Shaving with Leaf Twig Razor and Commando by Rajat Bajaj

Gentlemen, you know the procedure so let’s get into it 😉(shaving)!

Shave Setup

Prep: Luke Warm Water Face Wash
Pre Shave: None
Razor:  Leaf Twig Mercury Colour
Blade: Gillette’s Sp Black (new old stock)
Brush: West Coast Shaving Brush Black
Soap: Commando by Strike Gold for Shave Dad
Shaving Bowl: None
Post Shave: Doctor Plus Alum & Black Sea After Shave Splash
Nosegasm: CH Men Privee (Carolina Herrera)Â

Razor: Leaf Twig Mercury ColourÂ

Weight: 2.5 oz about 69  grams
Length: 102mm (about 4 inches), head closed
Materials: Zinc Alloy
Blade: Half double-edge blades
Blade Loading: Twist-to-open, Magnetic Head Base

Price: ~ $59

Well for starters, it’s a balanced single-edge razor, that uses a half double-edge blade so more saving, though you have to rinse more often. This razor is good for beginners as well as veterans in wet shaving; it’s those who shave every day or every other day. It’s also good for those who have a dense and coarse beard like me. Additionally, people who like to trim, style, or shape their beard and mustache will enjoy this razor a lot.

The blade loading and clamping are good and hold the blade nicely. The shaving angle is intuitive and having a small head gets into those tricky spots easily. Shaving-wise, I would say it’s more efficient than the Merkur 34c and offers precise cuts. If you like, you can bump up the efficiency by using a sharper blade like a Feather, Russian Perma Sharp Gillette’s, Black, Nacets, etc. I prefer these over the blades that come with the razor (personal preference). Otherwise, you can opt for the Thorn which is a bit more efficient/aggressive sibling of the Twig. For me, this is a good daily shaver with a maximum of 2 days of growth as my beard is dense and mildly coarse. It can take even a week’s growth but that might be a bit hectic and take several passes. The Leaf Twig comes in nice solid packaging and is good for your travel or home shaves.

Brush: West Coast Shaving Brush

Nice brush with soft bristles and has good splay and a decent backbone; this one is unlike a few that hardly have a backbone. The brush feels soft and soft on the face and lathers up well. Water retention is good as well.

A favorite of Sinatra Lennon’s, the price point varies from $18-$22 depending on the sale. People who love face lathering and don’t like that little scrubby feel and those with sensitive skin will surely enjoy it.Â

Blade: Gillette’s Super Platinum Black New Old StockÂ

This is one of my favorite blades; it’s sharp and equally smooth at the same time and offers great shaves. The longevity is also good on this one.Â

Combo of blade and razor: Overall good shaves throughout with this combo. It took out 5 shaves with a half blade and I shave almost every day.

After Shave: St John’s Black Sea

The scent is a sophisticated blend of masculine notes, reminiscent of the refreshing sea breeze and a hint of spice. The lotion provides an immediate cooling sensation upon application and soothes skin after shaving. It’s a good aftershave and comes at a very reasonable price. This is an Indian-based product that may not be available in the US.

That’s all for now folks!Â

Happy Shaving Ladies and Gents! Stay Safe!