Declaration Grooming’s Milksteak-formula shaving soaps are top drawer, and the fragrance of After the Rain is fresh and pleasant. That’s my Whipped Dog silvertip, and it did a fine job.
Italian Barber’s RazoRock German 37 slant has a head that’s a clone of Merkur’s 37 slant, but has two advantages: 1) price — the German 37 is just $25 and the 37C is $55; and 2) design — the German 37 is a three-piece design, so you can swap handles if you want, something not possible with the Merkur 37 two-piece design. At one time, you could buy the German 37 head by itself, but I don’t see that listed on the site now.
Three passes to a perfect result, and then a splash of Fine Accoutrement’s American Blend.
A great start for a new day.