2007.10.23 Shave of the Day

Shower
Bath Soap: Dr. Bronner's Lavender Mild Castille Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Conditioner w/Shea Butter
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Shampoo w/Shea Butter
Facial Wash: Neutrogena Razor Defense Facial Scrub
Deodorant: Crystal Stick Mineral Salt Body Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Super-Max Double Edge Super Stainless Razor Blades (India)
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado Shave Cream
Technique: WTG (Feather)/WTG (DE)/Cleanup (ATG)
Post Shave
Styptic: Col. Conk Styptic Pencil
Styptic: Tulumba Alum Block
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Aftershave Talc: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc

Result: 2.5/5.0 First time I've had to use a styptic in a while. Lousy shave. Too many things going on my mind and was totally distracted. By the time I was done, I had 3 weepers. One required a styptic pencil. I didn't rough my face up too bad, I just fazed out and next thing you know it, blood appearing. I'll heal. On a good note, Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado Shave Cream is wonderful as usual.