Perhaps influenced by HD Shaves latest installment on YouTube, I chose Raconteur today. There's about 6"-7" of snow on the ground and it's still coming down, so a warm scent was just right.
I have this Game Changer on loan from OrganMeat. It pairs well with this blade. Seemed easier and less blade feely than with other blades.
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchman - After Shave Balm
This is my first time using my Aristocrat since "fixing" it. The end caps came off so I used epoxy to glue them back on. Unfortunately it seems I used too much epoxy because the doors no longer open all the way from the twisting mechanism. They open partway, and then I have to use my hands to get them fully open. This doesn't affect the shave at all but I'm hoping something can be done about this. I'm hoping that with a few uses the stiffness will work itself out, but I don't know if that's realistic. Does anyone have any thoughts?
That's a good thought, but no not really. It's not a big deal, I was just a little disappointed to discover that it doesn't open as smoothly as it once did. Maybe it'll get better over time.
This was my first shave with Nuàvia Nera. Loved it. There are a lot of fragrance notes in this, but the top notes are described as "Fresh and Green". This really comes across. I purchased this soap and balm at a high discount. I think PannaCrema is going to stop making shaving soaps (or perhaps going out of business). This is a real shame. Their scents are great and their vegetal soap base is pretty luxurious.
Brush: AP Shave Co. Snakeskin w/ 26 mm Flattop/Fan hybrid
Lather: Speick shaving cream
Post Shave: Dick Johnson's God Spray; Phytorelax Headshave ASB
Haven't posted in a while, although I did a few mediocre shaves since we've arrived at Liebenstein. The internship is so-so; tons of interesting medical stuff but not much to do for me. It was only the second day though, I have hope that I'll become better accustomed to everything.
1 pass head shave, nice smooth dome. I brought the brush, black plastic Wilkinson Classic razor and the blades with me, but only bought the Speick cream today. I had an awful brushless cream before and it just didn't do anything justice. Today was much better and way more comfortable...