All good, all inexpensive, but some no longer available — starting with brush and shaving cream. The brush was a limited run by Chiseled Face, and I very much like the handle. The knot is also quite good, but this type of synthetic knot is now widely available, and it’s the handle that caught my eye: a treated wood with a pleasantly stained grain.
And of course the wonderful J.M Fraser shaving cream, now alas no more. That 1-lb tub cost me about $13.50 and it still has many, many shaves left in it. The fragrance is merely pleasant, but the efficacy of the lather is superb. Alas, I do not think we shall see its return.
The Holy Black’s SR-71 slant has a head that is a clone of the Merkur 37, so it is good, and this morning it delivered an effective shave with a smooth result.
Finally, Arko’s aftershave gel is quite an effective little balm, though again with a fragrance that is merely pleasant.
The tea this morning is Murchie’s London Afternoon: “Fragrant rose petals are interwoven with smoky Lapsang Souchong, sweetened with creamy vanilla and a touch of bright bergamot to create a comforting blend perfect for the fireside.” (Though no fireside here.)
