SOTD 13-19 November 2022

Razor: LASSC BBS-1

Blade: Personna 74 (12)

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

Razor: T.R. & Sons "Bengall"
Razor: Haircut & Shave Co. Ti Efficient
Blade: Eddison Super Stainless (d7)

Soap: P.A.A. Cavalier
Brush: Yaqi Black & White Marble
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: P.A.A. Hotel Cecil
Post 4: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry w/Hyaluronic Acid

I'm back at it again with the Bengall. I just can't stop with this shifty business of straight razor shaving but along for the ride today is an amazing H&S Co. Ti Efficient.

I had a good experience with the Bengall, going slowly and with intention. I'm thinking I may just be better off learning to using my left hand for the left side of my face so I practiced that today. I had to go even more slowly but heck try doing anything with your opposite hand quickly. I mean I shouldn't be straight shaving very quickly at this point anyway so...

Once I took care of my checks, chin and neck, I switched to using the Efficient. Wow! This razor is just pure ease. This has to be one of the most fail-safe razors I've ever used. It doesn't have much blade feel (which I dig sometimes) but could totally appreciate the uh, efficiency (lol) of the razor. There's another razor that is quite popular that falls into this category that starts with an H, but this one is better. No offense but this razor is a better razor. At least in terms of the actual cutting hair process.

I did two across the grain passes and felt very little need for an against the grain pass. I think most men could stop here and would likely do so if not intentionally wanting to spend more time shaving.

You know me, so of course I did an against the grain pass. Suffice it to say, I earned a super smooth bbs shave.

The Cavalier soap is of the CK-6 variety and performed as expected. The scent is a blend of both Gondolier and Cavendish. Two very good scents in their own right. I really do enjoy this one and paired it with some new to me P.A.A. Hotel Cecil aftershave. This aftershave also smells really good. It's notes include talc, cardamom, vanilla, tonka bean, kephalis, sandalwood, cedar, nutmeg, black pepper, oakwood and oakmoss. I highly recommend this scent of you think you'll like notes.

Today's shave was a good one.

Take care gentlemen and enjoy your shaves.

SotD

Areffa Soap Steel Credo - Shaving Soap.
Shavemac "The Tribut" - Shaving Brush.
Vintage Merkur SuperSlant - Safety Razor.
Vintage Tondeo Superdünn 77 - Blade.
Areffa Soap Steel Credo - After Shave.

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Thursday SOTD

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Razor: Oneblade GENESIS

Blade: Feather FHS-10 (D4)

Brush: Shavemac H4414024 Horn 24mm Silvertip

Scuttle: Yoresh

Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap

Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Rainforest

Shave Soap: Martin De Candre Fougère

Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè

Aftershave: Chatillon Lux La Foret de Liguest

Thursday 11.17.22
RAZOR: Timeless SLIM Edition Open Comb
BLADE: Personna
BRUSH: Elite Razor Ivory over Pastel Swirl 24mm Boar
LATHER: Barrister and Mann Bay Rum Shaving Soap
POST: Barrister and Mann Bay Rum Aftershave Splash

WOLFMAN TI 1.55

Head Shave

Blackbird Ti
Grizzly Bay “Wander” V17
PAA Blue Samhain

November 16, 2022

Brush: Declaration Dark Emerald B7
Razor: EverReady 1912
Lather/Post/Fragrance: Catie's Bubbles - V

Congratulations to Chris on your 10 year anniversary. The hobby wouldn't be what it is without you, and I count you an inspiration and friend.

For anyone who hasn't heard, CB just dropped their latest, X, a celebration of 10 years. The fragrance features an assortment of materials Chris has used in previous fragrances, a true celebration of the brand. I don't know how he's going to top V, but I picked up my X trifecta and can't wait.

SOTD - Nov 16 Edition

Razor: Above The Tie - Windsor SB90
Blade: Lord Super Stainless
Brush: Omega 10777 boar
Soap: Stirling Soap Co. - Triumph
A/S: La Toja