Razor: Parker 22R

Blade: “Normal”

Brush: N/A

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: La Toja canned goo

Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara

Additional Care: Alum Block

Halfway on a whim, I decided to try the canned goo I got in Gifts&Care’s advent calendar. Not as horrible as I recall canned goo being, so I guess improved prep is alpha and omega if you’re reduced to aerosol cans for your shave. Made a mess though; uneven coverage, and had to wash my hands before I could pick up the razor.

But I tried it…

Razor: Parker 22R

Blade: “Normal”

Brush: Vie-Long #13051M

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Aftershave: Epsilon for Men Scottish Spirit

Additional Care: Alum Block

Razor: Yuma Potmetal

Blade: “Normal”

Brush: Brush Experimental Alpha

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper

Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara

Additional Care: Alum Block

Razor: Yuma Potmetal

Blade: “Normal”

Brush: Brush Experimental Alpha

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Pereira Shaving Soap Stick w/ activated charcoal

Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara

Additional Care: Alum Block