July 2, 2023
- Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad
- Razor: GEM MMOC Gold Gen2 #BRASSING
- Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (7)
- Lather: Wholly Kaw - Peach Karma - Cream
- Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
- Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Peach & Cognac - Aftershave
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
I definitely would have used Peach Karma and my trusty MMOC more than once this summer. What a joy to use them together today.
I purchased Peach Karma when I saw it released in the summer of 2021. As a huge fan of Wholly Kaw tallow soap products, I wanted to see what Sri would do with a vegan cream. I like fruity, citrusy scents in the summer, and this one is a nod to the Tom Ford Bitter Peach fragrance, so it wasn't much of a gamble for me. And, of course, after trying it, I loved everything about it. This is one of two travel creams that I take with me. On travel, I put some of it on the brush, then face lather. Today, though, I took the time to bowl lather it; carefully alternating adding water and agitation. The result was a beautiful, light and silky lather that felt wonderful on the skin. And I love the fragrance. I really should try Bitter Peach at some point.
The MMOC is an old friend. Unlike many folks, this razor was a love at first use experience for me. I have another one in chrome that I should PIF, but this gold one is staying put with me. I used it in last year's Austere August during which I developed the 2-pass shaving pattern that I used today. The gold plating on this razor is starting to wear off in areas. In the photo, I've oriented the razor so you can see two such areas on the top cap.
Enjoy your Sunday! I'm off to stream F1.
Theme: Don't have a Cow, Man! #photocontest