27/03/2020
Pre: Sainsbury's Luxury Soap, Bergamot & Nectarine
Brush: Vintage Vulfix service #3 1950's
Soap: GFCC Caribbean Lime
Razor: PILS 101 NL Hi Polished
Blade: Feather HS (1)
Post shave: Alum Block, cold water splash, Witch Hazel
Balm: Barts Balm Lime Balm & Lotion
Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz 4711 EDC
1st use of the newly adopted PILS NL courtesy of
@Blademonkey & TAZ, I decided on a Feather HS as this seems to get a lot of mentions/recommendations on forums etc. and i know these blades are sharp.
A great lather from the GFCC Lime scented cream mixed with the little Vulfix in a Turkish copper bowl.
This razor is very nice to look at and feels great in the hand, i was a little worried about gripping it because of the Hi polished finish, no issue really even in my wet mitt. He is a big lad but well balanced.
The 1st pass WTG was great, a little bit of adjustment as i went to find a nice cutting Angle, easy, i hit a sweet spot quickly and the razor feedback and audio of the blade cutting told me this was correct.
I did a mixed pass for my second pass being mindful to keep the Angle from the first pass, i think i am going to enjoy getting to know this one.
so, 2 passes only for a top notch finish.
This is a really mild, comfortable razor and WOW is it efficient, not aggressive in any way, a confidence inspiring razor.
I believe it has the tag of "Thor's Hammer", well it does seem to be sent from the Shaving Gods and i think you could well knock nails in with it, although, that is not recommended.
A nice post shave routine leaving me 1 happy shaver,
Thanks Paul,
Stay safe and enjoy your weekend All.