-Today's Shave-
Preparation: Rub a Dub, I cleaned my mug
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Soap: Madame Scodioli's
Hierophant
Post: Cold Water
Balm: Skincado
Cologne/Perfume: Madame Scodioli's
Step Right Up
Strop: DIY Paddle Strop @ 20 passes CroX and 40 passes Leather
Razor: TI
Brush: Semogue 830
Nice surprise when I got home today after running a few errands and grading some tests. I had two packages containing a few goodies to try out. First up, I finally ordered some paste to put on my strop. I think it immensely assisted with smoothness of the razor. I wish I had gotten some earlier. Next, I had some other delights to try after a warm shower. I know. It makes no sense given this weather. I should have made the water frigid and joined the Polar Bear Club. Anyway, the Castle Forbes Pre-shave smells like a skunks rear end. Did it help? Who knows, too many new variables today. While I was broiling in the shower I let my brush and the Hierophant soap get to know one another in a little salsa dish. Maybe the Scodioli does not like to rush things and wants a little dip in the hot tub first. In my experience, the lather of the soap was nice, fluffy and lightly scented. The smell was sweet and earthy. Never did it overwhelm me during the shave. Overall, it was a decent one pass shave, with a little bit of clean up with a Gillette Slim and 7 o'clock blades. Only problem is I have to grade more mid-terms and post grades.
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