SOTD 28 July-3 August 2024

Razor: Razorock Eco
Blade: Lord Super Stainless
Brush: Simpson Captain 2 Best Badger
Lather: Razorock New York
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

Vanta razor with Proraso Red 

VECTOR / FEATHER PRO / SIMPSON THE DUKE 3 / D.R.HARRIS 

Friday SOTD

Razor: Jurgen Hempel Jarwin

Blade: Tomac Super Stainless Steel (D5)

Brush: Semogue 2020 TSN LE 24mm Silvertip

Bowl: Georgetown 4.5” Opal/Iron

Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2.0

Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom

Shave Cream: Acqua Di Parma

Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè

Aftershave: Fine Italian Citrus

Razor: Blackland SS Blackbird
Blade: Minora Stainless (1)
Soap: Noble Otter Barrbarr
Brush: AP Shave 26mm Silksmoke
Bowl: Timeless
Post-Shave: Noble Otter Barrbarr Splash & CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion.

Second shave with the Blackbird. It's a special razor that demands respect and attention, but the Minora blade is spot-on for me during the learning period. An incredibly close 2-pass shave with some lingering neck irritation that is reminding me that I don't quite have the angle yet. I'm good with that and am looking forward to the next few shaves. As Jack White may have once said, I can tell that we are gonna be friends.

Ok, so this was my first time using a HAGS product. Honestly, I’ve been biased against it. I can’t think of a less desirable product name than HAGS. Further, like PAA, the artwork just doesn’t appeal to me. However, I’ve got to eat some crow here. I definitely unfairly judged a book by its’ cover. While today was my first time using this soap, it definitely won’t be my last. Honestly, I’m amazed at how good it is. The scent is fantastic, and the performance is absolute top-tier. I plan to use this again tomorrow with a newly honed straight, and will report back. I hope everyone had a great day!

Pre: Shower
Brush: Semogue boar
Razor: Gillette SC
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Soap: HAGS Phantom Limb
Toner: Thayer‘s - Unscented
Splash: None
Serum: Jack Black Protein Serum
Balm: Zingari Man Aftershave Balm - Unscented
EDT: None

Hi Guys

I fully agree about HAGS - it was a very good surprise as well for me 

Continuing with this week's hard soaps due to hot weather, Captain Fawcetts was on hand this morning - one of the best soaps according to Teiste ...

Razor Razorock 'Game Changer 0.68' - it does the job really well !

Love this AS and Balm by the way 



Have a great day!

Friday, August 2, 2024
Razor: Titanium Diamondback
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: SV 2.0 Cocobolo/Manchurian Badger
Soap: B&M Kalyptos
AS : Witch Hazel + B&M Kalyptos
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,094

Kalyptos has eucalyptus, peppermint and spearmint essential oils in it for a bright and fresh cooling scent. I find it interesting the name and a little Googling found the meaning of Eucalyptus as what Will used as in Greek it's meaning is as quoted below:

The name "eucalyptus" is a product of the Greek words 'eu' and 'kalyptos,' and translates to "well covered." Eucalyptus flower buds that have yet to bloom are covered and protected by an abundance of the lush eucalyptus leaves that we adore.

I find the scent and cooling refreshing and while it has a nice strength to enjoy, it's not an in your face overdone strength. The cooling is also at a level to enjoy the cooling without being at a freeze your face level. Want more freeze and you could always add menthol or a synthetic cooling agent of your choosing which are available from many sources. I'm glad I got this and have another Omnibus Base soap with a scent I'll reach for year round but especially in the warmer months. Great job Will Barrister_N_Mann !

​​Thursday, August 1

ETHOS Bay Rum~~Simpson 90th Anniversary Astor~~'47 Gillette Super-Speed/Sharp Star~~ETHOS Bay Rum EdT
Have a great day!

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Proraso White
Brush: Jequil & Corenveo 24mm
Razor: Pearl Flexi
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman