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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
- Prep: hot shower
- Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
- Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
- Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan Shaving Soap
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchman - After Shave Balm
This is my first time using my Aristocrat since “fixing” it. The end caps came off so I used epoxy to glue them back on. Unfortunately it seems I used too much epoxy because the doors no longer open all the way from the twisting mechanism. They open partway, and then I have to use my hands to get them fully open. This doesn’t affect the shave at all but I’m hoping something can be done about this. I’m hoping that with a few uses the stiffness will work itself out, but I don’t know if that’s realistic. Does anyone have any thoughts?
Sunday, February 11, 2024 - Super Bowl Shave
- Prep: hot shower
- Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
- Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Shaving Soap
- Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave Balm
Even though I’m still a little bitter about my team not making it to the Super Bowl I’m still looking forward to enjoying the game today. So I figured I should use my “manliest” scent to prepare.
Also, in typing this I’m just now realizing the missed opportunity. I should have used my scuttle (ie lather bowl) and created an actual “super bowl” of lather in honor of the big game. Oh well, maybe I’ll remember next year.
Friday, February 9, 2024
- Prep: hot shower
- Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
- Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
- Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Post Shave Balm
I haven’t used a Stirling in a while and I totally forgot my Sharp Dressed Man was ring of deathing. Would be cool if I could get through this tub in the next month or so. We’ll see.
Happy Friday and weekend everyone!
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Prep: hot shower
- Brush: Omega 0146138 HI-BRUSH, 25mm Synthetic Shaving Brush
- Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Soap
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Hygge - balm
Damn good shave today.
Friday, February 2, 2024
- Prep: hot shower
- Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
- Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
- Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan Shaving Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan - Aftershave Balm
I’m really getting down to the end of the Leviathan balm, having to bang it upside down against my hand to get some out. I do kinda wish they had a different container than the pump bottle. I don’t know what a better alternative would be, but it’s frustrating not being able to get it all out.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Prep: hot shower
- Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
- Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
- Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan - Soap
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchman - After Shave Balm
Good shave today. Haven’t used the flare tip in a while and I was pleased with how quickly I found the correct shave angle.
Monday, January 29, 2024
- Prep: hot shower
- Lather Bowl: Georgetown Pottery G12 Shaving Scuttle (Hamada & Blue)
- Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
- Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89L
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Soap
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Hygge balm
I just noticed that a couple of you also used House of Mammoth today. Is Mammoth Monday still a thing?