Saturday 28th June
GEM/ER Push Button + GEM Stainless #4 + DScosmetic T4 Synthetic + OSP Vintage Cream + Electrif's Bay Rum v3 + Aloe Vera Gel

SUNDAY SOTD
RAZOR: Shield Predator Titanium Gem Razor
BLADE: AccuForge Coated GEM Blade
BRUSH: Heritage Ever-Ready 200 26mm SHD Gel Badger
LATHER: Dr. Selby Lavender Luxury Shaving Cream
POST: Dr. Selby Lavender Aftershave Balm

SOTD: 06/28/2025

Razor: Tatara Amakuni
Blade: Schick B-20 Proline Artist Club (SE), 1st use
Brush: Chisel & Hound Rainbow Connection Badger
Bowl: CaYuen Workshop The Breakwater Bowl
Preshave: Ethos Grooming Essentials First Lather Oil
Soap: Ethos Grooming Shave MD Cream
Aftershave: Ethos Grooming Shave MD Aftershave
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Thayers Facial Toner: Rose Petal

On a beautifully warm day here on Long Island I went Ethos Shave MD and another go with the Amakuni.

I’m so happy I tried Ethos when I did. Every time I use a new scent I see why to me they are one of the best artisans out there! Shave MD is no exception! It smells like you are shaving with Ginger Ale but not a syrupy, sweet, soda but an artisanally crafted masterpiece! There is citrus, and ginger, the perfect amount of fizz (not sure how that was done) and just a touch of menthol. Wow! Incredible! Frank has done it again as usual!

For today’s go with the Amakuni I started out with a Feather Professional blades. After two strokes and ZERO hair removal I decided that this combo does not work too well. So I turned to a Schick Proline and what a beautiful turn of events it turned out to be. It matched beautifully with the Amakuni. Smooth, efficient slicing through 3 days growth as if it was nothing. It turned into an excellent shave!

I just can’t get enough Ethos! Frank is a master! I would buy anything from him sight unseen as I now it would be top notch no matter what he makes. And Tatara just makes amazing razors! The Amakuni is so much fun and so good at what it does!

Have an awesome weekend! Happy shaves!

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Monday 30th June
GEM Micromatic Open Comb + GEM Stainless #5 + Yaqi Sagrada Familia + OSP Sicilian Lemon Grove Cream + Alvarez Gómez Bergamota de Calabria EDT + Aloe Vera Gel

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Derby Menthol Shave Cream
Jayaruh #462 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector Razor
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer AS

The Derby Menthol Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE 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 AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

1st July 2025.

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Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears Naturalé aloe vera & olive oil bar soap.
Brush: Omega 11047 'Mixed Midget' Badger/Boar.
Face & head .
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl
Lather: Palmolive Classic Shave Sticks. (Grated)
Blade: Lord Shark Super Stainless. (D1)
Razor: 1960's Gillette Slim Twist.(ENG)
Razor: Gillette Guard. (Head/Dome) (D2)

Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Cold water face & Head 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./ Blue Stratos Original Blue ASL.

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #462 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector Razor
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE 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...

WEDNESDAY SOTD
RAZOR: Blackland Sabre SS Polished L2
BLADE: Ted Pella PTFE-coated GEM Personna
BRUSH: Elite Razor Barber Pole 26mm Manchurian White
LATHER: Noble Otter Barrbarr Shave Soap
POST: Noble Otter Barrbarr Aftershave

Wednesday 2nd July
Ever Ready Streamline + GEM Stainless #6 + RazoRock Plissoft + OSP Tallow Cream Trial + Electrif's Bay Rum v2 + Aloe Vera Gel

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #462 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector Razor
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Williams Mug Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE 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 Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave 81 on the Personna 74 loaded in the Bunny V2.2. I think this is the final shave for this blade. Pretty incredible.@subtleartsoap Amber and Spice was a pleasure to use as was the beautifully restored Canadian Rubberset

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Shave Cream
Jayaruh #462 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector Razor
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE 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 Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday 4th July
Ever Ready 1924 + GEM Stainless #7 + Yaqi Moka Express + Ach Brito Mogno Bar + Williams Aqua Velva AS + Aloe Vera Gel

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Shave Cream
Jayaruh #462 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector Razor
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE 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 Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

5th July 2025.


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Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Anbbas 24mm Tuxedo synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: The Body shop Maca Root & Aloe Shave Cream.
Blade: Lord Silver Star Super Stainless. (D1)
Razor: 1970's Gillette Tech.(ENG) Head w/ Lord L125 Handle.
Razor: Gillette Guard. (Head/Dome) (D3)

Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Cold water face & Head 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. /Brut Splash-On Lotion.

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Shave Cream
Jayaruh #462 Synthetic
Supply SE Injector Razor
Supply Black Label Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE 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 Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday 6th July
Ever Ready 1907 Lather Catcher + GEM Stainless #8 + DScosmetic T4 Synthetic + Speick + Boots Freshwood AS + Aloe Vera Gel

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Shave Cream
Jayaruh #462 Synthetic
Ever-Ready Lather Catcher Razor
Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Proraso Green Tea and Oatmeal Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready 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 Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...