Thought I would experiment a little. Three new things tonight. Shave stick, razor and Ogalla - all first timers.
Proraso pre
Palmolive (Aus) shave stick
Omega 37 boar
GEM 1912 (small handle)
GEM blade (6)
Thayer's Medicated Superhazel
Ogalla Bay Rum AS (sample)
The blade seemed passed it but maybe the problem was the lather. I had used the blade 5 times in another GEM 1912 (with a different handle and identical head) and enjoyed those shaves. While I did find it easy to shave away without concern, the cutting did not feel very effective. Blade felt smooth but not that sharp. 3-4 passes and not the BBS result I was expecting. I've heard of some SE aficionados using these blades 12-14 times. With my coarse stubble perhaps I won't get anywhere near that.
First use also, of a shave stick for me. I have a Speick stick packed to take away tomorrow on a short trip to Alice Springs, so I thought I would try out the Palmolive - picked up for a few dollars at the supermarket. Great old smell. Reminded me of a smell from my childhood. Did my old man use this?? It lathered up extremely well. This Aussie version is said to be different and inferior to the European one but it was still highly enjoyable. I did seem to have the lather a little dry. Razor got clogged up several times requiring me to pull the blade out to clear it. More water on the brush and face and all was hunky dory with pass 2 and 3.
The Ogalla Bay Rum was great. I received a sampler pack this week and was keen to try some out. Nice scent. Reminded me of vanilla or caramel, plus the obvious cloves. Not a scent for everyone but I certainly liked it.
Near DFS in the end.
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