SOTD - October 2021

[Old Sarge]

Lather Catcher Sunday!
Cold Water Shave w/ Warm Water Lather
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as Pre Shave
Razor: Gem Junior Bar
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (10th and Final Use)
Brush: Yaqui Green Obsidian Badger
Soap: Proraso Red Cream
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Brut Classic Splash-On, Nivea Cooling Sensitive Balm


Another successful shave, limited to two passes as I knew I was at the end of the line with the 10th shave on this blade. 

While I am having good results with cold water shaves, I can understand why everyone like's the feeling warm water gives. So, I've decided on a compromise. When using shaving cream and either a badger or boar brush, I will soak the brush in warm water and also have a small bowl of warm water to dip into while face lathering. It worked great today and I feel like I get the best of both worlds!