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Post your shave of the day for Friday! TGIF

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Jul. 7, 2023

  • Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Karve Overlander
  • Blade: Voskhod Voskhod
  • Lather: Spearhead - Sea Ice Lime - Soap
  • Post Shave: Spearhead - Sea Ice Lime - Aftershave

Great shave. This lime scent is great for a hot summer day.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

July 7, 2023

  • Brush: AP Shave Co Strawberry Cream 26mm G5A
  • Razor: Red Imp 5/8" Near Wedge (Straight Shave 268)
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Soap
  • Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner
  • Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Seaforth! Spiced is my second favorite Spearhead scent, Black Watch is my favorite. I have SSL and Heather as well. To be able to use Black Watch (yesterday) followed by Spiced makes for some pretty nice shaving.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

2023.07.07 SOTN:

  • Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

  • Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

  • Razor: Henson AL13(+++)

  • Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)

  • Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

  • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


Man, not a good shave at all today. I think Personna blades are just a flat out no for me, regardless of the razor. Still on the fence on if I prefer the aggressive or mild Henson.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

July 7, 2023

  • Prep: Shower
  • Brush: Simpson Shavemac 24mm
  • Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8
  • Blade: Ralf Aust 6/8
  • Lather: Boellis Panama 1924
  • Osma Alum: Yes
  • Post Shave: Epsilon Blue (Splash)

First shave of the month.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

First shave of the month.

It was high time, and you finally did it. Congrats!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Friday, July 7, 2023

  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Presto Shaving Soap
  • Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
  • Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable H3 (1962, 3rd Quarter)
  • Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
  • Post Shave: Nivea - Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

A few weeks ago I got samples of B&M's two new seasonal soaps (Adagio and Presto). I liked both but ended up buying a full tub of Adagio and the matching balm. I definitely like Adagio, but after continued use of my Presto sample I'm finding myself wishing I had gone with that instead.