Just finished a night shave. I find I greatly enjoy them, after a shower, and ultimately crawling into bed cleaned, aftershaved and balmed up. Very pleasant way to end the day.
Not the greatest shave. I decided not to use a hot washcloth. I shave after showering and usually do the cloth, but wanted to try it without. I not sure if that was the culprit, because I was also on day 3 of the Big Ben blade. Not sure it can handle 3 shaves properly.
Then again, I noticed my razor had soap residue on it today (on the bottom, plus a little on the cap). Maybe it was on the blade as well? How are you gents cleaning your razors? And how often?
Anywho:
Merkur 34c with Big Ben (3)
Proraso green pre-shave
Chisled Face Bay Run soap (sample)
Alum and cold rinse
Clinique scruffing lotion (? Had it for years, finally started using it. First ingredient is witch hazel, so that’s basically what it is).
Proraso red AS lotion
Some Nivea ASB
Multiple passes. Kind of all over the place. Blade not doing much. A little irritation but no big deal. No cuts. All in all, I got pretty close and feel pampered and ready for bed! Just need to finish off this glass of Pinot.
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