Just received my Kent/MWF
Just received my Kent/MWF
Can't wait to put the brush to her tomorrow morning. I'll report back and let everyone know if it lives up to all the MWF/Kent hype (for me).
And most importantly:
Steve
And most importantly:
Steve
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- Clive the Thumb
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Hi Wendell; Clive, it definitely didn't have that magical aura about it, I may have to pick up the porcelain dish. Must have something to do with the Porcelain Gods hehe.
I have to say, other than the soap wanting to dry out on me face a bit, it provided a fantastic shave. I was initially concerned about the fragrance, as usually soaps that are heavilly scented aggrivate my face - I haven't found a high end English soap (Floris, D.R. Harris) that I can use.
Also, the lather was pretty thin after the first pass, the blade started to bounce on my face - All I had to do was re-load the brush (Thater) and re-lather, and all was good. Maybe that will improve after I perfect my MWF lathering technique.
I have to say, no irritation and my face does get along well with the lanolin - Feels great. Comparing it to my standard, Tabac, the lather wasn't as cushioning, but the final result was great. I'll withhold judgement till I get a few more shaves with it - But at this point, I do believe it's right up there with Tabac as far as shave quality. So, it's definitely a keeper.
Steve
I have to say, other than the soap wanting to dry out on me face a bit, it provided a fantastic shave. I was initially concerned about the fragrance, as usually soaps that are heavilly scented aggrivate my face - I haven't found a high end English soap (Floris, D.R. Harris) that I can use.
Also, the lather was pretty thin after the first pass, the blade started to bounce on my face - All I had to do was re-load the brush (Thater) and re-lather, and all was good. Maybe that will improve after I perfect my MWF lathering technique.
I have to say, no irritation and my face does get along well with the lanolin - Feels great. Comparing it to my standard, Tabac, the lather wasn't as cushioning, but the final result was great. I'll withhold judgement till I get a few more shaves with it - But at this point, I do believe it's right up there with Tabac as far as shave quality. So, it's definitely a keeper.
Steve
after failing with mfw twice i've learned to be patient and really overload the brush. also, don't be afraid to use water.
i get a creamier lather than tabac. try this,,when your face is lathered take your hands and rub the lathered face,,,you will feel the "goodness" of mwf
i get a creamier lather than tabac. try this,,when your face is lathered take your hands and rub the lathered face,,,you will feel the "goodness" of mwf
Gil
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer
yes, i've learned to hit the mwf with a wet brush. i'll get suds but keep loading on the puck till it turns to latherdesmoface wrote:Hi Gil, I do notice that I had to load the brush a lot longer than normal. I think I just need to add more water in the loading process and keep on a loadin. I have to say, my face feels fantastic.
Steve
Gil
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer
i grated a little off the puck for a buddy of mine. the remaining mwf was scored from the grater. those ridges are still there after 4 lathers. maybe the puck is so hard that we think we are loading an adequate amount when in fact very little is being removed from the puck.franz wrote:I go at it from the opposite approach: more stingy with the water initially, but adding small amounts of it slowly. In both cases you are loading the brush with LOTS of product, which is all MWF ever really wanted.
Gil
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer
futur/EJ357/ gillette redtip
iridium ,blue IP
thater, shavemac.anchorset/tgn,sr3226
dirty bird
and a prayer
- The Seeker
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The Seeker wrote:.... This results in enough lather to shave a mule.
Love that phrase!
Roger
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Roger
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
I've been a wet shaver for 56 years!
The soap in the wooden bowl is just gorgeous. I like the MWF bowl also, but the wooden bowl has a classy look all its own.
Gary
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That is a pretty picture. I just hope kent has gotten better bowls. Mine had an absolutely crummy finish. But it was bought three years ago.
Best,
Chris
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Chris
“Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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