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January 2nd
Simpsons Shave Cream
Jason's '19 30dc LE w/Omega Boar
J.A. Henkels 472 Friodur 6/8
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Star Jelly
Art of Shaving - Vetiver Citron Cologne Intense
January is a little bit of a sentimental month of shaves for me.....2 years ago is when I sought out a change from the cartridge/gel goop shaving world that lasted way too long. Today's shave is with my first straight razor purchase 2 years ago, a Friodur that was rescaled and honed by Glen Mercurio (gssixgun here on TSD and elsewhere). Also pulled out a shave cream I'm hoping to Edmund Fitzgerald soon. Simpsons shave cream comes in a tin, but could easily be packaged in a tube, it's that soft.
@jtspartan's brush handle loaded with a beast of a boar knot....slightly damp, loaded to the hilt, created a uber lather, thick, goopy, but still peaky with a great sheen. 3 full passes, WTG, XTG in to out, and XTG out to in.....nice super smooth baby in da house. One lip Polka Dot (pending ©
@Paul Turner ) that never seeped...otherwise near perfect shave for the first of 2021. Good slathering of PAA's star jelly, a gel like alcohol & witch hazel unscented but slightly mentholated after shave 'lotion'. Great skin feel without any oily residue.
Complete over dose spritzing with AoS Vetiver Citron, which is similar to Terre D'Hermes in overall aroma, but lacks the citrus punch & longevity that TdH has for my skin chemistry. The citrus of Vetiver Citron recedes rather quickly after dry down, ~30 minutes, and I'm left mostly with woody (but still slightly tart) characteristics of vetiver. Found this 'Cologne Intense' while out shopping with wifey long ago.....this was marked 70% off retail.....so if you have a Marshall's around, might want to visit for some super deals found in the 7-8 square feet of the men's section.
Hope everyone has a fantastic Saturday!
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