”June 11--Just the Basics June
Shavette Shave #91
Gear
- Razor: Utopia Care shavette
- Blade: Voskhod (2)
- Brush: JOmega Boar
- Soap: Stirling Iced Pineapple
- Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
- AS: Aqua Velva (1 Frost Drop added)
- Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented
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The Shave
Another day face lathering for a three pass (WTG, XTG, ATG) shave. Started pretty dry this time and incrementally worked the water in. It was
way less messy, but does take considerably longer to complete. I am undecided as to which is the greater evil.
I got to use the new brush crafted and generously PIF’d by Jason
@jtspartan--a wonderful Omega boar knot set in a beautiful white/blue resin handle. For a lack of a better name, I've taken to calling it the JOmega Boar. Because I wanted to use it immediately when it came, but had already shaved, I just ran some tests instead. 1st tried my bomb-proof method: palm lathering, which worked like a champ. Bowl lathering worked every bit as well, and today’s face lather was also exceptional. I
love how easy it is to apply lather with this brush; no constant spinning or repositioning like other brushes I've used. Just paint it on and it stays.
No drama or issues with any of my passes, though the shave was not quite as close as yesterday. I’d say I’m a solid DFS today. I don’t mind walking away with an irritation-free DFS (ever), but if I’m going through 3 passes it would make me feel like a more talented shaver if I was just a little bit smoother. Don’t know if I want to try a 3rd shave with the same Voskhod or not. Two shaves with a single edge is the equivalent of getting 4 shaves out of a DE. 3 shaves (or 6 for DE) seems like it’s pushing things a bit.
Have a lovely Thursday
91 down, 9 to go!
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