SOTD 14-20 May 2023

metal_shavings · 05-14-2023, 07:30 PM

SOTD: 05/14/2023

Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley Brass

Blade: Bolzano Superinox, 3rd use

Brush: Yaqi Bali

Soap: Pacific Shaving Co. Natural Shaving Cream Cream

Aftershave: Hoffman’s Autism Strong EDT

Additional Care: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Astringent

Additional Care: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Hydrating Toner

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rocket · 05-14-2023, 07:44 PM

A Sandalo Sunday shave. The woody notes of Sandalo Artistico lift up the spirits and brighten the day. And the Blackbird never fails to deliver an enduring BBS.

Happy Sunday shaves to all!

RAZOR: Blackland Blackbird Ti [SB]
BLADE: Bic Chrome Platinum [1]
BRUSH: Wald Nimbus [A1 Fan]
LATHER: Ethos Sandalo Artistico [F base]
POST: Ethos Sandalo Artistico Skin Food Splash

MarkB · 05-14-2023, 09:53 PM

14 May, 2023

Hello all! Hope you're continuing to have a great weekend.

Another great shave this morning! Went back to Dragonsbeard / Frank and his excellent "Bergamoto" soap and skin food splash from the Italia Collection. Great lather built with the Rich Man Shaving brush for two passes (+touch-up) and I finished with the matching skin food splash and a spray of Acqua di Parma Colonia "Essenza"

Hope you have a great day. Smile

ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Bergamotto" Shave Soap / Rich Man Shaving ST Badger / Tatara Masamune / Polsilver

Alum / ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Bergamotto" Skin Food Splash / Acqua di Parma Colonia "Essenza" EdC

Rebus Knebus · 05-14-2023, 10:11 PM

Sunday, May 14, 2023 - Shave of the Day

Prep || Equate Beauty Cleansing Skin Cream with Eucalyptus Oil
Brush || Paladin Churchill
Soap || Stirling Gentleman
Razor || Timeless 9T5 / Super-Max Platinum (3)
Post || Witch Hazel
A/S || Stirling Gentleman
Growth || 34.0 Hours

Time Bandit · 05-14-2023, 10:40 PM

Razor: Blackland Dart (#24)
Blade: Gillette Nacet Stainless (d1)

Soap: First Line Shave Turtles
Brush: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 3 Step w/ High Mountain White 26mm
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum w/ No-Slip Grip System & Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: First Line Shave Turtles
Finish: First Line Shave Turtles EdP

With tomorrow being my birthday we have a big day planned. That means I'll need to get up very early. That in turn means today's shave is my birthday shave.

Being that it's fair to say I'm a big kid and the fact that I just received this set, my First Line Shave Turtles trifecta was the perfect fit.

This was my first time using a FLS soap so I was very eager to try out their 3.1 base. Turns out it's an outstanding soap that's lather was just an out-and-out pleasure to use. I'll say it's a thirsty soap that likes drinking small bits of water at a time but the result is a superbly slick and cushioning lather.

The scent is inspired by Acqua di Giò Absolu from Giorgio Armani and has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Pear, Apple, Grapefruit, and Lemon; middle notes of Lavender, Rosemary, and Geranium; and base notes of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Amberwood, and Labdanum. All that translates into what is ultimately a truly fine fragrance.

The Blackland Dart is a cherished razor of mine. One that I feel very lucky to own. Especially considering mine is #24 and polished making it quite fitting for this momentous shave.

I did a four-pass shave fully aquanting myself with the soap and razor. With a fresh blade and a light touch a bbs was all but guaranteed.

What a rad shave! I finished things off with the matching aftershave splash and EdP and again have to say... What a totally tubular fragrance! Both you and your lady will like this one.

Alright my friends, thanks for coming along for the ride. Enjoy your shaves. Turtle Power!

Dave in KY · 05-15-2023, 12:35 AM

Monday May 15, 2023
Razor: Star Safety Razor
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Kochs Brush
Soap: Colgate Cup Soap
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Fresh Lime
Fragrance:
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