- Prep: Hot Shower - Preshave
- Brush: Zenith /r/Wetshaving MOAR Boar 🐗
- Razor: GEM Micromatic Flying Wing, gold
- Blade: GEM - PTFE (4)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Lime Soap
- Post Shave: Cella Milano - Bio Organic AS Lotion with Aloe Vera
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - AS Balm Unscented
I didn't intend to use the Stirling Lime today, but this morning my wife asked me if I could whip up a lather for her to shave her legs. How could I say no to that request? She doesn't love most heavily scented soaps so Lime it was, which is always acceptable to me as well. Of note, she doesn't have any blades for her shitty Venus razor, so it will be another attempt to convert her to a Schick injector. The DEs scare her.
Finally Friday and coffee is hot. Have a great day all!
I got a Lady Gillette for my SO and it made a huge difference in her perceived accessibility to wetshaving… She still only DE shaves when she has a lot of time, but she enjoys it when she does.
I had my wife use my Eversharp I1 and she liked it. Now if I can only keep her using it, I'll be happy man.
Rosy Shave
- Prep: Klar Activated charcoal facial soap
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 472½ (NOS 13/16" hollow ground, stainless steel)
- Brush: Zenith B21 (XL chrome-plated copper handle, 28 mm knot with 50 mm loft)
- Lather: Geo F. Trumper Rose shaving cream
- Aftershave: Noble Otter Two Kings splash
I'm really enjoying the scent of this Geo F. Trumper Rose cream. Simple, warm, maybe a bit grandma-y, but in a good way. I don't think I have it really dialled in yet, and my first pass was a bit pasty vs a watery third, but even so, performance was good enough. I'm regretting that I didn't take the post shave as well but Two Kings made a nice pairing.
It felt good to shave with a straight again after a few travel days abroad.
2Kings++
- Lather: Nivea Sensitive Pro Liquid Cream
- Brush: Razorock Big Bruce 26mm
- Razor: Gillette Tech
- Blade: ASCO Platinum (3)
Another great shave with this blade and it matches quite well with this razor for me.
This shaving cream is also good. It produces copious amounts of lather and is slick enough. It is a bit of an unusual format for a shaving cream, being in a liquid form and coming in a bottle with a pump. It also takes plenty of water which perhaps wouldn't be expected with it being a thinner consistency to begin with.
16 June, 2023 - Fougère Friday
- Brush: Declaration Grooming - Unicorn Ivory - B3
- Razor: Feather - AS-D2
- Blade: Gillette - Nacet (2)
- Lather: Chatillon Lux/Declaration Grooming - TSM Fougère - Soap
- Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - TSM Fougère - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Reserve Fern - Eau de Cologne
- Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving Exclusive MOAR BOAR (31 mm × 57 mm bleached boar)
- Razor: Wade & Butcher 7/8, "The Celebrated Extra Hollow" Barber's Notch
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire 2
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire 2 Aftershave Splash
I never tried OG Shire, but hopped on Shire 2 for the sole reason that I'm a big Tolkien fan. The description notes are full of things that I don't typically go for. My initial thoughts of Shire were that it was okay. This morning though, something in the scent just really clicked with me and I just all of sudden... Got it. The tobacco really seemed to stand out for the first time to me, and blending with the Vetiver, Spices and Violet that Hobbit hole vibe just struck me. Fantastic.
This Wade & Butcher is such a pleasure to use. Super light and the feel of the steel is just one of those "IYKYK" kind of things. Just really on a level of its own, and it takes such a keen edge. This was a wonderful way to start the day. Close and comfortable shave, no nicks or irritation.
Shire++;
W&B++;
MOAR BOAR++;
Sounds like a great great start into the day!
Really was. Here's to hoping that momentum carries through the day!
MOAR BOAR plus Shire 2! Perfect combination!
- Razor: Gillette 1958 TV Special
- Blade: Shark Super Chrome
- Brush: Vie-Long #14033
- Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
- Lather: Asylum Shave Works Frankincense & Myrrh
- Aftershave: Asylum Shave Works Frankincense & Myrrh
- Additional Care: Alum Block & Barbossa Organic Sandalwood Beard Oil
A fast Friday shave. Almost six years after I received the soap, I broke through and can see the bottom of the tin….
June 16, 2023
- Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Baili BD179 TTO
- Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome (3)
- Lather: Chatillon Lux/Declaration Grooming - Unconditional Surrender - Soap
- Post Shave: allMan - Fearless - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Korres - Saffron Spices - Balm
#SOTD Friday 16 June, 2023
- Prep: WDCB.org Chicago’s Home for Jazz
- Prep: Warm Shower
- Brush: Omega HI-Brush 146206 25mm Synthetic
- Lather: Chiseled Face Midnight Stag 1st of 10 samples (7 shaves so far)
- Razor: 1940s #Gillette Gold Ball-End Tech
- Blade: Shaving Revolution Platinum Series (12)
- Post: Nivea Men Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
- Post: Old Spice Classic After Shave Lotion
A quick shower shave with the ball end tech. I was a lot more careful not to add any pressure to the tech, so I got a much better shave than last time. I scraped some skin off the side of my chin. It was a bit red but there was no blood. There was no feedback from the Nivea balm - surprise! Great razor, great soap, great brush, great shave.
Enjoy smelling like a stag. I know I do. :)
It's growing on me. I like it now, whereas when it arrived I didn't. My wife says I smell like leather shoes.
- Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Fougère 26mm v16 Fanchurian
- Razor: Mühle Rocca R94
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [16]
- Lather: Westman Shaving - Gerês - Soap
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - Logbook - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Contemplation - Eau de Parfum
Happy #fougerefriday!
Rating: 4/5
Jun. 16, 2023
- Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Karve CB SB D
- Lather: Spearhead - Sea Ice Lime - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead - Sea Ice Lime - Aftershave
Great shave. Grabbed a new plate for my copper razor, very happy with the solid bar. Cool morning for menthol but I’m awake now.
SOTD Jun 16, 2023
- Brush: Grizzly Bay 28mm 2BED
- Razor: Blackland Blackbird
- Blade: Astra SP (1)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Vanilla/Eucalyptus/Mint
- Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Classic Ice Blue - After Shave
- Fragrance: Zoologist Perfumes - Koala
- Passes: WTG, XTG
- Coffee: Burundi, Kayanza - v: Red Bourbon, Jackson - p: Washed
- Music: Queens of the Stone Age - In Times New Roman...
June 16, 2023
- Brush: Wald Nimbus Bloodline 27mm J3
- Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple Gen 1 (Straight Shave 255)
- Lather: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Soap
- Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner
- Post Shave: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Zaharoff - Signature Rosé - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I really need to add a category of Most Excellent for those times that I use this razor.
Yesterday, the Fili 14 returned from its visit to @[email protected] . Naturally, I wanted to use it today. I viewed the edge under the microscope and was surprised at how good it looked, but I checked my records and this razor's last edge refresh was in Feb. I figured that with both of us using the razor, it was probably time for another edge refresh. So, last night I did that; using synthetic stones and my current bag of finishing tricks.
The shave was amazing! Everything you hear and read about the Fili 14 Gen 1 is true. I was really done after the second pass, but the edge feel was just so good, I decided on a third pass and was awarded an ultra-comfortable DS-BBS result.
The Gentleman's Nod soap base is interesting. I know not to load this one too heavily and loaded lightly with the Wald badger. You would never believe that the amount I loaded would be enough to satisfy three passes, but it was. This base takes an amazing amount of hydration and even when almost to the point of dripping feels a little pasty. Quite different than the silkiness of MSC, Zingari Man, or Spearhead's Highland, and not the same richness as Omnibus, or as Wholly Kaw's new Crème Fraîche. But it works. It's very slick but does not have extraordinary residual slickness.
The Zaharoff scent is awesome. There's rose in there, but there's spicyness and woody stuff as well (don't know the actual scent notes offhand). This made the whole shave a luxurious experience.
Been intrigued (mostly thanks to their cool branding) by Gentleman's Nod for a while. At some point I'll have to sus out a sample or just buy a puck... or maybe they'll make an Old Spice dupe...
It's definitely different. Both @[email protected] and I have similar experiences with the soap base. I intend to try Musashi at some point. My soap is in the C4 base and they now have a C4+ base. I don't keep track of these things, but presumably '+' means better :)
I like Musashi quite a bit as a soap, goes great with Passiflora or Thé Noir etc Vanille aftershaves
Your fili is just stunning.
Thank you! It was an eBay purchase. The fellow who sold it told me said he dropped the razor and broke the blade of his “favorite” Fili 14 and couldn’t bear seeing this one because it reminded him of the other. His photos didn’t do this one justice. I was stunned when it arrived, but I still wonder what the “favorite” looked like.
Jun. 16, 2023
- Razor: Chiseled Face Groomatorium Legacy Titanium
- Blade: Gillette Nacet
- Lather: Noble Otter - Firefighter - Soap
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - Firefighter - Aftershave
Firefighter Friday shave.
Firefighter++
June 16, 2023 – The Great Spice Off – Mystic Water Windjammer 2
- Brush: PAA Synthetic
- Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
- Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome (1)
- Preshave: Baxter Shave Tonic
- Lather: Mystic Water – Windjammer
- Post Shave: Old Spice -1980s
Windjammer lathered up something fantastic today and went on my face so soft and then… nothing. I I think I needed more water or something because the slickness wasn’t there at all. My first shave I wouldn’t say it was standout but it was there, but maybe that was the milder, smoother razor I was using. Going to do a ton of water for the thrid shave with a really aggressive razor or else I think I’ll be a bloody mess.
I hadn’t used the Slim Adjustable in a while and every time I take it out I remember that Gillette kind of nailed it all those years ago. I’d like a little more weight on it but it’s just a great, easy shaver that can go to whatever level you’re feeling.
I’ve been exploring my DEs again lately. I really like the extra weight on the Slim over the Tech. I feel it actually helps with the shaving. So far I’m 2/3 on great shaves with the Slim, looking forward to using it more when I get home.
June 16, 2023
- Prep: Shower
- Brush: Declaration Grooming B14 28mm
- Razor: Blackbird Lite
- Blade: Wizamet
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Oceana
- Osma Alum: Yes
- Post Shave: Proraso Green (Splash)
Second shave with BB Lite. Impressions remain same - mild-ish razor that is very skin friendly.
- Razor: Puma 13/16 (8)
- Lather: B&M Fern
- Brush: Muhle 23mm Synth
- Post shave: Aloe
Tried something different today: shaving before I showered. This'd be way more convenient, but I thought it didn't work out well for me. However it finally occurred to me that was back during a long dark age where I exclusively used the same Merkur/Feather/Williams combo in a somewhat savage and very utilitarian fashion. Thankfully, my knife sharpening guy moved indirectly inspiring me to try a straight razor which lead to a whole collection and a rekindled interest in shaving general.
It went fine. In fact, I was intentionally being a bit conservative yet got a closer shave than I was aiming for, maybe the slight expansion of hydrated skin hides a tad more hair or something? Probably I just do a better job with this razor. I was lucky to find it, almost sold it for more than I'd ever have been willing to pay for it but that kind gentleman wisely asked if I was sure. I wasn't. I was far happier to have found this than I would have been if that much money just appeared out of the blue.
And in case you wonder, no, I didn't mute the toe like that, it came that way from the factory. Really. Though just as well I suppose, I don't find a spike point to be all that relaxing (though interesting now and then) so I probably get more use out of it this way. And at the time they didn't realise they were making quite the treasured heirloom this became.
Great write-up, and great find!
June 16 2023
- Brush: Dogclaration B9A
- Razor: Gillette Sheraton
- Blade: Derby Premium (5)
- Lather: Stirling - Varen
- Post Shave: Stirling - Varen
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Shire
Varen. It’s what’s for dinner.
Varen+++.
