SOTD - December 2021

[Old Sarge]

Menthol Monday!
DEcemBoar!


Cold Water Shave w/ Hot Water Lather
Pre - Aloe Vera Glycerin Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as Pre Shave
Razor - 1962 Unmentionable
Blade: Unmentionable (1st Use)
Brush - Omega 10290 Boar
Lather - Proraso Green, Face Lathered
Post - Generic Reformed Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s, Jeris Osage Rub, Nivea Sensitive Cooling Balm


A successful two-pass shave with what I'd term a mild DE razor. While this would likely be a fine beginner's razor, now that I'm used to using a more efficient razor I find myself applying more pressure than I should to get a close shave. More pressure will inevitably lead to irritation of some sort.

A very well hydrated was created and face lathered with the Omega 10290. This brush needs a lot more use before being considered broken in. A rather small knot, but still had more than enough lather if I had needed for a third pass. The Proraso Green was one of my first soaps purchased and while it is not sexy...it gets the job done. Unfortunately it leaves my skin feeling dried out. Nothing my post shave routine couldn't handle.

Is it weird that I want to take a bath in the Dickinson's witch hazel...do I have a problem?