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New week, and a wonderful new shave with a vintage razor that is both fun and interesting.
Schick Repeating Razors++;
It is a fun and interesting razor :)
Feb. 12, 2024
It’s the Mammoth Monday closest to the Lunar New Year, so this seemed like an excellent themed shave today. This is one of my top tier scents, one that I think everyone should give a whirl.
Bullet tip 🪽++;
Feb. 12, 2024
Good shave.I think I have a cold coming on so I grabbed a mentholated set today.
I'm a bit obsessed with this Baccarat Rouge dupe right now.
February 12, 2024
Brush: Oumo Compass Bonfire 27mm Emperor-2
Lather: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave
Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful shave. I enjoy the Cerberus trifecta and was really in the mood for it. Japanese tempering of Swedish steel, and the Japanese attention to detail in this Parker razor did not disappoint. That razor takes a great edge.
Cerbs++;
Feb 12, 2024 - Mammoth Monday: Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year started Saturday, so Fú Dào seemed fitting for today's MM shave. It's such an incredible scent, so I went with the full trickhole.
It's been awhile since I've used any SE razor, and I was a little out of practice. One small nick on the neck, but the MM24 gives a great shave. I may need another shave or two with it to get ready for MM(arch)24.
Rating: 4.5/5
I think I said it before, but that brush is gorgeous 🤩
Seconded!
February 12, 2024
This little razor doesn't have a great "feel" to it, but it has been giving me good shaves.
Monday, February 12, 2024: Dwarvish blade for Haslinger Hétfő
This is my second try with the Barbarossa – it still feels a bit awkward, but I'm getting there. The shave itself was nice enough, even though I have the impression that I pay somewhat less attention to what I do than when I'm using a full-length blade – and that might bite me one day. Tomorrow (or Wednesday?) I will try a normal straight, and see how this works in comparison.
The ring of death (certainly one of the rings of power) is increasing in diameter. I have no idea how many shaves are still in this soap, but I would guess that its somewhere between 10 and 20.
Have a good night!
How many languages did you need to check to find Haslinger Hétfő? 😊
When Stirling February is over, I'll copy this shave for un Lundi Lièvre
If I remember correctly, I asked perplexity.ai (and for an Austrian soap, Hungarian is an obvious choice) 😎
But it came up empty for days starting with 'a' or 'i' for AYLM and Ishtar, and for 'st' for Stirling. Someday, I'll have to dig deeper!
AYLM
(Awesome Abbate y la) Mantia Monday? No, not quite good yet ..
'st' for Stirling
Stirling Stille Omgang is coming up in March! 😅
This walk commemorates the Miracle of the Host of 16 March 1345, a Eucharistic miracle which involved a dying man vomiting upon being given the Holy Sacrament and last rites.
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