16/08/19
Pre shave Prep: Pears Original Transparent
Brush: Chubby 2 Synth
Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Lime
Razor: Rockwell Model T Adjustable #3 / #2
Blade: Gillette 7 'o' Clock Permasharp Green India
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, Homemade Bay Rum #2
Balm: Bart's Lime Balm & Lotion
Aftershave: Copycat Bleu
Today an Outing for the Rockwell Model "T", Thanks to a trade on BST with Marco
@motto, a very nice looking razor, it feels great in the hand and has a bit weight to it. Shod with an Indian 7OC Permasharp stainless, (Just over £5 for 100 delivered) a drunken buy when I thought I was getting the Russian 7OC Greens for buttons, never mind, they will get used up.
So, Not the sharpest blade you will use and if you have stubble that likes to fight back I would not recommend you try these, I think I will get 2 shaves per blade if I am lucky.
Saying that, 3 Full passes WTG @ #3, XTG & ATG @ #2 & a bit buffing achieved a DFS+ result, luckily I had a bit lather left and I cleaned up the whirlpools, although there is still the "Wet 'n' Dry" feel on bits of my chin.
Some light indications from the block and a fantastic post shave starting with my Bay Rum Splash #2, being used as an astringent, well it is just Witch Hazel, Dark Rum and steeped spices, it works a treat.
The Bart's Lime balm and Lotion carrying on the Citrus notes and then a Splash of the Copycat Bleu, a very good copy of the Original that I have tried.
DFS+ result, Feeling pretty comfortable & Smelling top drawer.
A lesson learned in buying something that seems "too good to be true" through a Captain Morgan haze.
No More drinking and ebaying! Period!
Have a great evening and Enjoy the weekend All