Razor: 1965 Schick Krona

Blade: PermaSharp (2nd use)

Brush: Omega 11126

Bowl: Tasmanian Blackwood

Cream: Speick

Aftershave: Malizia Uomo

Today's shave was all about trying a couple of new additions to the den.

This was my first shave with a Krona, and it definitely lived up to its reputation. Paired with a second use PermaSharp, it delivered a smooth, comfortable shave with very little effort. The razor has a slight head heavy feel, but it's still well balanced overall, making it easy to guide without feeling cumbersome. There's just enough blade feel to know what's going on without ever becoming harsh. I can already tell this one is going to see plenty of use.

The other debut was a Tasmanian Blackwood lather bowl that I picked up from a local thrift store for just $3. I couldn't leave it behind at that price, especially given how nicely made it is. I usually face lather whenever I'm using a cream, so it had actually been years since I'd used a bowl. I'd almost forgotten how enjoyable bowl lathering can be. The Speick cream whipped up into a dense, glossy lather with very little effort, and the bowl had plenty of room to work the brush without making a mess. It was a nice change of pace and reminded me why some people never stopped bowl lathering.

The Omega 11126 handled the Speick beautifully, loading and building lather with ease. Speick continues to be one of those creams that never disappoints - slick, protective, and with that distinctive herbal scent that I've come to enjoy.

To finish, I reached for Malizia Uomo. Its classic barbershop character paired really well with the Speick and left a pleasant, refreshing finish that lingered just enough without being overpowering.

All in all, this was one of those shaves where everything seemed to come together. A vintage razor making a great first impression, a thrift store find proving to be an absolute bargain, and a reminder that stepping away from your usual routine every now and then can make the hobby feel fresh again.

Cheers fellas

Krona Debut & Thrift Store Find