SOTD 23-29 April 2023

SOTD 4/28/23

Razor: Meta 4 (brass)
Brush: Zenith 
Soap/As: Lodrino 

I’m not sure if I should pick up the brass Meta 4 or the quantum


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Pre: Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser

Razor: 1938 - 1945 Black Handle Tech
Blade: 1948 (T4) Gillette Blue Blade (d3)

Soap: Lothur Grooming TEARS
Brush: Yaqi Ocean (28mm)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Fine Lather Bowl

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: Pinaud Citrus Musk EdC

I had a great shave today while breaking new ground by using Lothur Grooming shaving soap for the first time. Right away I have to say this is some luxurious stuff! I was very impressed and am highly curious about their other offerings.

As we near the end of Vintage April I thought why not break out the rare Black Handle Tech I just so happened to have and use it to continue my learning experience with the 1948 Gillette Blue Blade I've been using lately. This turned out to be a good decision. This razor and blade combination gave me a really nice shave.

I did a three-pass shave with some buffing on my way to a dfs face. The Lothur TEARS shaving soap was phenomenal in facilitating this. The lather was very creamy and slick and did a great job of protecting my skin throughout my shave. The lather feels good and was fun to apply. This stuff really stands out in my opinion.

On to the scent... Oh, my god. Just insane. TEARS smells so good! No joke. I could wear this all the time and never get bored of the scent. If I had to shave with this and only this for the rest of my years. I'd honestly be fine with that.

It's a bright, citrusy, cologne-style fragrance that's masculine and intoxicating. The notes are listed as bergamot, lemon, and mandarin combined with delicate herbal notes, jumping out on top. Heart notes of neroli blossom, lavender, and jasmine. All that resting on a gentle musk accord base note. I'm telling you. This one is banging for sure!

After my sweet shave, I went with the tried and true classic that is Pinaud Citrus Musk to finish my shave off right. Again, another wise choice if I do say so.

Alright, my fellow wet shaving enthusiasts. There you have it. Happy Friday and enjoy your shaves.

Saturday SOTD

Razor: 1946/1947  Gillette Aristocrat

Blade: Feather (D2)

Brush: Omega EVO Synthetic 28mm

Bowl: Olivewood 5"

Pre-Shave Scrub: Ach Brito Glyce Lime

Pre-Shave Oil: Taconic Unscented

Shave Cream: Taconic Bay Rum

Balm: Viking Soaps Bay Rum

Aftershave: Taconic Bay Rum

Saturday 04.029.23
RAZOR: Wolfman Guerrilla 2023 SB Stainless Sreel
BLADE: Feather
BRUSH: Frank Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
LATHER: D.R. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Italian Citrus After Shave Splash
BOWL: Vtg. British fish motif lather bowl

Face Shave
Razor: Blackbird Ti
Brush: TNS H5
Soap: HAGS Voodoo

This tub will be dead this weekend.


Head Shave
Razor: Karve SS Overlander
Brush: Trotter w/TNS L3
Soap: Wholly Kaw Tempest

Does anyone else love the smell of wet dirt? Maybe it's just me!! I like Tempest but I love B&M Petrichor more. I'll give Tempest a few more shaves before I decided to keep or move it on.

S.O.T.D - Le Grand Chypre B&M 

• Razor - Paradigm 17-4  
  
• Brush - Wolf Whiskers 23mm TGN
  
• Blade - Astra Blue Superior (Vintage)
  

• PostShave - Lucky Tiger
  
• PreShave Oil - TrueFitt & Hill
  
• AfterShave Splash - B&M - LGC
  
• AfterShave Balm - B&M - LGC
  
• Alum Block - Osma
  

• Shaving Bowl - CC - Copper
  

Best Regards

Alan H

That Brush is sooo SWEET Toby

Thank you sir!