Razor: FrankenRazor - Fatip Open Comb - Gillette Old Type Top Cap (Open Comb)
Blade: Feather (16)
Lather: Cella
Brush: Semogue - 1800 Boar
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel - Unscented Alc-free w Aloe; Chatillon Lux - Gratiot League Square

*General Notes / TL;DR*:
Shave was a bit rough, but turned out well. Used a piece-meal razor configuration recommended by a friend.

*Razor and Blade Notes* - FrankenRazor - Fatip Open Comb - Gillette Old Type Top Cap (Open Comb) ::: Feather (16 uses):
To be able to use any handle, a friend told me that you could put an Old Type top cap on a Fatip bottom plate and use any standard handle with it.

Very aggressive when I tried it at the usual angle. I raised the handle outward a bit and it was a little better. Then on the 3rd pass I went the other way and brought the handle in closer. This was a bit noisy and scrapey, but I think a little better. However, while uncomfortable, this configuration gave me excellent results in just 2 passes.

*Soap Notes* - Cella:
Tub-load notes (small comfy Boar): 40 sec load with a lightly wet brush + 4 tsp water = gave me an extra pass or so. But the lather was too wet. Just 3 tsp of water probably would have been about right. It looks like with Cella, I don't need to get the lather super elastic for it to work right on my face.

Tub-load notes (soft silvertip badger): 45 sec load with a lightly wet brush + 3 tsp water = gave me an extra pass or so. Lather was protective and enjoyable. Funny how much of a difference changing brushes makes.

Tub-load notes (with dense 2-band badger): 40 second load (with this brush, at least) is about right. This lather might have been spot on. Seemed a bit too dry, but I think that is just the way Cella is. Any wetter, and I start losing creaminess and glide. A lightly wet brush used during load and less than .5 tsp of water for the lather. Might just be a model lather for Cella.

Past scooping notes: Try 1/8 tsp or so next time. 1/4 tsp gave me 3x as much lather as I needed. But that day it looked hot!

Scent was great and about 4-5/10 for strength. Nice and present during shave.

*Brush Notes* - Semogue - 1800 Boar:
I like this comfy little brush, and to be so at such a young age. Very nice.

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**Shave Quality**
During the Shave Feel:
Cheeks: A little irritating
Neck: A little irritating

After the Shave Closeness:
Cheeks: Near BBS - About as close as I'll ever get
Neck: Cut flush to where I just see the tips (above average for me)

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