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February 21, 2024 Wednesday shave
Razor: Karve Overlander, brass
Blade: FlyDear Super Platinum (3)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Yaqi 30mm Tuxedo knot
Post shave: Osma alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Aftershave and Face Tonic
This was a three pass shave of 48 hours growth.
The FlyDear blade did a great job and probably has a few more shaves left in it. Each shave has been very good.
The Cella soap was great, as usual. Since I have a kilo block of Cella, I've been using it very frequently. It doesn't store well, except in the freezer/refrigerator, so I cut off a small chunk from the block in the freezer every now and then.
Zero alum or aftershave feedback.
No weepers, nicks or irritation. Super happy skin.
Overlander shaves are always great!
10/10 BBS
Enjoy your day!
Razor: Karve Overlander, brass
Blade: FlyDear Super Platinum (3)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Yaqi 30mm Tuxedo knot
Post shave: Osma alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Aftershave and Face Tonic
This was a three pass shave of 48 hours growth.
The FlyDear blade did a great job and probably has a few more shaves left in it. Each shave has been very good.
The Cella soap was great, as usual. Since I have a kilo block of Cella, I've been using it very frequently. It doesn't store well, except in the freezer/refrigerator, so I cut off a small chunk from the block in the freezer every now and then.
Zero alum or aftershave feedback.
No weepers, nicks or irritation. Super happy skin.
Overlander shaves are always great!
10/10 BBS
Enjoy your day!
My local B&M is out of the brick, so I just got in two bowls/tubs. I'm still using my last one. Cella seems to get weaker in scent as it is used, but mine reached a point it is no longer getting weaker. I wonder how long Cella can be stored without losing its scent?
February 25, 2024 Sunday shave
Razor: Karve Overlander, aluminum
Blade: Lord Platinum (1)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Timberwolf w/Mysterious Space handle
Post shave: Osma alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
This was a three pass shave on two days growth. The Lord blade was a bit rough starting out, but smoothed out a little as the shave progressed.
It was a great shave, no weepers, nicks, etc. and no irritation. It's the mark of the Overlander.
I'm using Cella a lot because I've got the brick (shown below) that I need to use up. A kilo of soap is a LOT of soap!
9.75/10
Razor: Karve Overlander, aluminum
Blade: Lord Platinum (1)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Timberwolf w/Mysterious Space handle
Post shave: Osma alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
This was a three pass shave on two days growth. The Lord blade was a bit rough starting out, but smoothed out a little as the shave progressed.
It was a great shave, no weepers, nicks, etc. and no irritation. It's the mark of the Overlander.
I'm using Cella a lot because I've got the brick (shown below) that I need to use up. A kilo of soap is a LOT of soap!
9.75/10
Today's shave: Cella Red
Brush: APShaveCo G5C with red and clear handle with the knot set out for face lathering.
Razor: Parker PTW interchangeable blade straight razor with Rapira black blade.
Man, I love Cella. The scent gets so soft and nice after getting down in the bowl deeper. The shaves are so soft and cushiony and the face feel after the shave is really nice.
Brush: APShaveCo G5C with red and clear handle with the knot set out for face lathering.
Razor: Parker PTW interchangeable blade straight razor with Rapira black blade.
Man, I love Cella. The scent gets so soft and nice after getting down in the bowl deeper. The shaves are so soft and cushiony and the face feel after the shave is really nice.
February 27, 2024 Tuesday shave
Razor: Karve Overlander, stainless steel
Blade: Treet Platinum (2)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
Post shave: Barbero alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
This was a three pass shave of 48 hours growth.
Although the Treet Platinum produces more blade feel than most other blades, it gave a very good shave.
I'm constrained to use Cella nearly every shave. When you buy a kilo of Cella, it's a long term proposition, but I'm enjoying it!
Paired with the Overlander, it was a great shave. No weepers, nicks, etc. and no irritation.
This was a very satisfying and relaxing shave.
10/10 BBS
Enjoy your day!
Razor: Karve Overlander, stainless steel
Blade: Treet Platinum (2)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
Post shave: Barbero alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
This was a three pass shave of 48 hours growth.
Although the Treet Platinum produces more blade feel than most other blades, it gave a very good shave.
I'm constrained to use Cella nearly every shave. When you buy a kilo of Cella, it's a long term proposition, but I'm enjoying it!
Paired with the Overlander, it was a great shave. No weepers, nicks, etc. and no irritation.
This was a very satisfying and relaxing shave.
10/10 BBS
Enjoy your day!
My local shop is out of kilo bricks. I want one, but I have two new tubs and one more I am working on. This is a really good soap when the hydration is right. It has become my daily driver after the MWF fiasco and really, I am fine with that.
A beautiful Cella Red shave today!
February 29, 2024 Thursday shave
Razor: Karve Overlander, stainless steel
Blade: Treet Platinum (3)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Omega 10049 Professional boar
Post shave: Osma alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
This was the usual three pass shave on 2 days growth. It took a little more work, as the Treet Platinum blade has lost its sharpness.
It was a great shave. No weepers, nicks, etc. and no irritation.
10/10 Excellent
Enjoy your day!
Razor: Karve Overlander, stainless steel
Blade: Treet Platinum (3)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Omega 10049 Professional boar
Post shave: Osma alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
This was the usual three pass shave on 2 days growth. It took a little more work, as the Treet Platinum blade has lost its sharpness.
It was a great shave. No weepers, nicks, etc. and no irritation.
10/10 Excellent
Enjoy your day!
That kilo is so beautiful!
I just receive my backup brick yesterday, vacuum sealed it, and put it in the freezer. I won’t take a chance on reformulation.
We need a Vitos brotherhood, too…
Like my local B&M said about Cella, "Old school soaps just work...nothing fancy, they just work."
I couldn't agree more.
I couldn't agree more.
If you love Cella Red, as I do, you doubtlessly also love Vitos Red or Red+. If so, you should give Albus Palmira a try. It is Serbian and available only on eBay, as far as I can tell. It is a bit spendy, likely due to the distance it needs travel. I picked up five 70g cubes for around 35USD and I took two weeks to get it.
It looks a bit like Cella, slightly darker; it looks like chocolate pudding next to snow-white Vitos. I face lather and my brush loaded exactly like Cella and there was no discernible difference in the lather. I felt less skin drying than I do with Cella.
The smell is very similar, perhaps more cherry forward, if that makes sense. Texture is the same as Cella, firmer than Vitos, and it easily mashes into my vessel.
I really don’t know how, or if, I will fit it into my soap rotation (my triumvirate is Cella Red, Vito’s Red+, and Arko puck), but, if you’re the type of chap who likes many soaps on hand and likes having something rather uncommon, I heartily recommend you give Palmira a try.
It looks a bit like Cella, slightly darker; it looks like chocolate pudding next to snow-white Vitos. I face lather and my brush loaded exactly like Cella and there was no discernible difference in the lather. I felt less skin drying than I do with Cella.
The smell is very similar, perhaps more cherry forward, if that makes sense. Texture is the same as Cella, firmer than Vitos, and it easily mashes into my vessel.
I really don’t know how, or if, I will fit it into my soap rotation (my triumvirate is Cella Red, Vito’s Red+, and Arko puck), but, if you’re the type of chap who likes many soaps on hand and likes having something rather uncommon, I heartily recommend you give Palmira a try.
Cella Red and a big, fat boar.
Cella Red, second pass. What a lovely tallow soap. It feels creamy and rich on the face.
March 10, 2024 Sunday shave
Razor: Karve Overlander, brass
Blade: Gillette Nacet (2)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Omega 10066 boar (83)
Post shave: Omega alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Aftershave and Face Tonic
This three pass shave of 48 hours of stubble was a delight. Every item used performed perfectly.
The shave was super close, with no weepers, etc. and no irritation. Most pleasant!
10/10 BBS
Enjoy your day!
Razor: Karve Overlander, brass
Blade: Gillette Nacet (2)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Omega 10066 boar (83)
Post shave: Omega alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Aftershave and Face Tonic
This three pass shave of 48 hours of stubble was a delight. Every item used performed perfectly.
The shave was super close, with no weepers, etc. and no irritation. Most pleasant!
10/10 BBS
Enjoy your day!
March 12, 2024 Tuesday shave
Razor: Karve Overlander, brass
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Omega 10049 Professional boar (61)
Post shave: Barbero alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Fine Snake Bite, first use
This was a three pass shave of 48 hours of stubble. It was terrific!
No issues, no weepers, etc. and no irritation. Super close and easy on the skin.
The Cella red is a great soap, and today it produced a large quantity of excellent lather. It's as good as any soap I have, and better than most!
Today was the first use of Fine Snake Bite aftershave, generously PIF'ed by @WThomas0814. The name is fitting, as it gives a very pronounced "wake up" sensation! It's a great addition to the Kix shave den.
10/10 BBS
Enjoy your day!
Razor: Karve Overlander, brass
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Omega 10049 Professional boar (61)
Post shave: Barbero alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Fine Snake Bite, first use
This was a three pass shave of 48 hours of stubble. It was terrific!
No issues, no weepers, etc. and no irritation. Super close and easy on the skin.
The Cella red is a great soap, and today it produced a large quantity of excellent lather. It's as good as any soap I have, and better than most!
Today was the first use of Fine Snake Bite aftershave, generously PIF'ed by @WThomas0814. The name is fitting, as it gives a very pronounced "wake up" sensation! It's a great addition to the Kix shave den.
10/10 BBS
Enjoy your day!
Cella is fast becoming one of favorite soaps, in my top 5. First use of the Overlander and I was fortunate enough to get a comfortable and easy, 3-pass DFS+.
Razor: Karve Overlander, brass - 1st use
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (3)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Soap: Cella Red
Brush: EJ Silvertip
AS: Floïd The Genuine
Have a blessed day.
Razor: Karve Overlander, brass - 1st use
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (3)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Soap: Cella Red
Brush: EJ Silvertip
AS: Floïd The Genuine
Have a blessed day.
A beautiful Cella Red shave today!
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