07.11.2013
Prep: FitjarSoap Pre Shave Soap
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum (3)
Brush: Frank Shaving Finest
Cream: Aqua di Parma
Aftershave: D.R Harris Arlington
Moisturiser: Fitjarsoap Shea Butter Moisturiser
Yesterday I received a sample of the Aqua di Parma shaving cream, so naturally I just had to shave with it today. I do not know much about it, but from what I can remember from various forum postings it is supposed to be a great product.
I found it to be rather boring. Did not smell of anything, the lather was mediocre and my shave likewise.
The black Gillette blade felt dull and inefficient and did not shave particularly close. After three and a half pass I did not manage anything better than a CCS.
Granted the blade was on its third shave in a less than aggressive razor, but I had not expected it to lose its edge so soon.
As always I will have to give the cream a second chance before making up my mind.
But I was not impressed.
The aftershave from D.R Harris was very nice, and a refreshing end to an average shave.