Nerdgineer

• Prep: Hot Water Splash
• Prep: Proraso – Eucalyptus & Menthol Refresh Cream
• Brush: Stray Whisker – 452/24 Synthetic
• Razor: Edwin Jagger – DE89
• Blade: Wilkinson Sword – DE Stainless (1 shave)
• Lather: Mühle – Aloe Vera – Soap
• Post Shave: Proraso – Alum Block
• Post Shave: Proraso – Eucalyptus & Menthol Refresh Cream

I tried something new today. A morning shave!

As well as a new time, I’m going back to my my original Muhle soap to see how it reacts with my new synthetic brush. It doesn’t lather the same as my PAA Clubguy, but left a beautiful smooth lather that comforted the skin during my shave. I soft of miss using it, might have to mix my shaves up a bit more often and bring it into more regular use. Definitely coming back to this soap.

• Prep: Hot Shower
• Prep: Phoenix Shaving – Cube 2.0 Scentless
• Brush: Stray Whisker – 452/24 Synthetic
• Razor: Edwin Jagger – DE89
• Blade: Wilkinson Sword – DE Stainless
• Lather: Phoenix Shaving – Clubguy – Soap
• Post Shave: Proraso – Alum Block
• Post Shave: Proraso – Eucalyptus & Menthol Refresh Cream

Being a long weekend, I let my facial hair grow out a few more day, so instead of my standard three days of growth, it was five. A brand new Wilkinson Sword blade definitely cut through the stubble.

• 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.