BOTD + DE SOTD, Saturday, August 5th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Moka express" 26mm husky synthetic knot, excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather generator. Big handle, bought this on the defective sale, Yaqi must of been experimenting with different knot combinations because they had a lot different combinations of handle to knot never seen before. Handle showed where knot was glued into socket of handle, not a big visual problem for myself but others might not enjoy their brush as much. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + SE Sunday shave, Aug 6th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Ever Helpful" 22mm 2band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, excellent scrubber, reasonable lather painter. This little 2band badger has a shorter HD loft with soft tips is ideal for fellows who enjoy soft badger scrubbing IMO. Have some great shaves!
This last week I have been using my Red and Black silvertip by @twhite . Tom named it Brush B-3. It is a great performer.
BOTD + ASRazor shave, August 7th 2023, Micromatic Monday thread, use any ASR razor that uses a Gem razor any day of the week welcomed. Brush : Yaqi "black marble" 24mm 3band silvertip, excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. This brush sure bloomed nicely and face feel is a warm gentle massage is what I experience, very enjoyable. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Tuesday August 8th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Red Zebra" 26mm snow leopard knot, excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Very enjoyable brush to use and not a lather hog. Have some great shaves!
DE SOTD, Wednesday August 9th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Rainbow" 26 mm brown whiskers synthetic, excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + SE SOTD, Friday, August 11th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Lucky dice" 26mm brown whiskers fan knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Yaqi Fan knots are rare and won this on a live raffle sale months ago. Have some great shaves!
DE SOTD, Saturday, August 12th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Bali" 24 mm 3band badger, excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Similar to a Simpson chubby brush is my best guess from visual referencing. Have some great shaves!
Sunday Schick shave, August 13 2023 Razor : Schick adjustable M3, Mfg 1970-72, well built to last with some care, I receive excellent shaves with this razor and it seems to be blade forward even on setting #1. Had a great shave & haircut this morning with no issues. Blade : Personna SS PTFE (8) sharp and smooth with great longevity. Soap : Razorock XXX Fresco, nice clean XXX scent with excellent lather qualities. Good deal when on sale IMO. Brush : Yaqi "Deep stones" 24mm black synthetic, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. 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(3) + ATG(3) + pickups(4 setting). 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 Schick injector Model 3(M3) with a Personna coated blade. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Tuesday, August 15th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "orbital ring" 24mm boar bristle, excellent lather generator, soft split end boar bristle hairs, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Have some great shaves!
BOTD +DE SOTD, August 16th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Moka express" 26mm Husky knot, Excellent lather generator, heavenly, luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. 26mm synthetic knots are wonderful to work the face when lathering IMO. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + SE SOTD, Thursday, August 17th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Mysterious space" 24mm 3band silvertip, excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice gentle scrubber + excellent lather painter. Very nice brush to use with a decent handle to hold while enjoying those few moments in the morning shave. Have some great shaves!
DE SOTD, Friday, August 18th 2023 Brush : Yaqi "Casino clubs" 26mm Timber wolf knot, excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. One of my favorites for sure. Have some great shaves!
