SOTD : Saturday 27th April - Friday 3th May

Tony'schin said:

30/04/19
Round 2 !!
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Pre: 1912 Classic 24
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: 1912 Classic 24
Razor: Rocnel SE SB "P"
Blade: 0.5 Astra SP
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, homemade Witch Hazel with added oils
Balm: E45
A/S: Homemade Bay Rum courtesy of @Electrif

Round 2.
The Game changer on the subs bench.
Wow, what a different shave tonight, chalk and cheese.
I decided to use tried and tested soaps and pre shave, an Astra SP in the Razor. Still using great care I found my shaving angle quickly, the first pass went well with the blade Chirping through the stubble, a quick rinse and I think I am nearly done! Lathered up again for the 2nd pass, I decided to complete a mixed run ATG/XTG, with touch up as I went.
SUCCESS
Again indications from Alum block, it was a close shave, cold water splash, a dash of homemade witch hazel. A large dollop of E45 finishing with @Electrif's Lovely Bay Rum.

Game changer not required!!

Yes I have a way to go to get a more comfortable finish and Arthur did say it may take some time to master. I like this razor and I will conquer my technique.

Obviously I wondered why yesterday's shave was pretty poor,
1, technique
2, technique
3, that nut on the end of the handle
4, A blade that had been in and out, travelled home in the razor box, fiddled with at home and then used over cautiously by that said nut on the end of the handle.

By, I love this shaving malarky!

Have a great night All.

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