Tuesday SOTD Thread - June 13, 2023

Travel Tubac Tubesday

Tubes of Tabac creme and aftershave balm standing next to an E-bar leaning on the handle of an ESC Medium Jock handle in front of a decorated bathroom wall.

Razor: Ever-Ready Natural Angle (E-Bar)
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
Brush: Executive Shaving Medium Jock
Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Cream
Post shave: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original aftershave balm

First of a few travel shaves in merry old England, and I brought my made in England E-bar for the occasion. I'm not sure the brush is made here, but at least its branding is from Scotland.

Happy Tabac Tuesday, everyone!

What do you think of the E bar? For me it's the worst of the GEMs I've tried. Way too mild and pretty inefficient
- Oh, really? Mine's definitely not inefficient. I prefer Micromatics because they have the coolest mechanism in shaving technology, but I don't see any fault in how the E-bar shaves.
  
  I think my Flying Wings might be milder, and I like those, too.
  
  I can't get excited about the E-bar because it's a bit boring, though.

June 13, 2023 – Tempo Tuesday

Brush: Declaration Grooming B11 Jefferson “Lake Pelham Watson” one-off
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: 7 O’Clock – Super Stainless (Green)
Lather: Storybook Soapworks – Fresca Intensa
Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve – Fresca Intensa

On my running calendar, Tuesdays are workout days. Today, that meant a 40-minute tempo run in the pre-dawn swampiness of central Florida summer. I saw 5 bunnies on the first lap around the neighborhood. On the second lap, I saw 5 bunnies and an armadillo.

Cooled off in the shower and had an excellent shave with Fresca Intensa. The Storybook Soapworks soap just exploded into a rich, well-hydrated lather with minimal effort. I dialed the slim down to 5 and did 2 quick passes to get a shave that’s plenty good enough for my day full of Zoom meetings.

Doing my SOTDs on wetshavingdatabase.com and then copy-pasting them into Lemmy isn’t half bad. Certainly no worse than copy-pasting them into Reddit. Fuck Spez.

Fuck spez.

brush: MOAR BOAR
razor: Gillette NEW type
Lather: barrister and mann softheart sandalwood

Sandalwood+++++

Razor: Ever-Ready Streamline
Lather: B&M Fern
Brush: Muhle 23mm Synth
Blade: PTFE (4)

I rarely post a SotD, not sure I ever have on Reddit, only now and then at B&B. But somehow I feel motivated by this new place. This was last night (June 13th somewhere!) and a bit of a rush so no straight but the Streamline with a blade in the sweet spot was certainly no hardship! I actually had put off grabbing one of these since people didn't seem to highlight the shave particularly and while it's cool looking I wasn't about to splash out just for that. Glad I bumped into a user-grade one because it instantly tied my Clog-pruf for favourite Gem shave. Bit milder but not so very much as the newer ones and, while I don't mind light razors and find some modern ones a bit heavy, the heft here is just right.

Jun 13, 2023 - Phantom of Kyiv

Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
Brush: Shore Shave Honey Jar 26mm Plisson Knot
Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
Blade: Personna Lab Blue [13]
Lather: Areffa Soap - Phantom of Kyiv - Soap
Post Shave: Areffa Soap - Phantom of Kyiv - Aftershave

Phantom of Kyiv is a refreshing scent: woody with a citrus opening. Areffa has several soap bases, and this is in their beef tallow base. It was easy to work with and produced a slick, dense lather.

Rating: 4/5

Edit: I also wanted to point out the cool Made in Ukraine stamp in the soap.

Interesting soap, slava Ukrani! Thanks for sharing. And nice photo, what'd you use to take it?
- Thanks! I'm using the camera on my phone and some post-processing tools.

June 13, 2023

Brush: Rubberset 400-4 w/24mm Maggard SHD
Razor: Weck Sextoblade
Blade: Kismet hair shaper
Lather: Chicago Grooming - Way-Oh
Post Shave: Lucky Tiger
Post Shave: Zingari Man - unscented balm
Post Shave: CeraVe Daily Moisturizer

I wanted to keep the sample kill attempt going. I overlook my samples too much. I should try to get through them all. I have way too many. I could use nothing but samples the rest of the year and still not kill them all. I've got 6 months worth of Stirling samples alone.

I’ve got 6 months worth of Stirling samples alone.

So, 6 Stirling samples?
- 7 actually.
I had the problem of them all falling to the bottom of my bin where my soap is stacked. Pulled them out into their own space so I remember them better.

SOTD 13.06.23

APR - Fougère Trois
Yates Precision - 921 H
Polsilver Stainless Steel
Trotter Handcrafts - 26mm T1

Possibly the Goat when it comes Fougère scents, Rose and Heliotrope really make this a beautiful scent that lingers all day.

First post on here an i honestly have no idea what Lemmy even is so hopefully its worked

Excellent photo!

I really enjoy fougère scents. So sad that this is unobtainium.
- Its a beauty

June 13, 2023 – [42]uesday

Brush: West Coast Shaving Clear Smoke Burlwood 26 mm
Razor: Timeless Titanium Slim
Blade: Durablade Sharp Titanium (4)
Lather: Barrister and Mann – 42
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – 42

A cold and rainy late spring day and I felt like reaching for some more Barrister and Mann. I’m getting a better appreciation for the Ti Slim. I used to think it was too aggressive, but I was just applying too much pressure since I’m used to heavier razors.

Hope your day is bright.

42++

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts 49ers Custom with 28mm B5 knot
Razor: Muhle Rocca R94
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum
Lather: Declaration Grooming - Fake Yellow Light
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Almond Leather

Rocca mowed through a little over 2 days' worth of growth with no issue. Getting closer and closer to killing this tub of FYL and I'd very much like to do so before LG

Great setup!

June 13, 2023

Brush: AP Shave Co. 26mm G5C
Razor: Karve CB
Blade: Astra SP (Green) (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann – Mûir(e) Wood
Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps – Teacher’s Pet
Post Shave: Noble Otter – Bare

Busted out the Karve to do a full 3 pass today. Was going to let my hair grow out this summer, but the inflammation and dandruff is already unbearable, so definitely shaving my head again tomorrow.

6/13/23

Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Silvertip
Razor: Koraat 8/8, Near Wedge Square Point
Lather: House of Mammoth - Voices
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Voices Aftershave Splash
Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Voices EdP

I picked up this Voices EdP from the zaar and it just showed up last night. This is Mrs. Puddings favorite scent in my den. I really like this one too. Sweet without leaning too hard into gourmand. Mrs. Pudding is always blown away by how Ben managed to capture the smell of the rice.

The near wedge on this Koraat was a stark contrast compared to the thin and light Fili yesterday. An awesome shave all the same, however. Just not as chatty.

June 13, 2023

Prep: Hot Shower - Preshave
Brush: Zenith /r/Wetshaving MOAR Boar 🐗
Razor: Rex Envoy
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (4)
Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Prom King Soap
Post Shave: Noble Otter Soap Co. - Northern Elixer Splash
Post Shave: Zingari Man - AS Balm Unscented

First time using a SBS soap and it did not disappoint. Prom King is a great scent and one that I could probably use as a daily driver. MOAR BOAR did a fine job of getting the soap up to a great lather and I always appreciate when there's almost no feedback from a splash.

Time to get this Tuesday rolling and get more coffee into the system. Have a great day all!

Jun. 13, 2023

Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
Razor: Gillette Super Speed Flair Tip
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Lather: House Of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap
Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Sonder - Aftershave

Good shave with this old beauty.

June 13 2023

Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR
Razor: Muhle Rocca R95
Blade: Derby Premium (2)
Lather: Stirling - Vanilla Sandalwood
Post Shave: Stirling - Sandalwood splash
Fragrance: D.S. & Durga - Radio Bombay

Stirling and MOAR BOAR is such a great combination, I got an easy lather from this endless tub. I had a much better shave with the Rocca than I did last time, which confirms that the bad shave must have been a fluke. Good to know I'm not losing my touch.

I got assigned to an annoying workflow so I'm going to do the bare-ass minimum today

SOTD Tuesday 13 June, 2023

Prep: WDCB.org Chicago’s Home for Jazz
Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: Van der Hagen Boar
Lather: Chiseled Face Midnight Stag 1st of 10 samples
Razor: 1940s Gillette Gold Ball-End Tech
Blade: Shaving Revolution Platinum Series (9)
Post: Nivea Men Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
Post: Brut Classic After Shave

First time with the gold ball-end tech. First of all, the tomato skin comes off when I rub it with my dry thumb. This razor is really starting to glisten. The shave was better than I expected - as long as I rode the cap. Otherwise it passed over the hair without much cutting. Minor stinging with my balm and some irritation, especially on my neck. Small portions of my neck are still tender, but this is typical since my neck hair lays flat - sometimes I gotta press a little. Not BBS, but DFS which is nice. I supposed the shaves will get better with experience. Have a great day, everybody!

I just noticed Catbus in your profile pic.
- My daughter (19) has been a huge fan for a long time, so I've seen and enjoyed several of the Studio Ghibli films.

Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Scots Pine Sheep Soap
Brush: Declaration B4 Vastness
Razor: Wolfman WR1 .67 SB
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Z Unscented Balm

got a little weeper rapira blades are decent but not my favorite. was one i threw in my travel razor, blade going in the bin.

SOTD Jun 13, 2023

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts “Dune” 28mm DG B8
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: GEM (37)
Lather: Ariana & Evans - Cha Cha Matcha - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Cha Cha Matcha - Aftershave
Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Dammusi
Passes: WTG, XTG
Coffee: Colombia/Indonesia Blend
Music: James - Be Opened by the Wonderful

I think it's time to change this blade. No horrible tugging, but there's also a minute roughness that I'm attributing to a dull blade.

I think it’s time to change this blade.

In the name of @[email protected], don't!
- 💯
- !!!!! :-)

Jun. 13, 2023

Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Arcane Abyss Timberwolf
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Ti
Blade: Personna Super
Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Soap
Post Shave: Proraso - Green - Aftershave

And a fine tabac Tuesday to you!

Brush: Omega 11137 24mm
Razor: Van der Hagen
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Lather: Wholly Kaw - Lav Sublime
Post Shave: Nivea aftershave balm

First SOTD on Lemmy! On vacation and brought this VDH razor on accident, so it wasn't the best shave.

June 13, 2023

Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
Razor: Greencult GC 2.0 IV
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (10)
Lather: Le Père Lucien Narcisse
Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm

Today, the razor felt overlye aggressive - maybe I 'll try the number 2 plate.

Have a good evening!

June 13, 2023

Brush: Semogue - Semogue Owners Club
Razor: Razorock GameChanger .84p
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Lather: Blades Grim - Smolder
Post Shave: Lucky Tiger Splash

Super happy to have the GC back. While Blades Grim as a company is questionable I still love the way this soap smells. It's like toasted marshmallows, and it makes a good lather. This was an amazing shave. 10 of 10 would highly recommend.

I've never heard of Blades Grim. What makes the company questionable?

June 13, 2023

Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue Space 26mm Cashmere
Razor: Dovo Facharbeit 6/8" Full Hollow Square Point (Straight Shave 252)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Soap
Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Eau de Toilette

3 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.

I'm really enjoying 3-pass shaves again. Three quick passes takes only a little longer than two more deliberate passes and I enjoy the experience more.

Marilyn is stunning. Pun intended.

Marilyn is stunning.

Captivating, even.
- 👍

June 13, 2023 - Tabac Tuesday

Brush: Yaqi Cola 22mm Synthetic
Razor: Karve CB C Solid Bar
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless Green (8)
Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac Original
Post Shave: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac Aftershave Lotion
Fragrance: Mäurer and Wirtz- Tabac EdP

It is an after dinner shave today. As usual, brought out Tabac for this Tuesday shave.

Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire Soap
Brush: Zenith - MOAR BOAR
Razor: Gillette - Slim Adjustable
Blade: Gillette - Silver Blue
Osma: Osma - Osma
Splash: House of Mammoth - Shire
Balm: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented
Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

I had a great shave yesterday with the Slim Adjustable, but today’s was awful. Yesterday I was impressed with how efficient it was on 9, today on both 7 and 9 I was left with quite a bit of discomfort. I was going to use this on my trip, but now I’m rethinking that.

June 13, 2023

Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm 2Bed Synthetic
Razor: Baili BD179 TTO
Blade: Super-Max Super Platinum (3)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Lavanille - Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
Post Shave: Eurfros - Dama Noche - Balm

Haven't used this razor in a considerable amount of time. I think one side is more aggressive than the other. I got a nice shave, but the feel -- neigh, the soul of this razor, doesn't speak to me. Still, I'm going to use it for the next few days because I'm traveling.

Wow. You usually use a cart when you travel. Interesting.
- I traveled by car this time. TSA did stop me at the end of my driveway, but I respectfully told them to fuck off.

13 June, 2023

Brush: Zenith - MOAR BOAR
Razor: GEM - Pushbutton
Blade: GEM - PTFE (7)
Lather: Maggard Razors - London Barbershop - Soap
Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Shore - Aftershave
Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Dammusi - Eau de Parfum