SOTD 23-29 April 2023

Monday, April 24, 2023
Floïd pre shave oil. Mitchell’s Wool Fat Shaving Soap. Omega 3470 puro tasso. "Lark", carbon steel 6/8, made in China. Brummel, lotion aftershave.

April 22, 2023
Charcoal Goods Level 2
Zenith B2
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Speick After Shave

Monday, April 24

AoS Lavender~~Simpson X3~~Gillette #44/Spoiler
Have a great day!

Tuesday 04.025.23
RAZOR: Charcoal Goods Everyday Brass
BLADE: Perma-Sharp Super
BRUSH: Butterscotch  Ebonite 23mm SHD 2 Band Badger
LATHER: D.R. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Italian Citrus After Shave Splash
BOWL: Vtg. British fish motif lather bowl

SOTD: 04.24.2023

Tuesday SOTD

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Razor: Henson AL13 +++

Blade: SuperMax Sunrise (D2)

Brush: Semogue 2016 LE 2-Band

Bowl: Supply Provision Marble 4.5"

Pre-Shave Scrub: Ach Brito Glyce Lime

Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom

Shave Cream: Ethos Blood Orange

Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè

Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Fourth & Pine

Razor: 1919 Gem "1912"
Blade: Personna Gem PTFE

Soap: Barrister & Mann Waves
Brush: Yaqi Men's (Black & White)
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: Aqua Velva Ice Sport

I've been wanting to try Waves for a while. Basically ever since I found out about it, to be honest. So, I was stoked that a friend of mine sent me a sample to try.

If you've been wet shaving for any decent length of time you know or have at least heard of how good Barrister & Mann's Omnibus soap base is. Which it is. What I want to talk about though is the scent.

Waves is essentially an homage to Gillette's Wild Rain line (now discontinued) from the '90s. Its scent notes are said to be saltwater, lavender, geranium, and bergamot. Saltwater as a note is pretty vague but I'll tell you that the fragrance is clean and pleasant and is a scent pretty much any man can wear. It's not too strong in one direction or in total volume. You're not going to be off-putting to anyone wearing this fragrance but you might just boost your confidence and turn some heads while you're at it. Waves smells good and is an easy win. Especially with warm months ahead.

I used a wonderful Gem "1912" as my tool of choice to earn me a bbs face. I did three passes with some buffing but reached the goal thanks to my effort.

I thought since going with an aquatic like Waves, why not do the same with my choice in aftershave? So today I used some very nice Aqua Velva Ice Sport. This stuff is also very much an easy win for just about all men and will put you in a good mood, especially on a hot day, because it smells great.

Alright gentlemen, there you have it. A great Monday shave. What else can I say?

Take care and enjoy your shaves.

Brush:  Kent BK8S
Soap: Ethos Vanilla Safi
Razor:  H&S N075
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Aftershave:  ABC Apricot Hull
Scent:  Nishane Ani