Razor : Gem G bar. Mfg 1955-58, mild to tame mid range. Excellent razor to pass through generations and still work. Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle. Soap : Razorock MF croap, very nice scented cologne type soap with excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi "Moka Express" 26mm Husky knot. Just all around excellent brush that was made with small batch(never see them for sale). Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave :Razorock MF splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem G Bar razor with a coated Gem blade. Nice razor to start the day!
Tatara Masamune razor with Nodachi base plate
Wizamet Super Iridium blade (2)
Oumo Pigsy boar brush
Officina Artigiana Milano Najran soap and aftershave splash
Superb shave today with the above kit. The A&E shaving cream is much softer than anything else I've used from a tub and is really more consistent with cream from a tube. I've had my best results today by scooping liberally and working it up in the bowl. The performance is on par with the best I've tried and the post-shave is basically flawless. I had zero burn (insert Kevin McCalister here) from the Brut splash, which tells you in no uncertain terms whether you've had a good or dodgy shave. A Christmas Miracle?? You decide...