After the usual 1-2 minute hot towel prep:
vintage Marshall Fields badger
1946-47 Aristocrat/Wilkinson Super Sword
CF Lime SC
Bulgari Pour Homme AS Emulsion
Roger and Gallet L'Homme 'Sport' EdT
Yep, this is now officially my favorite blade. I know it's not gonna fit everyone the same way, but these things work pretty damn well for me. Four shaves so far and no sign of tugging or any other issues.
Wanna know the secret of great lather? Use a product like Castle Forbes Lime, and watch what happens. Very easy to mix up, and the results are always much better looking than most other products I've used. Reminds of the way Penhaligon creams look and perform, which is excellent.
My favorite enabler (R. Otten) was kind enough to send me a generous sample recently. I'd had a jar of that for a few years before finally running out, and this stuff was a pleasant change of pace. If you like lime, this is the cream to buy. That fragrance is one I don't look for anymore, but once in a while.....whew. Very fun using this on the rare occasion.
BBS results,
Martin