April 3rd
Schick G4 '66' w Personna
Simpson Sovereign/Resin
B&M Reserve Cool combo
Thayers
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Rotating through the razors that haven't had a run in awhile, I pulled out the awesome little '66' this morning.
I've been having issues with this Reserve soap lately. It used to be a fave, but the soap has changed over the past few years. The scent is as fantastic as always, and it is big reason I don't want to give up on this one. I got this soap right away when the Reserve soap line was introduced a year or so after the splashes. I guess that makes it at least 2+ years old. It used to take a very short load or else it would become a stringy mess. Lately, though, I've been struggling to get a good lather with it. I think I've got it figured out now. Firstly, I bloomed it. I don't bloom soaps normally (not an anti-bloomer, just don't usually do it), but a few drops on the puck before I get in the shower seems to work well with it. Secondly, I load the heck out of it. Given that I generally ensure that there is lots of product on the brush, this means I
really make sure there is lots. I was rewarded today with as good a lather as I've ever gotten with a Reserve soap. I know that one or two of you have also commented that your Reserve soaps have changed. I would really recommend blooming and loading the heck out of the hardened puck beyond what seems necessary. Worked wonders for me today.
Had a very nice 3 pass'er. Not quite as close on my chin as I've gotten lately and consistently, but more than acceptable. The splash is as nicely scented as always.
Have a great day all.
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