Perfect for a wild and crazy guy Gary!

Just an awesome shave and setup Barry!

Very nice shave Chris.

Super Sunday shave Gary. Love that brush.

You still had a nice shave Chris. I am surprised that your Proraso lather was so-so. I have used Proraso Green and didn't have a problem with it. True, it doesn't lather like Stirling, but I found it acceptable. Btw, I find that making the angle just a tad steeper improves the efficiency of the razor.

You are the frugal shaver Barry. You get the most out of your setups.

Fabulous RedTip shave Joe.

thank you Joe

thank you Joe

thank you Joe is a nice brush.
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I do get the most from my shaves Joe, when you are on a budget like myself you have to be frugal with most things.

thanks Gary

nostalgic shave, cool

Sounds like you have been busy Joe, lovely shave though.

and thank you Joe

Thanks Joe, good tip. I think I will try the Kai in the Red Tip soon.

28 May 2025

1 Days growth

Up early. Chilly day 8C outside at 4 am. Heater on to start the day

Usual Hot Water Prep with PR Wood and Spice preshave
Soap = Tabac
Brush = Omega Pura Setola 11137
Bowl = Black Timeless
Razor = Merkur 37C slant
Blade = Kai (1)
Passes = 2 ++
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayer’s rose petal,
ASL = Tabac Aftershave balm
Scent = Tabac ASL

Fantastic 37C + Kai shave
Very efficient, no sweat blood or tears type of shave
Minimal alum feeback

Continuing the run of damage free shaves for May. I could stay put until next month...Or maybe I could push the envelope a bit.... Or I could stick with what works, for now anyway…


Have a great day everyone

thank you Joe.

I definitely understand because I am on a budget as well. I still have a few years left before I run out of soaps. Lol! Fortunately, I have more than enough razors that I need. The only things that I will replace are drugstore aftershaves such as Aqua Velva, Old Spice and Pinaud-Clubman. Eventually, I will have to get more double edge blades. Presently, I need to get Personna Hairshaper blades because my last one is in my Dovo.

Terrific setup and shave Chris.

Ditto on the replace drugstore aftershaves, I still have far too many razors, but what I have left after my ruthless den cleanouts I'm very much content with, and can't see the need to purchase any more in the future.
I have enough soaps and creams to last me for quite a few years too, I still have a full refills of both MWF & Tabac (tallow) version, Scottish Fine Shaving soap, Cella (red) and many more,plus my Christmas gift two spares of WS sensitive shave soap+ classic shaving soap which I will continue to use up in my June set ups and beyond.

I definitely don't need to purchase any DE blades for the next two life times! The only ones I Will purchase will be for my injector razors, which won't be for a few years at least,as I still have an unopened batch of Chinese Schick's SE double injector blades, two batches of Personna single/ GEM SE blades,& two batches of Personna single SE injector blades.

Great way to finish with Chiseled Face Sherlock(course, as I say, I will try it when it gets hot&humid. ). A minute, as usual, at the Loading Dock, with the shave soap and brush. 0:30 in each direction. Clean and clear shave all over, but I did have a scare-a speed bump that luckily didn't result in a problem, but it easily COULD HAVE. 2 passes. Great work with the A.S. Chiseled Face was the first artisan I noticed with interest after joining here.. While it now has added GROOMATORIUM to its name, it remains esssentially the same. VERY OUTSTANDING.

thank you Chris.