I think this is number 22 (19 in SDS, 3 from the before times).

I need to get those other 3 into SDS, knowing that they're not all captured will bother me.

September 21st, 2025

• Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm Boar
• Razor: Koraat Moarteen (15/16", full hollow, square point, r/wetshaving exclusive) (2)
• Lather: Catie's Bubbles - 322 - Soap
• Post Shave: Proraso - Red - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavanille - EdT

Close, comfortable shave. The razor performed excellently this morning.

Thanks! Little by little it feels a bit easier every time.

September 20th, 2025

• Brush: AP Shave Co. Blue & Clear - Gelousy (A3) 28mm Badger
• Razor: J. Koester's Sons 11/16", full hollow, square point (9)
• Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Miracle - Soap
• Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - Cubebe - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
• Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - EdP

Very nice shave, one of my first straight shaves where I don't feel like I need touch ups with a safety razor on my neck and chin.

They don't allow for private repos, so it's a non-starter for companies unless they want to self-host.

No sir, at least not this year.

Are you going?

September 19th, 2025

• Brush: Chisel & Hound "Spice Lily" - TurnNShave Tuxedo 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: J. Koester's Sons 11/16", full hollow, square point (8)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique - Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Fougère Angelique - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - EdT

TFIF!

I think my wife and I are going to a shoreline cleanup day this Saturday, but otherwise having a chill weekend at home.

I hope to make more progress in Hollow Knight: Silksong over the weekend. It's a great game, but I can't play for very long in a single sitting.

Very nice haul. The Master is probably my favorite barbershop scent from the ones I’ve tried so far.

Ace also sounds fantastic, and that razor head looks very interesting. Somewhat more rounded than other designs I’ve seen (?).

Congrats again on the achievement!

September 18th, 2025

• Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Stardust" - TurnNShave 26mm Shoat
• Razor: Chiseled Face Titanium Legacy Razor
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (7)
• Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Miracle - Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Reserve Spice - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
• Fragrance: GLHF Workshop - Atriox - EdT

September 17th, 2025: SLS

• Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations "Nebulagance" - TurnNShave Quartermoon 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: Chiseled Face Titanium Legacy Razor
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (6)
• Lather: Stirling - Ramblin’ Man - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Ramblin' Man - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
• Fragrance: Stirling - Ramblin' Man - EdT

Quick SLS before going out for our anniversary dinner. Fancy Italian food, can't wait!

September 17th, 2025

• Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm Boar
• Razor: Chiseled Face Titanium Legacy Razor
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (5)
• Lather: Martin de Candre - Absinthe - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Black Ice - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm
• Fragrance: Stirling - Deep Blue Sea - EdT

A lovely shave for a warm day.