BOTD + MMMonday, June 26th, 2023. Micromatic Monday, any ASR razor that uses a Gem blade, any day of the week. Brush : Yaqi " Artic Sky" 24mm, 3band silvertip, excellent lather generator, heavenly pillow like soft tips, nice gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. This brush is a very nice splay scrubber with a decent handle also to lather with. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Tuesday June 27th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Moka express" 26 mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber+ excellent lather painter. If a person like a big 2band badger this brush seems to work for most who own it. Have some great shaves!
DE SOTD, Wednesday June 28th 2023 Razor : Razorock 2nd generation Lupo.72 316SS - Mfg 2021>, mid range, very enjoyable design to work under the nose area, well built with excellent machining and finish QC. This razor checks most of the boxes for my desired excellence. Had a close shave with no issues this morning. Blade : Gillette Astra SP (1), sharp and smooth with great longevity. Soap : Razorock XXX Fresco, unique XXX clean scent with excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi "Cavern lake" 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Interesting design on handle that attracted my desire to own one, bought on sale last year. 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 XXX Fresco AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless) Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my RR Lupo.72 with a Gillette Astra SP. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Thursday June 29th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Aqua" 24mm High mountain 3band silvertip badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + SE SOTD, Friday June 30th 2023 Brush : Yaqi" Casino clubs " 26 mm timber wolf synthetic knot. Excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, nice gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. This has become one of the best brushes I like to spoil my self with this brush for the few minutes of Zen time. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + MMMonday, July 3rd, 2023. Micromatic Monday, any ASR razor that uses a Gem blade any day of the week! Brush : Yaqi "Bali"24mm 3band silvertip, excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Have some great shaves!
SE SOTD, July 4th 2023, Have a Happy Independence day and many more! Brush : Yaqi "Artic sky" 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, velvet like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber with some back bone + excellent lather painter. This brush is a joy to use with its decent handle! Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, July 5th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "barber shop" 24mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, excellent splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. 2band badgers are the best for general shaving needs in the world of shaving badger brushes IMO. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, July 6th 2022 Brush : Yaqi "Lucky dice" 26mm fan brown whiskers synthetic knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Won this on there live sale many months ago and it is rare to see Yaqi fan knots so it must of been a test specimen and it is wonderful with the big handle, glad I lucked out winning it. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + SE SOTD, Friday, July7th 2023 Brush : Yaqi " Mysterious space" 24mm timber wolf synthetic, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Saturday, July 8th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Sagrada Familia" 22mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, very nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. This little brush is a joy to use and does not get much better in 2band for myself. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + Sunday SE Shave, July 9th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Rainbow" 26mm brown whiskers synthetic. Excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Have some great shaves!
MMMonday, July 10th 2023. Micromatic Monday, use any ASR razor that uses a Gem blade any day of the week! Brush : Yaqi "Mysterious space" 24mm, 3band silvertip, excellent lather generator, luxury pillow soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + great lather painter. Have some great shaves!