Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Wet Shaving Products pre-production sample
Brush: Semogue TSN 2012 LE mixed badger-boar
Razor: GEM Micromatic Clug Pruf with a GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Thayers Original Witch Hazel
Beard care: Big Red Beard Balm (Factory) and Big Red No7 Beard Comb
My morning routine is not all about shaving – it’s also about grooming the facial hair I don’t shave off.
I’ve been sporting a goatee for the better part of two decades by now, and since shaving it off is not an option (frankly, it’s part of who I am) I figured it was high time to start pampering it a bit. An online acquaintance recommended Big Red Beard from Canada, who makes and sells combs, balms, oils, wax and more for the bearded gentleman.
As with anything I do in regards to my facial hair, I simply can’t do it half way… so I kitted myself out with the full spread. So much for just needing a comb… watch this space for quick reviews.
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Prairie Creations Walter shave soap
Brush: Vie Long 13051M pure unbleached horse
Razor: GEM Micromatic Clug Pruf with a GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Beard care: Big Red Beard Balm (Factory) and Big Red No7 Beard Comb
Pre-shave:N/A
Lather: Abrey brushless City Rythm (sample)
Brush: N/A
Razor: EverReady 1914 SE with a GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and BodyShop Maca Root Face Protector
Beard care: Big Red Beard Balm (Factory) and Big Red No7 Beard Comb
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Eucalyptus Soap
Lather: Mike’s Pine & Cedarwood soap
Brush: Vie Long 14033 mixed badger / horse
Razor: EverReady 1914 SE with a GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Beard care: Big Red Beard Balm (Factory) and Big Red No7 Beard Comb
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Mama Bear’s Awakening
Brush: Semogue TSN 2012 LE mixed badger/boar
Razor: EverReady 1914 SE with a GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s 80 Below
Beard care: Big Red Beard Balm (Factory) and Big Red No7 Beard Comb
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Orange Soap
Lather: Orange Essential Oil Shave Soap
Brush: Vier Long 13051M pure unbleached horse
Razor: Gem 1912 SE with a GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Thayers Original Witch Hazel
Beard care: Big Red Beard Oil (Factory) and Big Red No7 Beard Comb
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Arko stick
Brush: Vier Long 14033 mixed horse/boar
Razor: Gem 1912 SE with a GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Thayers Original Witch Hazel
Beard care: Big Red Beard Oil (Factory) and Big Red No7 Beard Comb
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Mike’s “Mixed”
Brush: Turkish No6
Razor: Gem 1912 SE with a fresh GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Beard care: Big Red Beard Balm (Factory) and Big Red No7 Beard Comb
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Eucalyptus Soap
Lather: C&E Sandalwood
Brush: Semogue TSN 2012 Limited Edition badger/boar
Razor: Phillips Philite razor with a Astra Green blade
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Proraso Liquid Cream
Beard care: Big Red Beard Oil (Factory) and Big Red No7 Beard Comb
