SOTD 31 December 2023-6 January 2024

HSOTD 12.30.23

Merkur 33c
Kikc brush
Noble Otter Rawr

LASSC BBS1/Nacet/Wald A1/Los Jabones de Joserra - Urdaneta/Xerjoff - Naxos
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My last shave in 2023 and a reflection on my personal "highlights." With the razors, it oscillated between the Tedalus and the BBS1. Although the Tedalus gives me a better shave, acquiring the BBS1, or rather experiencing the legend itself, was the pinnacle in terms of razors. The shave was fantastic, and true to its name, I am BBS.

The Nacet blade emerged as my go-to blade this year—it works in 99% of cases and consistently delivers top-notch shaves. It makes trying out and evaluating a new razor so much easier.

For brushes, the Wald A1 stands out, no matter which handle. Incredibly soft, with its own uniqueness in hair feel, it consistently produces amazing lather.

Choosing fragrances and soaps is trickier. However, I've settled on Xerjoff Naxos and Los Jabones de Joserra. With the multitude of soaps and manufacturers these days—almost five new releases weekly, promising the best of the best—it can be overwhelming. LJDJ always performs for me and leaves my skin smooth. Barrister&Mann, PantaRei, or others could have easily matched its quality.

Next year, I plan to limit soap purchases and focus more on perfumes. The soap inventory won't diminish anyway, and I derive greater pleasure from owning a fine fragrance I can savor for 8 hours than adding a tenth scent from the same maker that dissipates quickly. Some sets already cost around €50, leading me to opt for a single Xerjoff, Nishane, Gritti, etc., instead of four new sets.

I want to extend my gratitude to everyone for the insightful reports, delightful exchanges, loans, or simply sharing beautiful photos.

Until then, thanks to all.

That Naxos looks like a recently acquired one. When I bought mine few years ago I was apprehensive when I looked at the color of the juice, it was not dark enoughbut few months later it macerated into a beautiful ambery color which I really like. it's a beautiful citrusy tobacco scent..you should next pick Grand Soir if you have not already done that.

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Tatara Masamune // Tatara Platinum // Wald A1 // Proraso // Pinaud

Sunday December 31, AM

Merkur 510 adjustable
Asco Platinum SS
APShave Independant
Maggards bowl
Knightsbridge Signature cream
Proraso Blue pre-shave cream
Cool Water balm

December 31, 2023
Tatara Muramasa @ 5
Tatra
Tatara Semogue
WSP Ol’Kentucky
Small Batch Shave Tonic

SOTD 20231231
Prep: warm shower
Brush: @brujibrush
Soap: Acqua di Parma Barbiere
Razor: @atelier.durdan Le Maurice Bronze
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
AS: Acqua di Parma Barbiere



Best Regards

GUERRILLA TI .99 || NACET || GROOMING DEPT || WOLF WHISKERS || MYRSOL || PARFUMS DE MARLY LAYTON

Sunday, December 31, 2023.
Floïd oil pre shave. Oleo Soapworks LLC, Empire Artisan Shaving soap. Simpson, Chubby 2, synthetic bristle, faux amethyst handle. Jose Monserrat Pou, Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple, custom Kirinite Amethyst scales by Pablo Fuertes. Dior Sauvage: Lotion, balm apres-rasage & EdT.

Razor: Schick C3 Simplified Automatic Razor
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Ever-Ready 250 Pure Badger Cased
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Truefitt & Hill Apsley
Aftershave: Shannon's 25th Street Lime splash
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
  Nivea Post Shave Balm