20/01/21
Vintage Month - Razor #20
Pre: Shower
Brush: Vintage Vulfix service #3 1950's
Soap: Vintage GIBBS 1950's
Razor: 5/8 Le Colon
Edge By:
@Tony'schin
Post shave: Alum, Cold water Rinse, TC's infused Witch Hazel
Balm: Floïd Balm
Aftershave: Floïd SE Mentolado Vigaroso
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OK, OK, OK, i know its Vintage month, however, a loaner SE turned up in the post today and i could not stop myself.
Thanks to
@Boycie83 for the loan of his lovely Razorock Stainless Hawk.
Because i am on "the Clock" so to speak i completed the first pass with the vintage razor and finished with the Hawk.
A very nice lather from the Vintage soap and brush giving me plenty of lather for the shave.
The first pass went well, WTG - Cheeks and Chin, ATG on the Neck. The finish was pretty good and the blade felt good, again, i may revisit the hones with this one to see if it can be improved, i am still very much a novice on the hones. The steel on this Mysterious French razor is very hard and it took a bit extra time to get an edge on it originally.
I finished off the shave with the Hawk using the standard plate, it seems quite mild, although, i will need to get to know the razor better.
I like it, it feels great in the hand and i like the weight and balance of it, i will continue to use it as a secondary razor to get to grips with my technique.
So, DFS++ finish, feeling and smelling good.
Stay safe and enjoy your day ll.