SOTD 9-15 April 2023

Wednesday, April 12

MWF~~Rubberset 400/3~~Fatip Lo Storto/Wikinson Chromium~~Vintage Tabac Extreme
Have a great day!

Razor: Atelier DURDAN Le Maurice (1.0mm titanium safety bar)
Blade: Dorco Titan (d6)

Soap: Noble Otter Two Kings
Brush: Vikings Blade White Knight
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum w/ No-Slip Grip System and Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

With the announcement that Two Kings (as well as two others) is being discontinued, I dedicated it was about time I give it and Noble Otter a try. Before today I had not ever used a Noble Otter product before so I was very much looking forward to this shave.

Continuing with this (second) Le Maurice pass-around I chose the titanium 1.0mm base plate. Compared to my first go-around the head now has the blade securing posts on the top cap versus the base plate and the handle has some more nuanced machining giving it more character and feel.

I don't know the full story as to why the blade posts moved but because they are short, I much preferred them on the base plate. When on the base plate you simply set the flat blade on the flat plate with the posts holding the blade. Then assemble. With the posts on the top cap, you have to slightly push and hold the blade down onto the curved cap while placing the base plate on. This difference is manageable and not a deal breaker but is a dislike based on personal preference.

As far as the Noble Otter soap goes, I'm thoroughly impressed. I only added water one time and the soap exploded into a full bowl of lather. Not only that but it was very creamy and slick with an almost velvety feel to it. I absolutely loved it.

The scent was very good as well. Its main profile is rose and oud. With it, you get this nice mix of floral and a bit of mystery, a bit of darkness from the oud and sandalwood. The scent has other notes but they all come together to make a nice fragrance.

I did a three-pass shave and because this combo was so good, I easily earned a bbs shave. I then opted for the oh-so-lovely Lilac Vegetal to soothe my shaven face. I'll say she doesn't love everyone but she most definitely loves me.

This was a very good shave that has opened my eyes to just how good Noble Otter's soap is. Now I'm even more interested in the Card Series. If you've never used Noble Otter, do yourself a favor and change that asap.

Thanks for reading and enjoy your shaves.

Razor: Atelier DURDAN Le Maurice (1.0mm titanium safety bar)
Blade: Dorco Titan (d6)

Soap: Noble Otter Two Kings
Brush: Vikings Blade White Knight
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum w/ No-Slip Grip System and Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

With the announcement that Two Kings (as well as two others) is being discontinued, I dedicated it was about time I give it and Noble Otter a try. Before today I had not ever used a Noble Otter product before so I was very much looking forward to this shave.

Continuing with this (second) Le Maurice pass-around I chose the titanium 1.0mm base plate. Compared to my first go-around the head now has the blade securing posts on the top cap versus the base plate and the handle has some more nuanced machining giving it more character and feel.

I don't know the full story as to why the blade posts moved but because they are short, I much preferred them on the base plate. When on the base plate you simply set the flat blade on the flat plate with the posts holding the blade. Then assemble. With the posts on the top cap, you have to slightly push and hold the blade down onto the curved cap while placing the base plate on. This difference is manageable and not a deal breaker but is a dislike based on personal preference.

As far as the Noble Otter soap goes, I'm thoroughly impressed. I only added water one time and the soap exploded into a full bowl of lather. Not only that but it was very creamy and slick with an almost velvety feel to it. I absolutely loved it.

The scent was very good as well. Its main profile is rose and oud. With it, you get this nice mix of floral and a bit of mystery, a bit of darkness from the oud and sandalwood. The scent has other notes but they all come together to make a nice fragrance.

I did a three-pass shave and because this combo was so good, I easily earned a bbs shave. I then opted for the oh-so-lovely Lilac Vegetal to soothe my shaven face. I'll say she doesn't love everyone but she most definitely loves me.

This was a very good shave that has opened my eyes to just how good Noble Otter's soap is. Now I'm even more interested in the Card Series. If you've never used Noble Otter, do yourself a favor and change that asap.

Thanks for reading and enjoy your shaves.

Thursday SOTD

Razor: King Cobra

Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (D4)

Brush: 2011 Semogue Finest Bristle 2

Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"

Pre-Shave Scrub: Ach Brito Glyce Lime

Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented

Shave Soap: Spearhead Shaving/Seaforth! Black Watch

Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè

Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving/Seaforth! Black Watch

Thursday 04.013.23
RAZOR: Rocnel 2021 Sailor Series Adjustable Razor @3
BLADE: Personna
BRUSH: Ever-Ready Faux Ivory 18mm Silvertip Badger
LATHER: D.R. Harris Matlborugh
POST: Epsilon Scottish Spirit Aftershave Splash
POST: Duke Cannon Grant Cologne

SOTD - Wednesday New (to me) Paladin Edition

Razor: Tatara adjustable
Blade: Nacet
Brush: Paladin Sumo (thanks Dave in KY )
Soap: MdC Rose

Mystic Waters Soap
OCSC boar
Karve head on Rod George handle
Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade
Historic and Oak Embargo
Grave before Shave Cigar Blend beard balm

Sunday, April 9, 2023 - Shave of the Day

Prep  ||  Equate Beauty Cleansing Skin Cream with Eucalyptus Oil
Brush  ||  Paladin Chief
Soap  ||  Barrister and Mann 42
Razor  ||  Mongoose / Schick ProLine P-30 (8)
Post  ||  Witch Hazel
A/S  ||  Barrister and Mann 42
Growth  ||  48.0 Hours

Oh my gosh 42 my Fav 

S.O.T.D - B&M Fern 

• Razor - Blutt Br1 .86 
  
• Brush - Wald - Moss/Green
  
• Blade - Astra - Blue Superior
  

• PostShave - Lucky Tiger
  
• PreShave - TFS
  
• AfterShave Splash - B&M Fern
  
• AfterShave Balm - B&M - (Unscented)
  
• Alum Block - Osma
  
• Shaving Bowl - CC - Copper
  

Happy Shaves Gents


Alan H