A quite Normal razor

A completely Normal razor in fact. For those of you who are not from around here; Normal is a retail chain which sells absolutely normal products at abnormal prices. They manage by buying excess stock from other retailers and wholesalers, so it varies a bit what they have and don’t have in stock. So while I was there to pick up something else, I decided to have a look at what they had in the way of shaving accoutrements. After all, I picked up some Proraso from the store not that long ago. And guess what I found?

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Shave of the day 9th August 2021

Razor: GEM Micromatic Clug Pruf

Blade: GEM Single Edge Stainless

Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn

Lather: Pereira Sample

Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara

Additional Care: Alum Block

SOTD 2021-08-09
PIFed razor, gifted brush, free soap sample…

Shave of the day 4th August 2021

Razor: GEM Heavy Flat Top

Blade: GEM Single Edge Stainless

Brush: Vie-Long #12705B

Lather: Williams Mug shaving soap

Aftershave: Body Shop Macau Root Energetic Face Protection

Additional Care: Alum Block

Vintage razor and one of the oldest shaving soap brands
Vintage razor and one of the oldest shaving soap brands