22 Feb 2020
Razor: Gillette Post War TechEinstein / Gillette Super Platinum (Black) (10)
Soap: Fine Shaving Implements Platinum
Scuttle: Captains Choice
Strop:
Brush: Red Synthetic
AS/EdT: Fine Platinum
Comments: In the last Entry, the Gillette Black was showing signs of dimming. I am taking a chance on another go, but am hedging by doing a full double hot towel and pre-shave regimen, something I rarely do, to soften my whiskers and reduce the tugging. In addition, I have the Vector idling on the tarmac.
The Hardware: The Frankentech is still my razor of choice, but the blade, while benefitting from my pre-shave, is no longer keen enough in my opinion for regular shaving. I am experiencing significant irritation.
The Software: Fine soaps lather and protect great! With some tinkering I got a great sheen and voluminous lather.
The Shave: As before the tugging started from the start, and became irritating by neck time. While I did get 3 passes in, I’m going to bin this blade. I did a bit of clean-up with the vector, but I took a couple of hit points in facial damage.