Now that I'm shaving again with a renewed focus on the basics, my first shave with the Polsilver this morning was excellent. I had a darn fine shave after the first pass. I opted for a second pass with a few more touch-ups, and I'm as near BBS as I can get. I perform some WTG strokes on my first pass, but most strokes on both passes are either ATG or XTG. I haven't used the alum bar lately, so I tried it this morning and found it to be "sparking" (thanks to
@RyX, the long lost and recently found taller brother of
@NCoxSTL, for this new term in our shaving vernacular). Overall, it was an extremely close and comfortable shave. I find the Polsilvers to be sharper and a bit less smooth than the Voskhods, but they're indeed an excellent blade. I consider them to be my Russian Feathers.
The Soap Destroyer is knocking the socks off the Caste Forbes Lavender. I hope this tub lasts through my Russian blade focus. It's a great shaving cream in every way - slickness, protection, and scent. Lavender is my favorite scent, and CF does it best. I'm glad I gave this cream a try, and I would certainly consider it again.
Friends, I hope you all have a great day.
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