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That soap is going to last you decadesToday's shave:
- Stirling Christmas Eve
- DSC/Kensurfs Winter Edition 2019 Badger
- MÜHLE Hexagon "Forest" with Feather blade
- Rockford Soul aftershave
Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas Tony!24/12/2019
Pre: Pears Transparent Original
Brush: Jayaruh #291
Soap: Proraso Red
Razor: ER 1914
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (3)
Post shave: Homemade Witch hazel with added oils
Balm: Tabac Vintage
Aftershave: Tabac Original EDT
An earlier than usual shave today as i was up early on my day off.
Not a lot to go at after yesterdays very nice close shave.
A face Lather this morning with the JR #291 which has a very good backbone and it whipped up the Proraso Red to a great slick chin covering.
2 easy passes with the 1914, XTG & ATG. No alum block today, just a splash of witch hazel infused with some Neroli & Orange essential oils.
It took longer to clean up than shave today. Quick but very enjoyable.
DFS+ result feeling good & smelling very Kojak.
Enjoy your Christmas Eve All, i hope you're all ready for tomorrow.
Merry Christmas!
Shaving recipe for today.
Prep: Warm shower:/ Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.
Pre:
Warm wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Soap.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Soap: Wilkinson Sword Shave Stick.
Blade: Gillette Winner.(1)
Razor: Ming Shi 2000S. (Settings) wtg 2.5, xtg 2.5, atg + pick ups 3.
Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade Lavender + Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Blue Stratos ~ ASL.
Aloe Vera Gel.
Greetings,
(Christmas Eve Shave)
Out of all my adjustable razors the Ming shi 2000s,is by far the most assertive/aggressive, it has a reputation of a very Love/Hate opinion razor within the wet shaving community...I was passed on mine from a friend, i also have a spare one too, both of them have good blade enlignment, it is however a very aggressive razor, even on it's lowest setting it's still a very efficient razor you must be it's master instantly when shaving .It also doesn't allow bad technique, or lack of concentration,and most importantly the lightest of touch and much respect is vital if not, it'll bite you for sure.
These are just my personal views,so don't be put off by my comments. I personally like the ming shi 2000s, but that's me,and everyone isn't the same as me..IMHO 99% of good shaving results is down to practising & learning your technique, good preparation a sharp blade that is suited to your skin type & gaining shaving confidence, and not to expect a sublime BBS shave everytime we shave...Enough said.
A wonderfully smooth 3 pass + pick ups near BBS christmas eve shave with no errors to report.
Finishing to the shave off with a generous dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.
My face is feeling super smooth & smelling devine.
Enjoy your christmas eve, ladies & gentlemen.
PS: To all members of TSR, have a wonderful safe & peaceful christmas day tomorrow whatever you may be doing.
PSS: Be careful tomorrow when walking up & down the stairs in those dangerous christmas gift slippers!!!.
Merry Christmas PatCHRISTMAS EVE
Blackland Vector
Feather Pro
Maseto Finest
Martin De Candre Fougēre
Thayers Cucumber
Pitralon Classic Aftershave
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