Sep. 15, 2023
- Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Karve Overlander
- Blade: Sharp Durablade
- Lather: Spearhead - Fleur De France - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead - Fleur De France - Aftershave
Great shave. This tub has an ever shrinking ring of death at the bottom and I will be sad when it’s gone. This scent was the first spearhead offering I tried and I quickly acquired more.
Spearhead ++;
Just fantastic scents!
Sep 15, 2023 - Sample September: Mousse Illuminee
- Brush: Declaration Grooming Magic Hour B8
- Razor: Mühle Rocca R94
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [6]
- Lather: Zingari Man/Rogue Perfumery - Mousse Illuminee - Soap
- Post Shave: Gentleman’s Nod - Cosecha Catalana - Aftershave
A very enjoyable #fougerefriday shave. Mousse Illuminee and Cosecha Catalana paired really well together. Interestingly enough, they're also the only two scents in my collection that list Artemisia.
The aftershave version of Cosecha Catalana brings out so many beautiful nuances of the scent that unfortunately the soap just doesn't capture. I highly recommend it!
Rating: 4/5
Mousse Illuminée++
September 15, 2023
- Brush: Maggard 24mm 2 Band Badger
- Razor: Chiseled Face - Legacy Raw Titanium (#69)
- Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
- Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
- Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur - Aftershave
Great shave. MdC is very decent soap.
Fougère Friday
- Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
- Razor: Böker Abalone
- Lather: Captain’s Choice – Land Ho!
- Post Shave: Pitralon – Classic (Germany)
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Heather
Very nice morning shave today. I enjoyed the sweet and fresh Land Ho!
The new B16 is quite hungry (I'll have to increase my scoop size for the rest of #SampleStraightember), but just feels wonderful while face lathering 🥰
Friday, September 15, 2023 - Samptember
- Prep: hot shower
- Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
- Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
- Blade: Lord Super Chrome (2)
- Lather: Barrister & Mann - Presto Shaving Soap
- Post Shave: Nivea - Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
If I only used this soap sample for the rest of the month, and if I also shaved every day, I might be able to finish this sample before the end of September. But I probably won't do either of those things, so it's seeming unlikely. Oh well.
Happy Friday everyone!
2023.09.15 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: Gillette Slim Adjustable
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Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (5)
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Lather: 345 Soap Co. Shark Bite with Permafrost
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Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
3 pass shave - 0 irritation and a DFS result. Once again these Wizamet blades prove to be fantastic. Nothing else to say, really.
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- Brush: Thäter Faux Ivory 29mm 2-band Silvertip
- Razor: Koraat 14-2.0 8/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 327)
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap (50)
- Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner
- Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Phenomenal. I bring the same mediocre technique to each morning's shave, but I consistently get amazingly close and comfortable shaves from this "14" form factor. I need a "Most Excellent" rating just for these razors.
September 15, 2023: Equine Greatest Hits Straightember
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
- Razor: Thiers-Issard 188 7/8 ""Coq et Renard""
- Lather: Le Père Lucien Narcisse
- Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
- Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm
A nice Friday evening shave. Narcisse by LPL is one of my favorite scents, even though the base is not totally up to par with the best American soaps.
Have a good night!
