Took it easy today, after the BBS from the Schick G8 Injector yesterday (q.v). Mild, 2 pass shave with the 1912. This SE deal really is good; I can hear rumblings of jealousy from the DE sisters as they look balefully on the Schick and Ever Ready...
Pre: Shower and Clinique Charcoal Face Wash; Proraso E & M pre-shave
Brush: Semogue 1470
Soap: The Fat, the whole Fat and nothing but the Fat
Razor: 1912 Ever Ready SE
Blade: Gem #1
Post: alum block, Thayer's Rose and Aloe Vera Witch Hazel, Proraso Green a/s and a touch of the Proraso pre-shave.
Fragrance: Dior Homme
Music: Steve Reich:
Music for 18 Musicians
Cold water rinse for the blade and facial rinsing between passes. I've been trying this approach for a wee while, during what passes for summer. In colder climes, I'll revert to warm rinses and compare the results.
I wouldn't normally use the pre-shave afterwards, as it can be a bit chalky; however, when applied just after the aftershave, it blends nicely. Cools the area where I sometimes have very slight irritation (sides of the neck adjacent to the Adam's apple) and wards off (well, minimises) any small red bumps.
Weekend's nearly here; have a great one, folks.
S.