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SOTD THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020
Another great Imperial shave with the requisite tools and software. Rose a bit earlier than usual this morning to shave at 5 AM. C.O. Bigelow and Pre de Provence featured centrally as Imperial software selections, as Proraso makes the first (Italian) and second is sourced from Gaul/Aquitaine former Roman provinces. Osage Rub is designed for that delightful cooling postshave feel.
Using the 1 lb Rearden Razor brush with a 3 lb weight strapped to my left forearm was a bit of a workout, but nevertheless with an excellent result. The C.O. Bigelow enhanced shave cream provided an exquisite cooling, slick mug and dome blanket. blanket. The Feather SS Barber’s razor made short work with the enclosed Feather Super blade of my facial stubble in the first WTG pass. Some follow-on ATG and XTG buffing finished the job leaving me with a very comfortable DFS++.
The dome shave was a delight with the Rex Ambassador. Since I entered the hallowed halls of straight shaving last month, I opened up the Rex to 6 hoping that what I’ve learned would stand me in good stead, and it did. Riding the cap led to another two pass (WTG, ATG) VBBS for the noggin with only one slight nick on the back of my neck, a set-down error quickly put to rest with Proraso styptic gel. And yes, my shave brothers and sisters, I was left feeling cool, clean and oh-so-velveteen!
RAZOR: Feather SS (Mug) Rex Ambassador (Dome)
BLADE: Feather AC Super (4), Sharp Star DE (2)
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Rearden Razor 316L SS Synth
CREAM: C.O. Bigelow w/ 6 drops of M-Bomb
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap and Osage Rub. Finished with Pre de Provence Balm.
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