Post-war (NDC) Tech / Astra SP (4)
What razor/blade did you use today
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20211013
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block; Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Astringent
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
The combo produced a great shave. No irritation, no nicks, very close and very smooth. A BBS result.
Alum report was very mild.
Updated summary
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block; Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Astringent
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
The combo produced a great shave. No irritation, no nicks, very close and very smooth. A BBS result.
Alum report was very mild.
Updated summary
YMMV
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Stirling Electric Sheep / 30mm Tuxedo
Mentholated Witch Hazel
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Nivea Post-Shave Balm
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Mentholated Witch Hazel
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Nivea Post-Shave Balm
Results: Another fine 2-Pass BBS Shave
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