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[–] sahenders 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Lavendursday: Lavender Noir

  • Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Space Portal 25mm Mühle STF Synthentic Knot
  • Razor: Wolfman Razors Satin WR1 Dual Comb Head (0.74 mm gap) on Hollow WRH1 Handle (on loan)
  • Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [2]
  • Lather: Ariana & Evans - Lavender Noir - Soap
  • Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Lavender Noir - Splash
  • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavender - Eau de Toilette

Excellent shave this morning! Lavender Noir is a subtly dark, lavender scent that just hits all the boxes. Once I tried the splash, I knew I had to get the soap as well.

[–] DaveWave94 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] sahenders 3 points 4 months ago

Thank you 🙏

[–] gcgallant 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Is that soap in his new base? If so, can you tell much difference? I'm quite pulled towards his Signature (bourbon and tobacco) soap that's in the new soap base.

Excellent photo, btw. Love the precision of your arrangement.

[–] sahenders 4 points 4 months ago

It's in the Ultima base. I couldn't really tell much of a difference over the Kaizen base, but it was only my first shave with it. Maybe it's a little thirstier, but good performance nonetheless. Signature does look like it would be nice.

Excellent photo, btw.

Thank you!

[–] djundjila 4 points 4 months ago

Koké again

  • Brush: Zenith 506B MB (27 mm × 51 mm Manchurian badger)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 72-V (13/16", quarter hollow or near wedge, stainless steel)
  • Lather: Abbate Y La Mantia – Koké
  • Post Shave: Abbate Y La Mantia – Koké

Busy day, so a simple repeat of yesterday.

Koké++;

[–] walden 3 points 4 months ago

July 18, 2024

  • Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
  • Blade: allMan - 2 blade disposable (3)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap
  • Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral

Very nice. Dank, spicy, earthy, and sheepy.

[–] DaveWave94 3 points 4 months ago

18.07.2024

  • Prep: warm water
  • Razor: RazoRock Gamechanger 0.84 OC
  • Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum
  • Brush: RazoRock Beehive 28 mm
  • Lather: Zingari Man - The Navigator
  • Post Shave: HAGS Apocalypse ASB; moisturiser and sunscreen
  • Fragrance: Trussardi Riflesso Blue Vibe EdT

Single pass head shave, a bit rushed - therefore not very smooth.

Personally I really like ZMs' soaps, even though there's the controversy about the name and the prices are quite expensive. Navigator is a fresh aquatic scent, nice for the summer. I tried to pair it with something equally fresh for aftershave and fragrance. While Apocalypse certainly fits the bill, Riflesso Blue Vibe is a bit more boozy and unfortunately, like most EdTs, not much staying power for me. That's just my unlucky case though as I can't spray any fragrances directly on my skin anymore - I purely rely on applying it to my clothes and everything under EdP concentration is not very suitable for that. I really like this scent though, it's a very unique combination compared to the usual perfumes (even though the fragrantica reviews are quite mixed).

Haven't posted in a while again since I had to yet again change my Lemmy client to Voyager since Thunder didn't have an option to send PMs to anyone 🙄
I hope you're all well. Looking forward to the BVWSC-shave next week!

[–] gcgallant 3 points 4 months ago

July 18, 2024

  • Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C

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

  • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Valedictorian - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Aftershave: Summer Break Soaps - Valedictorian - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Valedictorian++; I really enjoy this soap and scent. And the TI could not have been more comfortable. Very enjoyable shave today.

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666 2 points 4 months ago

Thursday, July 18, 2024


Hot day, and some refreshment was required. Sheep-automation is always pleasant.

Have a good night!

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