1914 is best gem.
Merry chrimbo.
this post was submitted on 24 Dec 2024
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December 24, 2024
- Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
- Blade: Dorco SD507 disposable (1)
- Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Woodshop - Soap
- Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Ah, so nice switching to this disposable compared to the one I used yesterday. Super smooth, mild, and sharp.
December 24, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Blade Holder: Zomchí Premium Razor
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Blade: Zomchí Superior Platinum DE (2)
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Lather: Barrister and Mann - Vespers - Soap
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Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Vespers - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This shave was for a review that I agreed to do for the Zomchí razor. Even though I'm the last person to do a DE razor review, the bottom line is that I think this razor is a great value.
December 24, 2024
- Preshave: Water -> Face
- Brush: Benny's 21mm Synthetic
- Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
- Lather: The Goodfellas Smile Amber Fougère
- Post Shave: Old Spice After Shave
I forgot to bring along a brush to my parent's place, so this one will have to do. A thoroughly mediocre shave.
Have a good day!
Maybe Santa will bring a brush tonight?
I doubt that, but we'll see!
We had a store called Benny's when I was growing up. The type of place where you could buy fishing poles, bicycles, hardware, tools, etc. It wouldn't surprise me if they used to sell shaving brushes, but somehow I doubt it's the same brand.
Mine is Benny's of London, which adds a layer of sophistication that is otherwise not present in the brush
Oh, very fancy. Very glamorous.
I was kind of surprised that it was't Sir Benny's of London 🤣
Dec. 24, 2024
- Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR
- Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
- Blade: GEM PTFE [3]
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented - Balm
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented - Splash
- Osma: Osma - Osma
- Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery- G20
On Christmas Eve, there are two acceptable soaps: Christmas Eve and ‘Twas The Night Before. I have Christmas Eve, so that’s what I’m going with.
This is one of my all time favorite scents. I wrote my first review about this scent. It’s incredible and I love it every time.
Merry everything!
On Christmas Eve, there are two acceptable soaps: Christmas Eve and ‘Twas The Night Before.
Not this year when Christmas Eve falls on Tabac Tuesday.
Stirling Christmas Eve ++;
Merry everything too you too and welcome back home!
I saw ViaceralWatch yesterday and he had on The Night Before aftershave. It smelled pretty strong and great, but different than mine. It's just funny that I was like "whatcha wearing?" and it's something I own and should know we'll. Maybe he has different "chemistry".
I still haven’t tried ‘TTNB. Seems nice. I considered picking it up but feel so overloaded with soap right now.
Tabac Tuesday 24 Dec 2024
- Brush: Chisel and Hound Ambrosia Maple with 26 mm Maggard knot
- Razor: Wolfman Satin WR1 dual comb 0.74 mm gap head on hollow WRH1 handle
- Blade: Feather New Hi-Stainless
- Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original – Stick
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Dickens, Revisited
Merry Tabac Tuesday my friends!
My wife gifted me a gorgeous butterscotch Simpson Chubby with Manchurian badger today, but this shave happened before, so it's with my travel synth. I'm excited to try it out tomorrow.
I haven't used the Tabac stick nor the WR1 Wolfie in a while, but they are just as nice as I remember and I had a wonderful Christmas Eve.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and I hope you are all having some happy times Seth friends and/or family.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Nebulagance" - TurnNShave Quartermoon 26mm synthetic
- Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (1)
- Lather: Stirling - Christmas Eve
- Post Shave: Stirling - Ramblin' Man Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger's Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Stirling - Ramblin' Man EdT
This knot is great. A lovely Christmas Eve to all who celebrate!
Stirling Christmas Eve++;
A lovely Christmas Eve to all who celebrate!
And to you too!
Merry Christmas to you & your family too! 🎅🏻