14/09/19
Pre shave Prep: Pears Original Transparent
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
Soap: Arran Lochranza
Razor: Supply V2 Plate #02
Blade: Personna (10)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, homemade Witch Hazel
Balm: Arran Lochranza
Aftershave: Arran Lochranza
1st use of some of my wife's birthday gifts to me, every thing but the brush.
So while showering i am having a self debate about the new General and whether i need to pull the trigger at 12 o clock today:-
Me + "you have hankered after a general since you 1st seen it in the SOTD"
Me - " do you really need one?"
Me + "not really, but its the new kid on the block and it has a 27% reduction in head size"
Me - "Its pricey, You have a Vector with a small head and you love it"
Me + " its Stainless and satin finish"
Me - "Vector"
Me + " its a General"
Me - "How will it shave? The Vector is your favourite razor and it would have to be something really special to beat it"
Me - " that handle is just not me, in fact i do not really like the look of it"
Me+ "You can change the handle"
Me - "What? change the handle on a £220 razor delivered to the door"
Me+ " but its a General you know you want it"
And so it went round and around
Out of the shower and onto the shave, The new soap had been blooming while i was pondering and i loaded up the Simpson synth for about 30 seconds, i did not want to skimp on its first use, well, i got enough for 4+ passes in no time, the lather just grew as i added drops of water. The scent is very delicate to my nose but quite nice.
The Supply V2 was loaded with a 9 shave Personna, i was taking a chance here!
So on the chin went the Lather and i proceeded with the shave.
1st pass WTG - Wow, That's comfortable, the weight of the razor making the shave easy, no pressure at all needed, just removing the lather and the stubble going with it. No indication that i had a blade in it, i like this razor, it does for Vintage injectors that the Sabre does for the Vintage 1912's, brings the type of shave bang up to date.
2nd pass XTG / ATG mix, i got some audio when going ATG again, really easy and comfortable. Done! no buffing required.
Nothing from the block & a splash of home made astringent.
The Arran Balm is light to the touch and is absorbed quickly, you get more of the delicate scent when massaging it in.
A splash of the matching Aftershave enhances the scent again, its very clean but delicate (i am no expert on puling apart the scent) its very nice and not overpowering. All in all a very nice Saturday shave.
I really like this set up.
Whats that?
"General"
"Don't need one i have some great razors already"
"But its a General"
Anyway, i hope i pass and have a great weekend All.