July 19, 2023
- Prep: Warm Water Wash
- Brush: Razorock Plissoft Big Bruce
- Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8
- Blade: Ralf Aust 6/8
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Oceana
- Osma Alum: Yes
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva
Aqua Velva is good.
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July 19, 2023
Aqua Velva is good.
A wondrous Wednesday shave. I ought to use the Dr Selby soap more often.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
I’m not sure what happened today, shave felt rough and this is the same razor + blade combo I’ve been using the last couple weeks. Could be I got a dud blade, it does happen sometimes.
2023.07.19 SOTN:
Prep: None
Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
Razor: Henson AL13(+)
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)
Lather: Stirling Satsuma
Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
Day 2 of back-to-back 2 pass shaves. Not a bad shave, just need to play around with my technique to get it better.
July 19, 2023
Good and close shave. I'm more used to the Parker straight, where I don't have to check that I don't come too close to the ear.
And this is the 4th SOTD posted today - we're on fire 🔥!
Have a good evening!