I'm one happy man today: I had a great shave today with a new kit (for me).

The razor was an old Giesen & Forsthoff "Adoration" from eBay--my first eBay purchase. The Mitchell's Wool Fat soap was new as well (it's been around since 1893, but still new to me). The brush goes back 25 years or so and is becoming a bit thin, but is still quite serviceable.



Prep was a face wash with Noxema, hot towel for a minute, then a good lather. The new G&F is very thinly ground and shaved magnificently. It has a couple of discolored spots on it, but after stropping on diamond paste, linen, and leather the edge was ready to go.

I'm unimpressed with the handles on the G&F, but the razor itself worked like a dream. I think I'm coming to the conclusion that I prefer a square or spike point to the round point of my Dovo. I wonder if using a new razor made me pay attention a bit better or if my technique is just getting better.

Either way, a great shave today!