- Lather: Tabac Stick (Vegan Formula)
- Brush: AP Shave Co G5C 24mm
- Razor: Gillette Old Type
- Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (India) (2)
Tabac Tuesday! It has been rare that I shave on a Tuesday but I just recently moved to daily shaving so decided to do a Tabac Tuesday.
How was the shave? Glad you asked. It was great! The lather was slick, the blade and razor combo made the shave efficient and smooth. Even after one WTG pass most of the hair was gone.
6/27/23
- Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Manchuria Fan
- Razor: Rifiuto 430 7/8, Frameback Square Point (on loan)
- Lather: 345 Soap Co - Undercut (smush)
- Post Shave: 345 Soap Co - Undercut Aftershave Splash (dribble)
Another super neat razor from u/J33pGuy13. This frameback feels wonderful and hones up super easy. That swedish steel feels light and gentle. This was my first time with a frameback. I'm glad for the experience.
I got this smush and dribble of Undercut in from @[email protected]. This is a very enjoyable scent. It reminds me of something I can't quite put my finger on. I'll have to chew on that a little. Very nice shave this morning.
June 27, 2023
- Brush: Zenith 31mm MOAR BOAR
- Razor: Blackland Vector SS
- Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild (AC) (2)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Sea Ice Lime
Best lather to date with this brush. Still want to be embalmed with Sea Spice Lime when I die.
June 27, 2023
- Prep: None
- Brush: Munnin Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic
- Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 472 13/16" Full Hollow Square Point
- Blade: None
- Lather: 345 Soaps - White Buffalo - Soap
- Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
- Post Shave: Combe Inc. - Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue - Aftershave
- Fragrance: None
3 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
The top citrus notes off of White Buffalo remind me of Stirling's Piacenza, which I love. But this scent morphs into a warmer, more layered fragrance as it ages. This is only the second 345 Soap I've tried and I'm impressed. I like that they are doing their own scents (or appear to be), and I think the soap base is great. Thanks to @[email protected] for this smush. We traded; a smush of my 345 Undercut for a smush of his 345 White Buffalo. I'm pretty sure 345 Soaps is 2 for 2 with both of us.
June 27, 2023
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
- Razor: Soviet Straight Razor Raketa
- Lather: Abbate y La Mantia Marduk
- Post Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer
- Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm
This razor is exceedingly light, and I find it more difficult to handle than my Parker or the shavettes. It tends to skip, and it needs some pressure.
Have a good night!
Prep: Splash of Cool Water
Razor: Henson - Aluminum ++
Blade: Kai (2)
Lather: Stirling - Agar
Brush: Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL (20 uses)
Post Shave: Stirling - Agar
䷀ General Notes
More from Buzz today! I use the other soap and splash he sent, one that I really enjoy. And I try the Henson for a second time.
䷀ Razor and Blade Notes
(Henson - Aluminum ++ ::: Kai ‹2 uses›)
Great combo! Just a little blade feel, and was a great cutter, even through a week's worth of growth in just the standard 3 passes.
The Kai is nice in this razor, with it's temperamental nature under control.
Getting the right angle on the Henson felt like I was on auto this time. So it took one awkward shave, and then I was able to adjust to it automatically.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 4 out of 5 (Very Good)
䷀ Soap Notes
(Stirling - Agar)
Might be a good one to blend with some other more basic soaps... for some variations.
Them: A warm and aromatic blend of agarwood (oud), cedar, smoke, and exotic spices.
Scent: I got the woodiness and smoke, and then the spices did make it seem like a more exotic wood. Very nice. It did not overwhelm, due to it's scent strength being a little on the lighter side of medium. It can offend in larger strengths, I would imagine, so maybe this concentration is a good thing.
Scent Strength: 4/10, lightly present during shaving.
Lather... perfect today. I wanted it a touch dry on the first pass, because I had so much growth, and I wanted to be prepared for any extra oils. The remnants of rinse water after subsequent passes hydrated it back to where I like it after the length was taken down.
Very slick and creamy and felt great.
Hydration: Perfect (for me)
- 12 sec load with a Lightly-Wet brush
- 16 ml (3.2 tsp) added to build the lather
- = 6 passes of lather
Bowl: Dollar Tree DIY Bowl w Glass Beads
䷀ Brush Notes
Zenith - r/wetshaving MOAR BOAR B35/508A XL‹20 uses›
Yep, this continues to be a soft brush, with an undergrowth of backbone at the core.
During the Shave Feel:
Cheeks: Felt blade but comfortable
Neck: Felt blade but comfortable
After the Shave Closeness:
Cheeks: Near BBS - About as close as I'll ever get
Neck: Cut flush to where I just see the tips (above average for me)
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