(This post was last modified: 02-19-2023, 12:30 AM by Time Bandit.)
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi Ti (open-comb)
Blade: Personna Platinum (d6)
Soap: Australian Private Reserve Fougere Trois
Brush: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery
Post 1: P.A.A. Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
What a treat this shave was. The Tatara Nodachi Ti is on loan to me as well as a whole box of unobtainium shaving soaps. More on this so watch my following shave to come.
I decided to jump straight in with the open-comb base plate. I've been having a really attraction to them for a while now so how could I resist?
Immediately I got some blade feel and noticed the razor's efficiency. This was a welcomed realization that put a smile on my face. The feel of the titanium was also nice. It has its own texture of sorts that helps with grip when wet or soapy.
The Australian Private Reserve Fougere Trois is a fantastic soap. The base built up into a nice slick lather quite easily and the scent... Oh man, does this one smell good. It has top notes of lavender, bergamot, clary sage, and petitgrain. Middle notes of geranium, heliotrope, rose, orchid, and carnation. Base notes of oakmoss, tonka bean, musk, vanilla, and hay.
Note that A.P.R. did not use pre-blends or synthetic candle fragrance oils in their designs or products. Every single composition was formulated by them in-house without exception. You know you're dealing with a legitimate quality artisan when you hear that. It's a real shame they went under.
I did a three-pass shave and was guaranteed a bbs face due to the Nodachi's efficiency. I then topped this shave off with some Pinaud Clubman original aftershave and walked away quite content.
Thanks for reading. Have a great Saturday and enjoy your shaves!
Prepare for mind control!