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Wednesday, April 3, 2024: Marduk Mittwoch


A very good shave - I used a ridiculous amount of soap, which is apparently what is required in order to get a good lather going with hard water. I did something right when honing the Friodur – trouble is, I don’t quite know what.

Have a good night!

~Shared via emacs & sotd.el~

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#metwo

Well, I stumbled my way through it. Here’s a link to the video.

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On the watchlist!
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Watched it, thanks! Great video, with very helpful illustrations, and you dumbed down the material science to the point where I had the impression understanding 😂

You seem to be on your way to wetstonetube fame - continue the good work!

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Thank you very much!

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Very nice video, thanks! May I ask why you rekilled the edge on the 8k? Do you think there would already be enough fatigued material there?

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That’s a very good question. I’ve been killing the edge on knives since it was first explained (by the president of Shapton US) that it is a “good idea” to remove any fatigued metal at the apex before building a final, finished edge. He’s an avid woodworker, so he called this jointing the edge. I have not, ever, seen analysis that would support fatiguing at the edge. It’s plausible, but I kind of doubt that collisions with surface abrasives that remove metal are leaving metal there long enough for it to fatigue significantly. I do this more because I feel that it “can’t hurt”, than I feel that it has structural merit. I often forget to kill the edge both on knives and razors, and I have yet to discern a difference.

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trouble is, I don’t quite know what

I’ll be doing a Principles of Honing video in the next day or two. Hopefully, there will be some information there that will be helpful.

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Looking forward to it!

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#metwo

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The challenge for me will be to keep the math and the materials science to a minimum. Gotta know your audience :)

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Wedgeday Harmony

  • Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BOAR (31 mm × 57 mm bleached boar)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 72-V (13/16", quarter hollow or near wedge, stainless steel)
  • Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. / House of Mammoth Armonía
  • Aftershave: Chicago Grooming Co. / House of Mammoth Armonía
  • Fragrance: Chatillon Lux Weinstrasse

Delicious - Djunior

Weinstrasse and Armonía are a fun combo, very green and lively, and — most importantly — Djunior-approved.

Wedgeday++;
Armonía++;
Weinstrasse++;

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Wedgeday++;

Kids are a ton of fun at that age. Are there scents that Djunior does not like?

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I think he still takes his cues from me, so he mostly approves 😅

But there are some scents here really likes and will compliment unpromtped, like Haverford (of course), and now Armonía

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That’s awesome! He will remember this stuff when he’s older, and you will too. Somehow, the simple, ordinary things make some of the best memories.

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  • Razor: Schick G4
  • Blade: Personna Injector
  • Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Asylum Shave Works Colonia
  • Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Another wonderful Wednesday shave.

The brush, soap, and soap holder all came from Phil’s shop some years ago, while the razor was from the ‘Nook’s BST.

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April 3, 2024

  • Brush: Summer Break Soaps w/Maggard 28mm Silvertip Badger
  • Razor: Blackland Era - Level 3 SB
  • Blade: Dorco Prime (2)
  • Lather: Barrister & Mann - Cologne Russe - Soap
  • Post Shave: Spearhead - Seaforth! Heather - Toner
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
  • Fragrance: London Razos - Mountain Laurel - EdP

A fantastic scent which will be sorely missed. I’m down to the last few shaves in this tub. If I was smart I would get a tub in Omnibus before they’re gone “forever”.

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Apr 3, 2024

  • Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue & Black 26mm BOSS Synthentic Knot
  • Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet [1]
  • Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - Le Piment de la Vie - Soap
  • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming/Chatillon Lux - Gratiot League Square - Aftershave
  • Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - Gratiot League Square - Eau de Toilette

Great shave with the Overland and some spicy scents this morning.

Rating: 4.5/5

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