Prep: bath and face washed with Head and Shoulders 2 in 1 shampoo
Pre shave: Proraso white pre shave cream
Brush: omega 49 boar brush
Soap: Proraso green bowl lathered
Razor: Merkur 37C slant
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock yellow (1)
Post shave: cold water splash, alum block, cold water rinse.
Balm: Nivea Sensitive
Aftershave: Tabac
The combination of the 37C and Gillette blade suited me. It was a very easy BBS 3 pass shave with no irritation and comfortable alum rub.