What soap/cream did you use today?

  
Brush .... Elite Razor
Soap ..... Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents
Razor .... ZOMCHI
Blade .... Kai SS
Post ..... Witch Hazel w alcohol
Post ..... Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents Splash
Post ..... Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel
Finish ... Mancera Red Tobacco EDP

Mike, I'd be interested in your thoughts on that razor ?

I hate that razor but I love the Guardians of Transportation.

My Parker is the original version and is too mild. Still, with a bit extra effort, I managed a very smooth shave yesterday morning. I am tempted to buy version 3 of the razor but haven't been moved to do so yet.

Sunday December 8, 2024
Razor: Durham Dorset
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: Fluffy Industries Copper/Boar Badger Mix
Soap: MacDuff's Back Country Bourbon
AS : Witch Hazel + DCCS Small Batch Shave Tonic
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,223

Stirling - Cypress

  
Brush .... Elite Razor
Soap ..... Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents
Razor .... ZOMCHI
Blade .... Kai SS
Post ..... Witch Hazel w alcohol
Post ..... Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents Splash
Post ..... Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel
Finish ... Mancera Red Tobacco EDP

Mike, I'd be interested in your thoughts on that razor ?

Hi Dave,

I would say the ZOMCHI is very well made, very mild, and a great value.
 
I tried it first with a Wiazmet (my go to), and once again with a KAI.  The KAI may have bumped up the efficiency a bit - TBH I'm not really sure - but either way, the razor was still on the mild side for my tastes.  I got a DFS with the first shave, and a bit closer to a BBS with the KAI, and let things go at that.  This is obviously not the tool of choice for a BBS chaser, but it would otherwise be a fine daily driver.  When I shopped for mine, Amazon was selling them for $19.99 without the stand.  One other thing FWIW:  At a little over 82g, the ZOMCHI is heavier than my preferred razors these days, but even so, I found it surprisingly easy to handle.

PS  This post by Freddiep318ti brought the ZOMCHI to my attention, and IMO it is an excellent write up.

  
Brush .... Tatara Muramasa Adjustable (Synthetic)
Soap ..... La Toja Cream
Razor .... Alpha Spirit
Blade .... Proline P-30
Post ..... Witch Hazel w/alcohol
Post ..... La Toja AS Splash
Finish ... ETHOS Succès EDP

King of Oud (Wholly Kaw) apple oud
Shave 23 ・ 72 g left

After trying several natural ouds, I’ve realized they’re worlds apart from the synthetic oud found in our shaving products. Natural ouds are incredibly complex and constantly shifting – strong yet surprisingly light. In contrast, synthetic ouds are more linear, with a heavy, velvety presence that can feel overwhelming. Today’s King of Oud soap has a hint of real oud but feels sharp and a bit thin by comparison. Still, it delivered a great shave. Wholly Kaw’s base is impressively slick.
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Brush Razorock 400 (24) ・ Razor BiC Twin Select (33) ・ Fragrance Ensar Oud Kanbojia Senkoh

  
Brush .... Elite Razor
Soap ..... Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents
Razor .... ZOMCHI
Blade .... Kai SS
Post ..... Witch Hazel w alcohol
Post ..... Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents Splash
Post ..... Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel
Finish ... Mancera Red Tobacco EDP

Mike, I'd be interested in your thoughts on that razor ?

Hi Dave,

I would say the ZOMCHI is very well made, very mild, and a great value.
 
I tried it first with a Wiazmet (my go to), and once again with a KAI.  The KAI may have bumped up the efficiency a bit - TBH I'm not really sure - but either way, the razor was still on the mild side for my tastes.  I got a DFS with the first shave, and a bit closer to a BBS with the KAI, and let things go at that.  This is obviously not the tool of choice for a BBS chaser, but it would otherwise be a fine daily driver.  When I shopped for mine, Amazon was selling them for $19.99 without the stand.  One other thing FWIW:  At a little over 82g, the ZOMCHI is heavier than my preferred razors these days, but even so, I found it surprisingly easy to handle.

PS  This post by Freddiep318ti brought the ZOMCHI to my attention, and IMO it is an excellent write up.

Thanks for the detailed response. I found it similar but wanted confirmation.