Monday, September 15 Extro Egyptian Oudh~~dubl duck #2~~Feather AS-D2/Voskhod Not as active as I used to be on the forum. My work schedule precludes me from my usual, relaxed shave-time. I won't rush it, just to say I shaved---ergo, I don't shave very much these days. The Extro is a good, vegan-based soap, but the scent leaves a lot to be desired.
Wednesday, September 17 Mike's Honey & Grapefruit~~Shavemac D01~~Grand Shave King/Voskhod~~Amouage Search Interesting acquisition. The Grand Shave King was the first DOC razor. PAA would later copy the idea. I have seen it, but not a customer of that brand. Initially, I thought it was going to be very "blade-forward", but in reality, it is a fairly "mild" razor. Does not mean to say it won't cut, but I had no issues on the maiden voyage. The Shavemac is my largest knot and it is indeed huge. Picked up a goodly amount of the Mike's and delivered it comfortably to my kisser. Finished with the un-pictured Amouage Search. Nice, summer stank.
Thursday, September 18 QCS Lavender~~Declaration Grooming B5~~Grand Shave King/Voskhod (2) Listed as tomorrow's shave, but I actually just completed it. The QSC Lavender is every bit as good as the old AoS (Valobra) tallow soaps. Second outing with the GSK DE and I really like it. The head has an excellent geometry and the DOC truly allows more lather to remain on the face...i.e. "self-lubricating". The DG B5 is without rival. I spritzed some more Amouage Search to the back of my neck---just because.
Thursday, September 18 MdC Fougère~~Paladin PK-47 Shavenook 3rd Anniversary 39/100~~Grand Shave King/Voskhod (3) Made the picture too small to appreciate. The Paladin PK-47 is stunning. The butterscotch is one of my favorites. Third shave with the GSK and it's proving to be a winner. MdC Fougère. A serious shave den has to include it.
I am back from my trip to the motherland. A certain person who shall remain nameless inspired my to purchase a vintage bottle of Aqua Velva so I used for my first shave upon my return. The steel was a Mastro Livi and Thäter brush to get back to work on the XXX. A near wedge Korat blade and R 41 were the next razors to be enjoyed. The XXX still has a way to go but I will be beating it like a stuborn donkey.
Saturday, September 20 Macduffs Prairie Rumrunner~~Black Eagle HT1~~Grand Shave King/Voskhod~~Dominica Bay Rum Hit a homer with this combo. The Macduffs is a top-notch soap base and the scents---at least the three that I own, are gorgeous. Last shave with the Voskhod. Going to move on to a different razor/blade. Wishing all my compadres a terrific weekend.
