BOTD + MMMonday, ASRazor shave, September 23, 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Ferrari" 24mm boar bristle hair knot. Excellent lather generator, soft split end bristles, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. One of my favorite boar brushes for face feel when lathering. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Tuesday, September 24th 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Red Zebra" 24mm snow leopard knot. Excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. It is hard to beat a synthetic brush for paint lathering and especially this one. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + SLANTemper, Wednesday, Sept 25 2024 Brush :Yaqi "Mysterious space" 24mm 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Great overall brush for my shaving needs. Have some great shaves!
SLANTember, Thursday, Sept 26th 2024 Razor : Razorock German 37 slant. Mfg 2016> tame mid range. Great deal for a slant with a SS handle when purchased 7 years ago. I received my first true BBS with a GSB blade with this razor. Had a close comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Gillette 7oClock SP black (3) sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity. Soap : Yaqi Musketeer Rapier, very nice scented soap that turns my crank first thing in the morning excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi" Moka Express" 26 mm synthetic. Excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, luxury splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. The handle and knot are proto type combination and was lucky to see it on damage brushes that went on sale. 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 soap residual cleanse + Yaqi Musketeer + 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 RR German 37 slant with a 7 oClock black blade. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + SE SOTD, September 27th 2024 Brush :Yaqi "Panda bear" 24mm tuxedo knot synthetic. Excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Bought this on a live sale a couple of years ago on a whim and it turned out to be a nice brush. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + SLANTember, Saturday, Sept 28th 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Barber pole" 24 mm 2band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Great handle for large hands and knot is one of the best for my general shaving needs IMO. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + Sunday shave, SEptember 29th, 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Rainbow" 26mm brown whiskers synthetic. excellent lather generator, luxury heavenly cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + ASRazor shave or MMMonday, September 30th 2024 Brush : Yaqi"Moka express" 26mm 2band badger. excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.Big handle for a large nice enjoyable 2band knot for my general shaving needs. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Tuesday, October 1st 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Robin" 24mm boar bristle knot. Excellent lather generator, soft split ends brittle tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Wednesday October 2nd 2024 Brush : Yaqi " Atlantis" 24mm G4. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice looking handle with a decent synthetic knot. Have some great shaves!
BOTD + DE SOTD, Thursday, October 3rd 2024 Brush : Yaqi "Sagrada Familia" 22mm 2band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, very nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. For a small brush it performs very well and was a good purchase 2 years ago and has put many a smile on this face when used. I have been to the Sagrada Familia cathedral in Spain and it brings back some good holiday thoughts. Have some great shaves!
