Tuesday 31st July PM
12th DE shave
Prep: Warm water rinse, BBA Face Wash then Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Cream: Figaro Shaving Cream Almond
Brush: ES Medium Jock synthetic
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (1)
Post: Cold rinse, Floid after shave balm.
I know I said I wouldn't change much from my new routine, which seems to be working really well for me.......BUT!
The Newbie Pass Around box arrived today and I couldn't help myself. I only have fourteen days with it and I want to try everything!
I asked my 14 year old daughter to choose a shaving soap and it came as no surprise when she chose the most pungent smell she could find - Figaro Almond. The smell is explosive as soon as the tub is opened. I pressed on with it regardless.
I tried the BBA face wash which gave me a fresh squeaky clean face. Then on with the Proraso pre shave cream. It was fresh too with a pleasant menthol smell. I could feel my stubble almost standing straight out (that doesn't sound right! ).
Which leads me on to the blade. I've read lots of reviews and, more importantly, warnings about Feather blades. A pack was in the box and I couldn't resist. I tried not to think about the warnings and shaved as normal. Surprisingly no weepers...at all. I used the new learned J-Hook technique on my touch ups again and it worked wonders.
After a cold rinse I fired on some Floid aftershave balms which have a slight burn and fresh feel. A BBS finish and fantastic feeling skin. Love it.
I'll try another approach tomorrow, though I'm really liking the Feather blades.
Have a great evening folks!
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PS - my daughter phoned me to tell me the box arrived so I resisted going into the Gentleman's Groom Room. Once I've decided on a few things I like I'll pay a visit then remortgage the house!