DE SOTD, February 2nd 2023

Razor : Razorock 2nd generation Lupo.72- Mfg 2021>, mid range, well designed & machined to perfection with high QC in finish.
One of my favorite DE razors of many and a joy to use.
Blade : Gillette Perma-sharp (5) Sharp & smooth with great longevity.
Soap : Razorock Lavender, nice masculine scent with excellent lather qualities. (discontinued)
Brush : Yaqi "viper" 24mm bore bristle, excellent lather generator, soft split end bristles, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock King Louis lavender + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBs+ no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my RR Lupo.72 with a Perma-sharp blade.


Have some great shaves!

The aroma and performance are very similar to Stirling's version IMHO.

Friday SOTD


Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.05
Blade: Super Iridium (D5)
Brush: M&F 26mm 2-band Blonde black
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Spearhead Shaving/Seaforth! Black Watch
Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving/Seaforth! Black Watch

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Oh OK....I'm sure that's nice for some, but it means there is a CLOVE smell in it. Yikes. I hope the bay scent blends in well enough to lighten the clove.

Clove doesn't bother me at all and I was commenting on the shave soap as I do not have Stirling BR aftershave to compare to Fines, but I was pif a bottle and it should arrive next Monday, but the AS scent lingers om me for around two hours but I have lifelong sinus issues so it may last longer on someone else.

Karve Brass SB G Wagner Handle
Astra SP
Proraso Sandalwood Shave Cream
Maggard (blue) 2 Band
Clubman Bay Rum

February 3, 2023
Feather AS-D2
Feather Blade
Mondial Boar
Mithchell’s Wool Fat
Small Batch Shave Tonic

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Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
ARKO Shaving Cream
Tom's Brush B-3 Badger
Brass TAR by Tom
Nacet Stainless
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel

The ARKO Shaving Cream lathered well with Tom's Brush B-3 Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Brass TAR by Tom and the Nacet Stainless Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

It must be lovely!


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Friday morning:

Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Canadian Tech/Rapira day 3
Brutalt Bra SS
Aveeno Moisturizer
Max Disinfecting AS Splash
Versace Dreamer EdT

This morning I took a trip to Norway in my mind and enjoyed the Brutalt Bra soap - this stuff is one of the best products from that country - even better (to me) than any of the Fitjar soaps which are also Norwegian made. This soap has a very nice, mild lavender scent, it’s unreal how thick, rich, slick, and protective the lather is, and it gives excellent skincare. The Aveeno moisturizer is so good as a balm - it’s unscented and very soothing. The Max Disinfecting aftershave stings like a bugger for a second or two but then it feels great, and it smells so NICE but it doesn’t foul up the fragrance of the Versace Dreamer. All in all a cracking good three pass BBS shave that was lots of fun!

Enjoy your weekend and your shaves - be well and stay safe!


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Preshave: Hot shower
Soap: Stirling Bay Rum
Brush: Ever-Ready rebuild (synthetic)
Blade: Astra SP
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89
Post shave: Gillette Gel

Outstanding shave. Smooth, no drama. Nice and close. All the elements worked together beautifully.

Gillette Fatboy / Nacet blade
Razorock / Mudder Focker
RajonCajonBrushes / Maggards Synthetic

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Really nice shave this morning-again with the Bay Rums , and the Stoylin brush. 2 passes. Zero across the board on cuts, Knicks, polka-dots. Could have done a bit better down at Cactus Nation(neck). Maybe that's my February Focus-solve the Cactus!! Middle of the jawline needs work. Overll, Super Duper Outstanding.

SE SOTD, Friday, February 03, 2023

Razor : Yaqi Excalibur 50mm AC style + Milano polished 316 handle - Mfg 2021>, tame mid range, small head parts, simple clamping blade design. I get stellar shaves with this affordable razor 95%> of the time.
Blade : Schick proline P30, 50mm- sharp & smooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap : Razorock Lavender, nice masculine scent with some of the best lather qualities of any soap I have used.
Brush : Yaqi "Purple haze" 24mm synthetic knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Ach Brito Lavada with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Yaqi Excalibur with a Schick proline p30 blade.


Have some great shaves!

Fatboy Friday
February 3, 2023
Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Gillette 195 E3
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Post: Osma Alum Block
Post: Tabac

awesome Paul.do you like the tabac?

Gillette Black Widow Adgustable / Nacet / Vintage 22mm Natural Boar brush / Noble Otter Barrbarr Shave Soap & AS​

Thank you Gary!

I really like Tabac! Both my wife and I really like the scent. the soap itself is super easy to lather (even with my deformed brush). Adding a little water as I go along makes for a really slick comfortable shave! I'm really glad I bought it while the original was still available!
BTW your take on Tabac convinced me to make the purchase so thank you!!!

Paul D

very cool.have had mine for a few years now,still near full.plus a back up jar.should last a while.