
Shave Count (DE: 419 SE: 9 SR: 504)
Pre Shave-
Strop: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: whatever I used last one
Brush: GF Trumper Badger
Soap: Wickhams Cashmere (sample)
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
AS: Wickhams Cashmere ASB (sample)
Frag: none
The Process-
Early morning shave today and I tried something a bit different. Using these samples for Wickhams Cashmere again and I am digging the scent. This will probably end up on the purchase list. The GFT brush is back on deck again as well and this is where I tried something different. I typically wet my brush as the sink is filling with water. Once the water level is where I want it, I am off and running. Today I grabbed a handy apothecary mug, stuck the brush in there and soaked it in warm water while I did other things. As I was building the lather in the bowl, I noticed it heating up from the brush ... pretty cool. I whipped up a lot of lather rather quickly and then began face lathering. Man the brush was very soft and pliable, you could tell the difference with using a longer soak time.
Went with my standard three pass shave of WTG, XTG and ATG with no drama to report. That was a very nice shave! I was able to enjoy the light scent of this soap throughout the shave. And the difference in the feel of this brush, being soaked, was significant. The Slim and the blade were up to the task as well and it was a smooth, dare I say ... luxurious shave. I do have great shaves, but this one was just a bit above that notch. I looked at the clock and didn't realize how much time had elapsed. I guess I really was lost in the moment because the shave took longer than it should have. I had enough lather left for at least two passes. So I piled it on for the post shave while I cleaned my shave gear.
Wrapped everything up with a quick rinse and pat dry. Followed that with a few dabs of the ASB, smeared that in and everything was right as rain! Oh yes it was. The ASB is a heavy liquid that goes on smooth and absorbs quickly. It does not leave a heavy, sticky feeling as some ASB's do. Oh yeah, this set made the purchase list for some time in the future. An outstanding shave and I am ready for the day. Life is good!