16/04/20
Pre: Sainsbury's / 1912 Frankensoap, Bergamot, Nectarine & Citrus Musk
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24mm
Soap: Signature Soap co. Leodis
Razor: Rolls/ / Feather AS -D2
Blade: 7 o'Clock Black (5)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, Homemade Witch Hazel
Balm: Bart's Balm Lavender Balm & Lotion
Aftershave: JPG Le Male
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That was a
Special shave,
I have been trying to pluck up the courage to use 1 of my Rolls Razors for a while now, i bought my first one nearly a year ago, i have about 3 fully functional razors 1 of which i restored myself.
Today i used the newly adopted Rolls from Paul
@Blademonkey & Taz. I stropped the blade for about 100 laps beforehand. I also had the trusty AS-D2 on standby "Just in case"
The soap today was a Special soap,
@BrianH wonderful Leodis, i used about a hazel nut sized ball in the bowl and i managed to get enough wonderfully scented, thick, slick creamy Lather for about 5 passes if needed. I wanted more lather as i would be taking my time and may have needed to reload the chin. Not needed as the Signature soap is a stayer.
I tentatively began the WTG pass using a similar technique as a STR8 with the blade flat to my cheek then opening the angle until i hit whiskers, the cutting angle is similar to a 1912, although i did find myself using "negative" pressure and very short strokes - - - - well that went well, no blood loss and a lot of stubble removed.
The plan was to do that single pass - well what the hell i thought, I carried on with the XTG pass, again short stokes letting the blade do its work, you can actually feel the blade doing its thing, however, its not an uncomfortable feeling, just not totally smooth. Again, that went well.
So, dare i?
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Of course i dare.
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I lathered up again and set about the ATG pass, the blade is really letting me know that there was still a bit left, again, not in an uncomfortable way, good feedback really. I did get a bit less confident coming up to my bottom lip and under my nose, therefore i did not push myself.
I rinsed off and i have to admit i have a DFS+ finish, some roughness under my nose and bottom lip and 1 or 2 areas around my chin, saying that no-one would know.
I had the Lather and the AS-D2 so i completed a buffing pass taking care of these areas,
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I decided to use the Lavender Barts Balm Oil and lotion, this is the last of my trial pack and this shave deserved it, i also finished off with a favourite EDC in the JPG
I am BBS, very, very happy, i have a wonderfully smooth chin and i smell divine. What more can i say.
Stay safe and enjoy your day all.