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Sep. 18, 2023
- Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Karve Overlander
- Blade: Sharp Durablade
- Lather: Macduffs - Dark Sky Preserve - Soap
- Post Shave: Macduffs - Dark Sky Preserve - Aftershave
Good shave. Very enjoyable scent and a soothing aftershave. This blade is at 12 uses and it’s probably time to retire it.
- Razor: Schick Type A Blade: Schick Injector
- Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
- Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
- Lather: Asylum Shave Works Flying Mango
- Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
- Additional Care: Alum Block
Another week and another shave, this time with the first model Schick.
Today’s lather; rich and fluffy and plentiful.
Monday, September 18, 2023 - Some Sample, Some September
- Prep: hot shower
- Brush: Omega 0146138 HI-BRUSH, 25mm Synthetic Shaving Brush
- Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
- Blade: Lord Super Chrome (3)
- Lather: Barrister & Mann - Presto Shaving Soap
- Post Shave: Nivea - Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
Was out of town for the weekend, and hadn’t shaved since Friday morning. I usually shave every other day, and so this extra day off made it particularly satisfying.
Smoked Almonds
- Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
- Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8″, “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
- Lather: Cella – Milano Crema Da Barba
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Almond Leather
- Fragrance: Maison Margiela – REPLICA By The Fireplace
I can’t get used to the scent of Cella, it’s not for me. Almond Leather and BTF, on the other hand…
Sparschweinchen++;
Sparschweinchen++;
I see you’re giving the Fili and the Böker a rest. Can’t go wrong with a Koraat. The Sparschweinchen is one of the best deals going. All of the Koraat blade quality and none of the custom razor price. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.
I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.
That’s a really good point. There are quite a few flying around on the sub, and indeed, they should get more use, given how good they are. I wonder whether it’s one of those price anchoring situations, where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer? I know I’ve been tempted to do that 😅
where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer?
That makes sense. Of the three I have [I know. I’m out of control] I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.
Oh, and yes, I’m giving them a rest. I’ve already broken the “one straight” part of the “Sample Straightember: One Straight, Thirty Samples” tag line when the Böker arrived, so why not stray further :)
Any chance you just refreshed that edge? My approach has been new (as in new to me, and unused before September) straight razor, or previously used straight with a refreshed edge. [Bringing back the Dovo Bismarck today. Same model you have. I’ll post as soon as I can sit in front of a computer.]
2023.09.18 SOTD:
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Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser & Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
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Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
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Razor: Henson AL-13 (+)
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Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (2)
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Lather: House of Mammoth Dammusi
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Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, House of Mammoth Dammusi Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
Good shave again today. The mild Henson is always a comfortable and easy shave. Hardest part of my shave this morning was keeping my cat from drinking the sink water while I was shaving.
My cat has never shown the slightest interest in my shaving gear - at the price of avoiding chicken and raw-fish scented soaps and after shaves.