Thursday's SOTD
SWMBO was out on the lash, with her mates last night - and when she returned (at o-early o'clock) I was rudely awaken from my slumber: beauty sleep well interrupted.
Got up at my usual time, like a zombie, did not move then realised I did not have much time to get my read end into gear
Pre-shave - Warm shower, followed Musgo Real Classic Glycerin Oil Soap.
Razor - Colonial The General SS.
Blade - Kai - Captain (Pink) Mild (Day 12).
Soap - Kiehl's Close-Shavers Squadron 'Smooth Glider'.
Post shave - Cold Water Splash, followed by Myrsol 'Blue' aftershave splash.
Time was not on my side, decided in the shower to try the Kiehl's Smooth Glider, as this requires no brush, wet face, rub on, and shave. I have used this before with a DE, for a final pass and it works a treat. I was a little worried, as I thought that with a heavy(ish) razor like the General SS and a SE blade, I would need some lather for a protective layer.
A very respectable DFS shave, with 2 passes - WTG, and XTG on the face with WTG and ATG on the neck. No issues. I was not planning to use the Myrsol 'Blue' to finish, it was the nearest splash to hand.
When I got to work, I decided to call the Mrs, just to make sure that she was okay and to show my interest in her night out. Suffice to say she was not that pleased to be woken up
The shave was an interesting experience, I must admit, I enjoy shaving with a DE and shaving gel - however, I much prefer a good protective lather with a SE blade. I will try the General Black and the Kiehl's just to see if I feel more comfortable with the lighter razor, without a protective lather.
All the best,
Chris