November 4, 2024
Balsam, pine, and cedar. A lovely shave all around.
The splash has a bit of sweetness to it that surprised me, but I found it quite enjoyable.
Off to face the election week. Try to stay positive y'all.
November 3, 2024
This morning was my first real shave with Barber Blue, which is one of the sets that I was fortunate enough to win in the children's cancer fundraiser drawing last month.
It's a lightly-scented mug soap that whipped up into a rich and protective lather. Shave performance was great once I got enough water into the lather. My only real complaint is that the scent in the soap is quite weak compared to other artisan soaps I've used.
The splash is much heavier on the scent, definitely an aquatic accord. There's a nice level of citrus and bergamot. Also a decent hit of WS-23, which I wasn't expecting.
Overall a great shave. I'm on the fence whether I want to keep this set or move it along. I don't love the mug soap format, mostly because it takes up more space in our tiny apartment bathroom.
Have a great day y'all.
Man, that slight reflection of the razor on the soap lid. chef's kiss, well done.
Sounds like a great way to spend a Friday.
November 1, 2024 - November Already?
Just a beautiful shave all around. I've never regretted using one of my boar brushes.
Almost to the weekend, have a great one y'all! ✌️
I’ve been very curious about this soap for a while but haven’t pulled the trigger.
Is it primarily wood smoke, or do you get other notes as well?
In my opinion if you use a properly hydrated lather, it shouldn’t prevent you from seeing what’s going on.
I’d focus on getting as much water as possible into your lather. Then use as mild of a DE razor as you own.
I’ve personally never had trouble using a DE “down there.” I typically use a Merkur 34C for this and have had great results.
Granted, I don’t have lady bits down there so I can’t speak to those specific difficulties. I have to assume though that you’d get good results with a properly hydrated lather, a mild razor, and a good deal of care.
I’m not buying all this soap to be frugal! ;)
Also Roam Two++
Yeah, I've really enjoyed the B21 so far. I think this is my third use of it but it was well broken in when I got it.
I'm on the fence about whether I prefer this over my Omega 10048. I thought the shorter loft would be miles ahead, but there's a part of me that quite enjoys the floppy 48.
There isn’t usually soap left when I rinse the bowl, but regardless I suspect you’re right that the nubs are just getting in the way.
I add water a bit at a time, mostly using my brush to bring water into the soap.
I lather for 3-5 minutes, but still get a pretty airy foam.
I think y’all are onto something with the bowl recommendations. I’m going to try something smoother next time.
Just rub a cartridge against your face until the hair is gone?