BOTD + Sunday Schick shave, June 2nd 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Casino clubs" 26mm timber wolf knot. Excellent lather generator, luxury heavenly cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Have some great shaves!
GEMonday, June 3rd 2024 Razor : Gem 1912(1921 model) with gold wash coating. Mfg 1912-40's, tame mid to mid range. Millions of 1912 razors where Mfg for world use from mainly USA + later on Great Britain or (UK). This success razor was the best production model for ASR corp IMO. Built to last with reasonable care, had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning. Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle. Soap : Razorock XXX, nice cologne clean masculine scent with excellent lather qualities. Top tier for myself + on 4th tub. Brush : Yaqi" Ferrari" 24mm bleached boar bristle. Excellent lather generator, soft split end tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Great handle + this knot shed a lot at first(defect sale brush) but it turned out to be a very nice brush to work the face when it stopped shedding. I have not seen Yaqi make bleached boar brushes since this one. 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 splash + 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 1912 with a coated Gem blade. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Tuesday, June 4th 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Lucky dice" 26mm brown whiskers fan knot. Excellent lather generator, luxury heavenly cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Have some great shaves!
SE SOTD, Wednesday, June 5th 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Ever help full" 22 mm 2band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow soft tips, very nice scrubber + great lather painter. Have some great shaves!
SE SOTD, Friday, June 7th 2024 Razor : Yaqi Romulus 316SSP with a Yaqi Chippendale 316SSP handle. Mfg 2023>, mild to mid range depending on blade used or shim gap. Excellent machining and finish QC, simple clamping design with small head parts make for a excellent nimble shave. Had a close comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Kai Captain titian mild(3) sharp and smooth with excellent longevity in this razor. Top tier blade in the AC or 50mm SE blade. Soap : Yaqi Musketeer Rapier, very interesting scented soap that is kind of addictive to myself(Aramis classic dup) with excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi "Sagrada Familia" 22mm 2band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Small handle with a excellent knot that works for my shaving needs. 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 : Witch hazel cleanse + Yaqi Musketeer Rapier splash + 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 captain titian mild blade. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Saturday, June 8th 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Robin" 24mm boar bristle, Excellent lather generator, soft split end boar bristle hairs, nice splay scrubber, great lather painter. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + Sunday shave, June 9th 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Black marble" 24mm Tuxedo knot. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Have some great shaves!
GEMonday, June 10th 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Barber pole" 24mm 2band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Nice all around shave brush that makes brush lathering enjoyable for my lathering needs + large handle for folks who like that feature. Have some great shaves!
DE SOTD, Tuesday, June 11th 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Deep Stones" 24mm boss synthetic. Excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice brush other the dark colors IMO. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Wednesday, June 12th 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Moka Express" 26mm 2 band badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Big knot and handle are adequate for my shaving needs. Have some great shaves!
SE SOTD, Friday, June 14th 2024 Razor : Yaqi Romulus SE 316 SSP head with a Yaqi Chippendale 316 SSP handle. Mfg 2023>, mild to tame mid range depending on AC blade used or gap shim used. Excellent machining and finish QC with a simple clamping system. One of my favorite SE razors of many and is part of my main rotation. Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning. Blade : Kai captain titian mild(4) sharp and smooth with excellent longevity has been my findings. Soap : Razorock "The Dead Sea" croap- very unique scented soap with excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi "Bali" 24mm Silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Short handle with a large bloomed knot. 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 "The Dead Sea " 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 Romulus SE 316 SSP razor with a Kai Titian mild blade. (Very close shave that I enjoyed this morning). Have some great shaves!
