SOTD 29 January-4 February 2023

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

Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Gillette Minora Platinum

Soap: Elysian Soap Shop Sol
Brush: Yaqi Purple Haze
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: Pinaud Citrus Musk EdC

After missing a shave and having three days growth I had to go with something reliable and efficient. This meant I had to roll with the always reliable and always efficient Blackland Blackbird. This razor paired with a Gillette Minora was perfect for the task at hand.

I used some new to me Elysian Sol soap. It smelled really good with its top notes of bergamot, white grapefruit, and ginger. Middle notes of jasmine, lily of the valley, and geranium. Base notes of amber, cedar, and musk. As you can see it has a nice blend. It smells fresh and was a real pleasure. It whipped up easily and had a nice slickness to it. Elysian is continuing to impress me with their soap base and scents.

I did four passes, earned a bbs and was feeling much better. I topped this shave of with some Pinaud Citrus Musk EdC and called it a great shave.

Stay cool everyone and enjoy your shaves.

RAZOR: Tatara Nodachi Ti [SB]
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium [2]
BRUSH: Brad Sears Wanderer 26mm
LATHER: House of Mammoth Smash
POST: Hub City Doctrine Aftershave

Love the entire setup! SMASH is such a good scent.

Thanks and absolutely agree on the scent profile. And the Tatara Nodachi Ti (with Masamune handle) is rapidly rising to the top of my DE razor rankings.