Fougère, bol en frêne (Martin de Candre ) classic fougère
Shave 20 ・ 206 g left
After three shaves with this soap, my tired old skin has taken on new life. I’m not sure whether to credit the soap or the razor more, but I suspect the simplicity of the soap base accounts for most of my healing. I’ve long known that preshaves, aftershaves, and alum blocks often irritate my face, and soaps claiming deep skin treatments can have a similar effect. Martin de Candre, with its minimal ingredients – none specifically designed for skin care – rinses off quickly and cleanly, allowing my skin to recover naturally from the shave without interference from oils or creams. Yes, this bowl of soap was expensive, but when I consider that with each shave it's actually grown in mass, I guess you could say that I haven't spent anything at all, so far.
The razor might also deserve some praise: I've been using a BiC double-bladed disposable weighing less than a gram. Its two stacked blades provide a close shave in just one pass, with no need for anything more. The razor’s featherlight touch causes minimal irritation. Each razor costs about fifty cents and gives me ten to twenty good scrapings – that's less than a nickel for each shave. Simple, effective, and kind to both my skin and my wallet.
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Brush Plisson Antique High Mountain White synthetic (20) ・ Razor BiC Twin Select (24) ・ Fragrance Pour Monsieur de Chanel ・ 810 consecutive shaves
Shave 20 ・ 206 g left
After three shaves with this soap, my tired old skin has taken on new life. I’m not sure whether to credit the soap or the razor more, but I suspect the simplicity of the soap base accounts for most of my healing. I’ve long known that preshaves, aftershaves, and alum blocks often irritate my face, and soaps claiming deep skin treatments can have a similar effect. Martin de Candre, with its minimal ingredients – none specifically designed for skin care – rinses off quickly and cleanly, allowing my skin to recover naturally from the shave without interference from oils or creams. Yes, this bowl of soap was expensive, but when I consider that with each shave it's actually grown in mass, I guess you could say that I haven't spent anything at all, so far.
The razor might also deserve some praise: I've been using a BiC double-bladed disposable weighing less than a gram. Its two stacked blades provide a close shave in just one pass, with no need for anything more. The razor’s featherlight touch causes minimal irritation. Each razor costs about fifty cents and gives me ten to twenty good scrapings – that's less than a nickel for each shave. Simple, effective, and kind to both my skin and my wallet.
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Brush Plisson Antique High Mountain White synthetic (20) ・ Razor BiC Twin Select (24) ・ Fragrance Pour Monsieur de Chanel ・ 810 consecutive shaves
Friday November 29, 2024
Razor: Titanium Vector
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Paladin 28mm Ivory Chief/Badger
Soap: Ethos Russian Tea
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Russian Tea
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,214
Razor: Titanium Vector
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Paladin 28mm Ivory Chief/Badger
Soap: Ethos Russian Tea
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Russian Tea
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,214
This post by Dave in KY mentions views and opinions expressed and makes it known that they are "those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of DFS or any other member, agency, organization, employer or company."
Brush .... Zenith Manchurian
Soap ..... DFS Horizons (Kodiak)
Razor .... Enders Speed Shaver (w Mild Hendrix Adapter)
Blade .... Proline B-20
Post ..... Witch hazel w alcohol
Post ..... Neutrogena Moisturizing Face Serum w SPF 60+
Finish ... Kilian Dark Lord for Men EDP
Technique Trumps Tools
Skin Care Trumps Skin Repair
Be Cool, be Kind, and be Well
-- Mike --
Skin Care Trumps Skin Repair
Be Cool, be Kind, and be Well
-- Mike --
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