Wednesday, March 13, 2024

• Prep: hot tea, hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
• Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (1)
• Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling – Post Shave Balm – Sharp Dressed Man
• Post Shave Beverage: hot coffee

As the Sharp Dressed Man ring of death gets smaller and smaller, I feel compelled to only shave with this until it's gone. Of course Stirling soaps take forever to get used up, so that's easier said than done.

Friday, February 2, 2024

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan - Aftershave Balm

I'm really getting down to the end of the Leviathan balm, having to bang it upside down against my hand to get some out. I do kinda wish they had a different container than the pump bottle. I don't know what a better alternative would be, but it's frustrating not being able to get it all out.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 1st shave of the year

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush, 27mm
• Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan - Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan - Aftershave Balm

First shave of the new year (I've been sick and haven't felt up to it), and unfortunately it didn't go well. It felt like it was going well throughout the shave, but I somehow ended up with a few small cuts on my neck. This razor is more aggressive than what I usually use, so I guess it's not that surprising, but still unexpected.

Sunday, December 24, 2023 - Xmas Eve Shave

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
• Lather: Wholly Kaw - Monaco Royale - Premium Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale - Artisan Aftershave Balm

I don't have any "Christmas" themed soaps, but Monaco Royle feels a litte festive with it's sweetness. Merry Shaves to you all.

Sunday, December 10, 2023 - Rainy Day Shave

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
• Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
• Lather: Zingari Man - The Watchman - Sego Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchman - After Shave Balm

With it's "Stormy Air and Dark Seas" subtitle, The Watchman has become a soap I reserve for rainy/stormy days, especially with how little I have left in this tub. Although I wish I didn't have to go anywhere on this rainy day today, at least I get to use one of my favorite scents.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Shavesgiving

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Unknown Travel Brush, Reknotted w/ Maggard Razors Shaving Brush Knot 20mm Timberwolf Grey Synthetic
• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable H3 (1962, 3rd quarter)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
• Lather: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale - Premium Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale - Artisan Aftershave Balm

As has been noted, it's Thanksgiving here in the US. And has also already been stated, I'm thankful this year to all of you in this Lemmy instance. Happy Shavesgiving to you all.

Friday, November 3, 2023

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89L
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (3)
• Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling – Post Shave Balm – Sharp Dressed Man

Man, I've been suffering through all week with the Jagger. Lately I've been taking all the blades I own in bulk and systematically going through them one at a time, using them in each razor I own. Right now I can't tell if the Jagger + Lord Super Chrome is just a bad combo for me, or if it's that I haven't used the Jagger in a while and it's taking me a while to readjust. I could have sworn this blade used to work well for me with this razor, but so far this week it has decidedly not.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Unknown Travel Brush, Reknotted w/ Maggard Razors Shaving Brush Knot 20mm Timberwolf Grey Synthetic
• Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (2)
• Lather: Zingari Man - The Watchman - Sego Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchman - After Shave Balm

Pleasant shaves to you all.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Muhle 39K527 Synthetic Silvertip Shaving Brush, Faux Ivory, 19mm
• Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
• Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Post Shave Balm

I wasn't planning on using this brush today, but as I was choosing my gear I accidentally knocked it off the shelf and directly into the trash. After cleaning it I figured it's already wet, so why not just go ahead and use it.

First time using a Lord Super Chrome in my Tech. Super comfortable.

Monday, September 18, 2023 - Some Sample, Some September

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Omega 0146138 HI-BRUSH, 25mm Synthetic Shaving Brush
• Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (3)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Presto Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Nivea - Moisturizing Post Shave Balm

Was out of town for the weekend, and hadn't shaved since Friday morning. I usually shave every other day, and so this extra day off made it particularly satisfying.

They’re excellent for dipping in hummus. That’s actually what I’m eating right now as I type this.

Is this for real?? This is the first I’ve heard of it.