1.2.2018
Pre-shave: hot shower
Brush: Cremo by Vie-Long Horsehair
Soap: Stirling Autumn Glory
Razor: Magic by Master Barber shavette
Blade: Derby (2)
Post-shave (not pictured): Thayer's Lavender WH, Nivea Sensitive PS Balm, C.O. Bigelow 1580 Cologne (Elixir Blue)
Today was the 2nd day to shave with this shavette. It continues, of course, to be very awkward to hold, figure out the angle and carefully move it across the skin. However, I will say I had more fun using it today than yesterday. It occurred to me that I'm taking so much time to shave it's extending the enjoyment of the task.
I continued to use only my dominant (right) hand for this shave. I'm not ready to risk using the other hand... yet.
I took the advice of others and partitioned my face, i.e. I lathered up one cheek, shaved it (slowly), and when that was done I lathered the other cheek, shaved it (slowly) and moved on. This technique worked well since I was able to concentrate on a small section to shave and not worry about the lather on the other side drying out as it did yesterday.
As a side note, I got some great lather from the Stirling Autumn Glory. Felt wonderful.
Have a terrific week everyone!
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