My second shave with my new EJ. The Shark SS was also on its second shave.
I was looking forward to this one. A nice relaxed Sunday morning shave and a chance to learn more about the 3ONE6 over a nice cup of coffee. I also had some Proraso samples to try (oddly I'm not sure I've ever used their creams, although I do have some waiting in the line. No, must have done. But I can't remember).
I deliberately didn't shave last night, so I had a good 36 hours' growth to get through.
After a good wash and hot soak I loaded the brush and started to face lather.
Hmm, no lather appeared. I know, more cream. Still no good. More water? No, still nothing. Odd. Duff sample? Out came the green sample. I smeared it on my face this time and went to work with the brush. Nothing? What? Is this some kind of new formula that only works in a bowl? No, I know it's early but don't be daft Jason.
Now, I always knew there was a reason I usually shave in the afternoon or evening. I checked the two empty packages and, for a change, read what they said. Preshave (in Italian, but it's basically the same)!
So with a super tingly face from the green packet I grabbed my magic cup of mystery leftovers. That did the trick.
Off we go, back on track and with a very very well prepared face!
Two wonderfully smooth passes later and my face is super smooth and ever so comfortable. I've got that "I haven't shaved" feeling to my skin, which I think is the mark of an excellent shave.
Really enjoying this razor, and it shows how wrong my initial impressions were when I opened the box.