23/01/2020
Pre: Pears Transparent Original
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow 26mm Faux Horse
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor: Valet VC1 Gold Tone
Blade: De-spined GEM PTFE S/S (8)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, Homemade Bay Rum Astringent
Balm: Bart's Balm Lime Balm & Lotion
Aftershave: Copycat Bleu
There is something about using a Vintage razor that really puts a smile on my face. The first use of the Valet VC1 and of a de-spined blade, i found the shave quite mild, granted, i am am still trying to find the optimum angle, however, today was not about the finish.
I had a great lather from the MWF and big Horsey Yaqi and the 3 passes went well.
A wonderful post shave routine starting with no indication from the Alum stone and the Barts products doing their thing, i am soft and supple, smelling really good with a DFS finish.
I really enjoyed that.
Enjoy your day All.