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SOTD: 1st November 2025.
Shaving Recipe for today.
Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Men Energize Shower Gel.
Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega S10018.
Face & Head Lather.
Lather: Nivea Men Body Shaving Stick.
Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum. (D1)
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89. (Kelvin)
Razor: Asda 3 Blade Pivoting Head Cartridge Razor. (Head/Dome) (D1)
Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's,/Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With Care+ Witch Hazel./ Superdrug Sierran Breeze ASL./The Real Shaving Co. SPF15 Anti-Ageing Moisturiser.
Greetings,
First shave of November 2025..Throughout the month I will be using the Asda 3 Blade Pivoting Head Cartridge Razor for my Head & Dome shaves, and for my face shaves I will be revisiting the EJ DE89, Merkur 34C and a variety of my Parker DE razors paired up with various DE blades.
My previous month focus has made me realise to get a proper feel of a razor/razors & blades to appreciate it's performance strengths & weaknesses you have to use on a regular basis not just a few infrequent additions to your rotation each year.
The EJ DE89 'kelvin' along with the Merkur 34C are two razors that I've infrequently used over the last few years.
The EJ DE89 'kelvin' has the same head as the Muhle R89 of which I've now passed on, the only difference is the handle on the EJ (Kelvin) is shorter of which I prefer and the price difference. Both razors perform near the same, the only difference in performance for me is the R89 feels marginally more efficient, but this could be the blade choice.
I consider either the EJ DE89 or Merkur 34C are the only DE razors that most wet shavers really need. Yours truly included.
The build and performance of both of these entry level razors is fantastic IMHO I've said in many of my postings I could happily shave for the foreseeable future with either of these trusty stable shaving tools, but like most wet shavers I like variety with my razors & shave set ups.
Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of The Real Shaving Co. SPF15 Anti-Ageing Moisturiser.
My face & precious swede are feeling smooth and smelling divine.
Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.
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