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[–] gcgallant 3 points 11 months ago

December 23, 2023

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian

  • Razor: Smart Helix Apollo (setting: 0.85mm Plate)

  • Blade: Personna Platinum (3)

  • Lather: Løthur - Tears - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Combe Inc. - Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue - Aftershave

  • Talc: Pinaud Clubman
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


I haven't used Løthur in a while. I like the products I have (Calm and Tears) and I think that the lather is great. I just don't reach for my Løthur soaps very often.

I do use the Apollo razor a fair amount, though. The 0.85mm plate is the more aggressive of the two, but it is not a large exposure/gap combination. The razor has a long handle which I like, has good weight, and provides close comfortable shaves. I did not make a photo for today, but here is a photo that shows this razor.

Enjoy your weekend!