2008.03.13 Shave of the Day

Shave of the Day

Category	Mfg	Item Name	Rating 1-5	Blog Link
Hair Tonic:	Lucky Tiger	3 Roses Hair Tonic	4
	Shave
Razor:	Feather	Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N	5	[Link]
Razor Blades:	Feather	Professional Blades for Feather ACD-N	4	[Link]
Razor:	Merkur	500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome	4
Razor Blades:	Israeli Persona	Super + Double Edged Razor Blades	4
Brush:	Omega	6212 Elegant Silvertip Badger Natural Handle Shave Brush	3	[Link]
Bowl:	Mitsuwa	6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest	5	[Link]
Shave Cream/Soap:	L'Occitane	Cade Shave Cream	3+
Technique:		(Feather WTG/ATG)/(DE XTG/Cleanup)
	Post Shave
Aftershave Balm:	L'Occitane	Cade Aftershave Balm	4
Cologne:	Mäurer & Wirtz	Tabac Culture for Men Eau De Toilette	3	[Link]

Result: 4.6/5.0 Shaves are getting easier. I'm getting a lot better with the ACD-N Razor and I've changed my prep routine a little. I'm using a facial wash in the shower for more than just the oil spots around my nose again and at the very end of my shower, I turn up the heat and let water just run on my neck and jawline for 45-60 seconds. The heat breaks down the cuticle and the water plumps up the hair. It's the closest I can get to a hot towel treatment but you have to be able to stand some heat.