Shave of the day 24th September 2022

Razor: Merkur 39C Slant

Blade: Shark Super Chrome

Brush: Vie-Long #13051M

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Sample – Dr Harris Almond Shaving Cream

Aftershave: Sample – Saponficio Varesino Felce Aromatica

Additional Care: Alum Block

Sample September keep on. Starting to see the end of my lather samples at least 😉

Shave of the day 21st September 2022

Razor: Merkur 39C Slant

Blade: Shark Super Chrome

Brush: Omega #10048

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Sample – Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood Shaving Cream

Aftershave: Sample – Saponficio Varesino Felce Aromatica

Additional Care: Alum Block

Keeping the Sample September going. The pile of samples are getting noticeable smaller at this stage.

Shave of the evening 19th September 2022

Razor: Merkur 39C Slant

Blade: Shark Super Chrome

Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012

Pre-Shave: Prep Original

Lather: Sample – Dr Harris Almond Shaving Cream

Aftershave: Sample – Saponificio Varesino Cubebe

Additional Care: Alum Block

About two thirds in on Sample September. Still loving it.

Shave of the day 16th September 2022

Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant

Blade: Shark Super Chrome

Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Sample – Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood Shaving Cream

Aftershave: Sample – Saponificio Varesino Cubebe

Additional Care: Alum Block

Sample September is half done, and I’ve been enjoying it a lot so far.

Shave of the day 14th September 2022

Razor: Phillips Philite

Blade: Shark Super Chrome

Brush: Brush Experimental Alpha

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Sample – Geo F Trumper Rose Shaving Cream

Aftershave: Sample – Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti

Additional Care: Alum Block

More or less halfway through my Sample September. Not halfway through my collection of samples.

Shave of the day 12th September 2022

Razor: Phillips Philite

Blade: Shark Super Chrome

Brush: Vie-Long #12705B

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Sample – Pereira Experimental Hemp Shaving Soap

Aftershave: Sample – Saponifico Varesino Dolomiti

Additional Care: Alum block

A good start to the new week, continuing my Sample September. The aftershave isn’t half bad 😉

Shave of the day 9th September 2022

Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant

Blade: Shark Super Chrome

Brush: Vie-Long #14033

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Sample – Pereira Powdered Shaving Soap

Aftershave: Sample – Epsilon Amber

Additional Care: Alum Block

Keeping on with my Sample September. The soap powder I got a few years back, but I believe it is available from Pereira these days.

Shave of the forenoon 7th September 2022

Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant

Blade: Shark Super Chrome

Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Sample – Dr Harris & Co Luxury Lather Almond Shaving Cream

Aftershave: Sample – Epsilon 03 Amber

Additional Care: Alum Block

Continuing my Sample September. Today’s aftershave certainly had enough alcohol, and the scent – after being on my skin for a while – reminds me of baby powder.

Shave of the forenoon 5th September 2022

Razor: Merkur (?) NOS Bakelite Slant

Blade: Shark Super Chrome

Brush: Vie-Long #13051M

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Sample – Pereira Shavery Experimental Mint & Menthol

Aftershave: Sample – Saponifico Varesino Tundra Artica

Additional Care: Alum Block

Continuing my self-proclaimed Sample September. So far the aftershave is a favourite of both me and my wife, and I may have to get a full sized bottle.

Shave of the day 31st August 2022

Razor: Ever Ready 1914

Blade: GEM Single Edge Stainless

Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Pereira Shavery Orange Blossom w/ activated charcoal

Aftershave: Epsilon for Men Scottish Spirit

Additional Care: Alum Block