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[โ€“] walden 5 points 5 days ago

January 12, 2025

  • Brush: Maggard 24mm Tuxedo Synthetic
  • Razor: Gillette Flat Bottom Tech
  • Blade: Derby Premium (1)
  • Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba - Soap
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Frankie & Myrna - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral

Back to DE's after about a week of GEM. A lot of people prefer the FBT to a regular oval or triangle slotted tech, but I prefer the latter. The FBT is more aggressive, but to me it doesn't improve the efficiency much, if at all.

I'm like most people and don't like Derby blades, but this is a Derby Premium! It's better than regular Derby, but still not a favorite.