What soap/cream did you use today?

Hey! An Idaho Brush.

Blame @DaveinKY  since I got it from him.  

Mike’s Bay Rum (Mike’s Natural Soaps) bay & bergamot
Shave 17 ・ 101 g left

When shavers mention cushion, they aren’t talking about bouncy lather; they usually mean how well a soap shields against blade abrasion. The thickness of the lather doesn't automatically indicate how much cushion it has. A thin lather may provide a surprising amount of protection while a thick one can be quite lacking. But one observation generally proves true: soaps made of animal fat tend to have lots of cushion. Beef tallow, for instance, is a popular ingredient in many shaving soaps since it provides a comfortable shave and helps sensitive skin heal. That’s why, after testing a few tallow-free soaps, I like to come back to Mike’s well-larded soap as it takes away the sting and lets my tender skin rest.
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Razor Karve Overlander ・ Blade PolSilver ・ Brush AP Shave Cº. Blue Lagoon ・ Story Rafael Sabbatini, Captain Blood・ Hoard 17,788 g (⇣21,227 g)

Tuesday January 17, 2023
Razor: Gillette Milord
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Solid Set/Boar
Soap: Stirling Smoky Grapefruit
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Proraso Green Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,534

Mike’s Bay Rum (Mike’s Natural Soaps) bay & bergamot
Shave 17 ・ 101 g left

When shavers mention cushion, they aren’t talking about bouncy lather; they usually mean how well a soap shields against blade abrasion. The thickness of the lather doesn't automatically indicate how much cushion it has. A thin lather may provide a surprising amount of protection while a thick one can be quite lacking. But one observation generally proves true: soaps made of animal fat tend to have lots of cushion. Beef tallow, for instance, is a popular ingredient in many shaving soaps since it provides a comfortable shave and helps sensitive skin heal. That’s why, after testing a few tallow-free soaps, I like to come back to Mike’s well-larded soap as it takes away the sting and lets my tender skin rest.
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Razor Karve Overlander ・ Blade PolSilver ・ Brush AP Shave Cº. Blue Lagoon ・ Story Rafael Sabbatini, Captain Blood・ Hoard 17,788 g (⇣21,227 g)

Two absolute classics which every wet shaver should experience IMHO