Today I stepped back in time a little. When I first started shaving with a straight razor, the first shaving cream I used was Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort Shaving Cream. I have always liked the Truefitt & Hill product and decided it was a good choice to use with a new brush. I used the Simpson Chubby 1 Super Badger brush for the first time. Both products performed well to produce a rich lather of shaving cream. The Simpson Chubby 1 was smooth and soft as super badger brushes usually are. The difference was that this brush is short and compact with a really dense knot with soft badger hair. It feels firmer on the face without any scratching. I will have to try this brush with the other shaving creams and soaps that I have.
As for the shaving itself, the Dovo made quick work and reduced the stubble to a nonexistent state so that I was left with an extremely smooth face. For the finishing touch, I used the Truefitt & Hill Aftershave Balm. This balm goes on creamy and has a wonderful fragrance. I have always enjoyed using the balm when it has been a little dryer outside. It seems to soothe the skin on my face. There is nothing like a face of smooth soothed skin.