Fri 10th Aug.
Stirling Syn. 26mm
Stirling Baker Street
ER Natural Angle/ Gem S/S- shave aborted
Merkur Futur-2.5
Personna Lab Blue [ 1 ]
Tuff Green A/S Lotion
After a somewhat disappointing Shave with an ER 1924 yesterday, I decided to try the blade out again but this time in an ER Natural Angle. After a few strokes was obviously not working and the blade was a dud so I stopped further use with it.
As an alternative I decided on a DE Shave , which I have rarely use since I got involved with Vintage SE/Injectors and more latterly AC/SE Razors. I personally find DE Razors a lot less forgiving of user error than the other types , and also get Shaves as good if not better with other types too. However, by using a low setting and not rushing I was very pleased with the finished Shave, which was fault free and nice and close all round. I did feel the need for an application of Alum to soothe the skin.
I will make sure I keep my hand in with my DE Razors, but will not be tempted by any of the good looking S/S models currently in favour, will confine myself to putting likes on SOTD reports showing them.
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