DE SOTD, Wednesday, September 13th 2023
Razor : Yaqi 2nd generation or (V2) Mellon head 316 SSP with a Yaqi Teardrop handle- Mfg 2023>, tame mid range to mid range. Excellent machining and finish QC with good design double open comb. This razor is a blast from the past(Grand shave king) that really had a good design but never caught on. The dual comb is suppose to pick up some water after each rinsing and will rejuvenate the lather for better protection was the orginal concept. Had a stellar comfortable close shave this morning with no issues.
Blade : Gillette silver blue, sharp and smoooth with reasonable longevity. Top tier in my books.
Soap : Yaqi Musketeers rapier, nice scented musk scent(Aramis clone) with excellent lather qualities. Very nice scent that can be addictive at first.
Brush : Yaqi " Moka express" 26mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great splay scrubber + great lather painter. Big HD knot 2band badger in a nice looking handle, 2band badger brushes are excellent for shaving needs IMO.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Yaqi Musketeer rapier splash + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
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or CCS,DFS,
BBS + no irritation + no weepers=
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Excellent stellar comfortable close shave with my Yaqi Mellon head razor V2 with a GSB blade.
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Have some great shaves!
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