It was terrible today. I was able to back off and examine a few things which might have been the culprit. Anyway, started out with a lot of unknown variables-new brush, a new soap and a freshly honed TI razor.

First off, the razor, I re-honed the TI last night because, well because. I am not saying it was mistake. I know what a sharp razor feels like it. Anyway, the razor did not perform as I had hoped. When I got to my chin it was like hitting a brick wall. I put the razor down and let it be. I really wanted it to shave well but I am not gonna force it. I whipped out my DE since I did not want to tempt fate anymore with another straight.

Second, the brush was a new boar hair from Omega-the little chubby. I lathered up with some CO Bigelow last night to 'test' it. The brush did it's job. I have to work a little harder because it is so small but all in all it seems like a winner. Until I got to the new soap-Pre de Provence. I was able to work up a mediocre lather but the results were less than stellar.

I had big hopes for this soap. I at least wanted the soap to perform as well as my L'Occitane soap. So I tested it with my Semogue 830. The Portuguese marvel of a bush was able to do a little better but not by much. I sighed and had to let the Pre de Provence slide this time.

I will try it again but for now I went to the ole' trusty MWF. I switched back to the Omega and was able to get a great lather with the Omega/MWF combo. My face thanked me as well since it was feeling a little irritated from the WTG pass on my left and right cheek with the TI. All in all, I was able to get a decent shave for the day. However, not the 'shave of the day' I wanted.