(This post was last modified: 09-23-2021, 04:03 PM by Stubble Daddy.)
Razor: Timeless .95 OC w/ Scalloped Cap and Pineapple Handle
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts - "Burnt Butterscotch"
Soap: A&E - SoCal Hipster (sample)
Aftershave - Razorock - King Louis Lavender
Blade: Perma-Sharp
The cool Pineapple handle and SoCal Hipster soap sample were new additions to the Den (Thanks Dave and Jesse Dave in KY and jesseix ).
I owned the Pineapple years back and sold it off because I though it was just too long at 100mm. However, I'm starting to appreciate the longer handles again as long as the razor head has some weight to it and the overall balance feels ok. I like the appearance/design of Pineapple... very unique. thanks for the trade Dave!
The A&E was a pleasure to use as well! The scent was sweet and summery. The published scent notes are:
Pink peppercorn, pineapple, banana, passion fruit, mango, cade, oakmoss, sandalwood, cedarwood and musk.
I was able to pick out most of these notes and they were all nicely balanced. Of course the lather performance and post shave were awesome as well. This is a soap I would definitely buy a full tub of! Thanks again Jesse
Lastly, I used my "Burnt Butterscotch" brush. The shape and color turned out great on this one. Of all the synthetic knots I've owned, the 26mm Tuxedo is my favorite. It has the perfect balance of backbone, softness and density. You gotta watch out because there are at least 2 different "Tuxedo" knots being manufactured out there. One is far superior to the other... both look the same in the online pics. Maggards sells the good one. I also have a bunch on-hand and in my Etsy shop if anyone needs one.
Have a great Thursday everyone!