- Razor: Schick Type B2
- Blade: Personna Injector
- Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
- Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Peppermint & Rosemary
- Aftershave: Myrsol Aqua Balsamica
- Additional Care: Alum Block
It is time for one of the Holy Grail razor again. Makes a Monday shave even better!
Sep. 4, 2023
- Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Karve CB SB D
- Blade: Astra SP Green
- Lather: Macduffs - Dark Sky Preserve - Soap
- Post Shave: Macduffs - Dark Sky Preserve - Aftershave
Excellent shave. Very pleasant scent the only possible complaint is that it’s a bit mild which they caution in their description.
2023.09.04 SOTD:
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Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser
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Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
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Razor: Gem Jr. 1912
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Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (2)
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Lather: Summer Break Soaps Daydream
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Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Summer Break Soaps Remote Learning Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
Take number 2 with my Gem., but still not able to achieve a close shave. The shave was better than attempt #1, but that wouldn't take much. I'm sure I'll get better the more I use it, but that will take time. I did make sure to ride the cap like crazy this shave, which is probably why it was better than the last. 3+ pass shave.
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September 4, 2023
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Razor: Koraat 14-2.0 8/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 316)
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Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
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Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
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Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
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Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I went for a deep, rich YouTube lather today. The SV Beta 4.3 base just loves this. I pushed a lot of water into it.
Wonderful shave today; my second with the Koraat 14-2.0. An obvious thing to do next is to refresh the edge on my Fili 14, and compare.
Sep 4, 2023 - Sample September/Mammoth Monday: Dammusi
- Prep: Coffee
- Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
- Brush: Farvour Turn Craft Eye of Jupiter 27mm Motherlode Knot
- Razor: Wolfman Razors WR4 (Aluminum)
- Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional [2]
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Dammusi - Soap
- Post Shave: Gentleman’s Nod - Calabria - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Gentleman’s Nod - Musashi - Eau de Parfum
It's #mammothmonday in #sampleseptember, and today's sample is Dammusi. The scent is beautiful. I really want to love it, but I think it's just too powdery for me. I'm curious if the aftershave has the same powdery-forward notes.
The WR4 was a quick, smooth shaver. I still need to find a snazzy aluminum handle to use instead of the Razorock stainless steel handle. The balance is off just enough that it's noticeable during the shave.
Calabria offered a citrus-forward, Mediterranean escape. An excellent new scent from GN. While Calabria's opening is much brighter, I thought I picked up some heart notes that were similar to Musashi. As such, I used the Musashi fragrance as well.
Rating: 4.5/5
Straightember Mammoth Monday
- Brush: Zenith B21 (XL chrome-plated copper handle, 28 mm boar with 50 mm loft)
- Razor: Filarmónica 14 Doble Temple (8/8, extra full hollow, red scales)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. (Formerly Oleo Soapworks) – Armonía
- Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps – Valedictorian
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth – Shire
Delicious early Monday morning shave with new to me Armonía. Thank you @[email protected] for the smush! The much hyped Darkwing base is crazy creamy and easy to dial in, and the tobacco fougère is right up my alley. A great first impression. Good start into the week so far.
September 4, 2023
- Brush: Zenith 508A XL/Bristle (B35) (MOAR BOAR) 31mm
- Razor: Blackland Era - Level 2 SB
- Blade: Personna 74 (34)
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Reserve Fern - Aftershave
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
- Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Woodshop - EdP
The level 2 is nice and mild. Although the shave wasn't super duper close, it's still very good and comfortable. Everything smelled wonderful and I'm in love with Woodshop.
Woodshop++
