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Sep. 21, 2023
- Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Karve CB SB D
- Blade: Astra SP Green
- Lather: Spearhead - Black Watch - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead - Black Watch - Aftershave
Great shave. Chilly fall morning but Black watch is here to spice up my day.
2023.09.21 SOTD:
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Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
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Brush: Paragon Shaving Plisson knot (28mm) with Paragon handle
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Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
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Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (4)
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Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
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Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
I ended my month and a half daily streak yesterday. Just felt right. Today’s shave was nice, especially since I got to use my AA prize from /u/cowzilla3. The Paragon brush is very nice. They say it’s a 28mm, but it looks smaller than my 26mm G5C. Still, I was very impressed after the first use. I decided to tub load and face lather today, both things I typically don’t do. I was under hydrated my first pass, but rectified the situation on pass 2 and 3. Overall, a very good shave today in the DFS category.
Fall Day
- Brush: Zenith 506U N (50/50 horse mane/tail)
- Razor: Filarmónica 14 Doble Temple (8/8, extra full hollow, red scales)
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts – Samhain
- Post Shave: Zxxxxi – The Duo
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux – Sunrise on LaSalle
I couldn’t find a post and frag that goes well with Samhain. The search continues.
Otherwise great shave
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple Gen 1 (Straight Shave 333)
- Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap (56)
- Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
- Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Last night I took this razor back to the Jnat and worked it until I saw the edge moving water in the way I expect. Today’s edge does not appear much different from yesterday’s edge. They both tested the same for sharpness so, after honing, I stropped this edge a little less than yesterday’s.
While this is most likely confirmation bias, I felt more of the feathery magic of the Fili 14 today than I did yesterday. The shave result is the same as yesterday’s but I certainly enjoyed this shave more, knowing that I’ve done all I could do.
Sep 21, 2023 - Sample September: Samhain
- Brush: Craving Shaving Blue Bronze 26mm Crave Knot
- Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy (Aluminum)
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [20]
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain - Soap
- Post Shave: MacDuffs Soap Company - Haunted Cabin - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
- Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Eau de Parfum
It’s hard to go wrong with such a great scent like Samhain. The pumpkin from Samhain paired well with the pumpkin from Haunted Cabin. I have to say though, upon applying the AS, I was getting the smell of fresh kettle corn. A little unexpected, but not bad at all. Finalized everything with Darkfall.
Rating: 4/5