Sep. 21, 2023
- Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Karve CB SB D
- Blade: Astra SP Green
- Lather: Spearhead - Black Watch - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead - Black Watch - Aftershave
Great shave. Chilly fall morning but Black watch is here to spice up my day.
this post was submitted on 21 Sep 2023
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- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple Gen 1 (Straight Shave 333)
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap (56)
- Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
- Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
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3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Last night I took this razor back to the Jnat and worked it until I saw the edge moving water in the way I expect. Today's edge does not appear much different from yesterday's edge. They both tested the same for sharpness so, after honing, I stropped this edge a little less than yesterday's.
While this is most likely confirmation bias, I felt more of the feathery magic of the Fili 14 today than I did yesterday. The shave result is the same as yesterday's but I certainly enjoyed this shave more, knowing that I've done all I could do.
I also had a Fili 14 shave this morning, so nice π€
I'm pretty sure the shave is better if you have red scales :)
And faster! π
2023.09.21 SOTD:
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Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
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Brush: Paragon Shaving Plisson knot (28mm) with Paragon handle
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Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
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Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (4)
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Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
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Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
I ended my month and a half daily streak yesterday. Just felt right. Today's shave was nice, especially since I got to use my AA prize from /u/cowzilla3. The Paragon brush is very nice. They say it's a 28mm, but it looks smaller than my 26mm G5C. Still, I was very impressed after the first use. I decided to tub load and face lather today, both things I typically don't do. I was under hydrated my first pass, but rectified the situation on pass 2 and 3. Overall, a very good shave today in the DFS category.
Fall Day
- Brush: Zenith 506U N (50/50 horse mane/tail)
- Razor: FilarmΓ³nica 14 Doble Temple (8/8, extra full hollow, red scales)
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts β Samhain
- Post Shave: Zxxxxi β The Duo
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux β Sunrise on LaSalle
I couldn't find a post and frag that goes well with Samhain. The search continues.
Otherwise great shave
Sep 21, 2023 - Sample September: Samhain
- Brush: Craving Shaving Blue Bronze 26mm Crave Knot
- Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy (Aluminum)
- Blade: Gillette 7 OβClock Super Stainless (Green) [20]
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain - Soap
- Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Company - Haunted Cabin - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
- Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Eau de Parfum
It's hard to go wrong with such a great scent like Samhain. The pumpkin from Samhain paired well with the pumpkin from Haunted Cabin. I have to say though, upon applying the AS, I was getting the smell of fresh kettle corn. A little unexpected, but not bad at all. Finalized everything with Darkfall.
Rating: 4/5
samhain++;
September 21, 2023: Equine Greatest Hits Straightember
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse π
- Razor: Thiers-Issard 188 7/8 ""Coq et Renard""
- Lather: Abbate y la Mantia Ishtar
- Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
- Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm
After quite some time without Ishtar, a reunion with one of my favorite soaps. Due to a reaction with the aluminum container, I had to transfer the soap to a plastic container, and when I opened it today, it looked a bit spongy and grainy. The quality of the soap doesn't seem to have suffered much, as far as I can remember. The shave was very nice, and the scent is really great!
As far as shaving goes, there are two areas on the chin and under the mouth that I shave with my left hand, and where there's a perceivable difference between the left side (BBS) and the right side (less close). I will have to work on these areas.
Have a good night!
Ishtar++
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Second Luxury Sample Straightember shave
- Brush: Zenith B21
- Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8β³, βSheffield-styleβ full hollow, carbon steel)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. β Port-Au-Prince
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. β Vetiver
I gave the Schweinchen's edge a refresh before it goes out on loan. It was in good shape already, so just a few laps on the 10k and a bit of the loaded strop.
The refreshed edge is smooth and I had a nice second luxury shave with Port-au-Prince. I think you'll enjoy it, @PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social π
Hey, thank you! I'm looking forward to trying it!
Looking forward to hearing how you like it!
Looking forward to trying it!
September 21, 2023
- Brush: L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
- Razor: Muhle R89
- Blade: My-Blades (5)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Gearhead - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Petrichor - Aftershave