My Omega Mixed (badger and boar) has had enough use now that it is thoroughly broken in and thoroughly wonderful. I wet the knot well before my shower and let it sit, sopping wet, until I’m ready to lather, then I rewet it under the hot-water faucet to warm it up, give it a good shake, and set to work, this morning on Briar, a Phoenix Artisan soap whose fragrance is quite appealing: “Tobacco, Oakwood, Vanilla, Animilac Musk, Labdanum, Rose, and dried leaves.” (However, Briar is not currently available.)
Well lathered, I picked up my Rockwell 6S and in three passes removed every trace of stubble. A splash of Geo. F. Trumper’s Spanish Leather aftershave provided a nice finish.
With the telephone’s night-light now darkened, I note that I not only am sleeping better, but dreams have returned. Quite a big difference from a small change. My advice: go for a totally dark bedroom while you sleep.