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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0

Sorry to hear about the rough work week, Doug. At least the shaves can give you a sense of normalcy and serenity.
 
Journal Entry #61

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Latha Oceana (22)
AS 1: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Cooling Post-shave Balm
AS 3: AV Ice Sport
Fragrance: none

Overview
A new shave with new things. R41 FTW.

SOTD Pic


Shave Quality
Binned the Astra last night in favor of a new Astra for this morning. I received my R41 last night and figured that a new blade was called for. The 1305 whipped up a great, thick lather in my copper shave mug. The razor just mowed the whiskers down like knocking down bowling pins. It was such a nice easy shave that I opted for the third pass. I am solidly BBS with next to no irritation. I did get one pin prick of a weeper, which the alum fixed right up. The shave felt extremely close, but it wasn't at all rough. My face feels great today.

Gear
The R41 is an interesting razor. It does need a light touch to avoid getting bloody, but it also rewards that light touch with a fabulous shave. I can see why people say this is an aggressive razor. the gaps between the teeth are large enough for skin to fold up into them and get cut. However, like the Fatip Piccolo the razor doesn't feel aggressive to me. It feels efficient. Razors like the Barbasol, which have less direct support on the edge of the blade feel aggressive to me probably due to the blade being allowed to flex and vibrate more. The teeth on the R41 do a great job of keeping the blade edge from moving during the shave.

Other Thoughts
I can't wait for the weekend.

Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Great once over with the R41...a razor I've looked at quite a few times myself, but haven't pulled the trigger on. That's two soaps worth right there!
 
Journal Entry #62

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Latha Oceana (23)
AS 1: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Cooling Post-shave Balm
AS 3: AV Ice Sport
Fragrance: none

Overview
A great shave to end a crappy week.

SOTD Pic
None

Shave Quality
The R41 shave was so good yesterday that I decided to use it again today. Great lather and razor performance left me BBS- in two passes with only very minor irritation. It is after 5:00 PM and my face still feels good. I will have to give a few other blades a try in this razor.

Gear
The R41 is probably not a beginner razor, but it is very well behaved when used with focus and attention.

Other Thoughts
Next week has to be a better week, right?

Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
I’ll give the r41 a go at some point I think.

The Fatip Piccolo was the first razor to give me that uber close smooth shave, after putting alum in, my face felt like latex lol, in a great way.
 
GearNoir said:
I’ll give the r41 a go at some point I think.

The Fatip Piccolo was the first razor to give me that uber close smooth shave, after putting alum in, my face felt like latex lol, in a great way.
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There are definite similarities to the Piccolo.
 
Great read Doug...glad to hear that the R41 is treating you well and you're getting some great shaves out of it!
 
Journal Entry #63

Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Latha Oceana (24)
AS 1: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Cooling Post-shave Balm
AS 3: AV Ice Sport
Fragrance: none

Overview
Happy Saturday

SOTD Pic
None

Shave Quality
Another wonderful R41 shave. Two passes of great lather and great razor performance.

Gear
R41 FTW

Other Thoughts
Today was a good Saturday.

Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Will the Latha Oceana ever end! Just kidding. Here's to you having a wonderful week!
 
We expect detailed reviews and the differences and contrasts of all those sandalwood soaps!

Seriously though...let us know how you feel with those soaps!
 
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