SOTD 11-17 December 2022

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra
Brush: Zenith EURO/RX
Soap: Oleo: Smoke on the Water
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton

It's been a while since I last used this soap.. and it didn't take long to figure out why. There is something in it that gives me a slight unpleasant burning sensation. Still, there's bound to be something that doesn't agree with you at some point, eh?

Greencult 2.0
Nacet Stainless
Barbasol Aloe Shave Cream
Aloe Vera
Old Spice Musk

Razor: Weltmeister 5/8
Brush: Simpsons special edition 2-band silvertip
Soap: Martin de Candre
Finale: Casswell-Massey No. 6
Coffee: Mexico
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat, K. 493

Monday 12 AM

Razor: Merkur SB head on RR titanium halo handle
Blade: Astra SS (2)
Brush: Omega hi-brush
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Lather: TFS Agrumella
Aftershave: Wickham soaps Irish Fern

Charcoal Goods Everyday / Nacet / Mozingo ZT4 / Tabac

HSOTD/SOTD 12/12/2022

Shower: Siliski Frankincense & Myrrh 
Preshave: PAA Cube 2.0
Razors: Rex Ambassador & Pearl Flexi
Blades: PermaSharp
Soap: RazoRock xXx
Bowl: Timeless
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
PostShave: CWR, Alum, Thayers
Balm: Stirling Unscented
AfterShave: RazoRock xXx

It was a good weekend, I was baptized again for the 2nd time in my life on Saturday night - I was baptized as a young teen but my life has changed a lot since then and I felt like I wanted to do it again with more meaning this time. That was a great experience! Had a few good shaves over the weekend but because family was around I didn't do any SOTD posts. Anyhow, now we're back into the work week so here it goes. 

Today I compared my Rex Ambassador and Pearl Flexi. They're both great razors. They both had PermaSharps, and I had my Rex Konsul standing by in case I needed to tap out but it wasn't necessary. Both the Rex and Pearl did a great job. As my skills increase I find that the razor becomes less of a variable than it was before. The Rex can definitely be more aggressive than the Pearl, and I think I like that - but the other thing I realize I like more about the Rex (aside from being made in USA and workmanship) is the lighter weight. As these razors get heavier I think there is a sweet spot around 110g - heavier than that and its too heavy. The Pearl I think is just a touch on the heavy side. This is really nitpicking though - since they both do a great job and are each satisfying to use. The Rex though just continues to satisfy a bit more. 

As we wind down in the Holiday season, remember the reason for the season and keep looking up my brothers! Blessings to all and thanks for reading!

Shave of the Week Starting 12/12/2022

Gillette Heritage razor
Astra SP blade
Stirling Synthetic brush
Palmolive Shave Stick
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Various A/S

I got the Heritage razor when they first came out some time ago and promptly put it on the shelf in my small collection. Looks good there and think I tried it once or twice, cleaned it up, and put it back. Well, it was calling me this morning saying "Use me, Use me"! So I did and glad for it. Nice comfortable/close/easy shave and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

Mystic Waters Sandalwood Rose soap
Ever-Ready w/ Shaveforge knot
Ronson razor w half DE blade
Avon Wild Country splash / cologne