Razor : Razorock 2nd Gen Lupo.72 316 SSP, Mfg 2021>, mid range. Excellent machining and finish QC with great design. Ticks all the boxes for myself for a decent DE razor + with in reach for affordability IMO. Had a close comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Personna Red (4) sharp and smooth with excellent longevity. Nice blade to use in the den. Soap : Gillette Pure cream, nice unique clean scented cream with excellent lather qualities. Makes excellent ubber lather also. Brush : Yaqi " mysterious space" 24mm 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice luxury splay scrubber + great lather painter. 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 : Pinaud Clubman lotion with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs+ no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my RR Lupo.72 with a Personna red.