In yesterday’s SOTD post, I praised Otoko Organics shaving soap and listed an Australian vendor. Eddie from Australia very kindly pointed out a US vendor. I highly recommend the soap: interesting and effective and a pleasant fragrance.
Today’s shave used an old stand-by, Phoenix Artisan’s Solstice, whose fragrance and formula make it one of my favorites (and I believe it is now available in the ultra-premium CK-6 formulation). The lather was great, the fragrance reminiscent of a desert summer, and my new Baby Smooth did the great job Baby Smooth always does. I used one of the Derby Extra blades that came with the razor, and it worked fine, though I think I’ll next move to Gillette 7 O’Clock SharpEdge or the like when I change blades.
A splash of Solstice aftershave finished the job and set me ready for the day.