I just may try Stoylin's Bay Rum to see how much Clove is in it. If the clove smell isn't overpowering, that's a good sign(for me, anyway).

Saturday, June 14

MdC Fougère~~Varlet Mega HD~~Feather DX/Schick Pro-Line~~Vintage Fabergé Brut
Have a great day!​

Maggard MR-5 Razor
BIC Chrome Platinum Blade (1)
Muhle HJM Boar Brush 21/57

RazoRock Tobacco #2 Shaving Soap

Thayer's Unscented Witch Hazel
Carina Organics Red Cedar After Shave

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I bet that Red Cedar A.S. is nice .

-The-Weekender-
1950's argentina tech
opal f200
tobs sandalwood

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I think that the Indian Astra SP is similar enough to the Russian one that it's largely a wash.
I do find that ASP doesn't perform the same in all razors - they don't seem to be sharp enough for milder Gillettes.

I am yet to find a blade that doesn't work in a Progress or Variant.

Thanks, it's very nice. Smells like it's name.

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SUNDAY SHAVE
RAZOR: Timeless SLIM Ti OC
BLADE: PERMA-SHARP
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. 24mm Multicolor G5C Synthetic
LATHER: LEA Classic Shaving Soap
POST: LEA Classic Aftershave Lotion

To me, very little clove as barely noticeable to my nose, but then again, I have lifelong sinus issues.

Sunday SOTD


Razor: Rhodium Gillette Toggle
Blade: Personna Reds (3)
Brush: Rooney 3/2 Super Silvertip
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Iced Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Patchouli & Mint
Shave Soap: Penhaligon`s English Fern
Balm: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille
Aftershave: Penhaligon`s English Fern
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SOTD: 15th June 2025.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Men Kenya Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Naturalé aloe vera & olive oil bar soap.
Brush: Omega 11137.
Face Lather.
Lather: La Barbiera Summer Fruit Shaving Soap.
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword. (D2)
Razor: Parker 92R.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, /Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Aloe Vera Gel./ P&G Old Spice Bearglove ASL Spray.

Greetings,

Sunday morning Father's day shave,

The La Barbiera shaving soap provided a wonderful slick protective lather in a short space of time leaving a great post shave feel.

A close comfortable 2 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a few generous squirts of P&G Old Spice Bearglove ASL Spray.

My face is feeling smooth, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

Sunday 15 Jun 2025

Same hardware and software as Yesterday for another great shave

Except I forgot to add the glycerine to the Derby shave soap but it produced a wonderful lather anyway. So I conclude the Hydromagic and Personna used on Friday 13th were not up to par

Will ditch that blade and try again another day

Have super Sunday

a truly wonderful Father's Day shave..
June 15, 2025

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Paradigm Copper Diamondback (2025)
Blade: Permasharp
Brush: Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian
Soap: Declaration Grooming: Gratiot League Square (Milksteak)
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Special for Gentlemen by Le Galion

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Arko Shave Soap
Jayaruh #47 Synthetic
Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave

The Arko Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #47 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher Razor and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Cella Red
Brush: Jequil & Corenveo 24mm
Razor: 1956 Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Post shave: Clubman Pinaud Reserve Whiskey Woods

Sunday, June 15

Figaro Sapone Speciale~~Rooney Beehive 1~~Wolfman WR2/Wizamet Iridium Super~~Shulton Old Spice
Have a great day!​

My Father’s Day shave:

Warm shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/new 7 AM
MSC Peppermint Lime SS
Bundubeard Stoffel ASB
MSC Peppermint Lime AS Splash
Christian Dior Eau Sauvage EdT

What a Grand Freeze this was - not only does this Peppermint Lime soap lather like there’s no tomorrow, it has a POWERFUL menthol sensation that compares to any of the Stirling Glacials and the scent is so delightfully refreshing - it’s more to the lime but the peppermint is still detectable. It also gives a great postshave feeling which is very typical of Fernando’s soaps. The Stoffel balm is another menthol atom bomb with a straight peppermint scent that I love and it’s so moisturizing as well as soothing. The Peppermint Lime aftershave smells as beautiful as the soap and it never stings or burns because it’s witch hazel based - it’s chock full of frigid menthol. Finally the lovely Eau Sauvage fragrance and that’s it that’s all. We’re going to visit my Dad and Mom at the cemetery so I can say a couple of prayers for them and then we’ll spend the afternoon at my in-laws’ house. The new 7 AM blade ensured a perfect three pass BBS shave that I enjoyed so much.

From one proud Dad to all of you other Dads I wish you all a Happy Father’s Day.


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15 June 2025
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* Blackbird Brass
* Super Iridium
* Oscar11 Amber + Maseto Shaving XD 2-Band
* MacDuff's Spring Cabin
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO



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Gillette Gold Aristocrat / Gillette Platinum
Razorock / Mudder Focker
TurnNShave Synthetic

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2025 Father's Day Shave
1962 Gillette Slim @5
Astra Superior Stainless (3)
La Toja Stick
Bootlegger's Green Freeze
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