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Synthetic Summer
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Simpson Chubby 2 synthetic.
This brush is really growing on me. I wasn’t a huge fan initially but after using it a few times this month, it will stay in my main rotation. I still think the Simpson M7 synth is a better brush but it is now close.
This brush is really growing on me. I wasn’t a huge fan initially but after using it a few times this month, it will stay in my main rotation. I still think the Simpson M7 synth is a better brush but it is now close.
Today's brush was the Shave Nation synthetic with a 21mm knot. Soap is Dr. Jon's Anne Bonny with scents of west indies bay, black tea, Dark rum and lime. Blade I'm trying out is the Durablade 7 AM plus hi platinum. Razor is the new Gillette KCG
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It’s easy to jump to conclusions. Yes, I’m talking about my early(ier) dismissal of the MWF.
Funny how our relationship with smells can change overtime. Yesterday, I palm lathered a boar I’m breaking in using Mogno. Coming from using the MWF, the Mogno felt powdery. Now I can confidently say that the spectre of my Great Grandmother and her perfume inhabit the Mogno, not the MWF as I previously suspected.
S-SOTD
Simpson Trafalgar T2 - the T3 has been benched for good.
Gillette Brazilian Goodwill. Nuff said.
GSB on its 4th run.
MWF... we tend to jump to conclusions. That’s all I have to say.
PS. Damn, I should have bought that ceramic dish, with the cool MWF logo.
Funny how our relationship with smells can change overtime. Yesterday, I palm lathered a boar I’m breaking in using Mogno. Coming from using the MWF, the Mogno felt powdery. Now I can confidently say that the spectre of my Great Grandmother and her perfume inhabit the Mogno, not the MWF as I previously suspected.
S-SOTD
Simpson Trafalgar T2 - the T3 has been benched for good.
Gillette Brazilian Goodwill. Nuff said.
GSB on its 4th run.
MWF... we tend to jump to conclusions. That’s all I have to say.
PS. Damn, I should have bought that ceramic dish, with the cool MWF logo.
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PAA Amber Aerolite
POOF! Lather magically appears. This brush and soap combo was truly effortless.
The Amber Aerolite has nice backbone, soft tips, and has opened up/relaxed a little since new. These attributes make it a joy to use.
POOF! Lather magically appears. This brush and soap combo was truly effortless.
The Amber Aerolite has nice backbone, soft tips, and has opened up/relaxed a little since new. These attributes make it a joy to use.
The Phantom Aerolite delivered the most perfect of lathers today. Stirling always seems to lather well, but today was extra perfect.
Been kicking myself for that as well. Next time. Likely to be a while though.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
ASRazor shave, Tue, June 22nd 2021
Razor: Star bar #4 lather catcher(Kampfe brothers, Brooklyn NY)- Mfg 1919-20, excellent daily driver, Tame mid range, one of the best razors I own and enjoy going back in time during the roaring 1920's.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (5) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely and very predictable.
Soap: Razorock blue barber, nice scent and excellent lather qualities.(great using a newer Generation synthetic brush IMO)
Brush: Chinese 21mm synthetic, OK lather generator, soft tips, great scrub + OK lather painter. First synthetic brush I owned 4 years ago and the newer generation synthetics have come a long way. Great inexpensive travel brush, mainly what I used it for.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS, no irritation + no weepers =
excellent shave with my Star bar #4 lather catcher with a coated Gem blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor: Star bar #4 lather catcher(Kampfe brothers, Brooklyn NY)- Mfg 1919-20, excellent daily driver, Tame mid range, one of the best razors I own and enjoy going back in time during the roaring 1920's.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (5) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely and very predictable.
Soap: Razorock blue barber, nice scent and excellent lather qualities.(great using a newer Generation synthetic brush IMO)
Brush: Chinese 21mm synthetic, OK lather generator, soft tips, great scrub + OK lather painter. First synthetic brush I owned 4 years ago and the newer generation synthetics have come a long way. Great inexpensive travel brush, mainly what I used it for.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS, no irritation + no weepers =
excellent shave with my Star bar #4 lather catcher with a coated Gem blade.Have some great shaves!
Simpson Chubby 2 synth. I wanted to love you, but I don't love you. It's me, not you. You're hot. Can we still be friends?
I’ll be looking on the BST for your Chubby
I think that might be wise. It could prevent one of those embarrassing and regret-filled 3 A.M. shaves that can happen in moments of weakness.
Trafalgar T3…that went well.
20210622
Synthetic Summer
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Synthetic Summer
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
RazoRock German 37 Slant
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (7)
Chiseled Face 24mm Synthetic
Proraso Sandalwood
I was considering changing my 22mm synthetic travel brush to this 24mm, but I think I'll stick with my current setup. It's a decent brush, but nothing special which is part of the reason why it is no longer in my regular rotation. This is why we test.
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (7)
Chiseled Face 24mm Synthetic
Proraso Sandalwood
I was considering changing my 22mm synthetic travel brush to this 24mm, but I think I'll stick with my current setup. It's a decent brush, but nothing special which is part of the reason why it is no longer in my regular rotation. This is why we test.
Synthetics are all I use these days.
PAA Starcraft
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
DE SOTD, Wed, June 23rd 2021
Razor: Razorock 2nd Gen Lupo .72- Mfg 2021> excellent mid range, well designed & machined Stainless steel razor. This razor seemed to hit all the positive check boxes for a great DE razor IMO. Daily driver for some folks.
Blade: Gillette silver blue (1)
favorite DE blade, Sharp & smooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap: Razorock Blue barber, nice scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Aquarist 24 mm, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice scrubber + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers =excellent shave with my RR Lupo .72 with a Gillette silver blue.
Have some great shaves!
Razor: Razorock 2nd Gen Lupo .72- Mfg 2021> excellent mid range, well designed & machined Stainless steel razor. This razor seemed to hit all the positive check boxes for a great DE razor IMO. Daily driver for some folks.
Blade: Gillette silver blue (1)
favorite DE blade, Sharp & smooth with reasonable longevity.Soap: Razorock Blue barber, nice scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Aquarist 24 mm, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice scrubber + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers =
excellent shave with my RR Lupo .72 with a Gillette silver blue.Have some great shaves!
PAA Starcraft / PAA Organism / Wolfman WR2 1.15 / Perma Sharp Gold / 42 Splash
The Starcraft is a highly underrated brush. The knot is a great size, with good backbone. The handle is awesome, like many of the retra PAA brushes. Looks great, and has excellent weight and balance. An all around excellent synth brush. And the price is right too!
The Starcraft is a highly underrated brush. The knot is a great size, with good backbone. The handle is awesome, like many of the retra PAA brushes. Looks great, and has excellent weight and balance. An all around excellent synth brush. And the price is right too!
20210623
Synthetic Summer
Razor: Scheermes Roedter 1909 Titan
Blade: Bolzano (3)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Synthetic Summer
Razor: Scheermes Roedter 1909 Titan
Blade: Bolzano (3)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
