Brilliant shave today because we had a new combination (condensing) boiler fitted yesterday. Instant hot water and very efficient compared to the old "back boiler" system that was replaced.

So, a steaming hot bathroom, lots and LOTS of hot water

Hot shower and rinse in basin
Proraso green
Dove conditioner + 5 minutes to soften hair

Trumpers limes with Edwin Jagger best badger, then a couple of minutes stropping my new favourite razor, a Krusius 5/8 spike yellowheart from Toxic.

The blade shaved so close it was atomising hairs. It is a funny thing, but you know when a blade is cutting just right, it makes the right sound when cutting through the hair and feels just right in the hand. It is a beautiful thing.

The sound reminds me of a dying fires embers cracking on a cold night.

Anyhoo, I finished off (some hour or so later, ahem), with a few cold rinses, some witch hazel and lemongrass splash, and then a nice rub of proraso a/s balm.

I wouldn't normally type up this much for a shave, but hey, a new boiler, fine razors and a/s ... what can you do eh!?