Mike’s Natural Hungarian Lavender has a great fragrance — and makes a great lather, this morning with the able assistance of my Whipped Dog 22mm silvertip, whose knot is set at the standard depth. Three passes of the Vikings Blade Chieftain easily removed every trace of stubble — and if you want a twist-to-open razor, this is an excellent choice at a very reasonable price.
A splash of D.R. Harris Old English Lavender Water, augmented with a couple of squirts of Grooming Dept Hydrating Gel, and I’m ready for the day — which today begins with starting a new batch of tempeh, this time chickpea and black rice.
The tea this morning is Murchie’s Anniversary Blend: “The combination of Assam, Keemun, Ceylon, Yunnan and Gunpowder single origin teas produces an expansive cup with light briskness, full mouth feel and a rich amber hue.”