I really like my B1 Washington so picked up this Franklin Nebula in the most recent release. The handle is beautiful and quite ergonomic- really comfortable. The knot had quite a few loose short hairs that washed out with a quick shampoo. I then palm lathered some 1912 soap. Yeah it's a beast, but this knot is not scratchy at all, hardly scrubby and felt great after just one lather. Can't wait for tomorrow's shave.
Fresh out of the box:
![[Image: Wft9W0k.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Wft9W0k.jpg)
Looking nice and dense before getting wet:
![[Image: exaDjM0.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/exaDjM0.jpg)
Really nice bloom:
![[Image: Eo5J0P8.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Eo5J0P8.jpg)
Gorgeous knot after a shampoo and one lather:
Fresh out of the box:
![[Image: Wft9W0k.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Wft9W0k.jpg)
Looking nice and dense before getting wet:
![[Image: exaDjM0.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/exaDjM0.jpg)
Really nice bloom:
![[Image: Eo5J0P8.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Eo5J0P8.jpg)
Gorgeous knot after a shampoo and one lather:
![[Image: YElQ7Fl.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/YElQ7Fl.jpg)
(I think I know who No.1 is!)
-Chris
-Chris