SOTD 16-22 April 2023

Tuesday April 18, 2023
Razor: 6S Plate 5
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Graydog Cocobolo/Synbad
Soap: Sir Henry's Kentucky Rain
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: CFG Ghost Town Barber
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,625

I don't know how many shaves I've had from this tub so far but enough you'd think I'd see a dent at least. Doesn't appear to have receded one bit at all. BTW the lather on the brush was pre-face lathering. Not the finished product. Love the performance and scent. Have a great day Everyone !

18 April, 2023

Good morning all! Hope you had pleasant evening.

I guess this would be a 66.6% Italian appreciation shave since four of the six artisans represented originate from there (the razor handle was made in Raleigh NC and the RazoRock head in Canada). New soap day as well with the Mondial 1908 "Zagara" soap arriving over the weekend. Medium-strong scent strength both off the soap itself and when lathered with a nice mix of floral and light citrus. Thick, slick, yogurt-like lather built with the Zenith Manchurian 26mm ST badger brush. Two passes (+touch-up) and I finished with RazoRock's "Blue Barbershop" splash and a spray of Acqua di Parma "Colonia Essenza" EdC.

Hope you have a great day.

Mondial 1908 "Zagara" Shave Soap / Zenith Manchurian ST Badger / Imperium Shaving + RazoRock DE / Gillette Platinum

Alum / RazoRock "Blue Barbershop" After Shave Splash / Acqua di Parma "Colonia Essenza" EdC

As part of some comparative analysis with the Wald A1 knot, I have been experimenting with varying proportions of bowl vs face lather development time, for my hybrid lathering method. Today I went about 50/50 and found the lather development slightly lacking. The La Faulx is still a pleasure, even in less than perfect conditions.

Overall Score: 9.7 / 10

RAZOR: Atelier Durdan La Faulx SS [SB]
BLADE: Feather Pro Super [3]
BRUSH: Rudy Vey Chief Muhle STF 25mm
LATHER: House of Mammoth Alive
POST: House of Mammoth Alive Aftershave Splash

Tuesday Afternoon Shave 04.018.23
RAZOR: Karve CB “C” Plate OC, 3” Gladius handle
BLADE:: Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow
BRUSH:  Elite Fire & Ice 24mm Manchurian White
LATHER: Ach Brito Mogno Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Italian Citrus After Shave Splash

Tuesday AM 2023-04-18
National Piñata Day


Rooney Emillion 2 Tiger Stripe Finest (24/53) 
Ethos Grooming Succès shaving soap
Carbon Damascus Adamas
Wilkinson London Bridge (12)
Bleu de Chanel aftershave 

Yes, that's a Paradigm 17-4 handle on the Carbon razor head. I just thought I would try it out of curiosity; I much prefer the regular Carbon handle. Although the Chanel aftershave has grapefruit and lemon in its top notes rather than pineapple, it still works quite well with the Ethos soap scent.

Tuesday, April 18

A&E Chasing the Dragon~~Simpson M7~~Gem Clog-Pruf/Gem~~Oud Maknoon
Have a great day!​

SOTD 20230418
Prep: Razorock pre barba
Bowl: Ceramiche di Sicilia
Brush: Saponificio Varesino Arlecchino LE 28/28
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 70th.
Razor: Rex Konsul XL
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Post: Alum Rub
AS: Saponificio Varesino 70th.



Best Regards

Razor: Merkur Progress, gold, Hoffritz model
Blade: Gillette Rubie Plus
Brush: Simpson Colonel X2L in Manchurian badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Long Rifle Hunting Lodge
Aftershave: Shannon's Soaps Indigo Oud Aftershave Splash
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

WOLFMAN * FEATHER * MOZINGO * CATIE’S BUBBLES

Wednesday 04.019.23
RAZOR: Boti Anodised Titanium AC Razor: Meteor
BLADE: Kai Captain Mild PINK
BRUSH: Oumo 01 Venus SHD Badger Fire Color 26mm FAN
LATHER: Noble Otter Soap Co. Two Kings Shave Soap
POST: Noble Otter Soap Co. Two Kings Aftershave