SOTD - November 2021

[GAW9576]

Cold Water Shave w/ Hot Water Lather
Pre: Neutrogena Soap Face Wash, Noxzema Cream as Pre Shave
Razor: 1927-28 Unmentionable
Blade: Unmentionable (3rd Use)
Brush: Yaqi Green Obsidian Two Band Badger. 
Lather: Mike’s Natural Soap (Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper), Face Lathered
Post: Osma Alum Block, T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel, Clubman Pinaud Lime Sec, Nivea Sensitive Balm


A successful two and a half pass shave. This razor was my second antique store buy, was so badly tarnished and at the time I didn't even know what I was buying...but it looked pretty cool and was a really good price! I've been pretty wary of it, as it is open comb and known for being an aggressive/efficient razor. It's bitten me a number of times. Fortunately today was a better story. I had no issue going ATG, except for some minor irritation and one weeper. I don't recall having gone ATG on the chin with this razor, but today went well. I believe shaving with the vintage SE razors and having to get more comfortable with blade feel has led to shaving successfully with this razor.

I'm glad your success with SEs is translating to success in other areas of shaving as well.