September 20, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: ERN 2611 7/8 Full Hollow Round Point

• Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: Fabergé - Brut - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Today's shave was a test shave of a razor that was sent to me for honing. I put a Jnat edge on it and this edge is just killer. Much of the credit for this result comes down to the lack of wear on the blade, great geometry, and steel (Solingen) that can take a great edge.

September 19, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point

• Lather: WestMan Shaving - Alma - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: WestMan Shaving - Alma - Aftershave Balm

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I think Alma fits the bill for today's theme. It's main notes are Rose and Passion Fruit, and this would be a very feminine scent were it not for the musk that is blended into the fragrance. This is very cleverly done. Soaps from WestMan are first class.

Thank you for suggesting this and sending it out. I really enjoyed it! Definitely up my alley. I loved the woodsy, outdoor take on a barbershop. Scent strength was perfect.

September 18, 2024 - Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 11/16 Söderfors Extra Specialstål Full Hollow

• Lather: McDuff's Soap Company - Old Strathcona - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I've wanted to try a McDuff's soap for a while. I really enjoy the scent descriptions on the web site. This one is his barbershop scent and it's a doozy. Great lather, and a very enjoyable shave!

Yes, I'm looking forward to it! I agree 💯on the scent.

September 17, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: River Razors 6/8 3/4 Hollow

• Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum

• Talc: Yardley Classic
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

For this shave I was trying out a new edge on this razor. I created it using a Koma nagura slurry on a Black Arkansas stone. Definitely a unique feel.

September 16, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point

• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Roman Spice is such a refreshing scent! It doesn't linger long in the soap or aftershave, so I think the EdT is worth having.

This razor has a combination Black Arkansas/Mikawa Asano Nagura edge. It is beautifully sharp with its own subtle feel. Very fun shave today!

September 15, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Koraat 7/8" Near Wedge Spanish Point

• Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave

• Talc: Yardley Gold
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Great F1 race-day shave!

September 14, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Filarmonica 12 Doble Temple 5/8" Full Hollow

• Lather: Noble Otter - Ace - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: Noble Otter - Ace - Aftershave

• Talc: Yardley Gold
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Back home from my travels. A very enjoyable, quick shave today. I was quite surprised at how close this shave was. The progress on this Zenith brush is just phenomenal. I know that it will improve, but it does not need to.

July 27, 2024

• Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
• Blade Holder: Gillette Slim Aristocrat H4 (setting: 7)
• Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (4)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Seville - Soap
• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
• Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Seville - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I'm headed on travel for a couple of days. Seville was a nice way to start the trip.

September 27, 2023

• Brush: AP Shave Co Black 26mm G5A

• Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point (Straight Shave 339)

• Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap (62)

• Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave

• Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
   

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

This was a travel shave but it really doesn't matter. The edge on this Bismarck is astounding! I was really surprised by the closeness and comfort of this shave.

August 21, 2023

• Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
• Razor: Weck Sextoblade (Straight Shave 302)
• Blade: Kismet (21)
• Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
• Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
• Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
   

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Kismet Blade - Losing My Edge
#Monthofweckoning

Can I get 31 shaves out of this blade? Yes. Easily. Though I do feel that the edge is dulling slightly, I'm not close to the point where I would toss the blade. I have not palm-stropped it, nor do I intend to.

The 70th Anniversary fragrance continues to be enjoyable when used daily. I am not tiring of it. There is more depth to it in the EdP, but that is to be expected.

At the end of this month, I'll have 34 shaves on the puck. This would be a good year to use 70th Anniversary 70 times.