SOTD 11-17 June 2023

Razor: Asylum Shave Works Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum injector
Brush: Simpson Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Fig & Apricot
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

Friday, June 16, 2023 - Shave of the Day

Prep  ||  Cantu Pre-Shave Scrub
Brush  ||  Paladin Chief
Soap  ||  Stirling Glacial Black Cherry
Razor  ||  Timeless 9T5 / Super-Max Platinum (4)
Post  ||  Witch Hazel
A/S  ||  Stirling Glacial Black Cherry
Growth  ||  49.0 Hours

Razor: Heritage Collection Shaving Gibbs #15 Replica
Blade: BiC Chrome Platinum (d2)

Lather: Barrister & Mann Adagio
Brush: AKA Brushworx Abalone
Bowl: AKA Brushworx Abalone (3-pass)

Post 1: P.A.A Alum w/ No-Slip Grip System & Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Adagio

Oh, man! Adagio. I've had my heart set on adding this software set to my shave den for a long time. Pretty much ever since I first heard about it. Which was a long time ago. And now that I have it, I couldn't be happier.

As you may or may not know Adagio is pretty much billed as being a lime and cherry fragrance. But it's more than that. Its actual notes are lime, cherry, violet leaf absolute, lily of the valley, floral musk from Galaxolide, and a nice medium-light touch of menthol.

Adagio, to me, is quite a unique fragrance. From the soap, I definitely get the lime note of the top but the rest of what I pick up is genuinely an interesting mix. The combination of violet leaf absolute, lily of the valley, and Galaxolide come together to form a fragrance that's green, fruity, and floral. And with the inclusion of some menthol, you get the added benefit of some fun cooling.

My tool of choice today was a H.C.S. Gibbs Replica. This being my second use, it came through with flying colors. I did one aggressive pass followed by two more less aggressive ones, ultimately earning me a bbs.

To cap this shave off I splashed on some matching aftershave and oh my! Haha. Let me tell you, this aftershave is so freakin good! You get a lot more of the cherry note and of course, the menthol is more noticeable. I have to say, this aftershave is amazing! I love it.

Well, another great shave in the books. Thanks for reading my friend and enjoy your shaves.

Saturday SOTD

Razor: Schick Type F

Blade: Schick Injector (D6)

Brush: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 3 Step

Bowl: Black Ship Grooming 4.5"

Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2

Pre-Shave Butter: Mickey Lee Lime

Shave Cream: Taconic Tequila Lime

Balm: Castle Forbes Lime

Aftershave: Avon Island Lime

Saturday SOTD

Razor: Schick Type F

Blade: Schick Injector (D6)

Brush: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 3 Step

Bowl: Black Ship Grooming 4.5"

Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2

Pre-Shave Butter: Mickey Lee Lime

Shave Cream: Taconic Tequila Lime

Balm: Castle Forbes Lime

Aftershave: Avon Island Lime

So what are your thoughts on the aftershave?

Head Shave
Razor: Karve Overlander
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Brush: Turn N Shave Galaxy M6
Soap: Brick Town Grooming Batch 214

First use with this M6 from Turn N Shave. First off this Galaxy pour is insane. It's incredibly stunning. The new shape is flawless. M6 for my first impression is very favorable and reminds me of M5. Of course, I need more time with it to get a better review.



Face Shave
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline P30 (8)
Brush: Declaration Grooming Sombre Hour B15
Soap: Grooming Dept English Lavender

Decided to try the Vector on my face tonight with three days of growth. It performed flawlessly and this blade is still holding up strong. The Vector might take be my favorite wet-shaving razor. It's a perfect weight, smooth, has a nice blade feel, is nimble, and is efficient.

I'm a huge fan of DG B15 and I'm happy I found one in the Sombre Hour pour. Though it lost two hairs tonight.

Grooming Dept has an exceptional base and this scent always relaxes me.

SOTD: 06/17/2023

Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: PAA Platinum Strangelets, 1st use

Montreal Formula 1 weekend travel shave!

Saturday June 17, 2023
Razor: Vector Titanium
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Semogue Galahad/Boar
Soap: Ethos Peppermint
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Peppermint SFS
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,685

Every time I use Ethos I wonder why I use anything else...........of yeah, gotta use up all that other soap too. Face feels amazing and cooled for a warm day. Have a Polished by Blackland Vector Titanium coming to the den which I'm excited about since they are no longer available in that finish. Take care everyone !

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Personna Lab Blue
MWF
Yaqi Sagrada Familiar 2 Band
Clubman Bay Rum Aftershave