Daniel I’m so sorry to hear this and I hope everyone makes a full recovery quickly.
What did you use today? +Rate the shave 1-10 (10 best)
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Aylsworth Drakkant Ti with a Gilette Nacet (2)
Rajon Cajon "Cherry Red Acrylic" shaving brush (Etsy)
Collette Classic Supply Co. CC1 "Clean Sheets" shaving soap
Lustray Blue Spice After Shave
Nivea Sensitive Balm
The Drakkant Ti performed as I expected. It must be my use of the more efficient razors, but this one feels mild to me now, even with the .99 gap.
The soap is a winner and does smell like clean sheets. It has the lather and slickness that assists the shave and I could use this everyday.
The Etsy scene has many fine brush makers. This one is courtesy of Michael Pitre of Rajon Cajon Brushes. This is my second purchase and his brushes are excellent.
The after shave and balm have been a staple for me and I really don't miss using the artisan products. For the price of both, it's still less than one artisan splash.
Almost the same setup as my other post, minus the Gilette Silver Blue and Thayers.
The score for the shave is a 9.8/10
Rajon Cajon "Cherry Red Acrylic" shaving brush (Etsy)
Collette Classic Supply Co. CC1 "Clean Sheets" shaving soap
Lustray Blue Spice After Shave
Nivea Sensitive Balm
The Drakkant Ti performed as I expected. It must be my use of the more efficient razors, but this one feels mild to me now, even with the .99 gap.
The soap is a winner and does smell like clean sheets. It has the lather and slickness that assists the shave and I could use this everyday.
The Etsy scene has many fine brush makers. This one is courtesy of Michael Pitre of Rajon Cajon Brushes. This is my second purchase and his brushes are excellent.
The after shave and balm have been a staple for me and I really don't miss using the artisan products. For the price of both, it's still less than one artisan splash.
Almost the same setup as my other post, minus the Gilette Silver Blue and Thayers.
The score for the shave is a 9.8/10
SOTD: 05/24/2024
Razor: Weck Med Prep
Blade: Kismet Hair Shaper , 1st use
Brush: Paladin Sumo
Soap: Declaration Grooming Sellout Croap
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming Sellout Aftershave
Fragrance: Paco Rabanne Invictus EdT
First ever use of any type of Straight Razor. Figured I would use it today since I have the next 3 days off just in case it was a blood bath. Luckily only a couple of nicks on my neck. This is going to be a fun journey.
I’ve really been enjoying boar brushes as of late. I used the new to me Paladin Sumo and the handle is comfortable and the boar knot was soft after a 10 minute soaking
The soap was also new to me DG Sellout is the closest dupe I have found, as the description says “Smells like a scent that rhymes with shmaventus”. The lather is thick, back dat *** up thick. I do not plan on adding the small bottle of menthol to the splash, I don’t think it needs it.
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Razor: Weck Med Prep
Blade: Kismet Hair Shaper , 1st use
Brush: Paladin Sumo
Soap: Declaration Grooming Sellout Croap
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming Sellout Aftershave
Fragrance: Paco Rabanne Invictus EdT
First ever use of any type of Straight Razor. Figured I would use it today since I have the next 3 days off just in case it was a blood bath. Luckily only a couple of nicks on my neck. This is going to be a fun journey.
I’ve really been enjoying boar brushes as of late. I used the new to me Paladin Sumo and the handle is comfortable and the boar knot was soft after a 10 minute soaking
The soap was also new to me DG Sellout is the closest dupe I have found, as the description says “Smells like a scent that rhymes with shmaventus”. The lather is thick, back dat *** up thick. I do not plan on adding the small bottle of menthol to the splash, I don’t think it needs it.
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Pre: Stirling Unscented Pre-Shave Soap Bar
Razor: Timeless Ti .95SB w/Crown Handle
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
Soap: Barrister and Mann Cool
Brush: Stirling Finest Badger 24mm Fan
Bowl: Timeless
Post-Shave: Shannon's Barbershop AS
What an incredible shave, 9.5/10. The only issue was my struggle to build a good lather given that I haven't shaved with a badger in eons. Going straight from the Ti SlimSB yesterday to the Ti .95SB today, I got a more efficient 2-pass shave with the .95. I haven't used the Slim enough to issue any definitive opinions, but the .95 was super smooth, comfortable and efficient tonight.
Razor: Timeless Ti .95SB w/Crown Handle
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
Soap: Barrister and Mann Cool
Brush: Stirling Finest Badger 24mm Fan
Bowl: Timeless
Post-Shave: Shannon's Barbershop AS
What an incredible shave, 9.5/10. The only issue was my struggle to build a good lather given that I haven't shaved with a badger in eons. Going straight from the Ti SlimSB yesterday to the Ti .95SB today, I got a more efficient 2-pass shave with the .95. I haven't used the Slim enough to issue any definitive opinions, but the .95 was super smooth, comfortable and efficient tonight.
Thanks Mike. For me, I'm fine, but my S.O. is going to take a while to recover. I feel so bad for her and the only thing that will help is time.
I am so sorry to hear about this, @AlphaFrank75. I'm happy that you and your SO are moving toward the other side and are recovering. My SO was involved in a similar accident a few years ago. It's a rough and traumatic experience, and you both have my best wishes.
Thank you for your thoughts.
Blood and Alum!
Yaqi Top Slant head
Maggard MR11 handle
Bic Chrome Platinum #3
Triumph and Disaster old fashioned shaving cream
Yaqi 20mm synthetic brush
Proraso alum bar
Gillette Aftershave
Nivea Sensitive Aftershave Balm
Rating: 8.5/10 minus 3 for the skin grafting. Total 5.5
Third drive of the Yaqi Top Slant. A very close and smooth shave, except on two patches - side of the neck and on the chin - where it looks like DIY skin grafting. Holy moly, but the alum let me know all about it. I thought I was getting the hang of this beast, but apparently I have some way to go. I've decided that the Top Slant is not an EDS head, and will put it away for a while. In favour of a milder offering more appropriate for everyday use... the KCG, Yaqi Mellon or Gillette Tech come to mind...
The T&D cream was okay - a pleasant, albeit unique scent with a definite citrus note, the cream takes a lot of work to build a good lather and you need to load a fair bit on the brush to get a sustained lather. Not the best, in my opinion, and certainly not at the premium price point.
Yaqi Top Slant head
Maggard MR11 handle
Bic Chrome Platinum #3
Triumph and Disaster old fashioned shaving cream
Yaqi 20mm synthetic brush
Proraso alum bar
Gillette Aftershave
Nivea Sensitive Aftershave Balm
Rating: 8.5/10 minus 3 for the skin grafting. Total 5.5
Third drive of the Yaqi Top Slant. A very close and smooth shave, except on two patches - side of the neck and on the chin - where it looks like DIY skin grafting. Holy moly, but the alum let me know all about it. I thought I was getting the hang of this beast, but apparently I have some way to go. I've decided that the Top Slant is not an EDS head, and will put it away for a while. In favour of a milder offering more appropriate for everyday use... the KCG, Yaqi Mellon or Gillette Tech come to mind...
The T&D cream was okay - a pleasant, albeit unique scent with a definite citrus note, the cream takes a lot of work to build a good lather and you need to load a fair bit on the brush to get a sustained lather. Not the best, in my opinion, and certainly not at the premium price point.
G-2 Fatboy / Kai
I've been having a blast comparing Timeless and Game Changer plates this month, but I think that it might be time to get back to basics, Badger & Blade style. With that in mind, tomorrow night's shave will be centered around these three stalwarts from my den. (Soap/Cream/Croap to be determined, but I'm leaning toward Speick, Palmolive or Cella.) Using a badger brush tonight for the first time in forever is what inspired this fit. I'm also very curious how the pre-war fat-handle Tech will feel following on the heels of the Ti .95 and Slim. I feel compelled to copy @Alum Ladd here because (1) I am not certain that he is following this thread, and (2) he has been a significant influence in my Tech journey!
May 24
Razor: Gillette New SC (replated in nickel)
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (5)
Brush: Omega Jade premium boar
P/S: AoS Lemon shaving cream
Soap: Laugar of Sweden unscented
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Epsilon Blue
DFS++
Razor: Gillette New SC (replated in nickel)
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum (5)
Brush: Omega Jade premium boar
P/S: AoS Lemon shaving cream
Soap: Laugar of Sweden unscented
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Epsilon Blue
DFS++
Friday 20240524
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (6 shaves, 13 passes)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Tyrion (Maggard 24mm SHD Fan)
Bowl: Schöne
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
Superb shave!
Additional notes are in My Journal.
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (6 shaves, 13 passes)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Tyrion (Maggard 24mm SHD Fan)
Bowl: Schöne
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
Superb shave!
Additional notes are in My Journal.
Pre: Shower
Brush: Simpson synthetic
Razor: Wade & Butcher straight
Soap: HC&C Ticket to Ride
Toner: Thayer‘s - Unscented
Splash: None
Serum: Jack Black Protein Serum
Balm: Zingari Man Aftershave Balm - Unscented
EDT: Roja Apex
3 Passes
No Knicks, Cuts, Irritation
Shave Rating: 9.5
Brush: Simpson synthetic
Razor: Wade & Butcher straight
Soap: HC&C Ticket to Ride
Toner: Thayer‘s - Unscented
Splash: None
Serum: Jack Black Protein Serum
Balm: Zingari Man Aftershave Balm - Unscented
EDT: Roja Apex
3 Passes
No Knicks, Cuts, Irritation
Shave Rating: 9.5
Fresh Ozuku edge made for a wondefully soft, close and satifying shave. Three passes for an easy BBS!
Sat 25
Soap Tabac Stick
Aftershave Yaqi PinaColada Chillers
Brush Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia
Razor Gillette New SC
Blade Gillette London Bridge
Super creamy and slick lather! Super smooth and crisp shave with this razor & blade pairing...last shave onboard! Rating 9.5
Soap Tabac Stick
Aftershave Yaqi PinaColada Chillers
Brush Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia
Razor Gillette New SC
Blade Gillette London Bridge
Super creamy and slick lather! Super smooth and crisp shave with this razor & blade pairing...last shave onboard! Rating 9.5
| Date | 25.05.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 146/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Greencult 1.0 | Gillette Nacet (4) | Razorock 400 Butterscotch |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Hampshire Wool Fat (12) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality | Blade Sharpness |
| 10/10 (Clean) | 5/10 (Sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 9/10 (BBS) | 9/10 (Buttery Smooth) |
| Notes: |
A smooth and relaxed Saturday shave. Stubble was destroyed by the GC1. All good now.
Extended shave notes can be found here.
Enjoy your shave today!
9/10
Saturday morning. Bright at the moment, but a chance of rain later. (British weather : the "chance of rain later" usually goes without saying.)
Thiers Issard 11/16 round point straight razor
Zenith chromed handle unbleached boar brush
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Denim Original aftershave
I'm still laughing about my typing a few seconds ago. Fat fingers and still being half asleep had me telling you that I'd shaved this morning with "Mitchell's Wool Fart". Anyhow, something about shaving.
Always reliable, this one. All of today's stuff, now I think about it. If I'd wanted to go for a good honest meat-and-potatoes shave I couldn't have selected better.
I'll give it a "9" today.
Thiers Issard 11/16 round point straight razor
Zenith chromed handle unbleached boar brush
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Denim Original aftershave
I'm still laughing about my typing a few seconds ago. Fat fingers and still being half asleep had me telling you that I'd shaved this morning with "Mitchell's Wool Fart". Anyhow, something about shaving.
Always reliable, this one. All of today's stuff, now I think about it. If I'd wanted to go for a good honest meat-and-potatoes shave I couldn't have selected better.
I'll give it a "9" today.
Razor: Syntesi
Blade: Nacet
Pre: Jack Black Beard Lube
Lather: Proraso green tube
Brush: RR Plissoft Barber
AS: Speick
Rating: 9.5/10
Blade: Nacet
Pre: Jack Black Beard Lube
Lather: Proraso green tube
Brush: RR Plissoft Barber
AS: Speick
Rating: 9.5/10
