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- Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Zenith Boar Brush 31mm × 50mm
- Razor: Mongoose Razors Alumigoose
- Blade: Feather Professional
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. Black Pepper Lime
- Aftershave: Barrister and Mann Cheshire
- Fragrance: Echt Kölnisch Wasser N° 4711
- Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
This concludes a week of using the Alumigoose, and I love this razor. Really a shame it’s out of production.
Another interesting curation of shaving components. My recollection (distant) is that the Alumigoose is a fairly mild razor and therefore has broad appeal due to it being a safe and close shaver. True?
Yes, it’s mild, but not inefficient. You’re spot on!
@djundjila @wetshavingadmin I use a RazoRock Hawk v3 almost every time I shave after having spent several years trying tons of other razors. There’s just something so satisfying about an AC blade shave that makes it tough for me to use anything else.
I’ve tried a Hawk too, but I think it was a V2, and also the Wolfman WR4.
I can see what you mean about the AC blade, they are really pleasant. Similar to injector blades IMO.
Have you tried GEM razors? I think I might like that format of SE board even more
@djundjila I have several GEM razors and have had some good shaves but they do require careful attention by comparison, particularly under the jawline and the neck. My favorite is the G Bar aka Heavy Flat Top. It has such an interesting heavy duty design that feels like it might last forever.
Yeah, the G Bar is nice, but nothing tops the clever and sturdy design of the Micromatics IMO (MMOC, Clog-Pruf, Peerless, and Flying Wing/Bullet Tip)
They are the pinnacle of safety razor design 😊
February 4, 2024
- Brush: Maggard 24mm G5 Synthetic
- Razor: Blackland Era - Level 3 SB
- Blade: Bolzano Superinox (German) (3)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving - Seaforth! Heather - Soap
- Post Shave: Brut - Splash On
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth/Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Liniment
Tub kill!
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February 4, 2024
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Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian
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Lather: E&S Rasage - Azur - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
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Aftershave: E&S Rasage - Azur - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Creed Silver Mountain Water
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Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
That was among the closest 2-pass shaves I’ve had. Super comfortable. The E&S soap base is good. It does the job. The aquatic scent of Azur is killer. That feeling of sun and sea on a Mediterranean beach felt great on a winter’s day here in Maryland.
I picked a French soap and French fragrance because the razor I used was made in France. The River Razors 14 is a custom that was made for me by Boris De Riviere. Boris is a dedicated and passionate craftsman who does terrific work, and who is a pleasure to deal with. Is this the “Best Shaving Razor Ever Made”? Well, it’s damn good! However, it is made in the “14” form factor that some famous razors of the past used; most notably the Filarmónica 14. I have 4 razors in the “14” form factor and they’re all damn good.
Today’s shave was a test shave. I have been using the shave-ready edge on this razor but decided to put my own edge on it. The result was a great success. The new edge feels safe, comfortable and smooth. Almost delicate and silky.
I made a video of the honing if you’re interested. This is a long video because I pressed “Record” then rambled on about sharpening topics as I honed the razor. There are discussions of taping the spine, of what the different sharpening strokes do, and of how stropping works. I even do some knife sharpening in there. [Totally inappropriate! I know]. If you choose to watch this thing, thank you, in advance.
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February 4, 2024: Ash Shunday
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
- Razor: Parker Straight Razor
- Lather: Southern Witchcraft Autumn Ash
- Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
- Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm
I am getting the impression that I 'm close to the point where I get as comfortable a shave with a straight as with a DE. Closeness is another issue: around the chin, I’m not there yet.
Have a good evening!
Feb 4, 2024
- Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Green & Ivory 24mm Synthetic 2-Band Knot
- Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy (Aluminum)
- Blade: Gillette Nacet [14]
- Lather: Gentleman’s Nod - Juniper Reverie - Soap
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Dammusi - Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.5/5
