Monday (late - travelling)
Soap - Tabac Original
Brush - Semogue 2000
Face lather
Razor - Gem Micromatic Clog-Pruf (cc)
Blade - Gem Personna #1
Post - Thayer's Rose Petal and Aloe Vera
A/s - Tabac Original
Great shave today. The Gem and Tabac were out of this world. 3 passes; BBS and no pick-ups needed. Finished off with an invigorating splash of Tabac a/s.
Fit for travelling and it's dubious whether I'll need a shave tomorrow or not (but the gear's on stand-by).
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Cheers PatHave a great time mate
I did consider that Brian. But thinking it through, @Scotshave suggested that maybe I should refrain from blooming the puck, and that certainly helped. So I think that perhaps the next step is to try not soaking the brush, or at least removing more water from the brush. It's certainly a learning curve. Perhaps I could take a degree in chemistryWould it be worth trying bottled water?
If it's a natural hair brush I would still soak it but flick the water off before putting to the soap.I did consider that Brian. But thinking it through, @Scotshave suggested that maybe I should refrain from blooming the puck, and that certainly helped. So I think that perhaps the next step is to try not soaking the brush, or at least removing more water from the brush. It's certainly a learning curve. Perhaps I could take a degree in chemistry
Yes that's my plan Brian. Thank you.With MWF....I usually use a fairly dry brush and start face lathering...adding a little water as required. I have used this all over as I used to be in the Military. Always worked didn't matter where I was!
Thanks Blademonkey. I also have a synthetic on its way.If it's a natural hair brush I would still soak it but flick the water off before putting to the soap.
The second option, imo. Using a non-soaked brush runs the risk of broken bristles (especially if boar and/or badger - or, for that matter, horse). Soak for 5 mins in warm water, gently shake off excess and give the bristles a gentle squeeze.I did consider that Brian. But thinking it through, @Scotshave suggested that maybe I should refrain from blooming the puck, and that certainly helped. So I think that perhaps the next step is to try not soaking the brush, or at least removing more water from the brush. It's certainly a learning curve. Perhaps I could take a degree in chemistry
Adding that piece of music made my day, thanks.Wash with Nivea Men Sensitive
Pre De Provence No63
RazoRock 400 Plissoft Noir
EJ DE89L/ Astra SP (2)
Hot/cold rinse
Witchhazel/peppermint mixture
Proraso Green ASL
Three passes without any cuts or nicks
The shave would've been smoother if I had used some pre shave, but still a good result.
I've been off work with lower back pain since Friday lunchtime. It was bought on by climbing up and down ladders and over reaching to get the job done.
This was my first shave since last Thursday.
My good friend codIene phosphate is beginning to kick in, so this fine piece of music is quite fitting. . .
Sounds like a plan. Thanks Scotshave.The second option, imo. Using a non-soaked brush runs the risk of broken bristles (especially if boar and/or badger - or, for that matter, horse). Soak for 5 mins in warm water, gently shake off excess and give the bristles a gentle squeeze.
Your brush will be damp, but moist enough to start lathering and the texture can be regulated to your liking by dipping the tips as you go.
The second option, imo. Using a non-soaked brush runs the risk of broken bristles (especially if boar and/or badger - or, for that matter, horse). Soak for 5 mins in warm water, gently shake off excess and give the bristles a gentle squeeze.
Your brush will be damp, but moist enough to start lathering and the texture can be regulated to your liking by dipping the tips as you go.
You explained it perfectly well Brian!Explained much better than I did!
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