It’s easy to feel good on a sunny morning after a good night’s sleep, and the shave just adds to the pleasure. This morning I went with Barrister & Mann’s Spice Reserve and followed their recommendation to use a synthetic brush with it — today, the RazoRock Keyhole, a terrific little (well, 22mm — just right for e) brush.
My Gillette Aristocrat from the 1940s has a blade that it likes, so the shave was easy, trouble-free, and effective. A splash of Reserve Spice aftershave, and the weekend begins.
The tea this morning is Murchie’s Assam Golden Tippy: “A dark, rich tea with full-bodied, malty flavour, with a hint of sweetness and a silk smooth finish.” It does indeed have a rich flavor, with a slight tannin tinge — still very smooth, but with more presence than yesterday”s Ceylon Kenilworth. My guess is that “Tippy Golden” means this is a TGFOP tea — tippy golden flowery orange pekoe. (See this article on tea grades.)