Cost per shave is pretty low. I don't remember what it was, but EldrormR calculated for the brain bowl he killed last year.

September 22, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Filarmonica 12 Doble Temple 5/8" Full Hollow

• Lather: Faena - Taurus - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: Unilever - Brut - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I got a Covid-19 vaccine last night. Totally out of it today. Great shave this morning, though.

You're way too much of a shaving nerd not to be a straight razor shaver.

I hear the excuses now: job, young family, house chores, time commitment, cost of razors ...

But I know you're a fellow RC flyer, and we both know the effort that takes. So ...

I really like it. There are others that don't, though. I load from the tub, overload the brush and face lather starting from pasty and ending where I like feel of hydration.

September 21, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 10 13/16 Half Hollow Square Point

• Lather: Gentleman's Nod - Tusitala - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: Gentleman's Nod - Tusitala - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Gentleman's Nod - Tusitala - Parfum Extrait

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I don't see a lot of Gentleman's Nod used around here. The fragrance for Tusitala was created by a perfumer, and it shows. Lots of notes, but the scent is subtle and sophisticated. I like it a lot but think that the Parfum Extrait could be bolder. I used Brut yesterday so it could be that my nose has reverted to wanting mid-1960's scent strength.

September 20, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: ERN 2611 7/8 Full Hollow Round Point

• Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: Fabergé - Brut - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Today's shave was a test shave of a razor that was sent to me for honing. I put a Jnat edge on it and this edge is just killer. Much of the credit for this result comes down to the lack of wear on the blade, great geometry, and steel (Solingen) that can take a great edge.

September 19, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point

• Lather: WestMan Shaving - Alma - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: WestMan Shaving - Alma - Aftershave Balm

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I think Alma fits the bill for today's theme. It's main notes are Rose and Passion Fruit, and this would be a very feminine scent were it not for the musk that is blended into the fragrance. This is very cleverly done. Soaps from WestMan are first class.

Thank you for suggesting this and sending it out. I really enjoyed it! Definitely up my alley. I loved the woodsy, outdoor take on a barbershop. Scent strength was perfect.

September 18, 2024 - Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 11/16 Söderfors Extra Specialstål Full Hollow

• Lather: McDuff's Soap Company - Old Strathcona - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I've wanted to try a McDuff's soap for a while. I really enjoy the scent descriptions on the web site. This one is his barbershop scent and it's a doozy. Great lather, and a very enjoyable shave!

Yes, I'm looking forward to it! I agree 💯on the scent.

September 17, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: River Razors 6/8 3/4 Hollow

• Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum

• Talc: Yardley Classic
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

For this shave I was trying out a new edge on this razor. I created it using a Koma nagura slurry on a Black Arkansas stone. Definitely a unique feel.

September 16, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point

• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Roman Spice is such a refreshing scent! It doesn't linger long in the soap or aftershave, so I think the EdT is worth having.

This razor has a combination Black Arkansas/Mikawa Asano Nagura edge. It is beautifully sharp with its own subtle feel. Very fun shave today!