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  • DaveWave94
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    3 days ago

    29.11.2024 - Black (Friday) themed shave

    • Brush: AP Shave Co. black & clear handle w/ 30 mm Tuxedo Fan knot
    • Razor: GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip/Flying Wing gold plated
    • Blade: GEM PTFE
    • Lather: A&E - Boca Negra (K2e)
    • Post-Shave: OAM witch hazel & cucumber toner; benecos 2in1 aftershave & face balm

    -> 2 pass head shave. There was just one weeper, but not even that noticeable. Great shave otherwise.

    We were bombarded by so many sales themes in Germany that I actually thought last Friday was BF. Turns out it is today… but no wonder when we do “Black Weeks” or even months over here. On the one hand, it’s better than just concentrating all sales on a single day or weekend. On the other, most of it is shameless commercial tactics anyways. I bought lots of stuff before today for sale. Nevertheless, I was in the mood for a themed shave with the colour black as my leitmotif.

    Boca Negra is a beautiful blend of darker gourmands (coffee absolute, dark chocolate, ginger, black pepper) as well as resinous and woody notes. It’s inspired by a perfume called Boccanera, but no direct dupe afaik. To me, it smells delicious and sophisticated at the same time. The black, screaming mouth on the tub art adds a surreal art touch to it.

    As always, the Flying Wing gave a great and hassle free shave. I was intrigued enough to get one of my GEMs going again after @djundjila 's series is almost concluded. Especially the “super close shave by holding it flat against your skin” was kinda cool. Simple, but it works. Even though the ‘guiding eye’ can never be seen during shaving.

    Have a great weekend, folks!