That’s a bummer about the soap, Joe.


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I probably will try Fine Snake Bite. Thanks for confirming my problem with Cryogen.

Thanks Andrew! I liked the freeze your face feeling, but if I only get 10 shaves out of the product then it turns into a very expensive soap. We are talking a $1.50/ lather expense. Creed Aventis is a better bargain at $75/ tub.

Thank you for the notes on Cryogen. I can cross it off my list.


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Thank you, Clint! I can never get to sleep on Friday Eve... I'm too excited for Friday morning

Thank you, Gary

Thank you, Joe!

Thank you, Blair--anything to make the heat seem like it's not here

You and Clint have beautiful yards

Last focus was on the items that were 'hot' or classic when I started traditional shaving, now I am going to focus on the new soaps and brushes that arrived on the scene since my beginnings. I will throw in some new brushes and razors along the way too. The line up includes, Stirling, PAA CK-6, Oleo, Barrister and Man Resave and Chiseled Face.

A wonderfully chilly shave, Joe!

That's weird about the soap--it almost sounds like it's getting quintuple-loaded. At 10 shaves and a doughnut hole already, definitely not worth the repurchase. Kind of a shame; it sounds very refreshing.

With so many viable menthol additives, it seems kind of silly to get a dedicated menthol shave soap anyhow (although I do like my Stirling Iced Pineapple )

Very nice, Keith--I'm looking forward to the upcoming reports!

Timing is everything and yesterday a new razor arrived just in time to kick off this focus. I am not a collector of DE (I do collect straights) razors and I bought this one in support of it's creator. I really liked his OCD engineering approach to replicating and iconic razor, the Toggle. The Toggle was once the holly grail of DE collecting and prices went crazy as the Toggle love intensified. Like many of the 'hot' items in our hobby interest wained as new razors appeared. It took a long time for Eric to bring his vision to life, he started when Toggles were 'in' but as time dragged on interest wained in Toggles. I want to see him realize his dream and I support craftsmen so I jumped in participated.

I intentionally did not read any of the reviews while I waited for the razor crawly it's way to Korea in Covid induced slower shipping times. Main people rave about the 'fit and finish' and fine craftsmanship of the 'in' DE stainless steel razor and people wait years to receive theirs. With all do respect to the fit and finish of the Janus Toggle is on the same level but the mechanism, engineering and multiple parts giving me the feeling that this razor is special.





On to the first shave of this weeks focus:

Zoologist perfumes is an artisan perfumer and the since Chiseled Face is working with them I ponied up the bucks and bought a tub of the soap. I do enjoy the scent and own the perfume but in the past the performance was just OK. Another hot new item is a Heritage Shaving Brush with a gel boar knot. The feeling of this knot is unique and it feels broken in... but it does feel different from a broken in boar. The retro style is cool to my eyes.

I loaded the Janus Toggle with a KAI blade as they were included with the razor and opened her up to 9, all the way. The Chiseled Face performed better than I remember, maybe it is because I used cool water??? The Janus is bigger, heavier and more aggressive than original Toggle. The mechanisms all 'click' are smooth and exact. The angle was very easy to find and the razor comfortable in hand.

I am four pass shaver and for the final pass, ATG I turned the razor down to 7. My face was über smooth and not even a peep from the alum, just epic.

Thank you Clint. It has given me many pleasurable shaves.

The Russian Wizmet Super Iridiums are my favorite blades, even with the annoying wax dots.

I have the Twin Duck featured in today’s shave and the Double Duck Goldenedge which I will be using for Saturday’s shave.

I was wondering who was going to be the 1st one here to bust out the Janus Toggle--it really is a gorgeous looking razor that evidently is suitably equipped to give epic shaves as well. That last photo has epic written all over it. Those Heritage Collection brushes are absolutely gorgeous, too

A very exciting shave and report, Keith!

Awesome shave and review of the Janus Keith. I looked at it, I just could not justify the price.