Today brought with it a shave based on the theme 'Cobblers to Cobras'
A reluctant trip to the Post Office this afternoon and a sad farewell to the Cobra. Not to be deterred though a visit to the local Turkish barber and one very nice haircut later had me wanting a shave with accuracy. Say goodbye to a week of SE's and a 'welcome back to the fold DE's'
Not a Cobra razor - Ikon B1 SB on an ATT Colossus
Will not fit a Cobra razor - Polsilver Lodz
Not a razor at all - Cadman 30mm synthetic Tuxedo in copper and black
Even more remote from being a razor - Apothecary Oils Lemon grass soap
What no Cobra? - Blenheim's Bouquet shaving cream
What a load of old Cobras - Blenheim's Bouquet EDC
Have I been misguided and self mislead for this past week as a return to my trusty old stead the Ikon SB has just delivered one of those 'bottle in a jar and sit on the shelf' shaves. Sometimes one needs a jolt to remind oneself how damn good some things are, and this razor is certainly a 'I nearly forgot blessing'. Brilliant. I have always sworn by these razors (and I could often swear at them as well) and they are as good as anything else in my shaving armoury. Use with care and the returns are truly wonderful. Don't and expect to go through a whole roll of toilet tissue.
I also wanted to remind myself of how to respect and use an aggressive razor as tomorrow will see my first delve in to the world according to Muhle R41's. I didn't want to just dig in to an unknown quantity this evening and live to regret. And go through a whole roll of toilet tissue while at it. Be afraid, be very afraid as someone said. After a return to the Ikon all I can say is 'Bring it on'
The Mervyn Cadman continues to amaze and with a few quick flicks of the wrist a mountain of rich super lemony scented lather. And a bloody great cream while at it. Highly rated here.
So a wonderful lemon based shave finished with the pathetically short lived (but lovely) Blenheim Bouquet EDC to see me to the top of the stairs. If I run quick enough. Feeling great and very much that rearrangement of the words, Bottom, Smooth and Baby.
Be well one and all and may the remainder of the week be kind to you all
More Japanese heavy metal girlies anyone?
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