Don't worry, the razor is safe. I recently finished my last bout of chemo, so hair has been growing ever so slowly back, hence the delay.
I had a second shave on the 5th of Jan and my final shave today. So here are results.
Second shave, Gillette platinum "used the same blade" as used in first shave, Vie-long synth brush, Wholly Kaw "Bouquet Fougere" and OSP Fougere AS.
The first time I used the Nodachi, I had issues with the handle but decided to stick with it and slightly adapt my technique based on feedback by former users.
WTG:
I changed the angle and was far more light and deft with the head. This, I have to say vastly improved my shave experience. This razor feels like an open comb, in that you can feel the blade so much but the sound it makes as it lays waste to all that stood before it. Now that is a noise, that I like
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How much stubble left, after just one pass? Ah Sh*t, I'll be lucky if I can get another pass!
ATG:
Lathered up and off we go. Nice and easy, now. You really feel the blade and it keeps you focused that's for sure. As long as you use light pressure and don't rush it. This can be a more enjoyable experience, and we are done.
I applied the remaining lather just to replenish the skin and not waste that donkey milk
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After I cleaned up and washed off the lather, I applied some alum and there was barely a sting. Followed this up with the OSP aftershave, ahhhhhhhh
Not a sting to be found.
I think, I'm starting to like this Nodachi
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Will post my third shave experience tomorrow and will contact Barry, to send it on.