After last night's lovely shave which finished with a good rub of Alcolado, I fancied another ...
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T&H Ultimate Comfort PSO
NSS Ice & Slice
Pure Badger 23mm
Gillette Tech 1970s
Feather Hi-Stainless [5]
Hot Rinse, Cold Rinse, Alum Wash & Witch Hazel
Alcolada Aftershave
Two Pass - Twice WTG
I am really starting to appreciate these vintage Gillette Techs. Run with a sharp blade, they are a lot of fun and this Feather blade, once run through a couple of times with a Muhle R41, has been used for quick polish ups in vintage Gillette Techs and they seem very well suited. Once run in, they'll continue for a good few shaves yet, hand-stropped each time.
Today was about face freeze! I enjoyed it last night and wanted more, so shaved with NSS Ice & Slice which builds up a lovely chill while shaving and proper freezes when you get to the cold rinse. Lovely! Deep freeze to follow: Alcolado.
Last night, I fancied that the Alcolado left me feeling pretty dry. Tonight, with the olive oil based shaving soap, I feel great - dry, but not stretched. Just right to go to bed on ...
'night, all.