December 12
Z3 Gillette Super Speed
Feather (1)
Semogue 830
Trumper's Coconut
Two passes plus touch-ups
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and CC Bay Rum
I've enjoyed my first week of shaves with the Super Speed. My set up has been consistent, other than choice of aftershave and either soap or cream (6 shaves with MdC scented and 1 with the Trumper's). All the shaves have been near BBS with virtually no irritation.
I have learned over the past 6 weeks that my face prefers ATG rather than XTG on the second pass. This causes less irritation, provides a really close two-pass shave, and reduces the temptation to go for a third pass. I've also paid more attention to the basics: skin stretching, riding the cap, listening to the shave with the water turned off, and rinsing the razor more frequently. DE blades are 3 and out. I think all this has helped me get better shaves. I like everything about the SS, and this has been a very enjoyable focus.
The Semogue is now broken in, and it's a winner. Soft tips, great backbone, decent lather release, and I love the wild look. I'll start using one of my badgers this week for variety. I also plan to work in some Trumper's, Stirling, and Arko over the remainder of the month, in place of the MdC.
I hope you all are having a great weekend!
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