Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Pre-shave: cold water splash / YBN Glycerin
Razor: DSC V92 brass, parallel cap
Blade: Suneko Amorphous Diamond
Brush: Arno Brush, 26 mm Classic #12, Gen5 synthetic
Bowl: DSC scuttle
Soap: Smoking Monster - Golden Dragon (tallow)
A/S: Murphy & McNeil - Magh Tured Aftershave balm
Aftercare: Thayers Witch Hazel Unscented / Aloe Vera Gel
EdP: Tom Ford - Lost Cherry
A fewer lesser known actors in today's DFS. The Suneko blade is relatively new to the scene, but has been extensively discussed on this hallowed forum. It is a surprisingly good blade given the low price.
The Arno brush isn't a brush often seen in the SOTD threads, it is however an excellent lather producer. I'm regularly surprised how quick I am able to achieve a perfect lather, irrespective of the soap or cream I am using on that particular day.
And, finally Smoking Monster shaving soaps. Almost impossible to find any information on this soap. This particular one doesn't even have an official name. The artisan hasn't given one to this soap nor has he determined an English name for it, believe me I asked them. So I shall dub thee: Golden Dragon. Aside from the lack of a name, this soap is amazing. It is unscented, has only a few ingredients and lathers like crazy. It's also one of the few soaps which is tallow based.
Lovely mid-week shave with a few lesser known team players.
Have a great rest of the week, everyone!