April 1 and despite the temptation to make an April Fool's Day selection I am reporting truthfully. Castle Forbes Lime is my next 3017 target. This tub is pretty far along but CF goes a long long way. This one I likely will replace for before summer 2025.

Gentlemen, thanks for the kind words!

Oh my, the blade on that straight razor is bent! Is that a factory second?!?

I left it sitting in the sun too long.

Monday, April 1

XPEC~~Simpson M7~~Leresche #51/Personna 74~~Royall Mandarin
Here's the next 3017. XPEC.
This is an Italian soap that was all the buzz when it hit the marketplace, but not so much anymore.
I love the scent and the performance is AOK.
There's a large amount, but it's fairly soft.
Might finish within the month...
Not pictured is my Royall Mandarin AS.​

April 1, 2024
Wolfman Bronze Guerrilla
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Shave Soap
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Principe Real Aftershave



Happy Monday Everyone. Whew what a day. Between taxes and dealing with Maya's car accident I have had a full day. The insurance company totaled the car and we reached a settlement so at least that part of the drama will be put to bed soon. Otherwise a smooth drama free shave to start the day. I have already starting thinking of my next 3017 target. Take care and have a great day. ​

Tuesday, April 2

XPEC~~Simpson CH3~~Wolfman WR2/Personna 74~~Dominica Bay Rum
Rainy day in the heartland.
The Wolfman was fairly tame and kept its fangs to itself.
The Dominica is the quintessential Bay Rum.​

April 2, 2024
Blackland Vector
Kai Captain Protouch MG
Paladin
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Shave Soap
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Principe Real Aftershave



Happy Tuesday. Another drama free automatic shave to start the day. This is my favorite type of shave. Take care and have a great day. ​

I wish they'd bring back the classic OS music theme.

April 2nd
Cooper MonoBilt w PermaSharp (1)
APShave SynBad / Poculi
Fine Platinum Classic SS
Thayers
Shulton Old Spice

Followed the leads of my friends Joseph and Keith and went with the Shulton OS today. This is my last bottle of the original AS juice (besides the OS Lime). Such an iconic product that is a favourite of both myself and Mrs Spartan. Do I think this might be a little weaker than my other 2 bottles I’ve used? Perhaps, but awesome nonetheless.
The MonoBilt? For the win…
Take care all.

Maybe @Primotenore can video himself yodeling a few bars for us.

That's now at the top of my "to do" list, Charlie.

April 3, 2024
Feather AS D2
Feather
PAA ShaveRite 210
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Shave Soap
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Principe Real Aftershave



Happy Wednesday. This Feather AS-D2 is a fantastic razor delivering a great shave if I do my part. Take care and have a great day. ​

Wednesday, April 3

XPEC~~Vie-Long~~MMOC Clog-Pruf/Gem~~St. Johns Cutlass
Where is this year going???
The Vie-Long is super-sumptuous. It delivered the XPEC lather like it was a furry, little bunny.
The MMOC needs the proper angle to work best. I found it.
The Cutlass stank is atypical for a West Indies product.
It smells...


























Very nice. ​

April 3rd
Cooper MonoBilt w PermaSharp (2)
Omega Pro / Poculi beehive
Fine Platinum Classic SS
Thayers
Shulton Old Spice

As usual, I’ve been loving the MonoBilt this week. In my (occasionally) humble opinion, it is simply one of the great shavers from the last century.
Take care all.

April 4, 2024
Blackland Vector
Kai Captain Protouch MG
CH3 Synthetic
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Shave Soap
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Principe Real Aftershave



Happy Thursday Everyone. The Vector with the Protouch blade is a forgiving razor that still delivers a very close shave. Take care and have a great day. ​

Thursday, April 4

XPEC~~Hucklaration B5~~Gillette New LC/Sharp Star~~Nasomatto Duro
Winter's back!
Needed some warmth, so the XPEC was followed with a wonderful, cold-weather stank, Duro.



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I'm sure there's no coincidence here to my Spindle Duro Tali brush(Crown King).

That could work, but we also need that great French Horn sound to back him up.

You would be correct.