2023 GRUYERE #49 - Still in
March 2023 GRUME #23 - Still in
Date: 03.21.23
Days growth: 4
Head shaver
Razor: 1940's Gillette Tech razor
Blade: Feather (1)
Brush: Vintage Ever Ready R40 Pure Badger - original knot
Pre-shave: Hot shower using baby wash on face and head with facial scrubber
Lather: Proraso white cream
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements blue/white
Passes: 3
Post Shave Routine and products:
1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2
2 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1
3 - Alum block
4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1
5 - Aftershave - Black Magic alcohol free
6 - Balm: Nivea Sensitive Skin
Time from shower on to dressed and ready: 53
NOTES: First time using a feather blade; I am impressed and look forward to seeing if it will go 4 or 5 good shaves like my current favorite Astra SP. Smooth, irritation free, DFS+ DCS+. No feedback from the alum or aftershave. Very pleased and very relaxing.
Quality: 9.75/10
Comfort: 10/10
Enjoyment: 10/10
Total: 9.92/10