I thought I’d try another shaving using a high-quality skin-friendly shaving soap — and Declaration Grooming’s Milksteak formula fits that description to a T. Here I’m using Cuir et Épices. My Omega 20102 is well broken in at this point, and I easily loaded it. It has a large knot, so a little added water helped work enough soap into the knot for a rich lather.
The RazoRock MJ-90A is a wonderful razor, and I do like this particular handle. The bottom section of the handle has a slightly greater diameter than the body of the handle, so it works well in the pass against the grain. Impeccable shave: very comfortable, very efficient, very smooth result.
To finish the job, a splash of… oh, wait. No splash this morning. Just rinse, first with hot water, then with cold.
I realize that I actually enjoy the aftershave. While it may not be required (if the soap is good), I do like it (cf. coffee or tea: not required, but peasurable). So I think I’ll resume the aftershave. I do like to try new things, but that does not mean I have to continue them.