SOTD September 2021

[Old Sarge]

Menthol Micromatic Monday!
Cold Water Shave
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as PreShave
Razor: Gem Micromatic Open Comb (PIF from Dave in KY)
Blade: Gem SS PFTE (5)
Brush: Omega 10049 Pro Boar
Soap: Stirling Glacial Electric Sheep
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Osage Rub, Dollar Tree Power Stick Balm

Many thanks to Dave in KY for gifting me this mighty fine Micromatic Open Comb to shave with today! The current standard two and a half passes and I can say I've never had this close a shave with so little irritation! Just the aggressive look of this razor, for a noob like me, caused me to focus that much more and give it its due respect. A lot of blade feel for me, earned a few weepers. I'm going to need some more experience with this razor before I'm comfortable, but can see where it will be a joy to shave with!

The Stirling Glacial Electric Sheep soap is menthol on steroids! Almost makes my eyes water at first. And when I splashed my face after the first pass...burn, baby burn! It's a great soap though and I was attracted to it due to the mutton tallow, like MWF.