Week of July 10 SOTD - Tuesday
Pre-Shave: Hot shower |
Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby 2", 2-band Super Badger |
Maxterpiece: 6/8" Cadman & Sons "Bengall", Full/Extra Hollow Ground, Spike Point (w/ genuine ivory scales) |
Strop: 45/60 laps (Torolf linen / SRD Premium IV leather) |
Überlather: Cyril Salter "Indian Sandalwood" Shave Creme + Czech & Speake "№88" + Glycerin |
Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol) |
Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer |
After Shave Splash: Truefitt & Hill "Spanish Leather" AS |
Cologne: Penhaligon "Opus 1870" EdT |
Results: Yesterday was Christmas all over again...I received this Bengall from Max totally decked out (re-pinned, polished...the whole nine yards) in genuine ivory scales http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/...ys/001_wub.gif. Being a Sheffield blade, I decided that an all English affair would be a fitting scenario for today's SOTD. The Simpson whipped up an überlicious lather out of the C&S: Flawless with fabulous glide, protection and cushion (after all it's tallow/lanolin-based) http://www.foroafeitado.com/foro/ima...ies/banana.gif!!!! I love this soap. However, despite raving reviews, I find the scent to be just OK (Top notes: Bergamot/Geranium, Middle notes: Rose Otto/Cassie/Frangipani, Base notes: Vetiver/Sandalwood). The shave with this Bengall was simply EXTRAORDINARY :y. Just fabulous. I am speechless. Thank you Max :bow. |
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Have a SUPER Tuesday Gentlemen:tu.