SRS # 1069 Rating: 5 / 5 Razor: Frederick Reynolds 5/8” Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2 Sovereign Synthetic Pre-Shave: Pears Transparent Soap Lather: Stirling Bergamot Lavender Aftershave: Stirling Bergamot Lavender Additional Care: Omega Alum Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm
Good technique information. Thanks, Joe. I will try that next shave -- I plan to use this brush for most of April to learn its quirks.
Wonderful shave Joe. I was given a Reynolds razor that was included in my major haul last month. I knew the brand had a great reputation and I finally experienced it first hand last Monday.
7th April 2024. Shaving Recipe for today. Prep: Warm shower:/Bulldog Original Shower Gel. Pre: Cold wet flannel to my face. Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap. Brush: Omega S10018. Bowl Lather. Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl. Lather: Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Ultra-Calming Liquid Shaving Cream. Blade: Astra SP. (Russia) (D2) Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89. (Kelvin) Post: Cold Water Face Rinse./Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, /Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Brut ASL./ Wilko Men's ASB. Greetings, The Astra SP/EJ DE 89 duo paired together wonderfully feeling smooth & efficient. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Wilko Men's Moisturiser. My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine. Keep safe and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.
07 APRIL 2024 Days growth = 1 + Prep = cold water splash Preshave = None Cream = TOBS Jermyn Street Face Lathering Brush = Omega Razor = 37C Blade = Astra Superior Stainless (2) Passes = 2+ Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers, ASL = Pinaud Lime Sec Scent = Malak Perfume spray I skipped my usual prep and went straight to a face lather. It his high time I practised this more I still needed to load more of the cream into the brush for each pass, and then top up with more water else there was not enough left in the brush for each subsequent pass I miss having more than enough lather in the bowl for the shave It did feel a bit rough after 2 + passes so I called it a day and need to rethink the face lathering strategy It worked fine but not as well as with a full prep and a bowl full of lather No damage, and a very socially acceptable shave Personal satisfaction score only an 8
very nice write up John. If I read between the lines and understand you correctly, are you saying you prefer a synthetic brush for face lathering? Thanks Joe
Well, this was a tough week-end for me, as Knicks&Cuts dominated. This morning, I had 4 Knicks, two on each side of Porcupine. The cold-water rinse and Bay Rum A.S. helped ease the discomfort, but I still had'em. No problems anywhere else-all went well on the cheeks and neck. I had the same paraphernalia as yesterday, but for the brush-Razorock Plissoft 400. Fine brush, but I should have squeezed out more water fr0m it before going to work with the shave. Super Duper Mediocre.
fine shave Chris.not used the jermyn st before but i'm sure it's similar to others tobs.with these brit creams i always smear a bit on a wet face and let it sit while i build a lather in a bowl .i only face lather with arko from my old scuttle these days
-The-Sunday-Shave- 46-7 aristocrat omega cpt fawcett #89 good morning gents. fine sunday shave with the 46-7 aristocrat this razor was purchased new in canada in 1946 and used a fair bit.purchased from original owner's grandson. it was worn but looked after,i replaced the barn doors after long thought,just to improve it's looks.. it shaves wonderfully like these earlier'crats are known for..smooth but very efficient. lovely fawcett lather,smooth 2 passer with minor pick ups thayers and floris to finish awesome have a fine sunday everyone
