Tabactober shave no. 5
Merkur 34G Wilkinson Sword (4)
Semogue Galahad C3 Premium IT Boar Tabac 
9+/10
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Tabactober shave no. 5
Merkur 34G Wilkinson Sword (4) Semogue Galahad C3 Premium IT Boar Tabac 9+/10
Today’s Shave
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Viking’s sword (1)
Brush: Rudy Vey Persian jar 2-band badger
Soap: Fine Italian citrus
Splash: Floid the genuine
Comment: Excellent shave, almost BBS (9.5/10), with this ‘new to me’ blade!!
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Viking’s sword (1)
Brush: Rudy Vey Persian jar 2-band badger
Soap: Fine Italian citrus
Splash: Floid the genuine
Comment: Excellent shave, almost BBS (9.5/10), with this ‘new to me’ blade!!
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Hardware
Software
Notes
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Hardware
| Razor | Henson AL13+ |
| Blade | Gillette Wilkinson Sword (India) (6 / 11) [3, 4] |
| Brush | Semogue SOC Boar |
Software
| Pre | - |
| Lather | Tabac (?) [x+24, 25] |
| Post | Cella Red Aftershave (face) Thayer’s Unscented (head) |
Notes
| 8 / 10 (face) 7 / 10 (head) |
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Pre-Shave: scalding shower with B&M Leviathan soap
Bowl/Scuttle: PAA Spacescape Lather Scuttle 4.0
Soap: PAA - Red Planet 369
Brush: Parker Premium Handmade, 3-Band Pure Badger with Rosewood Handle
Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Wizamet Iridium Super (1)
Post-Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel - Cucumber
Post-Shave: PAA Red Planet 369 aftershave
DFS
Rating: 9.0
Bowl/Scuttle: PAA Spacescape Lather Scuttle 4.0
Soap: PAA - Red Planet 369
Brush: Parker Premium Handmade, 3-Band Pure Badger with Rosewood Handle
Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Wizamet Iridium Super (1)
Post-Shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel - Cucumber
Post-Shave: PAA Red Planet 369 aftershave
DFS
Rating: 9.0
Handle
SOTD: 10/08/2024
Razor: Rex Envoy XL
Blade: Wilkinson Sword Germany, 2nd use
Brush: Yaqi Ocean
Bowl: Cayuen Dark Nebula Bowl
Preshave: Hot Shower & L’Occitane Verbena Shower Gel Soap
Soap: HC&C Tax Man
Aftershave: HC&C Tax Man
Balm: Whollykaw Bare Naked
Additional Care: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented)
A gorgeous shave today. The Envoy has amazingly low blade flex which is surprising given the blade isn’t clamped very close to the edge. The rigidity is achieved in a similar fashion to the Blackbird in that the blade is bent to create an angle where the force is transferred up into the blade and flex is minimized, although with a slightly different architecture. Whereas the Blackbird clamps closer to the top of the head, the Envoy clamps about halfway between the top of the cap and the edge, but with similar effect. I also think the solidity and shear mass of the head help to control blade flex. The net result is it works. The Envoy is incredibly sure-footed even in the trickiest spots like ATG below the nose. Tax Man is fast becoming one of my favorite soap/splash combos. BBS
Wishing you a peaceful day.
Razor: Rex Envoy XL
Blade: Wilkinson Sword Germany, 2nd use
Brush: Yaqi Ocean
Bowl: Cayuen Dark Nebula Bowl
Preshave: Hot Shower & L’Occitane Verbena Shower Gel Soap
Soap: HC&C Tax Man
Aftershave: HC&C Tax Man
Balm: Whollykaw Bare Naked
Additional Care: Thayers Witch Hazel (Unscented)
A gorgeous shave today. The Envoy has amazingly low blade flex which is surprising given the blade isn’t clamped very close to the edge. The rigidity is achieved in a similar fashion to the Blackbird in that the blade is bent to create an angle where the force is transferred up into the blade and flex is minimized, although with a slightly different architecture. Whereas the Blackbird clamps closer to the top of the head, the Envoy clamps about halfway between the top of the cap and the edge, but with similar effect. I also think the solidity and shear mass of the head help to control blade flex. The net result is it works. The Envoy is incredibly sure-footed even in the trickiest spots like ATG below the nose. Tax Man is fast becoming one of my favorite soap/splash combos. BBS
Wishing you a peaceful day.
Shield Stomper
Rubie (14)
Nivea cream
synthetic brush
Bi-Es Brossi a/s
Nivea balm
Nice head shave. DFS+. 9.7/10
Rubie (14)
Nivea cream
synthetic brush
Bi-Es Brossi a/s
Nivea balm
Nice head shave. DFS+. 9.7/10
October 8, 2024 Tuesday shave
Razor: Henson AL13+++
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Timberwolf knot in Mysterious Space Handle
Bowl: Captain's Choice Heavyweight copper
Post shave: Barbero alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum
It was a treat to use the Henson +++ today. Super close and no drama. It's easy to get a good shave with the +++, one of my faves.
9.8/10
Razor: Henson AL13+++
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Timberwolf knot in Mysterious Space Handle
Bowl: Captain's Choice Heavyweight copper
Post shave: Barbero alum block, Thayer's Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum
It was a treat to use the Henson +++ today. Super close and no drama. It's easy to get a good shave with the +++, one of my faves.
9.8/10
Razor: Timeless Stainless 9T5
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Long Rifle Hivernant
Brush: Simpson Emperor 3 in Super
Post: Thayers + Long Rifle Hivernant
Ten
Hardware
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Merkur Super Platinum
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Shaving Bowl
Brush: Simpsons Trafalgar T3
Software
Pre-Shave: Simpsons Bay Rum Pre-Shave oil
Shaving Cream: D.R. Harris Windsor cream
Aftershave: Alum block; TOBS Tobacco Leaf Aftershave lotion
Results: DFS+
Score: 8/10
Points detracted because of some skin irritation along the jawline also felt the blade pulling a little bit (3rd use). Seems I slightly overhydrated my lather, it wasn't runny, but for some reason only created a very thin and transparent layer on my skin. Only did one pass under the chin to give my skin some extra time to heal.
Razor: Merkur 38C
Blade: Merkur Super Platinum
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Shaving Bowl
Brush: Simpsons Trafalgar T3
Software
Pre-Shave: Simpsons Bay Rum Pre-Shave oil
Shaving Cream: D.R. Harris Windsor cream
Aftershave: Alum block; TOBS Tobacco Leaf Aftershave lotion
Results: DFS+
Score: 8/10
Points detracted because of some skin irritation along the jawline also felt the blade pulling a little bit (3rd use). Seems I slightly overhydrated my lather, it wasn't runny, but for some reason only created a very thin and transparent layer on my skin. Only did one pass under the chin to give my skin some extra time to heal.
Razor: Timeless Ti.95 OC
Blade: Feather (2)
Brush: Wald A1
Soap: MacDuff's - Birch Root
Aftershave: MacDuff's - Birch Root
Cologne: Naughty Button - Root Beer
An excellent shave, which reminds me that I don't use my Timeless razor as often as I probably should. 9.8/10
Blade: Feather (2)
Brush: Wald A1
Soap: MacDuff's - Birch Root
Aftershave: MacDuff's - Birch Root
Cologne: Naughty Button - Root Beer
An excellent shave, which reminds me that I don't use my Timeless razor as often as I probably should. 9.8/10
Pre: Noxzema Classic Shave & Stirling Unscented Pre-Shave Bar
Razor: Alpha Spirit
Blade: Schick Proline P-30 (2)
Soap: RazoRock Mudder Focker
Brush: AP Shave 24mm G5C
Bowl: Timeless
Post-Shave: RazoRock Mudder Focker Splash
Excellent inaugural shave with the Spirit, 10/10. This is one smooth and comfortable razor. Maybe not quite as close as a Vector shave, but still very efficient and damn good for an initial run.
Razor: Alpha Spirit
Blade: Schick Proline P-30 (2)
Soap: RazoRock Mudder Focker
Brush: AP Shave 24mm G5C
Bowl: Timeless
Post-Shave: RazoRock Mudder Focker Splash
Excellent inaugural shave with the Spirit, 10/10. This is one smooth and comfortable razor. Maybe not quite as close as a Vector shave, but still very efficient and damn good for an initial run.
9.5/10. 2nd shave with La Falux and I'm still very impressed. Efficient and smooth. Picked up a 3 Scots set during spearheads sale a couple weeks ago. Love the scent, but more of a holiday scent so will spend this week in the rotation and head to the bench for a couple months.
ELP SHAVE
Three Days Whiskers
MUSIC:
Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends – Ladies and Gentlemen Emerson Lake & Palmer, 1974.
A Grand, grand live album.
PRE-SHAVE:
- Hot Shower
- Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Cypress and Vetyver (IT)
BOWL: Costa Nova Fine Stoneware (PT)
SOAP: LEA Hard Soap (SP)
BRUSH: Kent BK12S Silvertex, 30 mm (GB) -
This is a hard soap destroyer. Good synthetic fibers. Doesn't hog lather as one could expect.
SR: Paradigm Diamondback 2020 (CND) -
I've always got fascinated with this tool. Extremely smooth, but capable of a magistral close work.
BLADE: ASP (RU) (3) -
Good match for the SR.
POST-SHAVE:
- 444 Alum-Block (PT):
Mild to medium feedback over the first couple of minutes.
- Fine Classic After Shave American Blend (US)
- La Toja After Shave Balm (SP):
Perhaps my favorite After Shave Balm.
THE SHAVE:
I've to give it a 10/10 in spite of two tiny weepers on neck, fruit of my blade-buffing XTG. While very smooth this Paradigm goes really close.
Three Days Whiskers
MUSIC:
Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends – Ladies and Gentlemen Emerson Lake & Palmer, 1974.
A Grand, grand live album.
PRE-SHAVE:
- Hot Shower
- Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Cypress and Vetyver (IT)
BOWL: Costa Nova Fine Stoneware (PT)
SOAP: LEA Hard Soap (SP)
BRUSH: Kent BK12S Silvertex, 30 mm (GB) -
This is a hard soap destroyer. Good synthetic fibers. Doesn't hog lather as one could expect.
SR: Paradigm Diamondback 2020 (CND) -
I've always got fascinated with this tool. Extremely smooth, but capable of a magistral close work.
BLADE: ASP (RU) (3) -
Good match for the SR.
POST-SHAVE:
- 444 Alum-Block (PT):
Mild to medium feedback over the first couple of minutes.
- Fine Classic After Shave American Blend (US)
- La Toja After Shave Balm (SP):
Perhaps my favorite After Shave Balm.
THE SHAVE:
I've to give it a 10/10 in spite of two tiny weepers on neck, fruit of my blade-buffing XTG. While very smooth this Paradigm goes really close.
Attachments
Shave 234/300+ in 2024
Prep: warm shower, PAA Cube 2.0 face wash
Pre Shave: PAA Tube 2.0
Soap: Arko stick
Brush: Semogue SOC Boar
FACE LATHER
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Titanium Lite
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
FOUR PASS SHAVE
Post Shave: Alum, Dickinson's Original
Add'l Care: Aloderma Aloe Vera Gel
Aftershave: PAA Cold Spices
9.2/10 - BBS
(Very good shave, face had some residual tenderness from mistakes made yesterday)
Prep: warm shower, PAA Cube 2.0 face wash
Pre Shave: PAA Tube 2.0
Soap: Arko stick
Brush: Semogue SOC Boar
FACE LATHER
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Titanium Lite
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
FOUR PASS SHAVE
Post Shave: Alum, Dickinson's Original
Add'l Care: Aloderma Aloe Vera Gel
Aftershave: PAA Cold Spices
9.2/10 - BBS
(Very good shave, face had some residual tenderness from mistakes made yesterday)
October 8th, 2024
Prep: warm bath, Dove Sensitive bar face wash
Soap: Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Brush: Stirling Synthetic 2, 24MM
Razor: Rockwell 6C R4
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless
Post Shave: Thayers Cucumber WH & Aloe followed by Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Results: DFS, two passes WTG, 9/10.
I slightly over hydrated my lather today for the 6C. The first pass was a bit too slippery for the Rockwell and there was more stubble than usual left behind after the first pass. The 2nd pass and some buffing took care of the rest with no issues. I had been using my Henson Medium for a week prior to today and had just gotten into the habit of making thinner, slicker and more hydrated lathers, which the Henson seems to do best with. The 6C glides better than the Henson so it seems to prefer a slightly cushier and less hydrated lather. Will adjust for tomorrow’s shave. Still got an irritation free DFS with no nicks and very little aftershave sting, so all things considered it was still a very good shave.
Prep: warm bath, Dove Sensitive bar face wash
Soap: Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Brush: Stirling Synthetic 2, 24MM
Razor: Rockwell 6C R4
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless
Post Shave: Thayers Cucumber WH & Aloe followed by Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Results: DFS, two passes WTG, 9/10.
I slightly over hydrated my lather today for the 6C. The first pass was a bit too slippery for the Rockwell and there was more stubble than usual left behind after the first pass. The 2nd pass and some buffing took care of the rest with no issues. I had been using my Henson Medium for a week prior to today and had just gotten into the habit of making thinner, slicker and more hydrated lathers, which the Henson seems to do best with. The 6C glides better than the Henson so it seems to prefer a slightly cushier and less hydrated lather. Will adjust for tomorrow’s shave. Still got an irritation free DFS with no nicks and very little aftershave sting, so all things considered it was still a very good shave.
10 / 10
soap: Ariana & Evans Asian Plum (sample)
brush: Oumo 27mm 2-band unsullied knot
razor: Blackland Blackbird titanium
blade: Lord Platinum
aftershave: Stirling Juniper Breeze
fragrance: PAA Briar
I had a great shave with Asian Plum soap by Ariana & Evans. I used my Captain's Choice copper bowl and the soap lathered all up quick. I got a lot of bubbles /foam, which I worked at longer. It was super slick and I didn't get any knicks. The smell light and pleasant. XTG and ATG. Efficient shave then a tremendous feeling of bracing from the aftershave.
Yesterday I used Proraso Green soap which was perfect.
soap: Ariana & Evans Asian Plum (sample)
brush: Oumo 27mm 2-band unsullied knot
razor: Blackland Blackbird titanium
blade: Lord Platinum
aftershave: Stirling Juniper Breeze
fragrance: PAA Briar
I had a great shave with Asian Plum soap by Ariana & Evans. I used my Captain's Choice copper bowl and the soap lathered all up quick. I got a lot of bubbles /foam, which I worked at longer. It was super slick and I didn't get any knicks. The smell light and pleasant. XTG and ATG. Efficient shave then a tremendous feeling of bracing from the aftershave.
Yesterday I used Proraso Green soap which was perfect.
Red Planet 369! I love it
Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm
Soap: La Toja Stick
Face lather
Pre shave: Hot Shower
Aftershave: Lustray Blue Spice
Sometimes I forget how the quiet simple La Toja stick kicks it UP! Especially with this brush.
What a great lather and shave. No issues whatsoever, just a clean close and easy shave. Just what I needed.
2 pass shave, WTG, XTG
Rating: 9/10 DFS
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