I rubbed the Koraat on my 10k today, gave it some stropping, and went to town. I didn't do a whole lot of packing peanut testing, but the little bit I did seemed like a "pass". The heel did need slightly more attention than the rest of the razor. I used electrical tape so I didn't have to set a new bevel. The shave was certainly an improvement, especially considering how little work I put into it.
I do plan on sending this to @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social eventually and half of me wanted to see a before/after from "factory" edge to whatever he decides to put on it. The other half of me wondered what I could accomplish myself with the current angles, and I was able to satisfy that curiosity.
I finished off this tiny sample of Madame Chouteau that @shavinginct sent to me a long time ago. I got an email that the 2025 version is now available. It's such an interesting scent, but it's just barely outside of my wheelhouse so I won't be grabbing it.
The factory edge is great in my experience. Ulrik knows what he’s doing when it comes to sharpening. That was a good choice using tape. Ulrik uses a guard on the spine to protect its finish when he sharpens.
Unless asked to do otherwise, I don’t use tape on his razors. They shave magnificently with the narrower bevel angle that is created by laying the spine directly on the stone.
Bon Monsieur. Two words that give us Americans fits to pronounce correctly. I tried to help Heather with it at the Maggard Meetup a couple of years ago, but my French is awful.
Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian
Razor: Wade & Butcher 6/8 Wedge Barber's Notch
Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave
Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful Gran Prix shave with this restored Wade & Butcher provided by Robert (Noname Bear on YouTube). This one has a Zulu Grey edge that I enjoyed very much.
Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
Razor: Ever-Ready 1912 SE
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
Lather: Abbate Y La Mantia - Blu Tobacco
Post-Shave: OAM sensitive skin toner
Passes & Info: 1 pass, head and around the goatee; head mostly ATG, face mostly WTG. Good shave.
A quick shave before bed. I've treated 3 of my DE razors with spray coating this weekend, so one of the SEs was the best option.
And it's honestly such a great option if I am in a hurry. Sure, it doesn't come very close in just a single pass, but no irritation nor bleeding despite going really fast with it isn't even possible with a cartridge for me!
Why do I constantly switch between beard styles? I honestly think there's some underlying issues there, but currently I went back due to gray hairs on the side at just 31 (thanks genetic shit lottery) and a patch that despite multiple treatments won't grow. I actually plan to return to just a moustache with a soul patch, but atm I am plagued by very uneven growth patterns in my facial hair. As long as I haven't figured out how to fix this, short circle beard/goatee it is.
I did use one by Sonax (german car accessories company) that's actually for cars and car parts, but it seemed to work. Actually it was mostly for the Stando Perun: it's a "stainless" steel razor, but nevertheless catched a good amount of rust on its top and base plate. I suspect that the artisan simply forgot to apply enough coating, since all of the Stando razors are hand-finished. I just applied some to the Greencult 2.0 and RR Cyber Medium too since they were also cleaned thoroughly by me 🤷🏻♂️
Yep! It's a "ceramic effect" spray/detailer, so it should prevent excess moisture and protect the finish/coatings of the razors.
Full disclosure, I actually got this one for my new car once I am able to give it a nice wash, but figured a small test run with my razors wouldn't hurt and might prevent new rust forming on the Stando Perun
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walden@sub.wetshaving.social · 6 pts · 1y
July 27th, 2025
I rubbed the Koraat on my 10k today, gave it some stropping, and went to town. I didn't do a whole lot of packing peanut testing, but the little bit I did seemed like a "pass". The heel did need slightly more attention than the rest of the razor. I used electrical tape so I didn't have to set a new bevel. The shave was certainly an improvement, especially considering how little work I put into it.
I do plan on sending this to @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social eventually and half of me wanted to see a before/after from "factory" edge to whatever he decides to put on it. The other half of me wondered what I could accomplish myself with the current angles, and I was able to satisfy that curiosity.
I finished off this tiny sample of Madame Chouteau that @shavinginct sent to me a long time ago. I got an email that the 2025 version is now available. It's such an interesting scent, but it's just barely outside of my wheelhouse so I won't be grabbing it.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
The factory edge is great in my experience. Ulrik knows what he’s doing when it comes to sharpening. That was a good choice using tape. Ulrik uses a guard on the spine to protect its finish when he sharpens.
Unless asked to do otherwise, I don’t use tape on his razors. They shave magnificently with the narrower bevel angle that is created by laying the spine directly on the stone.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 6 pts · 1y
Nonidi 9 Thermidor an 233 de la Révolution, jour de Mûre
A quick midday shave. Very nice scent.
Have a good day!
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Bon Monsieur. Two words that give us Americans fits to pronounce correctly. I tried to help Heather with it at the Maggard Meetup a couple of years ago, but my French is awful.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
It may be difficult to pronounce, but it is easy to lather!
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 1y
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gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social · 5 pts · 1y
July 27, 2025
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful Gran Prix shave with this restored Wade & Butcher provided by Robert (Noname Bear on YouTube). This one has a Zulu Grey edge that I enjoyed very much.
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djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
Sun 27 Jul 2025
BossHoggins10@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
July 27th, 2025
Chiller scents today
snooting@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 1y
July 27th, 2025
Two passes, no irritation.
DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social · 3 pts · 1y
27.07.2025
A quick shave before bed. I've treated 3 of my DE razors with spray coating this weekend, so one of the SEs was the best option.
And it's honestly such a great option if I am in a hurry. Sure, it doesn't come very close in just a single pass, but no irritation nor bleeding despite going really fast with it isn't even possible with a cartridge for me!
Why do I constantly switch between beard styles? I honestly think there's some underlying issues there, but currently I went back due to gray hairs on the side at just 31 (thanks genetic shit lottery) and a patch that despite multiple treatments won't grow. I actually plan to return to just a moustache with a soul patch, but atm I am plagued by very uneven growth patterns in my facial hair. As long as I haven't figured out how to fix this, short circle beard/goatee it is.
snooting@sub.wetshaving.social · 4 pts · 1y
What spray coating did you use on your razors, and why?
DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social · 1 pts · 1y
I did use one by Sonax (german car accessories company) that's actually for cars and car parts, but it seemed to work. Actually it was mostly for the Stando Perun: it's a "stainless" steel razor, but nevertheless catched a good amount of rust on its top and base plate. I suspect that the artisan simply forgot to apply enough coating, since all of the Stando razors are hand-finished. I just applied some to the Greencult 2.0 and RR Cyber Medium too since they were also cleaned thoroughly by me 🤷🏻♂️
snooting@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 1y
Interesting, is that mostly just to seal the coating?
DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social · 2 pts · 1y
Yep! It's a "ceramic effect" spray/detailer, so it should prevent excess moisture and protect the finish/coatings of the razors. Full disclosure, I actually got this one for my new car once I am able to give it a nice wash, but figured a small test run with my razors wouldn't hurt and might prevent new rust forming on the Stando Perun