SOTD – FRI 30 SEP 2022
SEptember & AussieWetShave with Squadron - “Dispatch Rider”. Scent described as: “A marriage of Vetiver and Finest French Lavender, fresh and earthy.” Dispatch riders were used by armed forces to deliver urgent orders and messages between headquarters and military units, mounted on horse or motorcycle (or occasionally on camel in Egypt). They had a vital role at a time when telecommunications were limited and insecure.
Shave Result: Squadron produces lovely rich creamy, shiny lather from a level half teaspoon scoop of soap (about 2.8g), the soap doesn’t mind a bit of water (20ml). The lather provided excellent slickness and protection, I rate Squadron lather a solid Tier 2 performer. For me the lather scent was fresh green and earthy, scent strength 6/10. Loading the blade in the Yaqi Raster SE can be a bit fiddly but once setup it shaves nicely at mild-medium aggression with the ProGuard blade. Overall a lovely smooth, clean and close DFS, wonderful shave.
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THE GEAR:
+ Pre Shave: Lucky Tiger Liquid Shave cream
+ Brush: Forgotten Art “Magma” with 27mm Synthetic 2Band [A]
+ Soap: Squadron - Dispatch Rider [A]
+ Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
+ Razor: Yaqi Raster SE with Yaqi MIDAS AL 94mm Handle
+ Blade: Feather ProGuard AC (2)
+ Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol & Tea-tree oil
+ Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
+ After Shave: Malizia UOMO Vetyver AS
+ Moisturiser: Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]
[A] = Australian Made