Last night's shave…
Razor: Blackland Sabre L2 (on loan)
Blade: Personna SS (2)
Brush: Simpsons Captain Manchurian
Bowl: Little Wren Pottery
Soap: Cyril R. Salter Tallow Version (sample)
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel and LEA aftershave (sample)
Firstly apologies as I haven't been on the forum much over the last few days. I need to do some catching up.
A big thank you to Kevin AKA
@Boru62 for sending me a selection of razors plus a sample of LEA aftershave.
I've used the original Sabre, thanks to another generous member
@Lann a while ago. I liked the look of the razor but not the shave. I found it too mild with a narrow cutting angle. The L2 is quite a big step-up from the original. There was more blade feel and a wider cutting angle. I enjoyed the shave but again I found I needed a number of extra passes on the neck. Although a couple of extra passes were needed I wasn't left with any tenderness.
The shave was helped no end by what could be the best performing soap I've used so far. This is the second time I've used the Cyril R. Salter Tallow sample (from
@Acer89 ) and it's really stunning. The slickness is the best I've come across. Yes better than SV or MDC.
Finished off with a sample of LEA aftershave sent by Kevin. I used it last night and I was really impressed (yes this is Blackmass AKA Goldilocks writing this and my account hasn't been hacked). There was a fair bit of feedback but not too painful and there seemed to be a lot of menthol too. I think this could be great in the summer. The scent has grown on me too.
Thanks to Kevin and James for the samples, it's very much appreciated.
@Looney12345
Have a good weekend gents.
Cheers
Rob