| Pre-Shave | Face wash with Neutrogena Liquid Face Soap |
| Soap/Cream | Martin de Candre |
| Brush | Rudy Vey with 28mm Shavemac Knot |
| Bowl | Captain’s Choice Copper |
| Razor | ATT S-1 |
| Blade | Wizamet |
| Aftershave | Thayers WH & PAA Mysterium Serum |
| Fragrance | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Rating | 10/10 |
| Comments | The fourth day in a row using the ATT S-1 paired with a Wizamet blade. Another smooth, comfortable, close shave. Today’s brush is one of my largest brushes. I am a big fan of large brushes since I do a four-pass face shave and two-pass head shave. I always liked the keyhole design and asked Rudy to duplicate his design with the 2012 LE brush. This brush fills all of the boxes and is perfect. The resulting shave was perfect. Have a great day, folks. |
🇨🇦 🍁 🏒 “SOTD - Canadian Theme Week” 🍁 🇨🇦 🏒
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Pre-shave: LaRoche Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ /King C Gillette Transparent Shave Gel
Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable
Blade: Asco Platinum
Brush: DS Cosmetic Ken Surfs 2020 Limited Edition 2-band
Soap: TOBS Lavender
Aftershave: Alum/Humphrey’s Cucumber Witch Hazel/Rolda Freestyle Aftershave
Balm: Anthony All Purpose Facial Moisturizer
Pre-shave: LaRoche Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ /King C Gillette Transparent Shave Gel
Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable
Blade: Asco Platinum
Brush: DS Cosmetic Ken Surfs 2020 Limited Edition 2-band
Soap: TOBS Lavender
Aftershave: Alum/Humphrey’s Cucumber Witch Hazel/Rolda Freestyle Aftershave
Balm: Anthony All Purpose Facial Moisturizer
Wednesday March 22 - SOTD
Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (10)
Omega EVO 2.0
Mitchell's Wool Fat
La Toja
Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (10)
Omega EVO 2.0
Mitchell's Wool Fat
La Toja
Sorry nothing Canadian for you, however I do like maple syrup 
Canada shave today with a Wolfman WR3.
Canadian Week: Rockwell
Razor: Rockwell 6C, R3
Blade: GSB (2)
Brush: Omega 10005
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood
Witch Hazel
Aftershave: English Leather Clubman Vanilla
I went too light on the soap and had to go back to the puck after the first pass.
Razor: Rockwell 6C, R3
Blade: GSB (2)
Brush: Omega 10005
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper
Soap: TOBS Sandalwood
Witch Hazel
Aftershave: English Leather Clubman Vanilla
I went too light on the soap and had to go back to the puck after the first pass.
Wed 22
Soap PAA Solstice
Brush Yaqi 22mm Joy Butterscotch Boar
Razor Henkels & Friodur 472
Aftershave Yaqi PinaColada Chillers Splash
Superb lather qualities from the soap! Top-drawer shave with this razor! Strop on the Kangaroo leather, the edge was sweet and soft. 3passes for a bbs-dfs finish...
Soap PAA Solstice
Brush Yaqi 22mm Joy Butterscotch Boar
Razor Henkels & Friodur 472
Aftershave Yaqi PinaColada Chillers Splash
Superb lather qualities from the soap! Top-drawer shave with this razor! Strop on the Kangaroo leather, the edge was sweet and soft. 3passes for a bbs-dfs finish...
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
DE SOTD, Wednesday, March 22nd 2023- Testing my new Yaqi Sentinel 1.50 mm 316 SS razor with a Yaqi Chippendale Darwin looking handle.
Razor : Yaqi Sentinel 316 SS polished 1.50mm with a Chippendale Darwin looking handle- Mfg 2023>, mild to tame mid range for 1st impressions, Machining seems fairly accurate but not perfect and finish is very polished & adequate. The razor when shaving did not seem overly aggressive or threatening and once comfortable with using the Sentinel I settled in for my normal routine and I did a little more buffing on troubled spots than usual (Chin jaw area).
When I tested with my USB microscope prior to use it did show some blade deflection that means positive blade exposure using a pin across the safety bar and lip of top cap with blade installed but not a lot on the other side. When shaving the shave seemed accurate when flipped 180 degrees with very similar audio feedback. Installing and removing a blade is very easy on this style of head design IMO.
Most of the parts & areas I measured with my digital Vernier where reasonably accurate as good as my eyes could witness and the blade gap with my feeler gauge was good enough for my shaving needs, they could of over polished certain areas possibly but also good enough for my shaving needs. (A interesting looking razor IMO)
I used a steep approach (riding the bar) and shallow approach of (ridding the cap) and either one works because you will end up with similar angles for more a neutral angle approach it seems with good audio feedback to help guide a person also as the shave progresses.
I bought mine on the trending sale and it was priced right to take a chance to see how this similar looking Personna BBS-0, LASSC BBS-1 or Wolfman W2 looking razor design performs and there is merit to what I experienced when using for 1st use & from others who have used the Sentinel also and who have mentioned their experiences .
It seems affordable for most folks and not sure how they make any money at their sale prices + delivered . I used a fresh GSB blade 1st use and it worked well as a combination of blade & razor. I will use a Kai SS extra wide blade for more blade feel in the Sentinel on about 3rd or 4th shave to see how it performs also.
Blade : Gillette silver Blue (1) Sharp & smoooth with reasonable longevity. Top Tier blade.
Soap : Razorock XXX Fresco slightly mentholated , nice XXX clean scent with a slight cooling effect that is enjoyable with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "lucky dice" 26mm brown whiskers Fan knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock XXX fresco with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless)
Results : CCS,DFS,BbS + no irritation + no weepers=
excellent shave with my Yaqi Sentinel razor(24hrs growth) with a GSB blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Yaqi Sentinel 316 SS polished 1.50mm with a Chippendale Darwin looking handle- Mfg 2023>, mild to tame mid range for 1st impressions, Machining seems fairly accurate but not perfect and finish is very polished & adequate. The razor when shaving did not seem overly aggressive or threatening and once comfortable with using the Sentinel I settled in for my normal routine and I did a little more buffing on troubled spots than usual (Chin jaw area).
When I tested with my USB microscope prior to use it did show some blade deflection that means positive blade exposure using a pin across the safety bar and lip of top cap with blade installed but not a lot on the other side. When shaving the shave seemed accurate when flipped 180 degrees with very similar audio feedback. Installing and removing a blade is very easy on this style of head design IMO.
Most of the parts & areas I measured with my digital Vernier where reasonably accurate as good as my eyes could witness and the blade gap with my feeler gauge was good enough for my shaving needs, they could of over polished certain areas possibly but also good enough for my shaving needs. (A interesting looking razor IMO)
I used a steep approach (riding the bar) and shallow approach of (ridding the cap) and either one works because you will end up with similar angles for more a neutral angle approach it seems with good audio feedback to help guide a person also as the shave progresses.
I bought mine on the trending sale and it was priced right to take a chance to see how this similar looking Personna BBS-0, LASSC BBS-1 or Wolfman W2 looking razor design performs and there is merit to what I experienced when using for 1st use & from others who have used the Sentinel also and who have mentioned their experiences .
It seems affordable for most folks and not sure how they make any money at their sale prices + delivered . I used a fresh GSB blade 1st use and it worked well as a combination of blade & razor. I will use a Kai SS extra wide blade for more blade feel in the Sentinel on about 3rd or 4th shave to see how it performs also.
Blade : Gillette silver Blue (1) Sharp & smoooth with reasonable longevity. Top Tier blade.
Soap : Razorock XXX Fresco slightly mentholated , nice XXX clean scent with a slight cooling effect that is enjoyable with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "lucky dice" 26mm brown whiskers Fan knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock XXX fresco with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless)
Results : CCS,DFS,BbS + no irritation + no weepers=
excellent shave with my Yaqi Sentinel razor(24hrs growth) with a GSB blade.Have some great shaves!
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Dovo Favorit Fritz Bracht
Yaqi Brush
Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn Shaving Cream
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Malizia Uomo Vetyver Eau de Toilette
Yaqi Brush
Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn Shaving Cream
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Malizia Uomo Vetyver Eau de Toilette
Brush: Shavemac "Kleiner Bayer" 14/42 Silvertip D01 2-Band
Soap: Clubman
Razor: Gillette NEW Flat Bottom GT
Blade: Gillette 7o'clock Black (11)
ASL: Clubman Classic Vanilla
A superb shave.
Simply paying attention to the shave (and NOTHING else) is really paying off. Like my white rabbit, I'm a happy bunny.
Happy shaves guys.
SOTD March 22nd
GRUME-30/31er
Hello friends,
Summer came late this year around here, a hot morning in the beggining of autumn… I decided on a cologne scent for my shave today. I remembered Gioachino Rossini and his masterful Il barbiere di Siviglia and picked up the tub of B&M Seville and the bottle of Agua de Colonia by Ach Brito. What a perfect match! Semogue SOC Finest, Rockwell 6C (R5), Gillette Nacet (1) and Thayers made my morning perfect.
To accompany this magical moment, I invited Mr. Benny Golson…
Have a nice day and great shaves!
GRUME-30/31er
Hello friends,
Summer came late this year around here, a hot morning in the beggining of autumn… I decided on a cologne scent for my shave today. I remembered Gioachino Rossini and his masterful Il barbiere di Siviglia and picked up the tub of B&M Seville and the bottle of Agua de Colonia by Ach Brito. What a perfect match! Semogue SOC Finest, Rockwell 6C (R5), Gillette Nacet (1) and Thayers made my morning perfect.
To accompany this magical moment, I invited Mr. Benny Golson…
Have a nice day and great shaves!
Razor: Rockwell, 6S
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Zenith, Boar
Soap: Canada Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Duke Cannon, After-Shave Balm
Razor: Razorock Eco
Blade: Lion Super Stainless
Brush: Simpson Captain 2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Zingari Man The Gent
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Razor: Carbon Shaving Company Cx-Atlas w/ the 316L original base plate
Blade: Dorco Titan (d5)
Soap: Barrister & Mann 42
Brush: Yaqi Ocean (28mm synthetic)
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery
Post 1: P.A.A. Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann 42
Not much needs to be said about a top-notch shave like this one. At least for all that are familiar. I will say that this combination is a guaranteed good time though.
The Cx-Atlas is a fantastic lightweight razor with it’s carbon fiber titanium handle. The knurling is great as well as the spacing of the titanium ends. It really is worth mentioning. It feels good and just functions without issue.
Working my way down the base plate options, I was looking forward to using the "original" plate again. It makes the razor a very efficient and enjoyable daily driver. It's not mild in the true sense but is really the best sweet spot for most people looking to use this razor on a fairly frequent basis but that are wanting reliably good efficiency without irritation
The Barrister and Mann 42 scent is beautiful, to say the least, and is a great choice if I do say so, for this third day of Spring. With its petunias, ambergris, tea and lemon sugar aka Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster scents blended together, you get an accord that is wondrous and as unique as anything you may come across while traversing the galaxy.
My Yaqi Ocean 28mm brush worked quite well in my artisan bowl to create a rather nice bit of lather, before doing a three-pass shave. I no longer feel any whiskers left on my face at all so, I'm rather pleased with the results.
To round out this affair I applied some matching aftershave and am basking in the floral beauty of this galactic concoction.
And there you have it. Another fine shaving experience. Thanks for reading, take care of yourself and enjoy your shave.
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SOTD // Wolfman Ti WR2 SB 1.65 WRH 4 // ETHOS Mandarino Fumo Soap and Splash // Simpson M7 Manchurian Butterscotch // Captains Choice Copper Bowl // Perma-Sharp
Wednesday March 22 - Headshave
Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (11)
Omega EVO 2.0
Mitchell's Wool Fat
La Toja
Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (11)
Omega EVO 2.0
Mitchell's Wool Fat
La Toja
3/22/23 SOTD
PreWar Tech
SuperMax Platinum Plus
Zenith unbleached boar
Ethos Lavender
Hyaluronic Acid
Vanilla Highball
PreWar Tech
SuperMax Platinum Plus
Zenith unbleached boar
Ethos Lavender
Hyaluronic Acid
Vanilla Highball
1) United Kingdom: Brush Hawkins & Brimble Synthetic brush.
2) United Kingdom: Shaving Cream Hawkins & Brimble Elemi & Ginseng Shaving Cream.
3) USA: Razor Gillette NDC Gold Ball End Tech.
4) India: Razor Blade Gillette 7 O’clock Black.
5) France: Alum Block Osma.
6) Aftershave Balm Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm.
7) India: Aftershave Splash Gillette Refreshing Breeze Aftershave Splash.
8) USA: Lather Bowl Captain’s Choice Copper Lather Bowl.
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