Pre: Maggard Razors PSO – Lime

Brush: VDH Boar Brush

Soap: Maggard Razors – Orange Menthol

Razor: Merkur 41C OC

Blade: Astra SP (2)

Splash: Wal-Mart Witch Hazel 86%

Post: Nivea Sensitive After Shave Balm & Fine Classic AS – Platinum

An unexpectedly good shave this morning! I went back to the 41C for a second shave. Otherwise it would have been several days before it came back up in rotation. And I want to get a better feel for it. I have to say again, this razor is SUPER MILD. As mild as my ’72 Tech. So mild it’s almost disappointing that its an OC. My Maggard MR3 is definitely more aggressive. But don’t get me wrong, it’s a great shaver. This would be a perfect starter razor in my opinion for those with slightly coarser stubble.

The Maggard Orange Menthol is surprisingly good! Not performance wise, I’m not surprised by it’s great lather. I’m surprised at how frosty it is and how good it smells! It definitely has a menthol kick. Not as icy as Frost Byte but more than C. O. Bigelow. The scent is not really a citrus orange but more of a sweeter candy-like orange. The combo reminded me of an icy Faygo orange pop! Full disclosure, I really had no interest in this soap. I only grabbed a sample to round out my order LOL But man, now I am glad I did. if you like Maggard soaps and Faygo orange pop, then this is the soap for you! Topped it off with the Fine Platinum to keep the menthol going a bit.

The Astra blade still performing as expected, but I think a sharper blade would really improve the 41c as far as aggressiveness. I’ve been reading up on “shimming”. I may give that a shot. If I do, I’ll be sure to document the process. TGIF!!