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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (12 children)

Killing Varen: Operation Inferno

  • Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Zenith Boar Brush 31mm ร— 50mm
  • Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8", "Sheffield-style" full hollow, carbon steel)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
  • Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
  • Fragrance: Chatillon Lux Weinstrasse
  • Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder

Yesterday, I had broken up the ring of death to cover the bottom of the tub, and today's load already broke through it again. This thing is racing to its conclusion.

I added a talc step to the routine and thoroughly enjoyed it. I should just do it by default, it's always a plus.

The big Koraat is fun. The blade is great, but unlike most straight razors, the tang, the spine and the tail have been left raw. Love it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

the tang, the spine and the tail have been left raw

Same. I think it adds some awesome character

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I think it adds some awesome character

Maybe, but I am not a fan of this sort of character โ€“ I like the shiny and polished stuff (probably because contrary to other humans, who descend from apes, I descend from magpies).

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I descend from magpies

You might be on to something!

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