Prep: Hot water soak
Razor: My 'new' Micromatic Clog Pruf
Blade: GEM Stainless
Brush: Edwin Jagger large silvertip
Soap: Culmak
Post-shave: Boots Witch Hazel Gel, GFT Fragrance Free Moisturiser
After prising out a rusted blade, the Micromatic cleaned up a treat so on to the shave. Once I got used to the different angle required by the MM, the WTG pass was a breeze.
Unfortunately this lulled me into a false sense of security and I shaved my second (XTG) pass at the sort of angle you would use for other razors. Big mistake. I didn't feel a thing at the time, but my chin and moustache area were covered in nicks. It looked like my face had been blasted by the worlds smallest shotgun.
I don't think I have ever made such a mess. No third pass this time. Fortunately, none of the nicks were too bad and dried up after a cold water splash and witch hazel gel. GFT moisturiser took away the burn.
Anyway, back to the drawing board. I'm going to rest my face for a day and then try the MM again, with a lot more caution.
BTW, the MM is a great looking razor, especially with it's pivot-and-slide head. IMHO they wouldn't look old-fashioned if they were still made today.
Razor: My 'new' Micromatic Clog Pruf
Blade: GEM Stainless
Brush: Edwin Jagger large silvertip
Soap: Culmak
Post-shave: Boots Witch Hazel Gel, GFT Fragrance Free Moisturiser
After prising out a rusted blade, the Micromatic cleaned up a treat so on to the shave. Once I got used to the different angle required by the MM, the WTG pass was a breeze.
Unfortunately this lulled me into a false sense of security and I shaved my second (XTG) pass at the sort of angle you would use for other razors. Big mistake. I didn't feel a thing at the time, but my chin and moustache area were covered in nicks. It looked like my face had been blasted by the worlds smallest shotgun.
I don't think I have ever made such a mess. No third pass this time. Fortunately, none of the nicks were too bad and dried up after a cold water splash and witch hazel gel. GFT moisturiser took away the burn.
Anyway, back to the drawing board. I'm going to rest my face for a day and then try the MM again, with a lot more caution.
BTW, the MM is a great looking razor, especially with it's pivot-and-slide head. IMHO they wouldn't look old-fashioned if they were still made today.