FEb 27th - Last Day of GSB
Merkur 34C HD
Gillette Silver Blue (Day 3)
AOS Lg Black Pure Badger Brush
Homemade PSO
Stirling Tuscany
Alum
Thayer's original WH
Nivea PSB
Decided to try a sample of Stirling Tuscany. I have gotten pretty good at lathering but I again went too far today with too much water. Turns out, I think the brush is partly at fault. When I thought I had a great creamy lather and in the bowl spread great, when I applied it to my face, it was too wet. I squeezed the brush and all this water came out. Seems, the brush doesn't give up the water unless mashed or something. I think the brush might be partly at fault for my previous poor performance. the smaller doesn't seem to exhibit this issue.
Stirling Tuscany was different than what I was expecting. The primary scent, to me, reminded me of Berry Hi-C or fruit punch fruit drink. I am not sure what violets smell like but to me, this reminded me of a fruit punch. It wasn't bad and I do not think it lasted very long at all but after I finish this puck, I do not see this coming back into the lineup unless I find it to be a good spring or summer scent. this is only my first time using it so it could change with time. I wouldn't hesitate taking it in a PIF since the soap is as good as all the other Stirling soaps.
Alas, the GSBs were still cutting well but after 3 days, the extra drag they have attempts to convince me to increase pressure. The shave was again near BBS but I am not loving the extra drag sensation. I do not mind extra feedback but this kind seems to affect the results too much. Got nicked in 2 places. Alum was a bit stinging and rather bright. Also the blade still could go for longer, I just feel that they are not as comfortable as the Voskhods so will end this trial. I will put them high in my list of recommended blades and will warrant a second go around just in case this was a poor blade.
UP next: Astra Super Platinum
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