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Shave of the 3rd October
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Perma-sharp Super Stainless
Brush: Omega #10048
Lather: Prairie creations Walter
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block, BullDog Original Beard Oil, & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb
Free ebook – shaving made easy
I’ve mentioned this a few years back, but it bears repeating:
Over at Project Gutenberg – which is an awesome site for free books, by the way – I found a gem from 1905:
Available of reading online, or to download to a Kindle or other ebook reader, it’s a keeper. A little thin on the subject of DE- razors for some strange reason*, but covering the straight edge well as well as touching upon the strop, the brush, the soap, and other supplies. Has some sage advice too, that has not changed in over a century, such as:
Next to the razor, the most important article of the shaving outfit is the soap. In its proper use lies the real secret of easy shaving.
And:
If you desire a really clean shave, you must go over the face the second time.
It’s a highly enjoyable read, and I urge you to take a few minutes to grab a copy.
*) The first DE Gillettes went on sale in 1903 – so when this booklet was written they were very much the new kid on the block.
Shave of the day 1st October
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Perma-sharp Super Stainless
Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
Lather: Nivea Mild, and a touch of Oway softening shaving cream
Aftershave: Nivea Cooling After Shave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block, Gentlemen of Sweden Original Beard Oil, & Pereira Shavery Boomerang Beard Comb
