Dec 14 SOTM
Good morning.
Straight Razor Shave #513
7/8 J A Henckels Friodur
JR #290 Cashmere Brush
Captain's Choice 45th Parallel SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 42 hrs
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I decided to use my sharp Henckels Friodur to mow down my 42 hr stubble. Also, I was excited to use my new addition to my den, the Captain's Choice 45th Parallel. I have to say that the soap smells like Christmas almond cookies and the aftershave smells like dark cherry. The soap lathers well and the scent doesn't disappear while shaving, albeit it is mild not in your face frag. The aftershave scent is not a sweet cherry note and like I mentioned, it is more of a dark cherry frag. The sillage of the aftershave is non-existent so that's the only negative, but in my experience it does sometimes change because the aftershave is not homogeneous. Yes, I did shake it, but the scent was very mild. However, I am glad that I have it because it is appropriate for the Christmas season and I can also use it year round.
Anyway, here's my lather:
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Three passes gave me a fine shave, but got a scratch near my Adam's apple. It wasn't a big deal because I don't have a heavy hand using my straights. The alum took care of it. As a matter of fact, I had very little feedback and none by my little wound. Go figure!
Did the witch hazel/aftershave application to end this session. Hopefully, I will be getting the replacement from Pasteur's mistake and see how the 45th Parallel shave cream works.
Take care.
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