Share your shave of the day for Friday!
Friday, September 22, 2023
- Prep: hot shower
- Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
- Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
- Blade: Lord Super Chrome (2)
- Lather: Barrister & Mann - Presto Shaving Soap
- Post Shave: Nivea - Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
A surprisingly not awful shave today. It was my second time using the Aristocrat after switching back to it, and for me it always takes at least a couple shaves for my technique to adjust to a new razor, even if it’s one I’ve been comfortable with before. Also I was a bit pressed for time this morning, and so ended up with both a subpar lather (no fault to B&M) and a rushed shaved. And yet here I am, feeling pretty alright. Cheers everyone.
bmac92@midwest.social 1 year ago
2023.09.22 SOTD:
Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Brush: Paragon Shaving Plisson knot (28mm) with Paragon handle
Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy AL
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (5)
Lather: Chiseled Face Banana
Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Unscented aftershave balm, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
Got a CF Legacy in the mail yesterday from the Zaar, so of course I had to christen it with CF Banana. I’m very impressed with the razor. Probably should’ve used a fresh blade, but even still it was fantastic. I can see it turning into one of my favorites. Did a 3 pass shave with some cleanup which resulted in a DFS with no irritation (though I did stupidly nick a mole).
As a bonus, I used SW Boonana frag. Just felt right.
walden@sub.wetshaving.social 1 year ago
I love the Legacy. I’ve noticed not all blades work well in it, but most are very good. It took me a while to get the hang of that razor, but now it’s one of my top 2 or 3.
bmac92@midwest.social 1 year ago
That’s what everyone says! What’s your favorite blade for the razor? Need to give a fresh wizamet a try in it, but I’m going to throw a Perma-Sharp in it next.