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March 1, 2024 - A Samurai Shave
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Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
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Razor: Iwasaki 13/16" Full Hollow Square Point Tamahagane
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Lather: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
For my first shave of March Madness, I’m supporting the underdog. Though seeded 16, I think that Vida of Chicago Grooming Co. demonstrates the depth of great talent that we consumers of shaving products have available to us. I enjoyed my first shave with this r/Wetshaving exclusive. The scent off of the tub when I first opened it was strong in lavender but after lathering it and using it the overall blend came through.
I’ve had this Iwasaki razor since the fall of 2023. I finally decided to stop admiring it, put an edge on it, and use it. Today’s shave was a test shave. The razor passed with flying colors. Ultra close and comfortable. I could not be happier with it as a shaver.
The steel on this razor (Tamahagane) was revered by samurai sword makers. If you’re interested in it, here is a video that describes it.
If you’re interested, I made a video of honing this razor on a Japanese natural sharpening stone. The video will be viewable late in the evening USA EST.
