Pre Shave: Hot Shower, Bulldog Face Wash and Proraso Red
Razor: Merkur 45C
Blade: Personna Double Edge USA (#3)
Brush: Hans Baier Silver Tip
Cream: L'Occitane Cade
Post: Alum Block, Cold water and Thayers unscented
AS: Nivea Replenishing Balm
First shave with the Merkur 45C, wow what a great shave. Usual 3 pass shave but a real smooth shave and finish, my chin line can often be less than perfect but the first shave with the 45C and it was perfect.
The razor is so light it is barely there, I was very aware of not applying any undue pressure but, as the whole razor is so light it just seemed to work and it was effortless. I do like heavy razors but this works just as well. The Personna blade seems to be going well, I can see me getting some more of these.