I’ve not used one of my Chiseled Face shaving soaps for a while, and I was struck this morning by the excellence of the lather i got from his Sherlock shaving soap. With the WSP Prince shaving brush, I easily got a profoundly satisfying lather. The soap’s ingredients — “Stearic Acid, Aloe Vera Juice, Beef Tallow, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Glycerin, Fragrance, Mango Butter, Avocado Oil, Silk Powder” — are straightforward, and the result is … well, I think I’m going to augment my Chiseled Face collection. And the price is reasonable: $15. I’ve been missing Midnight Stag, anyway.
Three passes with the iKon X3, here mounted on one of my favorite handles: the RazoRock Barber Pole. I have a few in use, but perhaps I should get a spare…
A splash of Sherlock aftershave with a squirt of Hydrating gel, and the job’s done — a perfectly smooth result to greet a rainy Monday morning.
The tea this morning is Murchie’s Storm Watcher: “This full-bodied traditional black tea is a selection of tea terroirs blended for a mellow, satisfying mug on a stormy day. With toasted malty notes and slight smokiness, this brew is strong enough to stand up to the addition of milk and sugar, yet nuanced enough to be enjoyed neat.”