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[never-stop-learning]

Friday 20241206
366 Shaves in 2024: 341 of 341 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 7, Passes: 21)

Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Stetson Original

Same kit since Sunday. The Ti Vector SB GTC could easily be my forever daily driver!

Superb 3-Pass DFS+++/BBS

 

[Eric_75]

Thank you, Eric.

Please express our thanks to Father James.

The power of prayer can move mountains.

I certainly will, my friend.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Saturday 20241207
Pearl Harbor Day
366 Shaves in 2024: 342 of 342 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 8, Passes: 24)

Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Stetson Original

Been using the same kit since Sunday. Last day for this week's kit. I've thoroughly enjoyed using it. Now I have to decide which razor will follow the Ti Vector SB GTC?

Superb 3-Pass DFS++

 

[never-stop-learning]

Sunday 20241208
366 Shaves in 2024: 343 of 343 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Shavette And Barber Razor Enthusiasts
Single Edge Sunday
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society
Synthetic Sundays

Razor: Kai Kasho Captain Woody Folding
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 9, Passes: 27)

Brush: Yaqi Dandelion Green 24mm Cashmere
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Stirling Electric Sheep
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

Last week, I used my Alpha Big Dog AC Blade Safety Razor. This week, I decided to go with my Alpha Big Dog AC Blade Folding Barber Razor: the Kai Kasho Captain Woody Folding. Paired with a Kai Protouch MG blade, my shave was highly efficient, very smooth, nicely nimble & maneuverable and very predictable. A highly effective razor that provides superior shaves with no blood or irritation.

This week's Supporting Cast is wonderfully synergistic:

The Yaqi Dandelion Green 24mm Cashmere brush builds beautiful lathers. Very comfortable in use.

The lather bowl I use most of the time is my favorite Captain's Choice Copper.

Lather this week is Stirling Electric Sheep. Great lather. Feels very refreshing.

Bootlegger's Green Freeze for the aftershave. A wonderful match for Electric Sheep.

Superb 3-Pass DFS++

 

[never-stop-learning]

Monday 20241209
366 Shaves in 2024: 344 of 344 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Shavette And Barber Razor Enthusiasts
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Kai Kasho Captain Woody Folding
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 10, Passes: 30)

Brush: Yaqi Dandelion Green 24mm Cashmere
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Stirling Electric Sheep
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

Same kit as Sunday. Same outstanding performance and results!

Superb 3-Pass DFS++

 

[never-stop-learning]

Tuesday 20241210
366 Shaves in 2024: 345 of 345 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Shavette And Barber Razor Enthusiasts
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Kai Kasho Captain Woody Folding
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 11, Passes: 33)

Brush: Yaqi Dandelion Green 24mm Cashmere
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Stirling Electric Sheep
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

Same kit since Sunday. Consistent, outstanding performance and results! I really like this kit!

Superb 3-Pass DFS++

 

[never-stop-learning]

Wednesday 20241211
366 Shaves in 2024: 346 of 346 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Shavette And Barber Razor Enthusiasts
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Kai Kasho Captain Woody Folding
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 12, Passes: 36)

Brush: Yaqi Dandelion Green 24mm Cashmere
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Stirling Electric Sheep
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

Yup. Sticking with the same kit since Sunday. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Superb 3-Pass DFS++

 

[Letsgoalready]

Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

I've been tempted to make a bottle, what are your thoughts on it?

 

[never-stop-learning]

I've been tempted to make a bottle, what are your thoughts on it?

I really like it. Invigorating without being overpowering. Pairs wonderfully with everything from Proraso Green to Stirling Electric Sheep to MdC Vetiver in addition to my fairly neutral or unscented soaps.

 

[Eric_75]

I've been tempted to make a bottle, what are your thoughts on it?

Stop by and visit us here anytime.

Bootlegger's Brigands!

25F here this morning, so Green Freeze seemed to be the correct choice :) I've done that before. 🤝

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[Letsgoalready]

Stop by and visit us here anytime

Thank you for the invite! I peek by every now and then but have yet to pull the trigger on making a bottle of anything yet.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Thank you for the invite! I peek by every now and then but have yet to pull the trigger on making a bottle of anything yet.

Bootlegger's Brigands has a wealth of information regarding all of the Bootlegger's blends. An excellent resource!

 

[Letsgoalready]

An excellent resource!

The only thing holding me back is quantity. I didn't want to buy 2~3 bottles of aftershave and not like the scents/bootlegger's mix.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Thursday 20241212
366 Shaves in 2024: 347 of 347 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Shavette And Barber Razor Enthusiasts
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Kai Kasho Captain Woody Folding
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 13, Passes: 39 and retired)

Brush: Yaqi Dandelion Green 24mm Cashmere
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Stirling Electric Sheep
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

The blade ran out of steam and has been binned. Still got excellent results. Continuing with the same kit I've been using since Sunday.

Superb 3-Pass DFS

 

[Eric_75]

Good morning, David. Continued prayers for you and the family.

God bless you all.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Good morning, David. Continued prayers for you and the family.

God bless you all.

Thank you, my friend.

Continued prayers and blessings for you and your family.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Friday 20241213
366 Shaves in 2024: 348 of 348 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Clubman Friday
Shavette And Barber Razor Enthusiasts
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Kai Kasho Captain Woody Folding
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 1, Passes: 3)

Brush: Yaqi Dandelion Green 24mm Cashmere
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Stirling Electric Sheep
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

New blade today. That's more like it! Much smoother and more effective! Other than the new blade, same kit I've been using since Sunday.

Superb 3-Pass DFS++

 

[never-stop-learning]

Saturday 20241214
366 Shaves in 2024: 349 of 349 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Shavette And Barber Razor Enthusiasts
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society

Razor: Kai Kasho Captain Woody Folding
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 2, Passes: 6)

Brush: Yaqi Dandelion Green 24mm Cashmere
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Stirling Electric Sheep
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

Same kit I've been using since last Sunday. I've really enjoyed using this kit, but it's time for a fresh kit starting tomorrow.

Superb 3-Pass DFS++

 

[never-stop-learning]

Sunday 20241215
366 Shaves in 2024: 350 of 350 = 100%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Single Edge Sunday
Synthetic Shaving Brush Society
Synthetic Sundays

Razor: Shield Polished Ti AC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (Shaves: 3, Passes: 9)

Brush: AP Shave Co Sith (AP Shave Co 26mm MiG Premium Synthetic Hybrid)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Shannon's Soap Botanica Rustbelt Reserve
Post-shave Balm: Nivea
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado

Going with a variety of razors over the next couple of weeks. Today's selection is the Shield Polished Ti AC razor. Paired with a Kai Protouch MG blade, I get great results. Effective and smooth.

New Supporting Cast line-up for the week:

Love the AP Shave Co Sith with 26mm MiG Premium Synthetic Hybrid knot. Wonderful brush!

My standard for lather bowls is the Captain's Choice Copper. Fantastic bowl.

Shannon's Soap Botanica Rustbelt Reserve is a top tier soap in all respects.

Nivea is my standard post-shave balm. Works great with my skin.

To finish up my shave, Bootlegger's El Dorado. One of my favorite aftershaves!

Superb 3-Pass DFS

 

[Darth Scandalous]

Love the AP Shave Co Sith with 26mm MiG Premium Synthetic Hybrid knot. Wonderful brush!

An eye-catcher for sure.