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[–] djundjila 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Varen Vrijdag

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Papa Eld with Declaration Grooming B3 knot
  • Razor: Thiers Issard Le Dandy
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. — Varen
  • Aftershave: House of Mammoth/Noble Otter/Declaration Grooming Cerberus — Fougère
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Heather

Nice shave this morning, as usual with Varen and it's sheep tallow base. I think I've reached the point where the widening ring of death significantly hinders brush loading. I'll have to smush that down before my next Varening.

[–] spj_hook 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Hey, I also used shaved with a Stirling ring of death today!

[–] djundjila 3 points 8 months ago
[–] MaplePoplar 5 points 8 months ago

Mar. 8, 2024

  • Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Karve Overlander
  • Blade: UK Tech Statum [3]
  • Lather: Spearhead - Sea Ice Lime - Soap
  • Post Shave: Spearhead - Sea Ice Lime - Aftershave

Good shave. Spearhead is excellent.

[–] spj_hook 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Friday, March 8, 2024

  • Prep: hot tea, hot shower
  • Brush: Omega 0146138 HI-BRUSH, 25mm Synthetic Shaving Brush
  • Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
  • Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium
  • Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
  • Post Shave: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Post Shave Balm

The Stirling ring of death on continues. Once it starts it always seems to last much longer than I expect it to.

[–] djundjila 3 points 8 months ago

it always seems to last much longer than I expect it to.

Can confirm 😅

[–] gcgallant 3 points 8 months ago

March 8, 2024 -- Fabulous Friday

  • Brush: Wald Nimbus Bloodline 27mm J3

  • Razor: Iwasaki 13/16" Full Hollow Square Point Tamahagane

  • Lather: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Aftershave: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Zaharoff - Signature Rosé - Eau de Parfum

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


Now that was a luxury shave! Wow!

Have a great weekend!

[–] sahenders 3 points 8 months ago

🌿 Fougère Friday: L'Avventura🪻

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound/House of Mammoth Beloved 26mm v15 Fanchurian Knot
  • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
  • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE [8]
  • Lather: Grooming Dept - L'Avventura - Soap
  • Post Shave: Grooming Dept - L'Avventura - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - Eau de Toilette

The bright fougère of L'Avventura was very nice this morning, especially in combination with Heather.

The blade in the MM24 is finally getting to that point where it's just a smooth shave with no aggression whatsoever. Love it!

Rating: 4/5

[–] walden 2 points 8 months ago

March 8, 2024

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan
  • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
  • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (7)
  • Lather: Viking Shaving Soap - Norway - Soap
  • Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Musk - After Shave Cologne
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
    (#MMarch24)

This aftershave was inexpensive on Amazon in the US and smells great!