Of the various Vie-Long horsehair brushes I’ve tried, this one is my favorite, and I believe it’s still available. It made a very nice lather with my favorite of the Tallow+Steel fragrances, Grog. I thought I would like Dark better—and I do like Dark a lot—but Grog is particularly entrancing to me. (Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be available any longer.)
I noticed that as I loaded the brush I automatically added water a couple of times. I no longer have to think about it. I can just observe how the brush is loading and see directly now that it needs a bit more water to do the job, and I did that twice, resulting in a very fine lather indeed.
The Dorco PL602 is such a fine razor, in terms of comfort and efficiency, that I think everyone should try it. Even when I know it will give an excellent shave, it still surprises me by just how excellent it is. I need to buy a few more to have on hand for gifts.
Three passes, BBS result, no nicks, and a good splash of Grog to finish the shave.
I can’t believe how long I shaved with cartridge razor and canned foam, hating it. Ignorance is a terrible burden and a devastating curse.
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