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Enders shaver with mint blade
TOBS Eton College cream

3 pass DFS +

Trying to get BBS on the neck was turning into a scrapefest so I gave up. I think it's the razor more than the blade that couldn't get that area perfectly clean. Jaw and face came off smooth, however. Overall, an interesting vintage carbon shave (but carbon shaves are always interesting) that scratched the itch of curiosity.

Lucky Tiger lotion.

DE SOTD, Sunday, June 4th 2023

Razor : Gillette Fatboy, E4- Mfg 1959 4th qtr, well built to last for generations, I find this Gillette Fatboy one of their better razors from my shaving experiences, I get nice results and very few issues over the years of use + birthday yr razor.
Blade : Personna red (3) sharp & smooth with great longevity. Top 5 tier blades.
Soap : Yaqi Green, nice scented soap + excellent lather qualities. Yaqi commissioned M.S.Creations S.A for their line of soaps and aftershaves and did a nice job of it IMO. Green is one of my favorite scents.
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.
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(7) + ATG(7) + pickups(8 setting).
Post shave : Yaqi Green( similar to Lacoste green cologne) with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Gillette Fatboy with a Personna red blade.
Have some great shaves!

06/04/23 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Coconut Oud Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Enigma Machine Shampoo & Conditioner Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE CUBE 2.0 Preshave Soap - Mentholated
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Coconut Oud Artisan Shaving Soap - Ultra Premium CK-6 Formula
Wolf Whiskers RCE# 47 Custom Fluted DWW-3 25mm Black Wolf 3rd batch Synthetic hybrid/fan knot
Captain’s Choice Copper Lather Bowl - Obsidian
Phoenix Shaving Ceramic Moonscape Brush Scuttle
Above the Tie New Windsor Aluminum Black Anodized DE Razor with Calypso Handle & Red ALRH Base Plate – 1st Use
Voskhod Teflon Coated Russian Blade - 1st Shave
Lancaster Razor Works Ukraine Freedom Blue Black Sheep Shaving Towel with Gold Detachable Logo Tag
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Coconut Oud Artisan Aftershave
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Epic 5% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Serum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Coconut Oud Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength Bold, Meditative, Alluring
The Holy Black Limited Edition Galleon Grease Pomade
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Official Phoenix Shaving Barber's Mat! The Perfect Addition to Your Shave Station!​

Sunday Afternoon Shave 06.04.23
RAZOR: Alpha Claymore Evolution
BLADE: Kai Captain Mild PINK
BRUSH: Heritage Collection CMON 77-6 28mm Badger
LATHER: D.R. Harris Marlborough Shaving Soap
POST: OSP Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion

Gil;ette '46-'47 Aristocrat Razor
Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade
RazoRock Synthetic Brush
TOBS Lemon & Lime Shave Cream
Sea Breeze Astringent
Pinaud Citrus Musk Eau De Cologne

menthol monday
brit fb tech/nacet
tuxedo
lemon chill

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Menthol Monday



RAZOR: Blackland ERA Level 4 OC
BLADE: Personna Platinum
BRUSH: Vtg. Rubberset 22mm Synthetic
LATHER: ‌Fine Classic Snake Bite Triple Milled
POST: Fine Classic Snake Bite Aftershave
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Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Cremo Classic
Razor: Rockwell 6C (R3 plate)
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (1)
Post shave: Gillette Gel

Here's how tomorrow looks(June 5):


Closing out the combo of:

prep-Stoylin Bodywash(Ozark Mtn.)in shower
shave-Razorock (American Barber)soap
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman, 12.5 oz.

with a different:

brush-Jayaruh #59

Menthol Monday SOTD


Razor: Gem G- Bar
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (D1)
Brush: WildWestBrushworksw Romera 24mm Silvertip
Bowl: TW 3D Printed
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Eucalyptus & Spearmint
Shave Soap: Chiseled Face Cryogen
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Chiseled Face Cryogen

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Monday 5th June


Omega 10108 Boar - Kent (? Palm) - Type 77 Barber Razor/Rhinoceros #4 - 4711 AS

First use of this possibly mislabelled Soap. Despite being labelled as a tallow soap it is definitely different. My initial impressions are more floral with less residual slickness. It wasn't a bad soap but when you have used the previous incarnation you realise it is not as good.

Great shave Gary!

Icicles in your face from the Glacial Lemon Chill soap and aftershave!


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Dscosmetic ZO Ti Crown Handle
Gillette 7 O'Clock
Boti Black Badger
TOBS Grapefruit Shave Cream
Dana Canoe

Menthol Monday:

Today’s Grand Freeze is brought to you by,

L’Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Astra Green day 8
Captain Nemo Absolute Zero SS
Prep ASB
Captain Nemo Absolute Zero AS Toner
Bleu de Chanel Deodorant Stick
Bleu de Chanel EdP

There’s another soap named Absolute Zero from WM Neumann but I have no idea what it’s like. All I know is that my dear friend Abir’s version is one of the COLDEST soaps I ever used - yes, it’s a match for any of the Stirling Glacials. It’s vegan based, it has a lovely aquatic/minty type of scent, it lathers beautifully with tons of slickness, and it gives such soothing, gentle skincare. The Prep has become my favourite balm for good reasons - it moisturizes, soothes, and cools my skin instantly, the Absolute Zero aftershave has the same awesome scent as the soap and it’s a menthol atom bomb - not only that, it does great things for my skin. Last but not least the Bleu de Chanel had me smelling gorgeous. Three passes delivered another perfect BBS shave that I enjoyed from start to finish!

Wishing you all a good week - be well and stay safe!


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Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
TSD Iced Lemongrass Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #443 Synthetic
TNNSER V.1
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Osage Rub

The TSD Iced Lemongrass Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #443 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the TNNSER V.1 Razor and a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Week Starting 6/5/2023

Gillette New razor
Astra SP blade
JR #85 brush
Seaforth SS (vintage)
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Truly love the vintage Seaforth. For me, the current Seaforth! offerings don't hold a candle to the Vintage Seaforth. Not that the current offerings are lacking, they're not. In fact, I have 4 of them and enjoy using them. Just a personal thing. At any rate, my face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Proraso Green
Brush: Ever-Ready rebuild
Razor: Vikings Blade Emperor Meiji
Blade: Shark Super Stainless
Post shave: Gillette Gel