- Astra Platinum
- Black Beauty Adj. #5 & #7
- Van Der Hagen Soap
- Proraso Green Aftershave
- No shower
To my own fault, I didn’t tighten my razor enough and thought it strange how audible the shave was especially around my throat and neck. I had adjusted this to a #5 and would recommend this for anyone new to shaving as this leaves the smoothest shave. A #7 makes for a more aggressive shave without being over the top. Besides this blunder, the shave feels close to the skin with no cuts or irritations.
I am already at the end of my soap so my face has been feeling dried out.
As the aftershave has a cooling effect there is much to be desired. The smell has notes of peppermint and another off smell which I cannot put my finger on. The smell is more bearable after a couple of minutes and while much more bearable than brute I would put this in the lower category of aftershaves. I believe a larger selling point for shaving is the smell.
Not as great of an experience as my last shave. Overall, if the soaps not performing then get rid of it. 3/5
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