SE SOTD, Friday, December 20th 2024

Razor : Yaqi Romulus SE 316SSP with a Yaqi Chippendale 316 SSP handle. Mfg 2023>, mild to tame mid range. Excellent machining, finish with a simple clamping design(very hard to manufacture small SS Parts IMO).
Blade : Kai Captain Titian mild pink(2) sharp and smooth with excellent longevity.
Soap : Speick stick, nice mild herbal scented soap with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Ferrari" 24mm boar bristle knot. Very soft and nice face feel knot with a nice handle to hold.
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 : Razorock King Louis Lavender with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Romulus SE with a Kai CTMP blade .

Have some great shaves!

Boti Meteor Anodised Titanium AC Razor / Schick Proline
TRC Cherry Royale 26mm Syntheti
P&B Spitfire Shaving Soap & Aftershave Splash
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Saturday 21st December
Pal Injectomatic Deluxe + Schick Proline B #6 + Jayaruh 289 Timber Wolf + Tabac + Cien X Bolt AS + Aloe Vera Gel

Rocnel SE-P SS Half-Blade SE Razor / Nacet
AP Shave Co. Blue Swirl 24mm G5C Synthetic
Boellis Panama 1924 Coffret Shave Soap
Muelhens 4711 Original Aftershave Lotion (splash)
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Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap
Tom's 3D Printed Brush
Ever-Ready Lather Catcher
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
Cold Water Rinse
Duru Cologne

The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap lathered well with Tom's 3D Printed Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready Lather Catcher razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

SE Sunday shave, December 22nd 2024

Razor : Yaqi Excalibur SE 50mm with Yaqi Milano 316 SSP handle. Mfg 2021>, tame mid range. Very affordable, recommend the chrome head it seems to glide well and I get better results.
Blade : Kai Captain mild pink (3) sharp and smooth with great longevity. Very nice blade in the 50mm range.
Soap : Razorock M.F, nice cologne scented croap with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "ever helpful" 22mm 2band badger. Great brush who enjoy the scrub with a smaller handle.
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 : Razorock M.F splash with witch hazel+ a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi Excalibur razor + Kai CTMP 50mm blade. Very enjoyable shave visiting my old favorite Excalibur razor.

Have some great shaves!

Schick C3

Monday 23rd December
Canadian Schick E3 v5 + Schick Proline B #5 + Highlander TSR ‘23 LE + Wickham Gothic Revival + Boots Freshwood AS + Wickham Gothic Revival Balm

Schick Type G1 Dark Blue Injector Razor / Schick Injector Blade
TRC Cherry Royale 26mm Synthetic
P&B Spitfire Shaving Soap & Aftershave Splash & Aftershave Balm
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Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Shave Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave

The Proraso Green Shave Soap lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector razor and the Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

GEMonday, December 23/ 2024

Razor : Gem G bar. Mfg 1955-58, mild to tame mid range. Excellent razor to pass through generations and still work.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock MF croap, very nice scented cologne type soap with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Moka Express" 26mm Husky knot. Just all around excellent brush that was made with small batch(never see them for sale).
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 :Razorock MF splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem G Bar razor with a coated Gem blade. Nice razor to start the day!

Have some great shaves!

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector razor and the Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Schick Type E3 Injector Razor / Supply Injector Blade
Moon Soaps "X-Mas '22" 26mm 2-Band Badger Fan
Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale Shaving Soap & AS​

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lucky Brand Citrus Mist

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector razor and the Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lucky Brand Citrus Mist. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Christmas Day
InjecTR v1 3D + Schick Chick #5 + DScosmetic T4 Synthetic + OSP Bay Rum + Electrif's Bay Rum v3 + Aloe Vera Gel

That was a close shave.
Anyway, happy Christmas, here's Joni:

PAL Adjustable Injector Razor / Schick Injector Blade
Zingari Man 26 MM V11 fanchurian
Ariana & Evans Asian Plum Shaving Soap & Aftershave
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Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Sandalwood
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lucky Brand Citrus Mist

The Proraso Sandalwood Shave Soap lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector razor and the Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lucky Brand Citrus Mist. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday 27th December
General Aluminium + Schick Proline P #1 + Yaqi Heavy Metal + Ach Brito Mogno grated + Williams Aqua Velva AS + Aloe Vera Gel

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Sandalwood
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lucky Brand Citrus Mist

The Proraso Sandalwood Shave Soap lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector razor and the Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lucky Brand Citrus Mist. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Sandalwood
Tom's B400 Two-band Badger
Bunny V3 Injector
Supply Black Label Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lucky Brand Citrus Mist

The Proraso Sandalwood Shave Soap lathered well with Tom's B400 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Bunny V3 Injector razor and the Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lucky Brand Citrus Mist. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...