Wednesday morning:

Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/new Gillette Platinum
MSC Pole Position SS
Intensa ASB
Max Disinfecting AS Splash
Bleu de Chanel Deodorant Stick
Bleu de Chanel Parfum

This new Gillette Platinum seems to work pretty good even if I say so myself. My man Fernando whipped up a real winner with this Pole Position soap - it’s tallow based, it has the lovely CK One scent from Calvin Klein, it’s such a pleasure to lather, the slickness is great, and it’s got awesome skincare. The Intesa balm is from Italy and it smells nice, it’s very soothing, cooling, as well as moisturizing, and the Max Disinfecting aftershave has a really nice scent that doesn’t interfere with my Bleu de Chanel, it stings like hell for a second but then it feels wonderful. Another silky smooth and very enjoyable three pass BBS shave!

Have a good day - be well and safe!



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Wednesday, December 22

ABC~~Simpson Astor~~Feather AC/Super Professional~~Versace Oud Noir
Have a great day!​

Dscosmetic Slant
Astra SS
Maggard 2 Band
MDC 3 Mix Soaps
Aloe Vera
A&E Asian Pear

December 22nd

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - CK6 Shave Soap, Star Jelly, Aftershave & Cologne - Kirimati
MrEE w/Synthetic
Blackland Polished Vector
Schick Proline

Razorock Hawk V3 stainless steel razor.
Feather Professional Super blade (3).
Razorock 400 Plissoft synthetic brush.
Razorock P160 soap.
Timeless shave bowl.
Cremo Bourbon and Oak EdT.

Happy Wednesday everyone!

RR Hawk V3A
Schick Proline (8)
Semogue BC Mistura
TSD Unscented Wheat SC

Did much better with the amount of product on my second use of the TSD cream. Very nice two pass shave.

It wasn't as close as it could have been as the blade is definitely on the tired side and will be replaced before the next shave.

Enjoy your day.

Game Changer OC / Polsilver Super Iridium
Razorock Mudder Focker
TurnNShave Synthetic

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Da Comrades, glorious Russian steel for me this morning and face now glorious

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Ethos Lisse Collection Lavender Shave Soap
1956 ZTV 6/8
Ethos Lisse Collection Lavender Skin Food Splash



Happy shaving - Karl

Aaaaand, another Throwback Thursday is approaching us. This will be my last one for 2021, but they will certainly continue in 2022.. Actually, there WILL be another one before 2022.

prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash (Infinite Fresh-Sandalwood scent)
shave-Barbasol Original*
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-The Shave Den(Russian Leather)**

*-1919
**-1938(interesting story here-the "fun" began in 1768-the actual origin of Imperial Leather-, but it was 1938 when the Russian Leather products came on board. I wonder which aftershave came first in that year-Russian Leather or Old Spice?)

For the benefit of those having just joined here, every Thursday I shave with at least 2 products that began operating 10 years ago or earlier. It could be from 10 years to 10 centuries back. You may notice, for instance, that most Clubman products say with pride that they came about in 1810. That isn't QUITE true. In that year, Edouard Pinaud was born. My personal view is that the Clubman products should have the year 1830, when Ed actually got his business going, calling it Clubman. Can't make shave products from your crib, after all.

Bic 1 Sensitive
Semogue 1470
Palmolive Sensitive SC
La Toja AS

Have a great day!

DE SOTD, Dec22nd 2021

Razor: Yaqi stainless steel head with a Yaqi Rocket handle- Mfg 2021, similar to a Henson razor, mid range>, one side is ever slightly more aggressive than the other side, instant adjustable by turning 180 degrees, different shaving experience. Appearance looks great with its machined look and is not high polished top cap. It's my 3rd shave with this interesting model of Yaqi razor.
Blade: Gillette Astra SP(3), Sharp & smooth with good longevity. My Standard blade for testing and comparing other blades.
Soap: Ach Brito Lavada cream, nice lavender scent, Excellent lather qualities.(misted)
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Purple haze mew knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, nice gentle scrubber, excellent lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Ach Brito Lavanda AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(balm) + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my Yaqi title stainless steel head(no name) with a Yaqi Razzo Rocket handle with a Astra SP blade.

Have some great shaves!

I'm happy to join you in the Russian Shaving dept. Karl....see above.

12/22/21 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Speakeasy Argan Oil Body Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Agharta Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Phoenix Shaving 2021 Advent Shaving Soap #9 Otra Esoteric Shave Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Star Wisp 26mm Stygian Synth Hybrid Knot Shave Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Phoenix Shaving The META-4 Safety Razor Flare Tip Series 316 L Stainless Clog Proof with Desert Turquoise Tip
Phoenix Shaving Platinum Strangelet Super Sharps Double Edge Blades - 5th Shave
Lancaster Razor Works Lavender Black Sheep Shaving Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block with Rubber Grip Band
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Lavender Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Phoenix Shaving 2021 Advent Aftershave #9 Otra
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Epic 5% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Serum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Awesome Sauce Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength - Homage To A Classic Italian Barbershop Scent!​

SOD Thursday December 23, 2021

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Fendrihan
Pre shave: None
Lather: Proraso Green (48)
Razor: Henson AL13 Mild
Face WTG-XTG-ATG
Head WTG:XTG-ATG
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (2)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Lotion: None
Balm: Proraso Green Dopobarba
Have a great day!

If it stings, you know it is doing its job.

Whast is/are in the Phoenix Otra?

Thursday SOTD



Razor: Gillette Toggle
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D4)
Brush: Zen Shave Crossbones 24mm Romera Manchurian
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Style 3 5" Maple\Walnut
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lavender
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom
Shave Soap: Beaver WoodWright Jolly Rodger
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Beaver WoodWright Jolly Rodger
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#sotd
Kinfolks - Real Redpoint Razor -
Kanayama 30k
Rich Man Shaving - Red Forge UltraLUX -
Phoenix Accoutrements
Kiritimati CK6 Soap and Aftershave Cologne

Thursday SOTD


Stando SE Limited Edition Brass / Schick Proline
Elite Razor Red/White/Blue 24mm Manchurian White
Noble Otter Firefighter Limited Edition Shave Soap & AS

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THURSDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Douglas Smythe


Shampoo - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Kiritimati
Bath Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Kiritimati

Razor - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Double Open Comb Ascension (316L Stainless Steel Adjustable) (Fully Screwed Down)
Blade - *4th Shave
Brush - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Green Ray" *Faux Horse Hair
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Kiritimati
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Kiritimati
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Kiritimati
Aftershave - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Kiritimati
Fragrance - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Kiritimati
Scuttle - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Moonscape Scuttle