July 14, 2023 – Lather Games: Day 14
- Brush: Zenith Boar
- Razor: Tatara Muramasa
- Blade: Gillette Nacet
- Lather: Chiseled Face – Cryogen
- Post Shave: Duke Cannon – Ice Bath
A long time ago, I traded my B&M Terror soap for Cryogen. I’ll just say, it’s cold or burning hot depending how you react to that much menthol. Either way, there is a decent chance it will bring a tear to your eye. Fortunately, menthol doesn’t have long lasting effects on my skin.
Shaving against the grain during my first pass is something I do on a regular basis. I once saw a YouTuber (Ruds?) state that going with the grain wasn’t necessary in his opinion. It was quicker to get it all done the first time. When shaving my face, I agree; i always shave against the grain on my first pass. My head is a different story. I go with the grain on the first pass and then go against the grain on the second pass. My hair is courser on my head, so this is a better approach for me.
PS – My Cryogen was and still is very “soupy*. It isn’t remotely solid, and is a little harder to use because of it. I thought it may have melted, but it never solidified again. It works fine once lathered, as far as I can tell. Any ideas?