Shave of the Day

[Beau Chapeau]

27 February, 2023

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
Brush: Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian
Soap: Westman Shaving: Mazagran
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..

a very pleasing shave with the Wizzie/Merkur combo, they don't 'wow' me like the Polsilvers, or the Platinums for that matter, but they are growing on me..

 

[markb]

27 February, 2023

Good morning! Hope you had a great weekend.

Great shave this morning. Tried out another new soap/cream this morning, Modial's "Mandarino E Spezie" (Mandarin & Spices). This soap IMO is the perfect rendition of a true "croap". Similar in character to Cella's soft soaps, I was able to easily press it into a spare soap container for use and storage. Lightly scented but great-smelling mandarin with peppery cinnamon being the primary notes. The lather was less dense than I prefer, but I chalk that up to being more my fault than the soap's. Some soaps, as I'm sure you have also found, take a bit of time to learn the proper water-to-soap ratios. Still, the lather was very slick and did provide an acceptable amount of cushion. Two passes with the Fatboy and I finished with a splash of Floid "Vigoroso" and a generous spray of Creed "Tabarome".
Hope you have a wonderful day.

Modial "Mandarino E Spezie" Shave Cream / Semogue SOC "Caravela" Boar-Badger / 61 Gillette "Fatboy" / Wilkinson Sword
Alum / Floid "Mentolado Vigoroso" After Shave Splash / Creed "Tabarome" Millésime

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[hednic]

27 February, 2023

Creed "Tabarome" Millésime

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Great way to start the last week of February with a classic!

 

[markb]

Great way to start the last week of February with a classic!

Thank you!

 

[markb]

28 February, 2023

Good morning! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Great shave with which to end the month. Went back to "Cosmo" from Saponificio Varesino. Great spicy, woody combo with a blast of citrus on the top. Excellent lather from the "REM Cycle" sweet-spot badger for two passes (+ touch-up) and I finished with the matching ASL and Divine's "L'Homme Sage" EdT.

Hope you have a wonderful day.

Saponificio Varesino "Cosmo" Shave Soap / Wild West Brushworks "REM Cycle" Badger / Edwin Jagger 3ONE6
Gillette Platinum / Alum / Saponificio Varesino "Cosmo" After Shave Lotion / Divine "L'Homme Sage" EdT

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[hednic]

Divine "L'Homme Sage" EdT

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One of my favorites from the house of Divine! Well chosen again!

 

[markb]

One of my favorites from the house of Divine! Well chosen again!

Thank you! One of my favorites as well. This is my third bottle. 😁

 

[Ed Wardian]

Razor: Merkur 30 Closed Comb
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome
Brush: Yaqi Deep Stones 24mm Synthetic Hair Resin Handle
Soap/Cream: Henri et Victoria - Cognac and Cuban Cigar
Post-Shave: Bombay Shaving Company Tumeric & Sandalwood
Final Topping: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah by Rasasi

 

[primotenore]

Tuesday, February 28

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[Padron]

Sandalwood shave…. Dorko 6/8 razor, Simpson Chubby 2, QED Sandalwood soap, Floid followed by DR Harris post shave. Finished with TRNP Embers 21.

Have a nice evening 🌙

 

[Beau Chapeau]

01 March, 2023

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: Rod Neep CS-1 "Forest Flame" 30mm Extra Dense Silvertip
Soap: Local Gent: Anubis
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..

hmm, the Platinum didn't wow me today, and the Local Gent is showing its age compared to the new soaps. still produced a DFS, but it lacked the thrill

 

[Padron]

Not so great shave… tried to make friends with the Razorock Blue soap again..unsuccessfully.

Using the lather bowl and more soap, I was able to get a denser lather… Was rewarded for my efforts with a nick and some irritation. 😂

The Epsilon Blue Mediterranean aftershave came through nicely with recovery skincare, soothing menthol and a great scent.

Have a nice evening. 🌝

 

[markb]

Sandalwood shave…. Dorko 6/8 razor, Simpson Chubby 2, QED Sandalwood soap, Floid followed by DR Harris post shave. Finished with TRNP Embers 21.

Have a nice evening 🌙

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Love that brush! 🤩

 

[markb]

2 March, 2023

Good morning! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Great shave this morning. First use of the Heritage Hill "The People's Project" soap and splash (made along with 345 Soap Co. exclusively for The Razor Co.). The scent is an homage to Creed's "Erolfa" and is a pretty darned good dupe. Excellent lather whipped up with the Semogue SOC finest badger for two passes (+ touch-up) with the "Fatboy". I'm sticking with this razor for a few more shaves because I've never seen what the life span is for a Wilkinson Blade. Today was the ninth shave and still seems to be going strong. Finished with the matching splash and a blast of Alexandria Fragrances "Mediterranean Coast" EdP.

Hope you have a wonderful day.

Heritage Hill + 345 Soap Co. + TRC "The People's Project" Shave Soap / Semogue SOC Finest Badger / 61 Gillette "Fatboy" / Wilkinson Sword
Alum / Heritage Hill + 345 Soap Co. + TRC "The People's Project" After Shave Splash / Alexandria Fragrances "Mediterranean Coast" EdP

 

[markb]

3 March, 2023

Good morning! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Great shave this morning! Nothing fancy or flashy. Just quality products that provided a damn fine shave! I've always loved TOBS's "Avocado" shave cream. It has such a cool, soothing scent which is very relaxing. The lather is fantastic as well. Two passes (+ touch-up) with the Fatboy and I finished with some Nivea Sensitive after shave balm and an ample aousing of Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza.

Hope you have a wonderful day.

TOBS "Avocado" Shave Cream / YAQI "Bali" ST Badger / 61 Gillette "Fatboy" / Wilkinson Sword
Alum / Nivea "Sensitive" Post Shave Balm / Acqua di Parma "Colonia Essenza" EdC

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[Padron]

Great shave tonight….. Timeless .95 Titanium w/Polsilver SI, SV 26mm Cocobolo brush, LJDJ Space Apple soap, Clubman AS.

Finished with Pascal Morabito Sultan Noir

Have a great weekend!​

 

[primotenore]

 

[Beau Chapeau]

4 March, 2023

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: Timor
Brush: Rooney Heritage 2XL Jade
Soap: Gentleman's Nod: Musashi ( C4 )
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Almeria by Loumari

a stunning shave today. the Weber/Timor is a really nice combo, and Musashi is just fantastic in every department, with a wonderful spicy fragrance. Wonderful.

 

[hednic]

Fragrance: Almeria by Loumari

Have you tried any other fragrances from the house of Loumari? You and I seem to be among the very few who have these.

 

[Beau Chapeau]

Have you tried any other fragrances from the house of Loumari? You and I seem to be among the very few who have these.

yes, I have Saja, which I think is heavenly... just a beautiful, beautiful fragrance... will be sampling a couple more from the house when I go to Paris in a couple of weeks for my 60th

 

[hednic]

yes, I have Saja, which I think is heavenly... just a beautiful, beautiful fragrance... will be sampling a couple more from the house when I go to Paris in a couple of weeks for my 60th

Make it special and come back with a good one from Paris to mark the occasion!

 

[Padron]

Nice shave….. Razorock Wunderbar w/Wizamet SI blade. MdC Agrumes soap, SV brush. Myrsol Limón.

Finished with Amouage Epic

 

[Beau Chapeau]

Make it special and come back with a good one from Paris to mark the occasion!

I shall certainly try..

 

[primotenore]

Sunday, March 5

MWF~~Simpson CH3~~Feather AC/Feather Professional~~Amouage Epic​

 

[markb]

4 March, 2023

Hello! Hope you're having a nice weekend.

Great shave today! Got in my new brush from Wild West Brushworks yesterday and used it to whip up an incredible lather with Stirling's "Bay Rum" shave soap. Two passes (+ touch-up) with the "Fatboy" (shave #11 on the Wilkinson Sword blade and still going strong) and I finished with a splash of Clubman VIBR and a spray of Barberry Coast "Nature Isle" EdP.

Hope you're having a great day.

Stirling Soap Co. "Bay Rum" Shave Soap / WWBW "Canyon" ST Badger / 61 Gillette "Fatboy" / Wilkinson Sword
Alum / Clubman "Virgin Island Bay Rum" After Shave Splash /Barberry Coast "Nature Isle" EdP

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[markb]

5 March, 2023

Hello! Hope you're having a great weekend.

Great scent and lather from the soap built with the WWBW "Rosé Noir" brush. Two passes (+ touch-up) with the Fatboy (shave 12 on the Wilkinson Sword blade) and I finished with the matching splash and a thorough dousing of YSL "M7 Fresh" EdT.

Hope you have a great day.

Phoenix Shaving "Phoenix Lights" Shave Soap / WWBW "Rosé Noir" ST Badger / 61 Gillette "Fatboy" / Wilkinson Sword
Alum / Phoenix Shaving "Phoenix Lights" After Shave Splash / Yves Saint Laurent "M7 Fresh" EdT

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[Ed Wardian]

Razor: Feather Artist Club Black SS
Blade: Feather Pro Single Edge
Brush: Fendrihan Black and White Synthetic Two-Tone Acrylic Handle 25mm
Soap/Cream: Geo. F. Trumper Eucris Soft Shaving
Post-Shave: GREY FLANNEL after-shave lotion by Geoffrey Beene
Final Topping: Edwardian Bouquet by Floris

 

[Beau Chapeau]

6 March, 2023

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: Timor
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Two Band
Soap: Zingari Man: Barrel Proof (Sego)
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Signature Leather Tabac by Zaharoff

another wonderful shave that ticked all the boxes... a very pleasing start to the week.

 

[markb]

6 March, 2023

Good morning! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

In need of another citrus fix this morning so I reached for the TOBS "Grapefruit" cream. Love this stuff! I foresee myself using it a lot this year as the weather warms. Excellent lather whipped up with the Wild West Brushworks "REM Cycle" Sweet Spot badger and I finished with a splash of Master Splash Creations "Grapefruit Zest" AS and several sprays of Prada "Luna Rossa".

Hope you have a great day.

TOBS "Grapefruit" Shave Cream / WWBW "REM Cycle" Sweet Spot Badger / 61 Gillette Fatboy / Wilkinson Sword
Alum / Master Splash Creations "Grapefruit Zest" After Shave Splash / Prada "Luna Rossa" EdT

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[JBHoren]

Blade: Gillette "Lady Trac II" twin-blade cartridge
Brush: "Short & Scrubby" (Zenith B17) in Natural Boar
Suds: Proraso Green
Scent: Jacomo Aura for Men

 

[hednic]

Barberry Coast "Nature Isle" EdP

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Not familiar with this. How would you describe the smell?

 

[markb]

Not familiar with this. How would you describe the smell?

Bay rum centric with added wood, amber & musk accents. It takes the typical barbershop bay rum scent a little farther.

 

[markb]

7 March, 2023

Good morning! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Great shave this morning. Broke out the Wholly Kaw "Cedrati". Wonderful citrus open with spices and woods and a base of cedar, oakmoss and musk. I've read that this is almost a direct clone of Mancera "Cedrat Boise" but I've never been able to compare them. Paired very well with the Mont Blanc "Explorer" EdT. Two passes (+ touch-up) with the 61 "Fatboy" and I finished with the matching splash and several prays of the aforementioned "Explorer" EdT.

Hope you have a great day.

Wholly Kaw "Cedrati" Shave Soap / YAQI "Mojito" Two-band Badger / 61 Gillette "Fatboy" / Wilkinson Sword
Alum / Wholly Kaw "Cedrati" After Shave Splash / Mont Blanc "Explorer" EdT

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[Ed Wardian]

Razor: Fatip Lo Storto Slant Gold Finish Closed Comb
Blade: Sharks Super Stainless
Brush: Zenith New 2000 Whitened Pure Bristle 24mm
Soap/Cream: Figaro Crema da Barba Original Classic
Post-Shave: Thayers Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula
Final Topping: Héliotrope Blanc by L.T. Piver

 

[Padron]

Excellent shave…. Tried a new to me LJDJ Brihuega soap which has a very fresh lavender scent. 8/8 Livi razor, 28mm Paladin brush, Myrsol Formula C AS, finished with Beau de Jour.

Have a nice evening 🌝

 

[markb]

8 March, 2023

Good morning! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Absolutely fantastic shave this morning! The temps, which had been in the 70's for the last few days, dropped to more seasonal levels so I reached for the jar of "Vanilla Safi" from ETHOS Grooming Essentials . Incredible lather whipped up with the Wild West Brushworks "Rosé Noir" ST badger for two passes (+ touch-up) with the "Fatboy". Also, the Wilkinson Sword blade is still going strong. Shave 15 in the books with it and no sign of tugging or edge loss. Finished with a splash of Clubman "Classic Vanilla" and several sprays of Cremo's "Spice and Black Vanilla" EdT.

Hope you have a wonderful day.

ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Vanilla Safi" Shave Soap / WWBW "Rosé Noir" ST Badger / 61 Gillette "Fatboy" / Wilkinson Sword
Alum / Clubman "Classic Vanilla" After Shave After Shave Lotion / Cremo "Spice and Black Vanilla" EdT

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[Renato]

I decided to go traditional today.

Weaponry DE Razor - ordered it from Texas, has a Merkur type head, but is slightly more agressive than my Merkur 33.
Supermax blade - a little less aggressive than typical blades.
Irisch Moos Shave stick.
Omega Boar brush.
Finally, applied natural underarm deodorant stick to my face (i.e. Ammonium Alum).

Result - Two slight alum stings near throat, which means a very good shave.
Cheers,
Renato

 

[hednic]

Finally, applied natural underarm deodorant stick to my face (i.e. Ammonium Alum).

Wasn't aware people did that. May I ask what that does?

 

[Renato]

Wasn't aware people did that. May I ask what that does?

It's the same as applying alum from an alum block - which seals up nicks and micro nicks (which one feels from the stings).

Only problem is some potassium alum blocks - like those I bought from Turkey - leave a white film after using them. So one has to wait for it to dry, see the film and wash it off.

The natural deodorant sticks tend to use the cheaper Ammonium Alum, which stings a tiny bit more, but doesn't leave the film. And I find the sticks more convenient,
Cheers,
Renato

 

[Beau Chapeau]

09 March, 2023

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum
Brush: Simpsons Duke 3 Best
Soap: Grooming Dept: Ousia II ( Kairos SE )
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Oud Attar: Oud Cigar Elixer

I remember when Mallard first came out... I was not impressed, but I must admit that I was intrigued by the Kairos SE, and I was not disappointed.. What we have here is an extremely luxurious lather, and I was rewarded with a faultless shave. Yeah, fantastic...