Originally Posted by
Newfie816
Razor is a Dovo 6/8 best quality. I ordered it as a set from SRD. Set also included SRD strop, SRD unscented soap, and a Simpson Beaufort b4 pure badger brush. That's what I have been using up till yesterday. I just recieved an omega 637 silver tip badger brush and TOBS Sandlewood shave cream which is what I used last night. Lather was better, but still a bit dry (I think) cuz it left residue on the blade when I rinsed it under water between sections of face.
As for prep, I usually soak brush in warm water while I shower. If I don't shower I soak it while stropping and wash face with olive oil soap before lathering. I like face lathering, but Simpson brush with soap would irritate face so I tried bowl lathering, not a fan. New brush and cream felt better but brush has a big loft, 56 mm, so little less control.