SOTD January 12, 2019
Alphabetical journey through soaps and creams
Letter M
Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Personna Ultra Chrome
Razor: Schick L5 'Revere' injector
Straight razor: Solingen 'Handforged' 5/8
Brush: Surrey badger
Soap: Mystic Water Irish Traveller
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Sharp Dressed Man aftershave
I was inspired by
@Primotenore to try a little straight shaving. This Solingen razor was a better experience than the Boker I tried last time. I shaved my cheeks and a tiny bit of my neck before switching to the Revere. Also used only my right hand. Steve (swarden43 - can't tag him so his account must be deleted?) shaved with straights on the weekend and only used his right hand. I believe someone else does that as well. Anyway, pretty good shave on my cheeks. The only casualty was my earlobe. Nicked it on the right side, but no cuts or blood on the face.
Better experience than last time, but it will take much more time to get the courage and technique to fully shave my neck. Might get there one way but I'm not rushing.
Letter M soap was Mystic Water Irish Traveller. Slick, easy lather. Letter N is next with the Nivea body shaving stick that's available in the drug stores now.
Have a great weekend!
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