Razor: Asylum Shave Works Evolution
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: Prairie creations Walter
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block
Prairie Creations was one of the first artisans I bought from, about ten years ago. While she is no longer in business, the soap is as good today as it was then.
Razor: Asylum Shave Works Evolution
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Vie-Long #14033
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: Pereira Shavery Orange Blossom w/ activated charcoal
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block
Another week, another shave. The Evolution razor is a recreation of the classic Darwin, and is a great shaver.
Razor: Mergress “Bling”
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: Jabonman Mediterráno L.E. BullGoose
Aftershave: Myrsol Aqua Balsamica
Additional Care: Alum Block
A fine fall shave on a Friday, with a sunny and summery soap.
Razor: Mergress “Bling”
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Vie-Long #13051M
Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Lather: Asylum Shave Works Flying Mango
Aftershave: Proraso Wood and Spice
Additional Care: Alum Block
A nice, smooth day on a damp Wednesday in late autumn. Life is good.
Razor: Mergress “Bling”
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Omega #10048
Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Lather: Proraso Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Nivea Cooling After Shave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block
A new week means new shaves. And new shaves means more enjoyment!
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Astra Green
Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: CRSW Glide Morning Ghost
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care: Alum Block
Another fine Friday shave. Those who don’t take the time for a moment of Zen each morning sinply don’t know what they are missing out on.
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Astra Green
Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: Cold River Soap Works’ Barbere Sapone
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Additional Care: Alum Block
A luxurious humpday shave, with my most fluffy brush and a very nice, new production razor.
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Astra Green
Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Pine & Cedarwood
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Additional Care: Alum Block
A spooky shave on the spookiest day of the year.
Razor: “Normal”
Blade: Astra Green
Brush: Vie-Long #14033
Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
Lather: Williams Mug shaving soap
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica
Additional Care: Alum Block
A fine Friday shave, showing once again that a traditional shave don’t have to cost an arm and a leg to be highly enjoyable!
Razor: “Normal”
Blade: Astra Green
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica
Additional Care: Alum Block
A delightful humpday shave.