A wonderful Friday Shave!!

I just acquired a near mint Chrome Gem Micromatic TTO with a bunch of new SE blades, original GEM blades, and have been somewhat enjoying the respite from my straights. However, tonight, having both the opportunity and the motive, decided that a hot shower and a slow shave was specifically in order for the finale to this looooonnnnggggg week. I didn't want to totally deny myself the specific pleasure that 2 or 3 days growth disappearing in 1 pass with my 6/8 WB India Steel in Dogbone Maple scales. Followed up with a touch up ATG with my new SE. So here we go...

Pre: Hot shower, hair conditioner soak
Soap: RazoRock Artisan Boston Tea Party
Brush: 24mm Silvertip in Honey Locust
Razors: 6/8 WB Dogbone, GEM Micromatic with Gem Blue Star SE Blade
Post: Alum rub, witch hazel
AS: Aqua Velva Musk
Edt: Stetson (SWMBO's favorite)

Result: So close, even SWMBO remarked how soft and smooth my face felt. Doing the ATG pass with the SE made this one of the closest shaves I've ever had. The GEM is a very aggressive razor, and with a new edge to it, removed anything that remotely got in the way. I was left with a couple of weepers, and a strip of missing top layer on my adams apple. But, wow, despite all that, it was a terrifically close shave. The W&B performed admirably on the first pass, smooth and sans tug. Much less aggressive than the SE. All in all, a wonderful Friday Evening Shave!

Have a wonderful weekend all!!!

HammeR