SOTD March 2021

[Tony'schin]

08/03/21

Pre: Shower

Brush: Yaqi Rainbow 26mm

Soap: OSP Eucalyptus & Menthol

Razor: Oneblade Core

Blade: FHS-10 / Modified GEM

Post shave: Cold water Rinse,  TC's infused Witch Hazel

Balm: Proraso Green

Aftershave: OSP Eucalyptus & Menthol

Maiden shave with the new to me Oneblade Core, purchased from BST for the princely sum of £10 delivered.

The reason it was bought was so i could play with a GEM Blade to see if i could get them to fit after a question from a "newbie"

I face lathered today with the Synth horsey Yaqi and the OSP Menthol soap, not my favourite scent but a wonderful lather.

I completed the 1st pass with the FHS-10 blade, it was on its second outing and was OK, i could feel the cutting of the stubble although it was smooth enough, the razor itself performed very well. It feels nice in the hand and was easy to find the angle, without putting any pressure on the head.

I swapped out the blade for the modified GEM, i had nibbled the corners off to replicate the FHS blade so the GEM was held by the razors rear blade stops, The FHS moved around quite a bit in the head and although the GEM did move it did seem to be held more securely.

I completed the XTG and ATG passes with the GEM, i thought it felt much better and there was less resistance and a bit more feel.

I actually enjoyed the shave and i am not sure where the "soul-less" reputation comes from.

I finished off the shave with a rub of Proraso Green balm,  finishing with the OSP splash leaving me clean cool and refreshed.

Stay safe and enjoy your day all.