27/05/19
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Pre shave prep: Pears Transparent Original
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express 24mm
Soap: Stirling Bay Rum
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Post Shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, homemade Witch Hazel with added oils
Balm: Barts Amber & Jasmine Balm & lotion
Aftershave: Electrif's Bay Rum
What a difference a day makes!
The Voskhod got a reprieve this morning after its trial in the AS-D2.
A great Lather mixed from the Stirling bay Rum in the Giles bowl with the Yaqi, I am really enjoying these Stirling soaps and Synth brushes.
Back to the Original Pears soap for a pre shave cushion, this works a treat for me. Then lathered up.
Tentatively i started the shave expecting that same dragging feeling from the blade, No drag at all, in fact a very smooth 1st pass.
I decided on 3 full passes and at no time did i have any negative feedback from the blade as i did yesterday, really smooth shave although not as sharp as what i am used to. Very Comfortable aftershave skin feel. A very nice shave.
The Stay of execution has been signed off and this blade will be going in the 6S later in the week.
Balmed up with the Barts Amber and Jasmine, i also rubbed in the matching Barts balm oil, a splash of Electrif's Bay Rum and i have to say i really enjoyed that.
BBS and smelling good.
Have a great weekend all.