Shave of the Day

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Prep: Phoenix Shaving – Cube 2.0 Scentless
• Brush: Stray Whisker – 452/24 Synthetic
• Razor: Edwin Jagger – DE89
• Blade: Derby Usta (3 shaves)
• Lather: Phoenix Shaving – Clubguy – Soap
• Post Shave: Proraso – Alum Block
• Post Shave: Proraso – Eucalyptus & Menthol Refresh Cream

A Tuesday evening shave, mid-week through a four day work week.

I haven’t had a bad shave with the Usta blade, although I could start feeling the blade a little more this evening. It got caught a few times, so a new blade for the next shave. The Usta blade doesn’t seem to last as long as other blades I have used.

I absolutely love the lather from the PAA Clubguy. I know many don’t support PAA, but it was my first soap I purchased for myself, so I’m going to enjoy every last shave with it. Not sure what will be my next soap purchase.

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Prep: Phoenix Shaving – Cube 2.0 Scentless
• Brush: Stray Whisker – 452/24 Synthetic
• Razor: Edwin Jagger – DE89
• Blade: Derby Usta (2 shaves)
• Lather: Phoenix Shaving – Clubguy – Soap
• Post Shave: Proraso – Alum Block

The circle beard is now over. Not really interested in keeping it. Much prefer the all over smooth face, at least for the growing in period.

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Prep: Phoenix Shaving – Cube 2.0 Scentless
• Brush: Stray Whisker – 452/24 Synthetic
• Razor: Edwin Jagger – DE89
• Blade: Derby Usta (1 shave)
• Lather: Phoenix Shaving – Clubguy – Soap
• Post Shave: Proraso – Alum Block

It is a mid-week evening shave. However it isn’t my regular full face shave, my daughter has asked for me to grow out my circle beard. Really not a fan trying to keep up a regular shaving routine, but keeping a circle beard without much growth. Hopefully it grows in quickly.

• Prep: Hot Shower,
• Prep: Phoenix Shaving – Cube 2.0 Scentless
• Brush: Stray Whisker – 452/24 Synthetic
• Razor: Edwin Jagger – DE89
• Blade: Derby Usta
• Lather: Phoenix Shaving – Clubguy – Soap
• Post Shave: Proraso – Alum Block

It’s new blade day!! Time to try a new blade from my assorted sampler pack.

It was an interesting experience with the Usta to say the least. The first few strokes felt rough, but after those, the blade strokes smoothed down and came out with a BBS shave.