I’m still working through my safety razor collection, but am almost done and looking forward to revisiting my straights. The 14er with a (now) muted tip will be the first up. I admit that I’m surprised by how much I like that razor. And it’s all your fault that I have it! :)
SBS buddies :)
The Stag EdP is so surprisingly good. I think I’ll go with the Stag trifecta for my SLS today.
November 15, 2024
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
An early morning shave that I’m just getting around to posting. I always love the vibe that comes with SBS soaps.
u/EldrormR’s razor handles very well, has great balance, and is smooth and comfortable. This one’s definitely a keeper.
November 14, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad
Blade Holder: Gillette Aristocrat UK #21
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (12)
Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Wood Shop - Soap
Aftershave: Summer Break Soaps - Wood Shop - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Certainly not on the theme of sugary sweet scents, but Wood Shop is the type of scent that I prefer.
November 14, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co Strawberry Cream 26mm G5A
Blade Holder: Blackland Razors Vector
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (10)
Lather: MacDuff’s Soap Co. - Old Strathcona - Soap
Aftershave: Unilever - Brut - Aftershave
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
I don’t really do sweet and sugary, so I’m off theme today.
I haven’t used the Vector in a long time, but that can be said for all of my safety razors. I think the Vector is an incredibly clever design, but the razor’s cap has a squared-off threaded bolt that the handle screws onto. Very cool idea, and very easy to cross-thread. I wonder how many replacement caps they’ve sold? Still, it’s a great shaving razor.
Top notch stuff
💯
It’s just praising it as peak durability that irks me
Yes, this sort of thing irks me too. It’s misleading, and doesn’t need to be.
Entropy Man++;
I agree that the Flying Wing is the coolest looking GEM. I have a soft spot for the MMOC, though.
71st Anniversary;
November 13, 2024
Brush: Wolfman WRB2 Bronze w/AP Shave Co MiG 26mm Premium Hybrid
Blade Holder: Wolfman Razors WR4/WRH3
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (9)
Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Soap
Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Aftershave
Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
A true luxury shave for my second SOTD (SSOTD). Elysian Soap Shop is another overlooked brand IMO. Personally, I think the marketing is a bit over-the-top and leans too far into the Elysian Fields/ Greek mythology association, but some of her soaps, like Cherie Tobacco, and this one, don’t. The soap base is very nice, and she works with a professional perfumer (I think). It feels like she’s trying hard to make a top-notch product.
Well, somebody had their espresso this morning! :)
I agree about your assessment on this type of marketing. Compared to razors offered in plastic with many tiny blades of the cheapest possible stainless, chrome-covered zamac is still a large improvement in quality. :)
It never disappoints. 🍻
November 13, 2024 - WestMan Wednesday
Brush: Chisel & Hound Classic 26mm V23 Fanchurian
Blade Holder: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (11)
Lather: WestMan Shaving - Nirvana - Soap
Aftershave: WestMan Shaving - Nirvana - Aftershave Balm
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
It never hurts to start the day in a state of Nirvana. I think WestMan is somewhat overlooked. The soap base is very nice, especially for straight razor shaving, and the scents I’ve tried are unique and well done.
Nope! I’m all about the bling!
November 12, 2024 - Tea for Twosday Too
Brush: Wald Nimbus Bloodline 27mm J3
Blade Holder: Gillette NEW SC
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (10)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Cheshire - Soap
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Cheshire - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was a very pleasant shave. There was no need for a 3-piece razor after the NEW short comb in my opinion. It’s an excellent razor. [Of course, the head should pivot, and it should accept 5 blades]
Love the cover art on that soap and splash!
How else are you going to form an opinion on which material you prefer?
Now, I agree with this fully, but my family’s reaction looks like this 🙄
The arrival of the Moarteen will give me six 14s. I’d love to find an Iberia or Palmera to fill out the weekly set. @whosgotthepudding’s Iberia was an exceptional find. I’m hoping something like that becomes available.
I figured you would do a 3-pass shave; one pass with each razor :) Three razors of the same model. That’s just conspicuous consumption. Watch out, that’s very American!
November 12, 2024 - Tea for Twosday
Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan
Blade Holder: Gillette Super Speed Y4
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (9)
Lather: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Soap
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
TNeV is just stunningly good. There isn’t more that I can say about it.
November 15, 2024
Brush: Brad Sears Scotsman XL 28mm Super Badger
Razor: Hart Steel 6/8 Quarter Hollow
Lather: Noble Otter - Monarch - Soap
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Monarch - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was a test shave of the Crown & Sword razor. The edge, which I honed earlier today, performed beautifully. I’m quite happy with the result.
I enjoyed using Monarch again. I love the vibe that I get from this fragrance.