10-25-2021, 08:35 PM
(10-25-2021, 08:24 PM)GAW9576 Wrote:(10-25-2021, 08:13 PM)Old Sarge Wrote: Menthol Micromatic Monday in OCtober!
Cold Water Shave
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as Pre Shave
Razor: MMOC
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (6th Use)
Brush: Yaqi Green Obsidian Two Band Badger
Soap: Stirling Glacial Electric Sheep
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Jeris Osage Rub, Nivea Cooling Sensitive Balm
Oh...the burn, the burn...make it stop!
The Stirling Glacial Soaps are powered by jet fuel! And, I believe Jayaruh can correct me if I'm wrong...Osage Rub is jet fuel!!! The MMOC is a beast that I've got to show a lot of respect to. But, what a close shaver!
All bases covered Menthol, Micromatic Monday and OCtober. Cheers to you. The MMOC can be a fantastic razor. It can also be a beast. I had a great shave with mine yesterday by paying very close attention to very light pressure and cap flat to nearly flat to my skin. I had to pay double attention on the against the grain pass.
I did complete three passes with a few weepers. I agree with the flat to skin methodology; however, curvy areas (my chinny chin chin) are more of a challenge. I have some really poor skin (bumpy) in the crease above my chin and below my lower lip area. It can be like walking through a minefield shaving this area.
The one shortfall of a heavily mentholated soap is that it can mask some of the irritation earned from poor technique. Don't ask me how I know this!
Bryan, FNG-SE