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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Feb. 16, 2024

  • Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Karve CB SB D
  • Blade: Treet Platinum [3]
  • Lather: Chiseled Face - Vert Noir - Soap
  • Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Vert Noir - Aftershave

Great shave. It’s going to be a very interesting day at work some changes are coming. Hopefully my mood stays positive throughout today’s adventures. Regardless this scent will follow me well into the afternoon.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Working on that Circle o'Death

  • Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Zenith Boar Brush 31mm × 50mm
  • Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8", "Sheffield-style" full hollow, carbon steel)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
  • Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth/Noble Otter/Declaration Grooming Cerberus Fougère
  • Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder

That hole in the centre is slowly growing. Good.

I'm really enjoying the Sheep base.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

My number 1 Stirling soap for those two reasons :D

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago
  • Razor: Schick Type A
  • Blade: Schick Injector
  • Brush: Omega #10048
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Proraso Menthol & Eucalyptus
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Another fine Friday shave

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

February 16, 2024

  • Brush: Maggard 24mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Merkur 34C HD
  • Blade: Personna Lab Blue (5)
  • Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Incorporeal - Soap
  • Post Shave: Florida Water - Cologne

Nice shave with the Merkur.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

February 16, 2024

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian

  • Razor: River Razor 14 8/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum

  • Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Great shave with the River Razor. It takes an amazing edge.