Shave of the day 27th June

Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Orange Soap
Lather: Mike’s Natural Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper soap
Brush: Vie Long 14033 mixed horse-badger
Razor: Cadet 11 TTO OC with a Flying Eagle
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Shave of the day 25th June

Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Mama Bear’s Awakening
Brush: Vie Long 13051M pure horse
Razor: Cadet 11 TTO OC with a Flying Eagle
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Prototype Menthol

Shave of the day 20th June

Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Prorazo Eucalyptus & Menthol Cream
Brush: Vie Long 13051M pure horse
Razor: Cadet 11 TTO OC with a Flying Eagle
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and  Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Shave of the day 18th June

Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Teatree Soap
Lather: Arko Cool Mint
Brush: Turkish No6
Razor: Cadet 11 TTO OC with a fresh Flying Eagle
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and  Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Shave of the day 16th June

Pre-shave: N/A
Lather: N/A
Brush: N/A
Razors: Phillips AT890
Post-shave: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Got a sunburn this weekend, so opted for a ‘worse’ shave that wouldn’t involve dragging a blade over my tender skin

Shave of the day 4th June

Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint
Lather: Lea Shave Stick
Brush: Omega #50014 travel boar
Razors: Merkur 985CL Open Comb travel razor
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Review of Krampert’s Finest 80 Below

Krampert’s 80 Below is – in my opinion – one of the best aftershaves you can’t get; it’s a limited edition, and has for all intents and purposes been replaced by Krampert’s Frostbite.

The 80 Below shares it’s basic properties with Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum and Krampert’s prototype menthol – all of Krampert’s aftershaves do a great job of moisturizing my face after shaving – they work so well I have caught myself using them even if I haven’t shaved. They also does a good job of sealing and healing any minor nicks I might have inflicted on myself while shaving, something which is happening less frequently these days.

As far as scent and face feel goes, the 80 Below is… very menthol. If you’re not awake by the time you’re done shaving, you will be after putting the 80 Below on… also; if you’re not awake, why are you waving a sharp razor around your face and throat?

It is interesting to note that while menthol works wonders on warm, muggy summer days, it is just as nice for different reasons on a chilly winter morning… best way to describe it is that it makes you feel alive in a way you have to experience to understand.

While getting hold of a bottle of 80 Below is dependant on a fellow shaver giving up his loot these days, you ought to do yourself a favour and get a bottle of Krampert’s Frostbite – like Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum it’s well worth the asking price.

Shave of the day 28th May

Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint
Lather: Lea Shave Stick
Brush: Omega #50014 travel boar
Razors: Merkur 985CL Open Comb travel razor
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Shave of the day 26th May

Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint
Lather: Lea Shave Stick
Brush: Omega #50014 travel boar
Razors: Merkur 985CL Open Comb travel razor
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum

Shave of the day 23rd May

Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint
Lather: Lea Shave Stick
Brush: Omega #50014 travel boar
Razors: Merkur 985CL Open Comb travel razor
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum