Give it to me straight" SoTD Event 25 February~2nd March

Gilette Rocket HD w/ Swede
Plisson HMW #12
D.R. Harris Lavender SS
QED DaVinci Water
Proraso ASB

Aristocrat w/Feather
Shavemac 23mm Silvertip
Proraso Pre/Post as Pre-Shave
T&H Sandalwood SC
Speick AS
C&E Sandalwood ASB

first time using the pre/post.....didn't care for the smell, but it made a noticeable difference in softening my whiskers......I am impressed, and will continue to experiment.

Prep pre-shave
Hot towel
Prep pre-shave
Omega 10029 boar brush
Old Spice Classic SC - mentholated
F-4 Gillette Tech w/ Zorrik blade - day 1
Walgreens Original AS
Tryphon Mentolo ASB
Stetson Black cologne

The first time using the Zorrik. In the mild Tech, it still seems quite aggressive. Kind of like a milder Feather. Will require further study.

Slant | Feather | EJ super | MWF | GFT Coral Skin Food | Floris No.89

I'm still kinda new to all the different AS treatments. I always used to just slap on some AS! Can you tell me what is the benefit of the witch hazel? I see most guys still use AS or balm after that. Thanks.

AverageJoe said:

I'm still kinda new to all the different AS treatments. I always used to just slap on some AS! Can you tell me what is the benefit of the witch hazel? I see most guys still use AS or balm after that. Thanks.

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Witch hazel is most commonly used topically to relieve irritated skin. Chemicals in witch hazel cause skin proteins to tighten and make a protective layer over the damaged tissue. Due to this “astringent” effect, witch hazel is often used to stop minor bleeding. Therefore, it may be included in after-shave routines to lessen razor burn and control bleeding from nicks.

Omega boar brush
Van Der Hagen Shaving soaps
Nivea Replenishing Balm
Merkur HD Razor
Berby Blades