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FRIDAY'S WITH FRANK
Friday February 21, 2025
Razor: ATT H Plate.Ti Tibam Handle
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Prometheus 26mm Allen Long Reserve VI Badger
Soap: Ethos Tortola
AS : Witch Hazel + Ethos Tortola Skin Food Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,298

https://youtu.be/T4r6Ovo4Hac

Saturday February 22, 2025
Razor: Rocnel Elite Brass
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Trotter "Kickflip"/Synthetic
Soap: Crowne and Crane Bay of Rhum
AS : Witch Hazel + Thor's Hammer Bay Rum
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,299

So of the 5 razors I'm experiencing, this one is the mildest so far. Since Tommy warned me to be careful of the last I have yet to try, I'll assume it's a safe bet the Rocnel will win for the mildest. It reminds me of a Henson with the head geometry. It has some hefty being brass and not sure if this is the original handle or not but I do like the looks and grip of the handle. The shave was smooth as the day is long but being mild it required some extra buffing. No harm no foul though as the end result was what we were looking for and this delivered. 1st time using a Rocnel and it was enjoyable. On to the menace of the group according to TC TommyCarioca and so I may sneak another video in.........Y'all are wanting to see me draw blood anyway.........

Sunday February 23, 2025
Razor: Homelike START OC 1.30/Ti Tibam Handle
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Turn N Shave "Sky Smoke"/Badger
Soap: Barrister and Mann Muir(e) Wood
AS : Witch Hazel + Barrister and Mann Muir(e) Wood Splash
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann Muir(e) Wood EdT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,300

https://youtu.be/Fcdm75BtUOI

No blood! You are skilled. I think you could shave bbs with a fork.

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Dave, is the I Coloniali soap sample you sent Dragonsbeard  the mango one in the terra cotta tub?  I’d be very interested to get hold of Frank’s rendition of that classic.  

Check out Steve56’s post in this B&B thread. Hilarious.

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/thr...pe.598530/

Dave, is the I Coloniali soap sample you sent Dragonsbeard  the mango one in the terra cotta tub?  I’d be very interested to get hold of Frank’s rendition of that classic.  

Check out Steve56’s post in this B&B thread. Hilarious.

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/thr...pe.598530/

Yes Mark, The difference is that no one wanted it because the lather isn't great. It's the scent that is the draw for me and most others. If the Scent is done right in Franks F Base I question whether he could keep it on the shelf. I still have a partial in the terracotta bowl besides the one I sent Frank. Some will want because they can't have it. Most will want because the scent is amazing and just needs a better soap base.

Monday February 24, 2025
Razor: Shield DE Razor
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Knothead "Kentuckian"/Timberwolf
Soap: Abbate Y La Mantia Blue Tobacco
AS : Witch Hazel + CHH Tobacco
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,301

No blood! You are skilled. I think you could shave bbs with a fork.

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Thanks but I'm not sure about that

Dave, is the I Coloniali soap sample you sent Dragonsbeard  the mango one in the terra cotta tub?  I’d be very interested to get hold of Frank’s rendition of that classic.  

Check out Steve56’s post in this B&B thread. Hilarious.

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/thr...pe.598530/

Yes Mark, The difference is that no one wanted it because the lather isn't great. It's the scent that is the draw for me and most others. If the Scent is done right in Franks F Base I question whether he could keep it on the shelf. I still have a partial in the terracotta bowl besides the one I sent Frank. Some will want because they can't have it. Most will want because the scent is amazing and just needs a better soap base.

Yeah the scent of that one is the main attraction. I don’t know how to even describe it other than “nice”! I have a tub and shaved with it today and while the soap base is ok, it’s by no means a top performer.  There are a few soaps, either still available or slipped under that could do with a base upgrade to revive them or otherwise make them competitive. A few that come to mind: Kramperts Bay Rum, Ogallala Bay Rum. Then there’s those that are gone that were good both base and scent that you wish they come back or sell their scent catalogue to someone like Frank at Ethos. Bufflehead comes to mind. There’s been some good ones along the way.

Dave, is the I Coloniali soap sample you sent Dragonsbeard  the mango one in the terra cotta tub?  I’d be very interested to get hold of Frank’s rendition of that classic.  

Check out Steve56’s post in this B&B thread. Hilarious.

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/thr...pe.598530/

Yes Mark, The difference is that no one wanted it because the lather isn't great. It's the scent that is the draw for me and most others. If the Scent is done right in Franks F Base I question whether he could keep it on the shelf. I still have a partial in the terracotta bowl besides the one I sent Frank. Some will want because they can't have it. Most will want because the scent is amazing and just needs a better soap base.

Yeah the scent of that one is the main attraction. I don’t know how to even describe it other than “nice”! I have a tub and shaved with it today and while the soap base is ok, it’s by no means a top performer.  There are a few soaps, either still available or slipped under that could do with a base upgrade.  A few that come to mind: Kramperts Bay Rum, Ogallala Bay Rum. Then there’s those that are gone that were good both base and scent that you wish they come back or sell their scent catalogue to someone like Frank at Ethos. Bufflehead comes to mind. There’s been some good ones along the way.

Couldn't agree more and why I asked Frank to do a Russian Tea in place of Strop Shoppe's. The scent was a winner for me with sentimental reasons but the base was lacking.