Thank you very much.
Bullgoose lists it as an Asylum product manufactured by SV. Is Asylum exclusive with Bullgoose? Paging @BullGoose for the answer.
Asylum Shave Works is my house brand. I had Saponificio Varesino make a few shave soaps for the Asylum brand (Colonia and Flying Mango). There was also a matching balm for the Colonia soap.Thank you very much.
The first shave with Flying Mango was great! Beautiful lather. Creamy, slick and protective. Very nice post-shave face feel.
More to follow as the week progresses.
Bullgoose lists it as an Asylum product manufactured by SV. Is Asylum exclusive with Bullgoose? Paging @BullGoose for the answer.
Thank you very much for your response. I appreciate the information.
My pleasure! I am glad to hear that you are enjoying the soap.Thank you very much for your response. I appreciate the information.
Thank you. The first shave was quite good. I'll be using it all week.
Excellent!Thank you. The first shave was quite good. I'll be using it all week.
David, have you ever used Lustray Coachman? Just curious.20230117
365 Shaves in 2023: 17 of 17 = 100%
BADGERary 2023: 16 of 17 = 94%
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Razor: Rocnel Sailor
Blade: Eddison (1)
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Brush: Simpson Tulip T3 in Super
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Asylum Flying Mango Shaving Soap by Saponificio Varesino
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Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Belcam Bold Tobacco EdT Spray
Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)
Back to the Rocnel Sailor today. Set the dial at IV and enjoyed an efficient, smooth and predictable shave. First impression of the Eddison Israeli blade is that it's a good match for the Rocnel. More to follow after additional shaves. Overall, the Rocnel + Eddison combination produced an elegant and effective shave!
Today's BADGERary 2023 brush is the Simpson Tulip T3 in Super. The Tulip T3 handle is very ergonomic and easy to grip. The Simpson Super knot feels great. Excellent performance!
Staying with Asylum Flying Mango Shaving Soap by Saponificio Varesino this week. Lovely soap. I'll comment further after I've used it all week.
Used Pinaud Clubman Aftershave again today. Changed my Fragrance to Belcam Bold Tobacco EdT Spray. Great combination!
Superb DFS++ shave!
I have not. Just looked it up and it sounds very interesting.
@Jack Goossen has shaved with it (almost?) consecutively in January so far and gives it raving reviews.
Keep playing with the Prismatic. With the right angle,it's bbs in two passes.20230119
365 Shaves in 2023: 19 of 19 = 100%
BADGERary 2023: 18 of 19 = 95%
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Razor: Prismatic (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Eddison (3)
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Brush: Heritage Ever-Ready 200 (Maggard 22mm SHD 2-Band Badger)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Asylum Flying Mango Shaving Soap by Saponificio Varesino
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Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Belcam Bold Tobacco EdT Spray
Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)
The Prismatic is a very interesting razor. My understanding is that is a copy of the King Beard and Company (KBC) razor from the 1920s - 1940s. Had to experiment to get the correct angle, which turned out to be approximately halfway between shallow and neutral. Had to go to 4-Passes plus Touchups to get through my wiry, chaotic, swirling beard for a CCS+. I'll need more shaves with the Prismatic to comment further.
The Heritage Ever-Ready 200 (Maggard 22mm SHD 2-Band Badger) is a wonderful brush! Feels great on my face and in hand. A real pleasure to use!
Staying with Asylum Flying Mango Shaving Soap by Saponificio Varesino this week. Lovely soap. I'll comment further after I've used it all week.
Still using this week's aftershave and fragrance selections: Pinaud Clubman and Belcam Bold Tobacco EdT Spray. Great combination!
A decent CCS+ shave!
I tried a variety of angles and found that the shallow side of neutral worked best. Yes, I will experiment further.Keep playing with the Prismatic. With the right angle,it's bbs in two passes.
You might want to look at the Sharpologist review too
I have ceased the chase for this week and seeing how I get by with just two passes and touch ups rather than going full fledged - and I must say that I have had some of the most wonderful shaves. No irritation, smooth and comfortable and the end result still a very nice close shave. No full BBS but definitely DFS material. Quite happy about that.Something I do not chase.
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