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Razor: Dorko
Brush: Omega Jade
Soap: Canada unscented
Post: SV Cubebe
Just right.
Brush: Omega Jade
Soap: Canada unscented
Post: SV Cubebe
Just right.
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Barrister and Mann Barrister's Reserve Spice Soap BOWL LATHERED!! with a Vie-Long Peleon brush. Thanks @JCinPA!
Henson AL13 Mild
Generic dollar store blade (no markings whatsoever other than the arrows printed on them)
Barrister and Mann Barrister's Reserve Spice aftershave
Best shave I have EVER had!!
Henson AL13 Mild
Generic dollar store blade (no markings whatsoever other than the arrows printed on them)
Barrister and Mann Barrister's Reserve Spice aftershave
Best shave I have EVER had!!
It's up there with the best of them for me.I'm almost tempted to get another.
Today's shave
Preshave: From Slock’s mad scientist lab Slock’s universal, certified soon to be internationally famous proprietary shaving oil blend.
Razor: Gillette Slim (6)
Blade: GSB
Soap: Cella Red Tub
Brush: Stirling finest Badger Shave Brush
Balm Stirling unscented balm
Aftershave: Fine Santal Absolut
Four days of growth BBS
Preshave: From Slock’s mad scientist lab Slock’s universal, certified soon to be internationally famous proprietary shaving oil blend.
Razor: Gillette Slim (6)
Blade: GSB
Soap: Cella Red Tub
Brush: Stirling finest Badger Shave Brush
Balm Stirling unscented balm
Aftershave: Fine Santal Absolut
Four days of growth BBS
20210912
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird SB (RazoRock Ti Halo Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (2)
Brush: Rudy Vey Keyhole (Shavemac 24mm 2-band Silvertip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Formula T Tobacco
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Floïd The Genuine
Fragrance: L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme Intense EdT
Superb shave!
Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird SB (RazoRock Ti Halo Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (2)
Brush: Rudy Vey Keyhole (Shavemac 24mm 2-band Silvertip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Formula T Tobacco
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Floïd The Genuine
Fragrance: L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme Intense EdT
Superb shave!
Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/
Today, the best shave I've had in about 2 weeks!
Fatip Open Comb Slant (FOCS)/Personna Lab Blue blade (3)
Tabac in stick form
AP Shave Co. synth brush
Proraso Green aftershave, Assured lotion, Clubman powder
I've been shaving while on evacuation from Ida, using the Merkur Progress w/ a Personna Red and Proraso Green cream. But a slant does such a great job, especially on a longer beard like today's 60 hours. I was also able to soften my shave water with baking soda for the first time in a fortnight. After a quick face wash with Dial, I applied the Tabac and face-lathered. Pass 1, skin-stretching on the cheeks, WTG; pass 2, throat only, ATG; pass 3, throat only and with skin-stretching, XTG. About as close as I've ever come to BBS and without irritation of nicks. Amazing.
Verdict: 9.8.
Fatip Open Comb Slant (FOCS)/Personna Lab Blue blade (3)
Tabac in stick form
AP Shave Co. synth brush
Proraso Green aftershave, Assured lotion, Clubman powder
I've been shaving while on evacuation from Ida, using the Merkur Progress w/ a Personna Red and Proraso Green cream. But a slant does such a great job, especially on a longer beard like today's 60 hours. I was also able to soften my shave water with baking soda for the first time in a fortnight. After a quick face wash with Dial, I applied the Tabac and face-lathered. Pass 1, skin-stretching on the cheeks, WTG; pass 2, throat only, ATG; pass 3, throat only and with skin-stretching, XTG. About as close as I've ever come to BBS and without irritation of nicks. Amazing.
Verdict: 9.8.
Okay. Your posts, among other reviews, have been an influence on me to make the Timeless one of those I'm looking at .
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My Sunday Afternoon Shave
Prep: Warm shower. 2 1/2 days growth
Strop: Tony Miller Premium Steerhide Smooth w/ Linen
Two pass shave: WTG, ATG/XTG
Razor: Lee Magnetic Steel w/ Leopardwood Replacement Scales
Pre-Shave: Taconic Organic Pre-Shave Oil, Unscented
Brush: Elite Razor Waterfall Bubinga w/ 26mm High Mountain White Fan
Soap: Pre de Provence - Bergamot & Thyme w/ Shea Butter
Facial Toner: Thayers Alcohol-Free Original Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera Formula
Aftershave: Pre de Provence - Bergamot & Thyme After Shave Balm w/ Shea Butter
9.8/10 DFS!- -0.1 for just a hint of irritation
- -0.1 for one minor nick that disappeared with my rinse
- This razor is awesome! The blade is excellent! The edge cut through my2-12/ days growth with no problem. The scales are gorgeous! (Sorry that I have been too busy to post pics of anything the last couple of months.) However, the scales need a little more heft to balance out the razor...
Today’s shave was another unbelievable one, the Tabac was forming thick creamy lather from the puck container almost instantly. The WTG and XTG passes I could not even feel the blade, the ATG pass I could hear the blade and only felt it slightly, it was a zero irritation BBS with no touch up necessary.
Brush: Simpson’s Chubby 2, 2 Band Silvertip
Blade: Personna Israeli Red (1)
Soap: Tabac
, I know most people liked the old formula and for them I am sorry it changed, for me I am incredibly excited with the new Tabac. It is definitely permanently in my soap rotation.
Razor: WR2 SB 1.35mm w/ Timeless Ti Crown
Handle
Post Shave: 4711, Hyaluronic Acid
12.5/10 just .5 above yesterday’s shave
Brush: Simpson’s Chubby 2, 2 Band Silvertip
Blade: Personna Israeli Red (1)
Soap: Tabac
, I know most people liked the old formula and for them I am sorry it changed, for me I am incredibly excited with the new Tabac. It is definitely permanently in my soap rotation.Razor: WR2 SB 1.35mm w/ Timeless Ti Crown
Handle Post Shave: 4711, Hyaluronic Acid
12.5/10 just .5 above yesterday’s shave
Great to see lots of guys reporting such awesome shaves! My first Slantember shave:
Brush: PAA Solar Flare -- 1st use and loved it; details below
Lather: Stirling Island Man -- getting close to finishing this; it has a mild, non-descript spice scent, but that's about it...
Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
Razor: Razorock German 37 slant
Post: Thayer's + Old Spice
The German 37 is a great razor. It would be a perfect travel razor--quick, comfortable, easy to use, inexpensive to replace if lost or broken. Results were DFS+ at least, with a closer shave on my upper lip than my Blackbird (recently)! Now that's comfortable efficiency. I had three blood dots that closed on their own, and somehow left parts of my neck rough. Rating: 9.1/10.
The Solar Flare was a surprise--I found that it had more backbone than the other PAA brushes I own, which I didn't expect. I thought it would be soft all around. The tips of the knot are extremely soft, however. With a slightly less dense knot, more backbone, and soft tips, I think it replicates a very well broken-in boar. The handle is chunky and ergonomic. This is going to be a fun brush in my rotation, and I think it's a stunner to look at.
Brush: PAA Solar Flare -- 1st use and loved it; details below
Lather: Stirling Island Man -- getting close to finishing this; it has a mild, non-descript spice scent, but that's about it...
Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
Razor: Razorock German 37 slant
Post: Thayer's + Old Spice
The German 37 is a great razor. It would be a perfect travel razor--quick, comfortable, easy to use, inexpensive to replace if lost or broken. Results were DFS+ at least, with a closer shave on my upper lip than my Blackbird (recently)! Now that's comfortable efficiency. I had three blood dots that closed on their own, and somehow left parts of my neck rough. Rating: 9.1/10.
The Solar Flare was a surprise--I found that it had more backbone than the other PAA brushes I own, which I didn't expect. I thought it would be soft all around. The tips of the knot are extremely soft, however. With a slightly less dense knot, more backbone, and soft tips, I think it replicates a very well broken-in boar. The handle is chunky and ergonomic. This is going to be a fun brush in my rotation, and I think it's a stunner to look at.
Pre: Proraso white
Brush: Craving Shaving boss synth
Lather: OA Stay Trad w/frost drops
Blade: Feather AC Pro (2)
Razor: RR Aluminum Hawk
Post: Thayer’s, Proraso azur lime balm
First dance with the Hawk. Light as all get out, but really efficient. I love it when a razor amazes you right off the bat. A little chatter, perhaps due to the weight, but a great BBS shave after 3 passes.
I just went back with the Mach 3 and Barbasol lol 
As I said in the other thread, it’s not as good quality, nor as versatile as a wet shave with DE (only works well with a days worth of stubble in my experience), but some times I just like to take a break
, or I’m short on time.
On a scale of 1-10 I’d say it was a 6, I’ve had better but it was satisfactory
Hmmm come to think of it, maybe I’ll try my Merkur 38C with the Barbasol tomorrow!
As I said in the other thread, it’s not as good quality, nor as versatile as a wet shave with DE (only works well with a days worth of stubble in my experience), but some times I just like to take a break
, or I’m short on time.On a scale of 1-10 I’d say it was a 6, I’ve had better but it was satisfactory
Hmmm come to think of it, maybe I’ll try my Merkur 38C with the Barbasol tomorrow!
Sept Stirling SE Mon 13 SOTD
Soap Stirling Executive Man
Brush Yaqi 24mm Purple Mink
Razor Yaqi AC Brass
Blade Feather ProGuard 3rd
Aftershaves Stirling Witchhazel MitA + Stirling Executive Man Splash & Frost Drops
Wonderful scent from this soap. The lather is nicely creamy and very slick too...
Shave with this AC razor paired with the blade is the usual silky smooth, comfortable, and efficient 3passes for a mostly bbs finish without any issues. Really good quality shave and would have used this more if not for the expensive blades. Matching aftershave with some frost drops is really something...Rating 10/10!
Soap Stirling Executive Man
Brush Yaqi 24mm Purple Mink
Razor Yaqi AC Brass
Blade Feather ProGuard 3rd
Aftershaves Stirling Witchhazel MitA + Stirling Executive Man Splash & Frost Drops
Wonderful scent from this soap. The lather is nicely creamy and very slick too...
Shave with this AC razor paired with the blade is the usual silky smooth, comfortable, and efficient 3passes for a mostly bbs finish without any issues. Really good quality shave and would have used this more if not for the expensive blades. Matching aftershave with some frost drops is really something...Rating 10/10!
RR GC .84 SB, GSB (4), Proraso Red Pre-Shave, Captains Choice Italia with a little Proraso green cream, Stirling Splash, Stirling unscented balm, Parker Super Badger. No drama excellent 3 pass DFS+.
Prep : Warm Water Splashes + Glycerin Face Wash
Razor: Parker SRB Shavette
Blade: Gillette 7O'Clock Green Indian Half Blade (D1)
Brush: Omega 11137 Boar
Soap: Stirling Orange Chill
Aftershave: Alum Block + Cold Water Rinse + BRUT Original AS Lotion
Rating : 9.82/10
Very close, comfortable and smooth BBS in 3 passes !
Razor: Parker SRB Shavette
Blade: Gillette 7O'Clock Green Indian Half Blade (D1)
Brush: Omega 11137 Boar
Soap: Stirling Orange Chill
Aftershave: Alum Block + Cold Water Rinse + BRUT Original AS Lotion
Rating : 9.82/10
Very close, comfortable and smooth BBS in 3 passes !
Lefonque
Even more clueless than you
| Pre | PAA Cube 2.0 USA  |
| Soap | Noble Otter Noir et Vanille, USA |
| Brush | BGB Fallen G6 Badger Fan, Australia  |
| Razor | FaTip Piccolo Slant, Italy  |
| Blade | Astra SS, Russia  |
| Post Shave | Proraso Alum, Italy Proraso Balm Italy |
| Fragrance | Penhaligon’s Halfeti Leather, UK  |
| Rating | 9/10 |
Travelling. Stayed in a hotel last night with SOFT water. What a treat. Great luxurious lather with Grooming dept pre shave and Talbot Wilde Flowers soap, Omega 10049.
New Nacet in Timeless 0.68.
SMN Emulsione analcolica.
as close to 10/10 as I think I can get.
regards,
Stan
New Nacet in Timeless 0.68.
SMN Emulsione analcolica.
as close to 10/10 as I think I can get.
regards,
Stan
10/10
A fantastic shave today[emoji7]
-Blackland Brassbird OC
-Nacet (1st)
-Sawdust Creations w/ 26mm shoat boar knot
-Capt choice copper bowl
-PAA mentholated immortal peach cube
-M&M South Beach trifecta
The nacet worked flawlessly in the brassbird. Very smooth and efficient. No nics, cuts or irritation. No alum feedback to speak of.
Fayiz D.
A fantastic shave today[emoji7]
-Blackland Brassbird OC
-Nacet (1st)
-Sawdust Creations w/ 26mm shoat boar knot
-Capt choice copper bowl
-PAA mentholated immortal peach cube
-M&M South Beach trifecta
The nacet worked flawlessly in the brassbird. Very smooth and efficient. No nics, cuts or irritation. No alum feedback to speak of.
Fayiz D.
Yesterday and today.
Omega Jade Boar
Haslinger Schafmilch
GSB (7) and...
DE89!
I was bored, so I thought about giving the DE a spin.
Every time I use it, it strikes me as a very “uniform” shaver: hard to spot an area where there’s more stubble left. Very even.
But I also find it a little less comfortable than my Gillette Goodwill. And way, way less charming!
And yes, one weeper.
PS. The Jade is still hungry. At least when compared to the T3. I have to go back to the puck for a 2nd pass. But it feels great!
And I just don’t feel like using the Semogue 1800 anymore.
Overall - 8, cause it’s important to change sometimes.
Today
Back in business
Omega out; Trafalgar T3 in.
DE89 out; Gillette Brazilian Goodwill in.
GSB (8), for the experiment. Retired. 7 is probably its upper limit.
Haslinger Schafmilch. I called this soap tofu after using it for the first time. Please ignore what I say until I try something for 3 or 4 times! The Schafmilch is becoming my favorite soap.
It’s really interesting to alternate between the T3 and the Jade.
I’ve become a fan of the T3, after it trailed the T2 for quite a while. For some reason, my T2 feels - or has become - somewhat prickly. The T3 doesn’t.
Overall - 9.
Omega Jade Boar
Haslinger Schafmilch
GSB (7) and...
DE89!
I was bored, so I thought about giving the DE a spin.
Every time I use it, it strikes me as a very “uniform” shaver: hard to spot an area where there’s more stubble left. Very even.
But I also find it a little less comfortable than my Gillette Goodwill. And way, way less charming!
And yes, one weeper.
PS. The Jade is still hungry. At least when compared to the T3. I have to go back to the puck for a 2nd pass. But it feels great!
And I just don’t feel like using the Semogue 1800 anymore.
Overall - 8, cause it’s important to change sometimes.
Today
Back in business
Omega out; Trafalgar T3 in.
DE89 out; Gillette Brazilian Goodwill in.
GSB (8), for the experiment. Retired. 7 is probably its upper limit.
Haslinger Schafmilch. I called this soap tofu after using it for the first time. Please ignore what I say until I try something for 3 or 4 times! The Schafmilch is becoming my favorite soap.
It’s really interesting to alternate between the T3 and the Jade.
I’ve become a fan of the T3, after it trailed the T2 for quite a while. For some reason, my T2 feels - or has become - somewhat prickly. The T3 doesn’t.
Overall - 9.
