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May 12th, 2025: Near Wedge

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. - Synbad 24mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Joseph Rogers & Sons - Near Wedge (1)
  • Lather: Viking Shaving Soap - Norway - Soap
  • Post Shave: Brut - Brut - Splash On
  • Post Shave: Dove - Men+Care Ultra-Hydra - Cream

I'm still in the process of restoring this Joseph Rogers & Sons near wedge that I bought for $5. Of course I then spent about $12 on Dremel attachments to clean the blade up, plus all the time sharpening, honing, stropping, etc... but for $5 this razor seems to be an absolute bargain.

It didn't pass the packing-peanut test made famous by @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social, but it wasn't tuggy at all. In fact, I might even go as far as saying this has been my favorite straight razor shave to date!!!

This shave really surprised me, because after honing it last night I was certain that it wasn't ready to shave with... but I tried it anyway and man... I'm smitten.