SOTD 11-17 June 2023

Razor: Gillette 1969 O3 Super Adjustable 84
Blade: Treet Black Beauty carbon steel
Brush: Jayaruh #163 White Queen in synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Noble Otter Lone Star
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

​​Saturday, June 17

AoS Lemon~~Rubberset 400/3~~Cooper MonoBilt/Wilkinson Chromium~~Tom Ford Tuscan Leather
Have a great day!

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?

Island Lime is a light, pleasant scent but on me, the scent fades away after 20 minutes. Royall Lime has a lot more staying power on me, at least a couple of hours.

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?

Island Lime is a light, pleasant scent but on me, the scent fades away after 20 minutes. Royall Lime has a lot more staying power on me, at least a couple of hours.

Thanks I've never tried that one but that's good to know. Much appreciated!

Razor: Wade & Butcher
Razor: Gillette "Slim" Adjustable (1963 I-2)
Blade: Gillette Nacet Stainless

Lather: Hendrix Classics & Company Gunslinger
Brush: Van Der Hagen Pure Badger
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Fine Lather Bowl

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: Hendrix Classics & Company Gunslinger
Post 4: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry w/ Hyaluronic Acid

I've been craving some Gunslinger and after smelling the soap from the jar yesterday I knew right away it was going to be my choice for today.

Gunslinger, if you don't know, is a dupe of Red Tobacco by Mancera, and no joke, it smells so good! It has the following accords in order of prominence: warm spicy, tobacco, woody, sweet, vanilla, amber, cinnamon, oud, fruity. What I can tell you is, is that it's a bangin' tobacco fragrance. I seriously want to pick up the official frag because of how much I like the scent. This one's really good gentlemen.

If you're a fan of tobacco you have to get this! If you aren't sure whether you like tobacco or not, this is the one to try. I highly recommend it.

Weekends are for straight razor shaving so out with the W&B I said. I'm too accustomed to bbs shaves though that I have to clean up with a D.E. I know, you're thinking why can't I get a bbs with a straight? Honestly, I don't know. I'll go against the grain but I just can't seem to get all my hair removed. So, I did a quick run with my Slim and hit that high note I'm so yearning for.

The HC&C soap base deserves a word as well because of how good it is. It's slick and creamy and I never fail to have a great shave with it.

Reaching the end of my therapy session, I spoiled myself with some Gunslinger splash. Basking in the fragrance from the splash makes me happy. It also earned me a compliment from my lady, so that's a plus.

Alright, my friends. That's my shave and I'm sticking to it. Take care and enjoy your shaves.

SOTD 20230617
Prep; Razorock pre barba
Bowl: Ceramiche di Sicilia
Brush: Raw Shaving RS26
Soap: Antica Barberia Mondial Original Citrus
Razor: Raw Shaving RS10 A-Plate
Blade: Kai Stainless
Post: Alum Rub
AS: Antica Barberia Mondial Original Citrus



Best Regards

Late Post June 17th
Face Shave
Razor: 9/8 Max Sprecher Near Wedge Dark Angel Wing Scales
Brush: Declaration Grooming Cold 2.0 B16
Soap: Zingari Man No. 1

Straight Razor shave number six went well!! Decided to try this banger from ZM with a straight. I'm not sure if it's my favorite rose scent but it's up there. Really wish it could come back as a staple offering.
I think over the next few days I'll use POMP, Two Kings, & Lyssa to see which rose is the Queen.


Head Shave
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline P30 (9)
Brush: Turn N Shave Galaxy M6
Soap: Barrister & Mann Petrichor

Petrichor is a B&M favorite of mine!! U finally have the trifecta and some backups.
The second use for this M6 brush and I'm loving it. Milton has some Voodo brush-making skills. Today this blade finally felt harsh and it's the last use for it.

Razor: Dorko 114, 13/16
Strop: Tony Miller horse; Mastro Livi
Brush: Savile Row 24mm silvertip
Soap: Martin de Candre
Finale: Santa Maria Novella
Tea: English Breakfast
Music: Robert Schumann — Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47

Ikon B1 Slant Flare Handle Red Tip
Personna Blue Lab
Proraso Sandalwood Shave Cream
Maggard 2 Band
Stirling Bay Rum Aftershave