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[–] djundjila 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Tabac Tuesday B(l)oomer Edition 21 Jan 2025

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Tabak Oridjinal, now with 28 mm Gelousy knot
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 17 (NOS, 7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel)
  • Lather: MΓ€urer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Post Shave: MΓ€urer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Fragrance: MΓ€urer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

I bloomed my soap! It didn't make a big difference. Fascinating stuff, I know.

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I bloomed my soap!

πŸ†˜πŸ†˜πŸ†˜πŸ†˜ Alert the Friedberg!

[–] djundjila 3 points 2 weeks ago

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[–] walden 5 points 2 weeks ago

January 21, 2025

  • Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
  • Blade: Dorco SD507 disposable (4)
  • Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - Caoba - Soap
  • Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral

One more shave in this tub. Great lather today.

[–] gcgallant 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

January 21, 2025 -- Tea for Twosday

  • Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C

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

  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Soap

  • Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Aftershave

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


Wonderful Tea for Twosday shave!

[–] snooting 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wow, those scales are lovely!

[–] gcgallant 1 points 1 week ago
[–] snooting 4 points 2 weeks ago

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

  • Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Stardust" - TurnNShave Tuxedo 26mm synthetic
  • Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - 921-M
  • Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (1)
  • Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
  • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
  • Post Shave: Ginger's Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
  • Fragrance: Stirling - Noble Man EdT

Another easy GTB lather. I was rushing the shave between meetings this morning and nicked myself on the chin going ATG. I should remember to slow down.

Have a good one y'all!


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