SOTD 13-19 August 2023

Friday Shave 08.18.23
RAZOR: Henson Shaving Titanium [Ti22] Medium v2
BLADE: Gillette‌ Nacet
BRUSH: Oumo Desert Ironwood & Sandalwood 26mm SILK/Manchuria
LATHER: Grooming Dept Mallard Corretto
POST:  Fine Barber Blue Classic Aftershave Splash

Friday SOTD

Razor: ATT X1 SE/Wolfman WRH2

Blade: Feather Pro (D5)

Brush: Plisson size 14 European White Badger

Bowl: Wedgwood China Pedestal Bowl 4 ½”

Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2

Pre-Shave Oik: AOS Lavender

Shave Soap: Spearheaad Shaving/Seaforth! Fleur de France

Butter: Organic Shea Butter Lavender

Aftershave: Spearheaad Shaving/Seaforth! Fleur de France

Beautiful brush handle. 

17 August 2023

David Issard French Frameback 

Razor: Blackland Dart
Blade: BiC Chrome Platinum (D7)

Lather: Moon Soaps Bixby
Brush: AKA Brushworx Abalone (AK4)
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: Moon Soaps Bixby

What a treat. I recently acquired Bixby and have been eagerly waiting to use it and well today is that day.

Bixby by Moon Soaps is unique and complex and well, really good! I used a Moon Soaps shaving soap sample once a little while back and knew right away I had to add an offering of theirs to my shave den. With many great choices to choose from, I went with Bixby for two simple reasons. The Bixby Bridge holds a special place in my heart and because it has a black tea note.

Long story short though, my lady and I have been to the beautiful stretch of California coast where the bridge is located and have spent time in the area. It's a very unique and magical place so I had to get the software named after it right?

I said its scent notes are unique but check this out... Black tea, tonka, smoked vanilla bean, black volcanic sea salt, coastal driftwood, black pepper, Italian bergamot, jasmine, green apple, and musk. Interesting, right? I can pick up on several notes but to describe the overall accord is difficult. I will say that it has a smooth creaminess to it (from the vanilla) that I rather like.

The soap built up into a wonderfully slick lather. I thoroughly recommend this soap base. I then did a three-pass shave with the Dart and earned a sweet bbs shave.

Let me tell you, the aftershave is crazy good! Do not skip it or you will be missing out.

Overall this was another great shave. I'll definitely be looking to add more Moon Soap to my repertoire. I only wish I didn't wait so long.

Take care and enjoy your shaves.

Sotd 8-17-23

First shave with this literal lightsaber I don't know who is behind these but in typical Japanese fashion just awesome!!!  Orko AAA super extra razor, ds cosmetic g7 brush, house of mammoth tobacconist for a most luxurious lather!

Friday August 18, 2023
Razor: Alpha Claymore
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Stuart/Timberwolf
Soap: Mike's Natural Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Blood Orange
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,747

A little break from the Wolfman to try this razor acquire by trade and then back for 1 or 2 more shaves with the Wolfman before sending it back to the generous owner that shared it with me dtownvino 1 shave with the Claymore and had a good 1st outing. The Feather Pro was sitting on the shelf and not sure the number of shaves it had on it already. It provided a really nice shave but felt the edge had fallen and so a fresh blade next use for sure. I will say that this may be......MAY BE the 6S of the AC world. Big Tank that gets the job done. More testing required but I may need to get the stand to go with it and keep it around based on just the 1st shave. I will say I got the most AMAZING lather from Mike's today. It doesn't disappoint and I'd have more if it wasn't so hard to catch a scent you want in stock. I'll just keep enjoying this one. Have a great day and great shaves Everyone !

August 18, 2023
Wolfman WR2 (1.05mm)
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
SV Felce Aromatica
Shave Soap & Aftershave

Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Tabac
Brush: Ever-Ready rebuild
Razor: 1940's Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Post-Shave: Gillette Gel