SOTD 12-18 February 2023

Wednesday Afternoon Shave
RAZOR: Haircut & Shave Company Ti Efficient
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: Restored vtg. brush w/Boti 16mm Silvertip Badger Knot
LATHER: OSP Neroli Scented Shaving Soap
POST: OSP Neroli Scented Aftershave Lotion

Thursday AM 2023-02-16
Pope Gregory the Great decreed on this date in 600 that saying 'God bless you' is the correct response to a sneeze


Rooney Stubby 3XXL Ivory Finest (32/52)
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet shaving soap (tallow)
Wolfman WR2-SB/Bob's Razor Works Aristocrat Bull Mastiff Bronze
Personna 74 Tungsten (5)
Armani Acqua di Giò aftershave

Razor: Rockwell T2
Blade: Gillette King C. Gillette Platinum
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Mauer & Wirtz Tabac
Aftershave: Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Aftershave Lotion
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

Pre: P.A.A. Cube 2.0 w/ Cube Dock

Razor: Atelier DURDAN Le Maurice (ver. 1)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock (d2)

Soap: Barrister & Mann Fougere Classique
Brush: Vikings Blade White Knight
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Fougere Classique
Post 4: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry w/ Hyaluronic Acid

So, this was a nice shave. I had a friend that was nice enough to give me this soap and splash set after I mentioned that I liked classic, old-time scents. I mean, liking Old Spice, Pinaud Clubman and Tabac most definitely makes me a member of the Old Timers fan club.

Fougere Classique has a beautifully blended floral forward that's mixed with a little musk and vanilla. It sits on top of a silky smooth powder base that I find opulent with a gorgeously sophisticated yet undeniably classic feel.

If you like fougeres and know how artfully Will crafts his accords, then you already know this is a must-buy. If you're just a fan of fougeres in general, let me tell you. This is a must-buy!

On a sad note, the time has come for me to say goodbye to the Le Maurice razor. It's being called home back to France so with this shave I must bid it adieu.

I opted for the middle-of-the-road 1.0 gap stainless steel head paired with a second-use Gillette 7 o'clock blade. This combo was very efficient and provided me with a bbs face after a three-pass shave.

Post-shave I used my regulars of alum and witch hazel followed by some matching aftershave.

All in all, this was a great shave. I must say that I'm very thankful for the opportunity to have used both this software and this hardware.

Take care gentlemen and enjoy your shaves!

15-02-2023

Proraso, Reinfrescante :: Wolfman Guerrilla OC, Super Max (# 4) :: Druida Tulip Caramel Stripes :: Nuavia :: Institut Karitè :: Lea



16-02-yyyy

Proraso, Pelli sensibili :: Razorock Game Changer SB 0.84, Super Max (# 5) :: Semogue SCNHG LE 2022 :: Tabac :: Proraso, Balsamo Dopobarba Protetivo :: Proraso, Lozione Dopobarba



Salut!

What a fantastic shave today with Ethos as the star of the show!!! Wow just wow how nice the new Bay Rum Soap and Tortola splashes are!!!

Friday SOTD

Razor: Loeffler Our Drummer 5/8 Full Hollow

Brush: Semogue 2018 TSN LE brush

Bowl: Georgetown 4.5" Opal-Iron-Rim

Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap

Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Eucalyptus & Spearmint

Shave Soap: Le Père Lucien Limited Edition 2016

Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè

Aftershave: HTGAM Al-Fin

Face shave

Razor: WSC Winning Razor
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Brush: Mozingo ZT4
Soap: DG Albizia
Splash: The Club Boo


Head Shave 

Razor: WR2 1.55
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: DG Cold B14
Brush: DG Deja Blue B11
Brush: TNS L4
Soap: DG Albizia
Splash: DG Delta V

First off this is my FOURTH tub kill in 2023!!! Next is why did I use three brushes for my head shave.

Well, I'm starting to try and compare more of my brushes to see which ones it's time to let go of.  Out of these three B11 was the one I'd part with. But just looking at that Deja Blue pour makes me want to keep it.