27/02/2020
Pre: Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush: Razorock 400 Plissoft Syn
Soap: Signature Soap Eboracum
Razor: Blackland Blackbird SB
Blade: Astra SP (7)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, Witch Hazel
Balm: Proraso Green
Aftershave: Proraso Green
Another fantastic lather from the Signature soap. This time with the Eboracum, when starting out on my Traditional shaving journey i tried a peppermint scented soap and was not too fussed about it. I am now growing to it and it pairs with the Proraso Green post shave balm and splash quite well, it could be that over the last year i have started to enjoy a menthol shave.
With the Signature soap scent it could be the Cedarwood that cuts the sweetness so its not like rubbing your face with a candy rock stick.
Again only 2 passes today & as a trial no ATG shaving, I have a DFS+ finish from WTG and XTG, most importantly, my face is comfortable and no indication from the Alum block.
7 shaves from an Astra SP, Granted they have only been 2 pass shaves but that is impressive. It has been retired now.
I could not use the Blackbird as a daily shaver, saying that it will be getting an outing now and again as i really like the look of it, very handsome. I do not think i will be using the OC plate again, it was a pass too far. I also find "The Dart" a great looker but i still ponder if i will ever tame it with confidence.
Enjoy your Day All