SOTD 4-10 December 2022

Thursday 8 AM

Razor: Merkur 22C
Blade: Kai (5)
Brush: Omega hi-brush black fibre
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Lather: Salter Indian Sandalwood
Aftershave: Proraso red splash

HSOTD/SOTD 12/8/22

Shower: Stirling Barbershop
Preshave: PAA Cube 2.0
Razor: Rex Konsul
Blade: PermaSharp (day 3)
Soap: 345 Hometown
Bowl: Timeless
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
PostShave: CWR, Alum, Thayers
Balm: Nivea Sensitive
AfterShave: Nivea Deep Bourbon+Vanilla
Cologne: Pinaud Clubman Musk

I've had a bit of work travel the past few days, and when I travel I typically leave my shave gear at home and take along my travel set up (Mach 3, Cremo 508). Its sure good to be home! Today's shave was really nice - very nice BBS with zero nicks or issues. Just a very clean, close shave and all felt really good. 

345 Soaps are awesome, and I just got the Clubman Musk so this is the first use of it. Its not bad. Maybe it clashes a bit with the Nivea Bourbon+Vanilla, but that's a very subtle aftershave so I think the clash is minimal.

Of course the Konsul continues to delight - a pleasure to use and to look forward to a clean, close shave. Really an awesome tool!

This weekend I'm getting baptized again - really looking forward to that. Lots of family and friends around for that and going into the holidays it just feels wonderful. 

Blessings to all my brothers in this crazy hobby we share, and please do continue to look up - He is listening, have a conversation and get to know Him. 

Rocnel Sailor / Personna Blue / Tabec / Simpson CH2 / Floid

Razor: Apollo Slant
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Lather: Mauer & Wirtz Tabac
Aftershave: Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Aftershave Lotion
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

Thursday, December 8

Arko~~Simpson M7~~Gem MMOC/Gem~~Jerry Juice~~YSL M7
Have a great day!

SotD

Vintage Tabac Original Shaving Soap in very rare Wooden Bowl - Shaving Soap.
Vintage Perlex (Plisson) HMW and Hornhandle - Shaving Brush.
Vintage Grand Shave King Self Lubricating Razor - Safety Razor.
Vintage Tabac Original - After Shave.
Vintage Tabac Original - EdC.

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Razorock Lupo .95/Bic Chrome Platinum
Graydog 26mm Timberwolf Chechen 
Dragonsbeard/Ethos V2 soap
Dragonsbeard/Ethos V2 skin food splash
Issey Miyake Nuit D’Issey Pour Homme Noir Argent

Pre: Topsy Blends Gold and Glowing Raw Honey Cleanser Foaming Face Wash

Razor: T.R. Cadman & Sons "Bengall"
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Eddison Super Stainless (D12)

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Hyaluronic Acid
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Pinaud Citrus Musk
Post 4: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry w/ Hyaluronic Acid


Sticking with the current set of relevant shaving themes I opted for my Blackland Blackbird to accompany the Bengall I've been using so frequently.

I paired the Blackbird with the Eddison Super Stainless blade I've been so impressed with. I mean today's shave is the eleventh shave I've gotten out of it! This is a record for any blade I've used before. A definite (unknown) "gem" in my opinion.

Speaking of gems, I want to call attention to the Topsy Blends (pre-shave) face wash I used. I picked this up from a local aromatherapist at my local community market that sells many amazing essential oil products. This face wash is great though, with its components of organic castile soap, organic jojoba oil, organic raw honey, and 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils of tea tree, lavender, frankincense, and geranium, I had a very enjoyable time simply washing my face. Simple pleasures, right? If you're curious about their products go check out their online store.

I did my typical multi-pass shave, chasing that bbs finish. The Bengall has been serving me well for my initial couple/few passes. Switching to the Blackbird it did a superb job with the just-won't-quit Eddison blade.

The Phoenix Shaving Future Fiction soap performed amazingly as usual and the scent is to die for. I feel like if you've never tried Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements soaps before, Future Fiction has to be the first one you try. If you already like the brand, you have to have this one in your rotation.

After a wonderful shave, I splashed on some Pinaud Citrus Musk. It's unmistakably a Pinaud fragrance and one that I enjoy from time to time.

All in all, a great shave was had today. More gems to come...

Take care and shave on gentlemen.

Friday 12.09.22
RAZOR: Design 94 Titanium
BLADE: Feather
BRUSH: Custom restoration 20mm Boti synth
LATHER: Phoenix and Beau Bluebird K7 Shaving Soap
POST: Phoenix and Beau Bluebird K7 Aftershave Lotion

Friday SOTD

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Razor: Rockwell Gunmetal Model-T V2

Blade: Tomac Super Stainless Steel (5)

Brush: Semogue Owners Club 24mm Boar

Bowl: Turkish Porcelain 4 ¾” 

Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap

Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Spa

Shave Soap: Wickham 1912 LE2019 Apricus

Balm: Wickham 1912 LE2019 Apricus

Aftershave: Extro Pirata