26.01.2025 - KAI bites

• Brush: AP Shave Co. Snakeskin handle w/ 26 mm Silksmoke Flattop/Fan hybrid knot
• Razor: RazoRock Cyber Medium w RR Bamboo 316L handle; KAI Captain J-7 kamisori shavette
• Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux; KAI Protouch MG
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - The Full Measure of Man
• Post-Shave: alum block; OAM witch hazel & cucumber toner; benecos 2in1 aftershave face balm

-> 1 pass head shave and 2 around the goatee. Nice smooth head shave, but very rough on the face today - lots of weepers and redness.

Today’s shave is a reminder that I shouldn’t be too cocky with guarded blades. After yesterday’s shave with the KAI went pretty well, I thought that I could already ramp up to a 2-pass shave. I was wrong. It felt rough, it was especially awful around my neck and I got dozens of weepers. My face is still red and aching. Probably caused by lack of technique and recklessness. I know some scoff at alum, but today I was really grateful for owning that Osma block…

I guess my face will need a day of rest tomorrow. Perhaps I should ease back into that with some mild safety razor shaves between the KAI usage. Well, you live and learn 🤷🏻‍♂️