SOTD 13/02/21
Pre-shave: Warm face flannel - a few drops of Natura Emporium Pre-Shave Oil - warm face flannel
Soap: Tabula Rasa Steampunk.
Brush: Shavemac 'The Flat Top' Silvertip.
Bowl: Turkish copper.
Razor: H&S N075 Black-Coated.
Blade: Personna (Reds) (Day 1).
Post: Cold water splash, Musgo Real No.1 Orange Amber Cologne and Tabula Rasa Steampunk Aftershave Gel.
A lovley, relaxed, late Saturday afternoon shave. The Haircut and Shave Razor arrived on Tuesday this week - my first 4 shaves were with a Gillette London Bridge blade - mixed results some excellent shaves, but a few with irratated skin - how much the cold and snow played a factor in the irratation I don't know.
The H&S is solid, well built, feels great in the hand. When the angle is at the sweet spot very smooth and efficient - a joy to shave with. For me in's on a par with shaving with the Rockwell - slightly more edgier - but the results are worth it. A little like the Feather AS-D2 in that a degree of focus is required to maintain the sweet spot. Early days, my first impression is that this razor will sing with sharper blades.
The pre-shave felt luxurious - the Natura Emporium Pre-Shave Oil smelled divine, and felt amazing as it soacked into the skin - its very cold and the air is today - so I decided to spend more time on prep - making sure the skin well moisturised before and througout the shave.
The Steampunk soap never fails to impress - good lather - scent - skin feels amazing post shave - the Musgo Amber Cologne finished off the shave nicely. I kept to a 2 pass shave - wth a DFS+/BBS- finish with no issues to report.
SWMBO went off to work in a snow storm on Wednesday, ill prepared for the journey. I got a dirty look (not a good one) when I made inquiries about the availability of a snow shovel. Not wishing a ban from the forum, I won't reveal her reply.
I have a friend who maintains that you have to poke the fire every now and then to keep the spark alive in your relationship (his code for being cheeky/annoyng the missus) - taking a leaf from his book I have ordered a YOUNGDO Camping Shovel, Military Folding Survival Shovel, Entrenching Tool - hopefully the perfect valentines gift
All the best, take care, stay safe and sane,
Chris