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.

September 21, 2023

• 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

2023.09.21 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap

• Brush: Paragon Shaving Plisson knot (28mm) with Paragon handle

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (4)

• Lather: Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime

• 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

Second Luxury Sample Straightember shave

• Brush: Zenith B21
• Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8″, “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. – Port-Au-Prince
• Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. – Vetiver

I gave the Schweinchen’s edge a refresh before it goes out on loan. It was in good shape already, so just a few laps on the 10k and a bit of the loaded strop.

The refreshed edge is smooth and I had a nice second luxury shave with Port-au-Prince. I think you’ll enjoy it, @[email protected] 😉

September 21, 2023

• Brush: L’Occitane Plisson Synthetic
• Razor: Muhle R89
• Blade: My-Blades (5)
• Lather: Chiseled Face - Gearhead - Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Petrichor - Aftershave

September 21, 2023: Equine Greatest Hits Straightember

• Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
• Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
• Razor: Thiers-Issard 188 7/8 ““Coq et Renard””
• Lather: Abbate y la Mantia Ishtar
• Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
• Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm

After quite some time without Ishtar, a reunion with one of my favorite soaps. Due to a reaction with the aluminum container, I had to transfer the soap to a plastic container, and when I opened it today, it looked a bit spongy and grainy. The quality of the soap doesn’t seem to have suffered much, as far as I can remember. The shave was very nice, and the scent is really great!

As far as shaving goes, there are two areas on the chin and under the mouth that I shave with my left hand, and where there’s a perceivable difference between the left side (BBS) and the right side (less close). I will have to work on these areas.

Have a good night!