I using the Omega R&B brush exclusively this week, to see whether its break-in will make it more accommodating of lather. I got a very nice lather with my Institut Karité 25% shea butter shaving soap, and had three good passes with the vintage Merkur Slant holding a Swedish Gillette blade.
The lather lasted, but was failing, and when I tried lathering a fourth time the results were disappointing—but the fact is that the first three passes went well. It’s as though the brush is getting better at supporting lather.
The ATG pass required some work, so I replaced the blade following the shave. Still, I got a very fine shave, and a dot of IK aftershave balm was quite pleasant. I don’t like the initial feeling on my face, but it dries (or is absorbed) quickly, and within a few minutes the face feels very good to the touch.
Tomorrow: Same brush, another soap.
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