Shave of the day 17th July

Pre-shave: Dr Bronners Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol croap
Brush: Vie Long 14033 mixed horse-badger
Razors: Merkur 45C and Bakelite Slant, both with a Wilkinson Sword
Post-shave: Cold water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Prototype Menthol

Shaving in space, part 2

Apollo 10 featured the first “shave in space“, where the crew used “safety razors, a thick shaving gel and a wet cloth to do the work.” – after testing showed that electrical shavers with vacuum attachments didn’t work. A little later, during the ground breaking Apollo 11 mission, astronaut Michael Collins used a Techmatic razor and Old Spice brushless cream.

This Techmatic and tube of cream, to be specific. Off course, now I need work out a visit to the National Air and Space Museum the next time I’m in the US – just so I can ogle a razor that’s been in space…

Quck review: Rise Shave Gel

I received this a a PIF, not that long after I joined up on my favorite shave forum, and I honestly wasn’t impressed with it… because I failed to realise at the time that brushless creams are meant to be used without a brush.

If used with a brush Rise Shave Gel gives a crap shave and a gunked up brush… Used properly however, it has plenty of glide, decent moisturising abilities and almost no cushion. It also leaves less of a mess in the sink that using a ‘proper’ lather do, so that’s a point in it’s favour.  The smell of it might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s mild and inoffensive so it shouldn’t bother anyone terrible much.

Overall it has grown on me – not for everyday use, but for a quick and less messy shave it works well. it would also be a good choice for travellers, since you won’t have to bring a brush.