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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

29.10.2024 - Halloweek 2: In Space, nobody hears you scream

  • Brush: TGS Galaxy 26 mm
  • Razor: RazoRock Hawk V2 w/ Superknurl handle
  • Blade: KAI Protouch MG
  • Lather: HAGS - Aftermath (vegan version)
  • Post-Shave: Moon Soaps Old School "balm"; panthenol after sun cream

1 pass both for head and the beard contours. Slight burn, otherwise good shave.

Today is yet another soap by HAGS - this one still had artwork that could potentially be done by a real person, but unfortunately no artist is credited.
This is the artwork. We see a space exploration uncovering a previous explorer who wasn't so lucky in their adventures. I like the 50s Sci-fi vibes this gives off, kinda like the old horror comics. Apart from the Alien and Predator franchises, Sci-fi horror isn't very successful on the movie front. In gaming, there's Dead Space as a mayor player. Personally I find a space setting or Sci-fi world very intriguing, but it requires a certain amount of world building and lore.

However, HAGS art and names have more often than not zero to do with the scent. This one is a dupe of Amouage Interlude Man, a notoriously expensive and very complex fragrance. But in soap form, it's mostly on the gourmand side IMHO. The vegan base can't really reach the greatness of their Mutton tallow or Osiris base though.

As for Aftermaths: I have to announce that my skincare article won't make it until the end of October. I hope I'll finish it Friday evening (which will be morning or midday for our american friends). Turns out experts don't want to talk that much when you're not paying for an appointment or don't belong to a newspaper/famous blog. So you folks will have to do with the articles by dermatologists I was able to find...

Dear @[email protected] , I wanted to let you know since Saturday that your Oro Valley sample reached Germany. Apologies, my ADHD brain forgot. Thanks a lot for it!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Excellent news!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

October 29, 2024 - Tabac Tuesday

  • Brush: Zenith - B21 boar
  • Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
  • Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (1)
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac shave stick (vegan)
  • Post: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac AS splash
  • Post: Ginger's Garden - Unscented AS Balm + menthol
  • Frag: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac EdC

No fuss shave with Tabac this morning. I'm all stanked up and ready for the day.

Have a great one y'all. ✌️

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

October 29, 2024

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound "Rob's Finest" w/25mm Paragon Synthetic
  • Razor: Blackland Era - Level 3 SB
  • Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Ozark Mountain - Soap
  • Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Musk - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: allMan - Refined - Balm

I like this synthetic knot. I don't like it more than the "Super Plush" in my Wolf Whiskers, but that one is lofted too low and it would require destroying the knot to remove it. I wonder if this one is also permanently set? It'd be nice to swap this one into the Wolf Whiskers handle.

Edit: Rob confirms that the Chisel & Hound brush is also epoxied :) and he had an interesting reason for doing it that way -- it's faster than silicone!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Tue Oct 29 2024

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Tabak Oridjinal, now with 28 mm Gelousy knot
  • Razor: Böker – Abalone (6/8", full hollow, carbon steel, French point)
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

TabOKtoberfest nears its end and I'm revisiting some of the highlights of this month. The French point Böker with the perfectly straight edge is definitely one of those.

I'm enjoying the automatic great lathers that come from using the same soap for a while, but now that BBS November is close, I'm starting to get excited about mixing it up again.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I limit myself to Tabac Tuesdays for TabOKtober so today is my last use of Tabac for a while. I’m looking forward to BBS November as well. New straights and new soaps to use, and I my safety razor collection has been dormant since July😁

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

What is BBS November? 👀

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Some people shave twice a day in November, and are BBS the whole month.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Man, I think I’d have trouble finding the time to consistently get two shaves in every day for a month!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What @[email protected] said. The rationalisation is to have a more wetshaving-appropriate Movember alternative, although that's not how it originated.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Well now I have to ask: how did it originate?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Oh, it was really simple. u/visceralwatch seemed to imply it couldn't be done and needed to be proven wrong. Important internet reasons, you see.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have included a couple extracurricular second luxury shaves with safety razors this October, but otherwise, I've also massively neglected that region of my den since July. I'm looking forward to Wolfies, Micromatics, et co ☺️

last use of Tabac for a while

Are you observing le mois sans tabac?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

👍

🐔France is proud of you🐔

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Merci ☕️ 🚬

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

🐔 🇫🇷🥖🥐🍷🍾🪿🚬☢️

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Too much French didn't read

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

October 29, 2024 - Part Two

  • Brush: Yaqi - Sagrada Familia 24mm synthetic
  • Razor: Gilette - Super Speed Black Tip
  • Blade: Gilette - 7 O'clock SharpEdge (3)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Seville
  • Post: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique AS splash
  • Post: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave Balm

Back with an evening shave because I have a packed morning tomorrow.

I enjoyed this BaM combo, and I am definitely looking forward to spending more time with Fougère Angelique.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Oct 29, 2024 - Halloween Week - Tea Tuesday - Trolls

  • Brush: AKA Brushworx Orange Resin 26mm Tuxedo Synthentic Knot
  • Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
  • Blade: Gillette Platinum [9]
  • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Troll Toll - Soap
  • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Troll Toll - Aftershave

After yesterday's Peaches + Scream, here's another great seasonal scent from DG. A remarkable blend of nutty, warm black tea.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

October 29, 2024

  • Brush: Thäter Faux Ivory 29mm 2-band Silvertip

  • Razor: Böker King Cutter 5/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Balm

  • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Eau de Toilette

  • Talc: Yardley Gold
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Wonderful shave test of this Böker King Cutter that I honed for u/VisceralWatch. I'm pleased with the comfort of and sharpness of the edge, and hope that he is as well.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Very nice video, thanks for that!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you for watching!