I originally had a badger brush lined up for today’s shave, but yesterday’s experience with the Omega Pro 48 was so nice that I just had to reprise it, this time using my Omega 20102, which sports a beechwood handle. After letting the brush soak while I showered, I loaded it well with Zi’ Peppino, a wonderful soap with a green tobacco (flower) fragrance and se to work with the excellent Baili DB197. I bought my copy from Italian Barber, who sells it as the Adjust. Despite the low price (surprisingly low, given that this is an adjustable razor), the razor is really top-notch: very comfortable and very efficient — and, of course, adjustable. The handle is large, so it feels somewhat bulky in the hand (though not cumbersome), but it’s agile on the face.
In 3 easy passes I had a perfectly smooth face, with the razor set at the default/neutral adjustment. A splash of Zi’ Peppino aftershave — I really like that fragrance — with a squirt of Grooming Dept Hydrating Gel added, and the day is launched.