Shave of the Day (SOTD) Tech Tuesday January 8, 2013
Prep: Brush soaked in warm water, face washed with Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser, luke warm shower
Razor: Gillette Canadian Tech mounted to Matador Toro Mastif Corto Handle.
Blade: Gillette Super Thin (3)
Brush: GDCarrington Custom Maple Apple Brush with Ace Shaving 22mm High Density Silvertip
Soap: Proraso Sandalwood and Shea Butter in Tub
AS: Aqua Velva Musk
Post: Cold Water Rinse, Double Splash of Aftershave
I had a reaction to the Proraso Red in the tub the last time I used it, but do you think that is going to stop me from trying again? No way, as I just love the scent too much. I went back to through my journals and the two common factors was a boar brush along with face lathering. Today I decided to bowl lather with a Silvertip, BINGO that worked, no irritation today at all from the Proraso Red!!!
The handle I paired today may look familiar but it is not. It is a handle from the new Matador Toro Mastif Coro from Razor Blades and More. It is not available on his site yet but should be in stock very soon. David is working very closely with the factory to get a better quality head than the other razors we see with the same handle design.
This is now my 3rd shave with the Thailand made Gillette Super Thin and it is still going strong. Another BBS today with no pulling, tugging or roughness. I am going to push it for a fourth shave tomorrow and see how it goes. I will definitely being buying these in bulk as they have ended up being one of my favorites.
