Razor : Ever- Ready British 1912- Mfg 1933-53 UK, mid range, this razor was built to last and still gives a excellent shave. This razor is new old stock almost or is. The handle if one of the best for grip because of the ornamental corners protruding. The ASR 1912 model was the best seller for their brand and sold millions. Had a close and comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (7) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle. Soap : Cyril R Salter Wild Rose cream, very rose smelling soap 5-6/10 strength with excellent lather qualities. CRS makes excellent creams from my uses over the years. Brush : Yaqi "Panda bear" 24mm Tuxedo knot, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent 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 with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Ever-Ready 1912 + a coated Gem blade.
Pre-shave: Saponificio Varesino "Burro di Karité" Brush: Butterfly Lather: Col. Conk "Bay Rum" Razor: 1960s Volga Blade: Super Max "Super Platinum" Witch hazel: Thayers "Lavender" Alum block: Osma After shave: Old Spice "Original" Face cream: Dove Men+ Care "Ultra Hydra"
Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3 Best
Soap: a new/ modified base sample soap from Alfredo..
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
So, Alfredo was kind enough to send me a sample of his new soap base, designed to handle hard water problems.. well, he has succeeded.. a faultless shave was had, with top notch performance in all departments.. so good in fact, that I was doing extra passes just for the enjoyment of it... Kudos to Alfredo for this new offering.
I can't wait to get my hands on a full soap..
Sun 30 Soap & Aftershave PAA Cavendish Brush BOTI 26mm Fan Silvertip Razor Gillette New SC Blade Rhino Stainless 2nd
My top favorite soap & matching splash. Beautifully creamy and slick lather with a wonderful aromatic scent!
This razor paired with the blade gives a silky smooth and very efficient 3-pass shave for a bbs finish. The blade is amazing!