SOTD Monday 02 December 2019
Pre-shave: Warm shower, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser, followed by Prorasso Red Pre/post Shave.
Cream: Kiehl's Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream - White Eagle.
Razor: Colonial Silversmith.
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (Day 2).
Post: D.R Harris Shave Tonic, followed by Bioaroma After Shave Moisturizing Face Cream.
Cologne: Czech & Speake Vétiver Vert.
Yesterday's shave was late in the afternoon; not much to stubble to remove this morning; the thought did cross my mind that I should miss shaving today. However, I decided to see if some of the feedback from Silversmith reviews that this is a mild razor, ideal for a daily driver, worked out.
I also decided to shave with a cream that I could use without a brush, as time was short; the end result a most excellent shave, 2 face passes WTG and XTG, with a single pass, WTG pass on the neck. No issues to report and DFS+ finish.
Previously I have in the main used the Kiehl's White Eagle shave cream with a Gillette Blue 2 cart, when travelling, where I have hand luggage. Its good stuff - great lubrication and glide, although minimal cushion - as ever YMMV. It worked very well with the Silversmith, an exceptionally smooth shave. Its early days, but I feel the Gillette Silver Blue and the Silversmith were made for each other.
Final word goes to the Bio aroma; I picked this up in Crete - made with local beeswax and oils, it was recommended that I apply to a damp face - works well as a balm and moisturiser.
All the best,
Chris