.
I hope your Monday feels like a Friday.
