(Saturday 17 Jun, no shave, busy around the house)
Sunday 18th June 2023
Brekkies, coffee, ½ hour walk
51 hours growth meaning it was a good chance to try something different
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Razor = Gillette OC
(Gillette Aristocrat at the ready as a backup if things got out of control, but was not needed)
Blade = Gillette Platinum blue day 2
Soap = Needed something slick to I decided to stick with Sterling (British Leather)
Brush = Omega 49 Boar
Timeless bowl, Joe
@Trigger technique
Prep = Usual face prep
Post = Warm and Cold water rinses, Alum, Thayers, Brut ASL, Proraso AS Balm
As it happened
I decided that with 2+ days growth it was time to re-try an Open Comb razor I have had for a while. It definitely needed a lighter touch. It fair peeled the stubble off on the First Pass in most places, especially the flats and plains
A hint of some redness in the cleft between lower lip and chin was a warning sign to go slow
Second pass included some XTG in most Zones
Third Pass was not needed, interesting because I do usually need 3 passes
Minor (very careful) touch ups around the apple, under the chin and in the valleys and hollows
Not game to go ATG in any area, neither was this needed, very efficient shave
Smoother than I have been in a long time especially in the flats and plains, even after just 2 passes
Happy to heed the warning sign of minor crimson and leave it at that
Pleased to be able to tick this one off as a good razor for longer growth, provided due care is taken
The Gillette Platinum blue still felt sharp, I might bend my rules a bit and see how it feels if I take it to day 3
Smooth, refreshed and presentable for our lunch time guests
Happy Sunday ladies and gents, have some great shaves as I am sure you are
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