Menthol Monday
SOTD 2.12.2018
Pre-shave: hot shower & Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash
Brush: Barbury's synthetic
Cream: C.O. Bigelow
Razor: 1924 Ever-Ready SE
Blade: GEM Stainless (1)
Post-shave: Assured WH, Nivea Men Cooling PS Balm, Osage Rub splash
I pulled out my other Ever Ready SE razor, the 1924, which I acquired last summer but have used only once or maybe twice. I'm sorry to say that because it gave me a remarkable shave this morning almost a BBS but not quite. I need to spend more time with my SEs.... oh wait, that's what I'm doing this month.
This one made more noise than the ER 1912 but it was a very comfortable shave. Two passes, and a touch of clean-up on my neck. I noticed a tiny weeper at the end of the shave, but it was easy to treat and the post shave feels great a few hours afterwards.
Today was the 2nd time I've used the heavily, mentholated Osage Rub. I followed John's
@Screwtape advice and washed off my hands so I didn't have the burning sensation I did a couple of weeks ago on my hands and under my wedding band. It doesn't have that same effect on the face.... I suspect it's the dry skin on the hands, which I get every winter.
Happy shaves everyone!
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