July 04, 2023
* Brush: Prometheus Handcrafts w/ 28mm Cashmere Synthetic
* Razor: Razorock Gamechanger .84
* Blade: Gillette Nacet
* Lather: Declaration Grooming - Vernal - Soap
* Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Vernal - Aftershave
* Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Albizia - EdP
Happy 4th! Vernal is the best non-Shawn Maher scent of 2022. The tomato leaf note is chef's kiss. I absolutely owe it to myself to get the fragrance, but since I don't have it, I paired the shave with another one of Scott's spring fragrances, Albizia.
Started today's experiment with a 30 second brush soak in 120 degree water. I proceeded to tub load 30 seconds clockwise, 30 seconds counterclockwise. Used approx 2 grams of soap. Razor blade had exactly 1 use prior. 25 individual razor pulls in the first pass. 27 in the second pass. 4 dashes of aftershave applied to damp face. 2 sprays of fragrance.