As in yesterday’s shave, I again used Grooming Dept Moisturizing Pre-Shave, and extruded a blob of shaving cream directly into the damp brush, then worked up the lather on my pre-shaved stubble. I was once again surprised by the wonderful fragrance of this shaving cream. Perhaps it’s the rhubarb; whatever it is I like it, and the lather the cream produces is exceptionally thick, slick, and protective. It’s really a first-rate product, and I wish it were still available.
iKon’s Short-Comb razor is very nice indeed. Although at the link it is described as “Aggressive Level Shave,” I think that must refer to performance and not feel. It is indeed highly efficient, but it also seems perfectly comfortable now that I have learned its preferred angle, which has the handle well away from my face with the razor riding on the edge of the cap. I got an extremely smooth result quite easily (that’s the “aggressive” bit) with no damage to my face at all (that’s the comfortable part). At $35 (sale price at the link), I would say it is a great bargain. If you do get one, mind the angle.
A splash of Geo. F. Trumper’s Coral Skin Food finished the shave, and just for good measure I mixed in a couple of squirts of Grooming Dept Hydrating Gel.
The tea this morning is Murchie’s Lavender Cream: “robust black tea base rounded out with calming flavours and aromas of lavender and vanilla.”