June Off my 30 Day Focus
Wickham 1912 Scottish Heather SS
Omega Pro #10098 boar brush
Suribachi bowl and cool water
Gillette 1934 RFB base & cap
Unknown base & cap in ZAMAK
Maggard Razors #MR18 SS handle
Avon Blue Blazer aftershave
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About as close as I get to a Focus ended today. I got my every other day shaves in for a month with the Feather AC blade holder, enjoyed the experience, and will keep it in the ready rack since I just loaded a fresh blade. Switching hardware gears, I needed to test out a base plate and cap to make a decision. On Gary's
@brit recommendation the OC 3pc did my left side. Shaved the right with this unidentified cast metal base and cap. If anyone knows what it is, it'll be back in The Traveling Box for them to test and own.
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Between the two the Gillette gave much better service on two passes with a fresh Voskhod blade. I used the Maggard handle for both to reduce variables. I wasn't sure I'd like the veggie soap for the scent but wanted to try the base to evaluate lather quality. By the maker it's described as, "Green Grass, Anise, Hyssop, Thyme, Cedar, Oak and Moss." Anise is another way to say licorice. Fortunately there's enough else going on it's at an acceptable level. Great lather, too. I may try other scents by this maker and I'm keeping this one! Finished off my shave with a vintage 1964 Avon that's new to me. Blue Blazer is described as, "bergamot, jasmine, geranium, heliotrope, ylang-ylang, amber, oakmoss, sandalwood, and musk" Lots going on there, but I find it familiar for its barbershopiness.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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