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Prep: Splash of Cool Water
Razor: Henson - Aluminum ++
Blade: Gillette - Nacet (1)
Lather: Noble Otter - Batter's Up
Brush: Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL (24 uses)
Gear Pic :: Video
䷀ General Notes
Trying a Nacet in the Henson, and a new divisive scent from Noble Otter.
䷀ Razor and Blade Notes
(Henson - Aluminum ++ ::: Gillette - Nacet ‹1 uses›)
Shaving off 1.5 weeks of growth, and it did it without a hitch. The first pass was patchy, but that's to be expected considering. The second pass cleaned it up nicely.
The Nacet agrees with the Henson well, as does pretty much every blade I've tried with it.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 4 out of 5 (Very Good)
䷀ Soap Notes
(Noble Otter - Batter's Up)
Them: "Attention all baseball fans! Gather around and get ready to hear the tale of Batters Up. This fragrance will take you on a journey through the sights and smells of the baseball diamond. ~~ As the game begins, the scent of fresh green pepper and crisp aldehydes fills the air, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation. The crack of the bat can be heard in the distance, as the tarred maple bat hits the ball with a satisfying thwack. ~~ As the game progresses, the scent of violet leaf and musk mingles with the aroma of the baseball glove, evoking memories of those long summer afternoons spent playing catch in the backyard. The fragrance is rounded out with a hint of patchouli, giving it a subtle, earthy undertone. ~~ But what really sets "Batters Up" apart is its strong used leather scent. As you lather up with this shave soap, you'll feel as though you're holding a well-worn baseball glove in your hand."
Notes: Green Pepper, Fresh Aldehydes, Tarred Maple Bat, Violet Leaf, Musk, Baseball Glove, Patchouli
Scent: I could see the green pepper note in there, but it was minimal to me, and it mainly smelled like a brand spanking new leather ball glove. Maybe the aldehydes and tar were what made that happen. I loved it.
Scent Strength: 5/10, present during shaving.
Lather... I did need to add some water after the first pass, but then it was pretty much perfect.
Hydration: A Little Too Dry (for me)
Bowl: Dollar Tree DIY Bowl w Glass Beads
䷀ Brush Notes
(Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL ‹24 uses›)
Same: soft tips, backed with firm backbone at the bottom 50% of the bristles
During the Shave Feel:
Cheeks: Just a little tugging
Neck: Just a little tugging
After the Shave Closeness:
Cheeks: Near BBS - About as close as I'll ever get
Neck: Cut flush to where I just see the tips (above average for me)
Ending of Blades Ledger - entry form and the data spreadsheet