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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

July 19, 2023

  • Prep: Warm Water Wash
  • Brush: Razorock Plissoft Big Bruce
  • Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8
  • Blade: Ralf Aust 6/8
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Oceana
  • Osma Alum: Yes
  • Post Shave: Aqua Velva

Aqua Velva is good.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago
  • Razor: Asylum Shave Works Evolution
  • Blade: Astra Green
  • Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger
  • Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
  • Lather: Dr Selby Lavender
  • Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

A wondrous Wednesday shave. I ought to use the Dr Selby soap more often.

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

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

  • Lather: Wholly Kaw - Monaco Royale Tallow 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: Wholly Kaw - Monaco Royale Balm

I’m not sure what happened today, shave felt rough and this is the same razor + blade combo I’ve been using the last couple weeks. Could be I got a dud blade, it does happen sometimes.

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

2023.07.19 SOTN:

  • Prep: None

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

  • Razor: Henson AL13(+)

  • Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

  • Lather: Stirling Satsuma

  • Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry


Day 2 of back-to-back 2 pass shaves. Not a bad shave, just need to play around with my technique to get it better.

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

July 19, 2023

  • Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
  • Brush: Zenith 506U XS Horse 🐎
  • Razor: Parker Straight Razor
  • Lather: Abbate y La Mantia Marduk
  • Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
  • Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm

Good and close shave. I'm more used to the Parker straight, where I don't have to check that I don't come too close to the ear.

And this is the 4th SOTD posted today - we're on fire 🔥!

Have a good evening!