Hot flannel
Proraso pre, white
Omega 10219, MWF
Feather AS-D2, Polsilver SI (3)
Cold splash, alum block
Clinique post-shave soother
Third go with the AS-D2... no denying it's on the mild side, but the results suit me... smooth and VERY comfortable.
Big break from tradition today... I decided to rinse off the alum block before applying the balm. The result does seem more natural and comfortable to me. Been wondering about the role of the alum block lately as the shaves have just been getting more and more comfortable. So tomorrow I may try without the alum block entirely and just go for the cold splash and balm (shock/horror!!!) The alum block may be relegated to emergency use only (maybe I shouldn't tempt fate)