Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Brush: 25mm Marris & Forndran, 2-band, Blonde Badger (Bone handle)
Razor: 13/16" Toyo Scheön Burg #776 "Most Reliable Razor", Extra Hollow Ground, Spike Point
Honing Regimen: Naniwa 1k, Shapton Pro 1k/2k/5k/12k, Y/G Escher
Strop: 35/50 laps (Neil Miller linen / SRD Premium IV leather)
Überlather: Martin de Candre Savon à Raser
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer
After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS
Post Shave Moisturizer: Martin de Candre Copra Oil
Cologne: Martin de Candre "Eau de lavende" EdT
Results: Each day this week, I will be shaving with one of my Japanese razors (the western straights, not Kamisori style). My Toyo collection is complete now (I think). I had been looking for this Toyo #776 for some time now and as fate would have it, blade and master were finally united . Honed her up about a week ago and happy to report that after setting the bevel, she took on an extremely sharp and ultra smooth edge . Given that the proof was ultimately in the proverbial pudding, she passed this test with flying colors. Didn't feel a darn thing ...I had to run my fingers across my face to believe that I had shaved. It was that good. Not even the slightest hint of micro stubble anywhere on the face...Smooth as butter. These Toyo steels are truly amazing instruments. Of course, one cannot forget about the other players...the MdC lather played a key role in making this shave a success. I love this soap !!!! Wholesome to goodness, all the way to its core . Finished things with the MdC oil of copra on the face and some Eau de Lavende behind the ears and I am off to tackle a busy day.






Have a BEAUTIFUL Monday Gentlemen.