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[–] gcgallant 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

November 14, 2023

  • Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan

  • Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple Gen 1

  • Lather: Saponificio Varesino - Desert Vetiver - Soap

  • Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - Desert Vetiver - Aftershave

  • Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner

  • Fragrance: Hermès - Terre D'Hermès Eau Intense Vetiver - EdP

  • Talc: Pinaud Clubman
     


It's the 14th and that calls for using a Fili 14 (and a Frio 14). I am so fortunate to have found an excellent Gen 1 Fili 14. It shaves so well that I compare all my other straight razors to it.

Desert Vetiver is awesome. Great shave today.

[–] djundjila 2 points 1 year ago

Desert Vetiver ++;

Fili 15;

[–] djundjila 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

📯 Historic Tabac Tuesday 📯

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Tabak Oridjinal
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 14 (8/8", extra hollow ground, stainless steel)
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original
  • Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original
  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original

It finally happened! My first ring of death!

I thank my family, my agent, and my parents, this achievement would not have been possible without them.

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Congrats! It is thus possible!

[–] djundjila 1 points 1 year ago
[–] sahenders 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My first ring of death!

😮 And with Tabac no less!

[–] djundjila 2 points 1 year ago

Felt good ☺️

[–] gcgallant 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My first ring of death!

Woah!

And ... how convenient that you have used a "14" on the 14th! I too have noticed this harmonic convergence, and plan to use two 14s today :)

[–] djundjila 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You give me too much credit 😅 The auspicious convergence flew entirely under my radar.

But as chance would have it, I'm going to use this 14 twice today😄

[–] gcgallant 3 points 1 year ago

The auspicious convergence flew entirely under my radar.

I admit that I was looking for an excuse to use my 14s again.

[–] walden 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] djundjila 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yup, only took me 1174 SOTDs 😄

[–] walden 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You must have more soaps than me!

[–] djundjila 1 points 1 year ago

If you are a reasonable person, that statement is likely true

[–] MaplePoplar 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nov. 14, 2023

  • Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Karve CB SB D
  • Blade: UK Tech Statum
  • Lather: Barrister And Mann - Adagi - Soap
  • Post Shave: Barrister And Mann - Adagi - Aftershave

Great shave today. Menthol strong enough to make my eyes water just a bit, perfect start to the day.

[–] walden 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been wanting to correct you for quite some time, so here it goes: isn't it "Adagio"?

[–] MaplePoplar 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes it’s spelled Adagio. Thank you! why wait so long? Don’t be shy. It’s been more than half a tub and I had no idea.

[–] walden 1 points 1 year ago

I sort of got a kick out of it every time I saw it, so maybe I shouldn't have told you!

[–] sahenders 4 points 1 year ago

Nov 14, 2023 - Talent Tuesday: Riviera

  • Brush: Zenith Cobalt Blue 28mm Boar Knot (505BC SE)
  • Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy (Aluminum)
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet [8]
  • Lather: Talent Soap Factory - Riviera - Soap (Vegan)
  • Post Shave: Gentleman’s Nod - Calabria - Aftershave
  • Fragrance: Noble Otter - Monarch - Eau de Parfum

Returning to my first AA Raw Hoggin' brush after a while of using badgers and synthetics was a really nice surprise. The knot has developed so well, it really has a better face feel than some of the badgers.

Riviera is a beautiful scent built around neroli. Both it and Calabria have that care-free, Mediterranean coastal town vibe that I needed so desperately this morning. We've had nothing but rain for weeks now.

Monarch layered on the neroli and orange notes with its unique powdery blend of scents.

Rating: 4.5/5

[–] gcgallant 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

November 14, 2023

  • Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue Space 26mm Cashmere
  • Razor: River Razor 14 8/8" Full Hollow
  • Lather: Noble Otter - Monarch - Soap
  • Post Shave: Noble Otter - Monarch - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner

I took a French razor to a French market. Seems like the right fit. Lovely shave.

[–] djundjila 2 points 1 year ago

I took a French razor to a French market.

Very nice touch.

[–] merikus 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)
  • Brush: Zenith - MOAR BOAR
  • Razor: EldrormR Industries - MM24
  • Blade: GEM - PTFE (2)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Christmas Eve
  • Osma: Osma - Osma
  • Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

No, it isn’t too early for Christmas stuff yet, thanks for asking.

[–] gcgallant 2 points 1 year ago

No, it isn’t too early for Christmas stuff yet

Didn't cross my mind :)

[–] PorkButtsNTaters666 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I didn't know that Osma was seasonal - TIL!

[–] merikus 1 points 1 year ago

Osma is a gift, every day.

[–] djundjila 3 points 1 year ago

Das Moos ist los!

  • Brush: Zenith B21 (XL chrome-plated copper handle, 28 mm knot with 50 mm loft)
  • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 14 (8/8", extra hollow ground, stainless steel)
  • Lather: Sir Irisch Moos
  • Aftershave: Sir Irisch Moos
  • Fragrance: Sir Irisch Moos

I was always worried about using up too much of my precious uNoBtAiNiUm Irisch Moos, but since u/J33pGuy13's group buy I have a shiny backup stick: Das Moos ist los! Aaaand, I smell glorious.

Difficult to beat a 14 and SIM shave! 😊

[–] DaveWave94 3 points 1 year ago

SOTD 14.11.2023

  • Prep: head wash
  • Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
  • Blade: GEM PTFE
  • Brush: AP Shave Co. 30 mm Tuxedo Fan w/ black & clear handle
  • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Unscented
  • Post Shave: Thayer's Aloe Vera toner; Stirling Glacial Spearmint ASB

The odd occurrence of wetshaving my head: a 2 pass shave, but only WTG. I had lots of stubbly hair to remove, but I still wanted to take care with the MMOC with a fresh blade.

However, I really like shaving my head with SE razors. They seem to be very intuitive for the bumpy terrain IMHO and they're often better suited simply by design (closed blade tabs, a certain foolproof cutting angle). Some blood was drawn due to my skin currently having breakouts almost as bad as during puberty; but no significant irritation otherwise.

I really like rocking my bald look again as it gives me some much needed confidence back! Btw, I was able to negotiate a day of trial work for this Saturday. Early shift, but I sure hope it'll be worth it!

[–] walden 3 points 1 year ago

November 14, 2023

I'm not sure which one was more of a star -- Varen or LLP. Both were spectacular. Mutton base++