Fair enough. I can say, however, I notice a difference in how my skin feels as well as the nature of the lather when I compare Stirling's Sheep Soap [bath bar] and their other beef tallow bar soaps. One could argue the lather improvement is secondary to the absence of FO/EOs. It would stand to reason there's some perceptible difference as translated into the shave soaps. Otherwise, why would Rod vary his base? Unless, of course, it was done just to get our attention and make some sales. I admit, the reason I ordered this year's Glastonbury is because of the marketing email I received touting it's mutton tallow base. I am a sucker, after all.

I think the skin feel is definitely different between the too, and my wife would agree when she uses the Sheep bath soaps.

I think the slicker feel may be in my head, though.

Second go with the Chiseled Face Rhinocerous. Finding a pairing has proved... Challenging. After a few sniffs I came to my Barrister and Mann Leviathan. Not a match but very harmonious as they share notes of sandalwood and leather. It's a winner in my book! Oh, and the #15Aristocrat performed flawlessly as always! Happy Saturday, everyone!

I concur.

Sunday's March SE Maddness Shave


Dove Men Face Wash
Col. Conk Lime
Jayaruh #150
Gem Push-Button
CVS SE
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayer's Lemon WH
Speick AS

The Col. Conk Lime Shaving Cream face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #150 synthetic brush. I did two passes the Gem Push-Button and CVS SE blade, and I ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Speick AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

You and I have already discussed this, but for those unaware:

If someone's interested in making a paired aftershave splash for Chiseled Face's Rhinoceros, what I did works pretty well. There's probably a more elegant way of accomplishing this, but this was quick and easy and provides good results.

I purchased the full bottle of Rhino from Zoologist, but I also purchased a sample pack. A single sample of Rhino is $6 USD (2.5 mL / 0.08 oz). I had an empty ~4 oz amber bottle and filled it half-way with Unscented Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe. Then I added 91% isopropyl alcohol just short of filling the bottle. Then, I emptied the entire Rhino sample into the bottle. Perfect pairing. The scent strength was also quite good. This ratio is just fine for me, but if it seems a bit harsh, you could add water or glycerin, I guess. Menthol is also an option.

FYI, the pump-spray cap on the sample pops off easily with some firm lateral pressure. A cloth may be beneficial to facilitate grip and mitigate spillage.

Tonight's shave was with an old Japanese razor. I Finished it on the Arkie Surgical Black, and it did wonderfully. This stone took it from a 7 to a solid 9 on the 1-10 scale. I had a very smooth 2 pass shave, with almost BBS results. No Touchups.

Razor- Japanese "JPN 1000" 6/8th
Brush- Vintage Boar.
Soap- Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic, Glacial.
Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy

SHAVE OF THE DAY


Prep: Musgo Real Oakmoss
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Gillette Green
Brush: Maggard 24mm synthetic
Soap: Paladin Silk Road
Post: Mickey Lee Kraken milk



This was the last shave with this blade, it lasted a very long time and actually got better with age. The Paladin Silk Road is to my nose a barbershop type of scent, clean pleasant scent but nothing like Uncle Jon's Silk Road at all. The performance was not bad at all, but to be honest I think I prefer the other Soap Smooth formula, but this was my first shave with it so who knows. It lathered well so no complaints. 3 pass shave this evening and have really enjoyed this Wilkinson Sword Classic Razor and for less than $10 shipped it is well worth trying and wish I had tried it sooner since it works a million times better than the DE Razor I got at Sally's for around the same price. This one is very forgiving so perfect for newbies and experienced wet shavers. Finished off with Kraken milk for a smooth ending for a decent shave. Hope everyone enjoyed their shave, and have a great rest of your weekend!

I don't know. It has been on hiatus for a while, and it had the old labels when I bought it last.

Just slicker, IMO. Like drop your brush slick. If Rod switched out all his soap to the mutton, I would PIF the two dozen or so tubs I have and replace every last one of them.

Yes, I should have added the skin care is better than any soap I have ever had. Dry winters are SO long in MN, and a couple winters ago, this was the only soap I wanted to use for nearly a month. I put a huge dent in the Scots Pine that year.

It HAS to happen when you are out of town.

Congrats Kerry. It is the best shaving, smoothest, most comfortable safety razor I have ever used. I really do like it that much.

My favorite blade in it is a nipped off Feather Pro. Gives it a little blade feel, but I swear it still feels like you would have to try to nick yourself.

That's right! I just shook my head.

Sounds like a run to Walmart and a Van Der Hagen in your immediate future.

3/25/2017
sotn

Sunday's Planned SOTD



Razor: The Single Edge Polished
Blade: Personna (01)
Brush: Oscar11 w 25mm HMW
Bowl: Wedgwood China Pedestal 4 ½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Aventus
Pre-Shave: Chatillon Lux Lavender
Shave Soap: Klar Kabinett
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Extro' Florentia

​

03/26/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE Pre-Shave Soap
Arko Shaving Soap
Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom 24mm Silvertip Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Mühle R41 Razor 2013 Head
Astra Green Superior Platinum Blade - 1st Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
RazoRock Mr. Pink After Shaving Splash
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm​

Bob, Happy Belated Birthday - I've been on the road. Nice photo with the green (I wish the sun was out enough here for my lawn to be that color). That is the way to enjoy!
Steve

March Madness & Spring Cleaning!!

March 25

Razor - Fatip Piccolo
Blade - (1)
Soap - Stirling Sandalwood
Brush - Vie Long 10601 The Pony
Post - Alum

A bit of a change in routine tonight. After throwing my two cents worth on what type of brush is the scritchiest (that would be a 25/75 horse), I realized I hadn't touched my horse brush in ages. It's a 35/75 and very nice and scritchy too. I do enjoy that sensation. So, let's see what it will do with one of the new soaps I've been using. I chose the Stirling sandalwood, and in keeping with aggressive shaves loaded a Ladas into the Fatip.

Here's where the routine changed even more. Not only did I grab the Pony, I also bowl lathered. I do that maybe twice a year. Normally it's load the brush and face lather. But, while loading the brush I saw the lather building nicely in the wooden bowl I keep the sample puck in, so I switched over to my now empty VDH bowl. It didn't take 30 seconds to get a rich and abundant supply of really fantastic lather. I then applied it with more of a painting than swirling motion, which horses do very nicely, and was honestly really amazed at how slick it was. Incredibly so. One of the best lathers I've had this month.

The Fatip made quick work of things with the Ladas and it was extremely smooth for two full passes and touchup. The lather for the second pass was just wonderful to apply. The brush really loaded well and carried the lather without any problem to where I needed it. I had enough left over to shave a couple more times.

Finish was a near-BBS and I used my newfound angle from last night to work my left nick into shape faster than normal. A great diversion to grab the horsey and I need to remember it's here more often!

Hope you're having a great weekend. Not a great day at work and......if North Carolina loses tomorrow I will have missed the entire Final Four. The shave tonight was needed!

​