SOTD 12-18 February 2023

Razor: Henson
Brush: Simpson synthetic
Soap: Dr. Selby
Finale: Pinaud
Coffee: New Guinea
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—String Quintet in G minor, K.516

18 February, 2023

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: Rooney Heritage 2XL Jade
Soap: Gentleman’s Nod: Zaharoff Signature Leather Tabac ( C4 )
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Zaharoff Signature Leather Tabac.. well, what else?

1st time with the Platinum, and although I ended up with a terrific shave, I was a little disappointed in the fact that it didn't come across as smooth as I anticipated.. 1st pass was quite tuggy, but it settled down as I got into the shave.. time will tell with that one.. maybe needs corking before 1st use. We shall see.
The Nod is exemplary in its performance, and the fact that they got the scent spot on is worthy of much applause.
Yeah, a great shave, with only a minor issue...

RAZOR: Haircut & Shave Ti Efficient
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: Allbright Rubberset 22mm Boar
LATHER: JabonMan Eufros Tobacco Shaving Soap
POST: Cigar Aficionado After Shave
POST: Alt-Innsbruck Eau De Cologne Aftershave

Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Prep pre shave cream. La Toja: shaving cream, lotion & balm aftershave. Vie-Long, 15321, synthetic hair, caramel handle. Gebr. Weyersberg, 6036, "Corneta", 6/8, Solingen.

Razor: Gillette 1938 Senator
Blade: Gillette King C. Gillette Platinum
Brush: Teton Shaves Zen Series, Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Noble Otter Lone Star
Aftershave: Proraso Green Splash
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

Saturday AM 2023-02-18
Mark Twain published 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' on this date in 1885


Rooney Stubby 3XL Porcelain Finest (2-ring) (30/52)
Floris Elite shaving cream (vintage) 
Carbon Damascus Adamas
Personna 74 Tungsten (7)
Floid Blue aftershave

The cream has retained its scent better than old soaps do and better than most old creams, and it made excellent lather. Unfortunately, it is almost gone, and I have never seen it offered other the one time when I bought it. The razor gives me great auditory feedback yet is very efficient and extremely smooth with the vintage blade.

Saturday 18 AM

Razor: Gillette New SC
Blade: Rapira (2)
Brush: PAA Astraeus 22mm
Pre-Shave: Vie-long Pre Shave Cream
Lather: RR Blue Barbershop
Post-Shave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue

Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi Ti (open-comb)
Blade: Personna Platinum (d6)

Soap: Australian Private Reserve Fougere Trois
Brush: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready
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: Pinaud Clubman

What a treat this shave was. The Tatara Nodachi Ti is on loan to me as well as a whole box of unobtainium shaving soaps. More on this so watch my following shave to come.

I decided to jump straight in with the open-comb base plate. I've been having a really attraction to them for a while now so how could I resist?

Immediately I got some blade feel and noticed the razor's efficiency. This was a welcomed realization that put a smile on my face. The feel of the titanium was also nice. It has its own texture of sorts that helps with grip when wet or soapy.

The Australian Private Reserve Fougere Trois is a fantastic soap. The base built up into a nice slick lather quite easily and the scent... Oh man, does this one smell good. It has top notes of lavender, bergamot, clary sage, and petitgrain. Middle notes of geranium, heliotrope, rose, orchid, and carnation. Base notes of oakmoss, tonka bean, musk, vanilla, and hay.

Note that A.P.R. did not use pre-blends or synthetic candle fragrance oils in their designs or products. Every single composition was formulated by them in-house without exception. You know you're dealing with a legitimate quality artisan when you hear that. It's a real shame they went under.

I did a three-pass shave and was guaranteed a bbs face due to the Nodachi's efficiency. I then topped this shave off with some Pinaud Clubman original aftershave and walked away quite content.

Thanks for reading. Have a great Saturday and enjoy your shaves!