BOTD + DE SOTD, Tuesday, May 30th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Bali" 24mm 3band silvertip badger, heavenly pillow like soft tips, great splay scrubber + great lather painter. Have some great shaves!
DE SOTD, Wednesday, May 31st 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Lucky dice" 26mm brown whiskers fan shaped synthetic knot. Excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle scrubber + excellent lather painter. 26 mm synthetic knots sure impress me for performance. Have some great shaves!
DE SOTD, June 1st 2023 Razor : Yaqi Slope slant torsion type, 316 SS- Mfg 2023>, mild to tame mid range depending on blade used, great machining and finish QC for my shaving needs. It could be a daily driver for myself and others. I use a Kai SS extra wide for a little more blade feel to make it a tame mid range for aggression and very efficient IMO. Had a excellent shave this morning. Blade : Kai SS extra wide, sharp and smooth with excellent longevity. Top tier blade for myself. Soap : Yaqi Musketeer rapier, Very nice scented soap similar to (Aramis) with excellent lather qualities. Yaqi Commissioned Master soap creations S.A to bring forward Yaqi line of soaps and fragrances. Very nice fragrance for myself to indulge in. Brush : Yaqi " Moka express" 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, luxury 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 : Witch hazel beard cleanse + Yaqi Musketeer Rapier splash + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + 2 blemish weepers= excellent shave with my Yaqi Slope slant with a Kai SS extra wide. Have some great shaves!
SE SOTD, Friday, June 2nd 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Viper" 24mm boar bristle, excellent lather generator, soft split end boar bristles, great splay scrubber + great lather painter. Nice brush to work the face and always enjoy the look of this brush handle with this knot. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD. Saturday, June 3rd 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Ever helpful" 22mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, excellent splay scrubber + great lather painter. This brush is a excellent splay scrubber because of a shorter loft and still has a reasonable soft face feel. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Sunday, June 4th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Lucky dice" 26mm Tuxedo knot, Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice big handle for large hands and a joy to use.
BOTD + MMMonday, June 5th 2023, MicroMatic Monday use any ASR razor that uses a Gem blade any day of the week. Brush : Yaqi "Casino clubs" 26mm timber wolf synthetic knot, excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Have some great shaves!
DE SOTD, Tuesday, June 6th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Mountain lake" 24mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. One of my best badgers for handle and knot, great for general shaving needs. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Wednesday, June 7th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Orbital ring" boar bristle brush, excellent lather generator, soft split end bristle hairs, excellent splay scrubber + great lather painter. Have some great shaves!
SE SOTD, Friday, June 9th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Rainbow" 26mm brown whiskers synthetic, excellent lather generator, Luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. The handle and knot are perfect for my shaving needs. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + MMMonday, June 12th, 2023. Micromatic Monday, any ASE razor that uses a Gem blade, any day of the week. Brush : Yaqi "Black marble" 24mm 3band silvertip badger, excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Big dense knot with a large splay, handle works very well in my hands. Have some great shaves!