What soap/cream did you use today?

How's the Overlander treating you?  I've been using it the past couple shaves and can definitively state it's now the #2 razor in the den.

HoosierShave, thanks for asking! The Overlander and I are getting along pretty well so far. I've used it nine days in a row, and most of those shaves were very good. I love crashing through thirty hours of growth. Feels like I'm pulling a bush hog. 

But I find I need to keep it to one pass. This is a heavy razor, so when I'm not careful, it can scrape up a bit of skin. And if I take more than one pass, I'll start feeling some annoying irritation. (This is true, though, of most of my razors. My skin is super sensitive lately.)

So it's turning out to be a good day-to-day razor, especially when I've got extra growth and I'm using thick tallow soaps. But if I start chasing a BBS, or if I want to use a lighter lather, I'm probably better off with a lighter razor.

Nevertheless, we're still in the early days of this trial. I've got ninety-three shaves to go before I offer my final opinion. Let's have this conversation again around Thanksgiving.

(Did you end up ordering the Encre Noir?)

Sunday August 28, 2022
Razor: Karve Overlander
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Graydog Cocobolo/Synbad
Soap: London Razors Coffee and Contemplation
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: London Razors Coffee and Contemplation
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,391
https://youtu.be/ALlqv5FUztE

Now there is an underrated classic

Now you're getting crazy mixing those two sandalwoods!

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Now there is an underrated classic

YRP made by Declaration Grooming is among my favorites. Shawn Maher hit one out of the ballpark with this scent.

Now there is an underrated classic

YRP made by Declaration Grooming is among my favorites.  Shawn Maher hit one out of the ballpark with this scent.

I completely agree. Great scent.

Spearhead/Chatillon Lux Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime

Fine Accoutrements / Green Vetiver

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