I'm still working through my safety razor collection, but am almost done and looking forward to revisiting my straights. The 14er with a (now) muted tip will be the first up. I admit that I'm surprised by how much I like that razor. And it's all your fault that I have it! :)
gcgallant
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SBS buddies :)
The Stag EdP is so surprisingly good. I think I'll go with the Stag trifecta for my SLS today.
November 15, 2024
- Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue Space 26mm Cashmere
- Blade Holder: EldrormR Industries MM24
- Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (5)
- Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Valedictorian - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
- Aftershave: Summer Break Soaps - Valedictorian - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
An early morning shave that I'm just getting around to posting. I always love the vibe that comes with SBS soaps.
u/EldrormR's razor handles very well, has great balance, and is smooth and comfortable. This one's definitely a keeper.
November 14, 2024
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Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad
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Blade Holder: Gillette Aristocrat UK #21
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Blade: Personna Lab Blue (12)
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Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Wood Shop - Soap
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Aftershave: Summer Break Soaps - Wood Shop - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Certainly not on the theme of sugary sweet scents, but Wood Shop is the type of scent that I prefer.
November 14, 2024
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Brush: AP Shave Co Strawberry Cream 26mm G5A
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Blade Holder: Blackland Razors Vector
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Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (10)
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Lather: MacDuff's Soap Co. - Old Strathcona - Soap
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Aftershave: Unilever - Brut - Aftershave
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
I don't really do sweet and sugary, so I'm off theme today.
I haven't used the Vector in a long time, but that can be said for all of my safety razors. I think the Vector is an incredibly clever design, but the razor's cap has a squared-off threaded bolt that the handle screws onto. Very cool idea, and very easy to cross-thread. I wonder how many replacement caps they've sold? Still, it's a great shaving razor.
Top notch stuff
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It’s just praising it as peak durability that irks me
Yes, this sort of thing irks me too. It's misleading, and doesn't need to be.
Entropy Man++;
I agree that the Flying Wing is the coolest looking GEM. I have a soft spot for the MMOC, though.
71^st^ Anniversary;
November 13, 2024
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Brush: Wolfman WRB2 Bronze w/AP Shave Co MiG 26mm Premium Hybrid
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Blade Holder: Wolfman Razors WR4/WRH3
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Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (9)
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Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Soap
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Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Eau de Parfum
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Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
A true luxury shave for my second SOTD (SSOTD). Elysian Soap Shop is another overlooked brand IMO. Personally, I think the marketing is a bit over-the-top and leans too far into the Elysian Fields/ Greek mythology association, but some of her soaps, like Cherie Tobacco, and this one, don't. The soap base is very nice, and she works with a professional perfumer (I think). It feels like she's trying hard to make a top-notch product.
November 15, 2024
Brush: Brad Sears Scotsman XL 28mm Super Badger
Razor: Hart Steel 6/8 Quarter Hollow
Lather: Noble Otter - Monarch - Soap
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Monarch - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was a test shave of the Crown & Sword razor. The edge, which I honed earlier today, performed beautifully. I'm quite happy with the result.
I enjoyed using Monarch again. I love the vibe that I get from this fragrance.