Aug. 2, 2022 - AA Day 2
Day 2 of AA.
Brush status: After yesterday's shave there is some obvious signs of break-in already. The control brush is orange - note how the black (test) brush has already started to fan out. It's starting to open a bit already. The piggy smell is still there, but this brush has absorbed the SSL like that is its job. Weirdly today the stale piggy + SSL smelled a bit.... fishy? Only while I was lathering though. The control brush continues to smell like barnyard.
The brush is splaying better. Definitely still very scratchy, but not nearly as stiff as yesterday. Significant change from day one to two.
Soap status: At the start of today's shave my tin weighed 50g. After the shave it was down to 47g, for a two-day use of 7g. At this rate, I would go through a tub of SSL in 32 days. It would seem fortunate then that August only has 31 days, but my tub isn't brand new, and has some use. So...I would say we're still in the danger zone of needing to panic buy another tub.
Razor status: This thing seems scary, but in reality is a cute little kitten. I did a three-passer today and had a great shave. I am dealing with some irritation, but based on the fact that it's pretty widespread, I'm blaming the brush and my novice face lathering technique rather than my technique with the razor which is much more practiced. I had one little weeper on my chin today that the SSL toner handled nicely.
Cumulative Stats:
* Shaves: 2/31
* Weepers: 1
* Nicks: 0
* Shed hairs: Too many to count. They're thoroughly imbedded in the soap now.
* Soap grams used: 7
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