Thread: Sun July 03rd - Sat July 09th

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Saville Row SIlvertip Badger

Razor: 13/16" Takagi Riki "Coral", 3/4 Hollow Ground, Spike Point

Strop: 40/60 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather)

Überlather: CarrieM "Black Raspberry Vanilla" Shave Creme + Mama Bear "Myrrh" Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

Cologne: Acca Kappa "Muschio Blanco" EdC

Results: This morning, I was in the mood for some delicious Black Raspberry Vanilla and to satisfy the craving, I opted for a combination between the CarrieM BRV and Mama Bear's "Myrrh", which in turn gave rise to a deliciously thick and moist lather. Yuuuuuummm!!! Bring it on. It was literally good enough to eat. The Myrrh doesn't have a strong, pungent scent and as such didn't not interfere with the BRV. However, she provided the lather with a rich and thick consistency, features that are the hallmarks of all Mama Bear soaps that I have come to know. The "Coral" is yet another one of my Japanese straights which I have grown to adore. I don't know how they make/forge these razors, but all of the western style Japanese that I own take on a superb edge (not a single dog in the bunch). Standing at a 3/4 hollow, the "Coral" was no exception. With her buttery smooth edge, she delivered a CBS, zero irritation shave. I wish everything in life worked as perfectly as this.

Have a PRODUCTIVE and FUN Thursday Gentlemen.