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Twelfth Day of TabOKtoberfest - Belgian Travel Edition
- Brush: Mühle Travel Brush
- Razor: Dovo 41 Inox
- Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original Stick
- Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
- Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Yesterday, I walked past “Au Grand Rasoir” (= “At the big razor”), a 200-year old cutlery shop with a decent wetshaving section. It’s right there, near my hotel, tempting me. I really don’t need to buy a Thiers Issard razor right now, but I’m not sure I’ll be able to walk past that window many times without going in, and then all bets are off 😅
Good shave this morning, The Stank Stick® is really good stuff, but I kinda wish I had brought a bigger brush. Maybe “Au Grand Rasoir” can help me with that?
Stank ++;
Oh my, a brick and mortar store for wetshaving would be such a great experience. I’d say give it a go - even just for the fun of visiting one.
Btw, my app has some problems with PMs currently, unfortunately I can’t reply to any of your messages. But judging by the tracking link, your soap has reached Germany and could be here by the weekend!
Unfortunate that the shop is closed 😔
So, unfortunately I missed your package due to a shopping trip - but I can fetch it by 15:00 tomorrow from the shop just across the street! Thanks again.
Yeah, I wasn’t taking no for an answer and came back 😅
In looking forward to hear whether the soaps will work well for you!
Cutlery shops! Even though my son lives in Paris, I finally have a good reason to return to Europe.
Thiers Issard. Of course you need one :)
Thiers Issard. Of course you need one :)
I was easily convinced, of course, but I ran into trouble
Au Grand Rasoir
Thanks! Added to my Want to Go list next time we are in Bruxelles.
That sounds like you’re here regularly. Do you live in the region?
Yeah, it’s close enough to visit over a weekend. Maybe not regularly, but we’ve enjoyed the trips we’ve taken.
Oct. 12, 2023
- Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
- Razor: Karve CB SB D
- Blade: Gillette 7oclock Green
- Lather: Stirling - Executive Man - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling - Executive Man - Aftershave
Good shave. Reached back into the corner of my shaving shelf for this scent. I enjoy this scent and plan to try put more stirling stuff in the future.
October 12, 2023
- Brush: Zenith 508A XL/Bristle (B35) (MOAR BOAR) 31mm
- Razor: Blackland Era - Level 3 SB
- Blade: V12 Super Platinum (3)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Scots Pine Sheep - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Petrichor - Aftershave
A much better shave than a few days ago, which was the last time I used this razor/blade. I was careful to not over-do it.
Scots Pine isn’t what you would expect. Normally when I hear “pine” I think of a sharp evergreen type scent, but this stuff is quite mellow. Petrichor is a good buddy for it. The lather from Stirling is so good, especially this Mutton stuff. I’m so happy they were able to bring it back.
The mutton scents are another thing, though. Varen is my favorite, followed by Scots Pine, Glastonbury (although it’s been a minute since I smelled this one), Port-Au-Prince, and lastly Electric Sheep.
Varen is one of my favorites in general, but it’s not for everyone. The rest of the scents are just so-so for me, but I still enjoy using Scots Pine Sheep and Port-Au-Prince from time to time. I gave away my tub of Electric Sheep…
I really wish Rod would remove the Lemongrass from Port-Au-Prince, as it doesn’t smell great and it burns my skin. I’ve used their Vetiver aftershave before and I love it. A vetiver soap would be incredible.
October 12, 2023
- Brush: Elite Razor Neo-resinate 26mm Mother Lode
- Razor: Gillette Aristocrat US (1948-1951)
- Blade: My-Blades (3)
- Lather: Noble Otter - Firefighter - Soap
- Post Shave: Noble Otter - Jack - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
The My-Blades blade continues to offer a very nice, smooth shave.
This was my first use of Firefighter. I like this scent. Certainly subtle but very much to my liking. I get the grapefruit and lavender notes and maybe a hint of sandalwood or cedarwood. I think it pairs well with NO Jack aftershave.
Wow, Your-Blades is balanced perfectly!
Yup, it’s an illusion. Photoshop is my friend.
Oct 12, 2023 - Life, the Universe, and Everything
- Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
- Brush: Chisel & Hound/House of Mammoth Beloved 26mm v15 Fanchurian
- Razor: Blutt Rasur BR-1 0.99
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [10]
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Soap (Soft Heart)
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Splash
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Eau de Toilette
Today is the anniversary of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy novel.
Rating: 4.5/5
