Ok, so this morning, for no particular reason, I decided to go as old school DE as a I could.
Gillette Single-Ring Open Comb.
Williams soap.
And lastly, a new but dreaded TIGER carbon blade.
I was more than my usual careful. It was not smooth. Two passes, WTG and XTG. It was obvious that I would regret it if I tried to go ATG.
Got a presentable shave, nonetheless. Not smooth to the touch, and I will have a "five o-clock shadow" but looking sharp with no nicks or irritation.
I won't do this again, but it's interesting to know and experience the best my great-grandfather might have had it.
Gillette Single-Ring Open Comb.
Williams soap.
And lastly, a new but dreaded TIGER carbon blade.
I was more than my usual careful. It was not smooth. Two passes, WTG and XTG. It was obvious that I would regret it if I tried to go ATG.
Got a presentable shave, nonetheless. Not smooth to the touch, and I will have a "five o-clock shadow" but looking sharp with no nicks or irritation.
I won't do this again, but it's interesting to know and experience the best my great-grandfather might have had it.