I do love the Omega Pro 48 (10048) — makes a fine lather, has great capacity, feels good on the face, and is inexpensive ($17). Of course, you can get a very good synthetic brush for $10, but natural bristle does have its charms. And the lather today was superb, the soap being a Phoenix Artisan CK-6 formula.
The razor an Above the Tie R1, and the result was a totally smooth finish. A splash of the matching aftershave with the final squirt from my little bottle of Grooming Dept Hydrating Gel provided a pleasant finish to the shave. (I’ve now ordered a replacement bottle of the Hydrating Gel. I do like using it with an aftershave splash.)
The tea this morning is Murchie’s Hatley Castle Blend: “A historic blend reflecting the Edwardian tastes of James and Laura Dunsmuir who had this tea delivered during their residency at Hatley Castle in Victoria, BC.” Hatley Castle entrance on left below:
