Well I think I have had my best shave so far since starting down this path. I hope it isn't just a one off.
I decided on the Progress set on 2.5 with an Astra SP Blade. Oddly I feel like I have achieved a closer shave with it set at 2.5 than I did at 3. I realise that shouldn't make sense.
I used the VDH mens luxury brush which was picked up for me last time I was in the States and I think it was about $20. For such a cheap brush I was able to get a great lather with TOBS coconut cream. I do think I used slightly more product than I have in the past but not by much.
I had a couple of weepers in the usual places I get them being lower left neck and adam's apple.
My grip was lighter than I feel I have held it in the past and I tried to just let it glide as I guide.
I only did two passes with a couple of touch ups. I am genuinely amazed in the results.
Was going to attach a pic of first lather and aftershave pic but not sure how to add photos to the post.
Attached are pics of my first lather and post shave pic. I have to admit it feels a lot smoother than it looks but you will have to take my word for that I guess.
I decided on the Progress set on 2.5 with an Astra SP Blade. Oddly I feel like I have achieved a closer shave with it set at 2.5 than I did at 3. I realise that shouldn't make sense.
I used the VDH mens luxury brush which was picked up for me last time I was in the States and I think it was about $20. For such a cheap brush I was able to get a great lather with TOBS coconut cream. I do think I used slightly more product than I have in the past but not by much.
I had a couple of weepers in the usual places I get them being lower left neck and adam's apple.
My grip was lighter than I feel I have held it in the past and I tried to just let it glide as I guide.
I only did two passes with a couple of touch ups. I am genuinely amazed in the results.
Was going to attach a pic of first lather and aftershave pic but not sure how to add photos to the post.
Attached are pics of my first lather and post shave pic. I have to admit it feels a lot smoother than it looks but you will have to take my word for that I guess.