Razor : Yaqi Excalibur SE 50mm, with a Yaqi Milano SSP handle- Mfg 2021>, tame mid range. Simple clamping system + small head parts (I assemble on wash cloth) make for a small nimble razor. I have used this razor well over 100 times over 2 years and it gives a decent shave 95%> of the time. Good daily driver IMO. Had a close comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Schick proline (4) sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity. Good combination with my Excalibur razor. Soap : Razorock XXX Fresco mentholated- it still has the similar XXX original clean scent but mentholated + excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi "Moka express" 26 mm Husky knot. Excellent lather generator, Heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, Gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice sale brush for what I paid. 26mm Yaqi knots are perfect for my shaving needs. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave : Razorock XXX Fresco with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs+ no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Excalibur with a Schick proline.
Fourth shave on the modified Schick Injector blade and still going strong. The Empire will fool you while you are shaving. It acts inefficient but upon dry down you realize it was a fantastic shave. This mirage causes you to over-shave and you really have to fight the urge. Funny little razor that it is.
Dec 17, 2023
Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum
Brush: Zenith EURO/RX
Soap: Tallow + Steel: Morocco/Maya
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Royal Portugal by Dua
shame on me.. I'd actually forgotten how smooth and efficient the 'Black Ninja' really is..
SOTD 2023-12-17
Hot water prep
Dovo Primo / Dovo Super Platinum blade (2)
Zenith Synthetic brush
TOBS Lemon & Lime shave cream
Pan Drwal Dear John aftershave
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper
Brush: DSCosmetics
Razor: Asylum Injector
Blade: Schick (19)
Pre-shave: Stirling - Proraso White
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: Vanilla Bay Rum - PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Brush: DG B13
Blade: Timor
Soap: GD “KAI” Aion Maxima 2023
Razor: WR2 Ti SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle
Absolutely incredible soap, if available I would buy backups to all 4 soaps that I ordered.
Shaved today just to use the soap again, and probably will shave in the morning to use a third soap.
12/17/23
RazoRock P.160
Vie-Long 14080
11/16 Le Grelot #361 "The Lord Barber"
Tony Miller 3" Fast Bridle Strop
Omega Alum Stick
Clubman Original
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Montblanc Individuel