Saturday 11th August PM
Prep: Warm shower, Original Source Mint and Tea Tree shower gel, Nivea Sensitive Face Wash then Proraso Eucalyptus Oil and Menthol pre shave cream
Soap: Proraso Green Eucalyptus and Menthol
Brush: ES Medium Jock synthetic
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless (4)
Post: Cold rinse, Thayers Witch Hazel with Cucumber then Proraso Aftershave balm Eucalyptus and Menthol.
Saturday working today and I specifically set aside tonight to hone some of my newly acquired DE shaving techniques. Also a chance to try out some new tips and recommendations along the way. For that reason I didn't want to use some of the “better†products I've recently come to possess.
I want to take this opportunity to thank
@Blackmass,
@Digimonkey,
@Oomer and
@BartsBalm for the kind gifts. Additionally, I'd like to thank
@Mbarn for the use of the Newbie Pass Around Box.
Having read lots of posts in SOTD I went for a menthol evening. Using the Original Source Mint and Tea Tree shower gel and usual Nivea face wash, I applied the Proraso Eucalyptus Oil and Menthol pre shave cream. My skin seems to really like this and my stubble really gets ready for a good shave.
Lathering the Proraso Green soap was effortless with just a little more water added with a wet brush. A nice smooth and clean smelling scent.
After the 1st WTG pass a noticeable amount of stubble was gone. The blade was comfortable and smooth with a nice singing sound.
The 2nd XTG pass I did slightly different. Rather than left ear to right ear, I went nose to ear on each side, doing a similar technique around my goatee area. Again the blade was singing and after a rinse there was another good stubble reduction.
Onto my 3rd and final pass ATG. Starting on my neck I used the same centre out direction. This seems to be a good direction for me. After a rinse my face was BBS but my neck just wasn't as good. I applied a bit more lather for touch ups and buffed my neck. This time going WTG. This seemed to hit the spot.....the blade stopped singing and fell silent. A quick check and my neck was BBS......at last!!!! Doing the same along my jaw line, and likewise - BBS.
I had a skip in my step as I cleaned up and had a cold rinse. A quick splash of Thayers and dab of Proraso Aftershave balm Eucalyptus and Menthol. No weepers. No sting. Just pleasant and smooth. A nice menthol scent with a light spray of Next Code Red EDT to finish. Sorted. Brilliant.
Tonight has been a great shave with my neck the best yet!
Thanks to everyone for the advice given so far!
Have a great Saturday night! [emoji482]
