SOTD 29 October-4 November 2023

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Cella Red
Brush: Perfecto Badger
Razor: 1955 Gillette Super Speed Blue Tip
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman After Shave

SOTD 20231029 Tempo

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Sunday October 29, AM

Razor: Parker OC
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Vie-long horse
Pre-Shave: Baxter of California shave tonic
Lather: Proraso green
Post-Shave: Proraso green balm

Razor: Wade & Butcher (Full Hollow)

Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Samhain
Brush: AKA Brushworx Never Alone #13 w/ 26mm Doughman knot
Bowl: Tillamook Cobalt

Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop Unscented Balm

I went into this shave very curious. I picked up Samhain a while ago, I can't even remember exactly when. It was part of some other purchase but until today, I never used it.

Boy was I a fool for waiting. Off the jar, I was a little put-off but once I lathered it, I was immediately impressed. I think I got a lot more (raw) pumpkin from the jar but once lathered I really loved the blending of the notes, especially the sandalwood which mellows the whole thing out. But the whole mix with the pumpkin, bourbon, and tobacco really comes together for a fun festive scent perfect for this time of year.

The soap lathered up well and was appropriately slick. I can say I have no issues with this base at all as straight razor shaving really puts a soap to the test. This one succeeded easily.

The Doughman knot did a great job and was fun to use. I'm really happy with this brush from AKA Brushworx.

The Elysian unscented balm was outstanding! Just a small amount spreads wide and leaves a long-lasting, great feel. It's loaded with high-quality ingredients and from now on will be my go-to aftershave balm. If you're in the market for a balm, I highly suggest you pick this one.

Alright friends, take care and enjoy your shaves.

Razor:  Paradigm Diamondback 2020
Blade:  Astra SP
Brush:  Morris & Forndran 28mm Blonde Badger
Soap & AS:  Dragonsbeard V.3

Razor: Schick J4 Schick 500 Hydro-Magic Black
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Paladin Eldorado Graphite
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Truefitt & Hill Apsley
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
  Nivea Post Shave Balm
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
  Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

Ti Blackbird/Crown handle/ Wizamet / Ethos Shave MD / DC Shaving/TNS Angelhair / Proraso Green A/S

Sunday, October 29

AoS Unscented~~Simpson Milk Churn~~Barbasol Floating Head/Gillette Platinum

Have a great day!

Menthol Monday SOTD

Razor: Shield Titanium Avenger

Blade: Personna Injector (D3)

Brush: Yaqi 26mm Timber Wolf

Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Iced Cube 2.0

Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Eucalyptus & Spearmint

Shave Soap: Southern Witchcraft Samhain (Koolada)

Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè

Aftershave: Southern Witchcraft Samhain