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  • WegianWarrior
    6·
    7 months ago
    • Razor: Schick E2
    • Blade: Personna Injector
    • Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
    • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
    • Lather: B&M Latha Oceana
    • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
    • Additional Care: Alum Block

    A fine and fast Friday shave.

  • djundjilaMA
    5·
    7 months ago

    Killing Varen: Operation Inferno

    • Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Zenith Boar Brush 31mm × 50mm
    • Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8", “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
    • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
    • Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
    • Fragrance: Chatillon Lux Weinstrasse
    • Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder

    Yesterday, I had broken up the ring of death to cover the bottom of the tub, and today’s load already broke through it again. This thing is racing to its conclusion.

    I added a talc step to the routine and thoroughly enjoyed it. I should just do it by default, it’s always a plus.

    The big Koraat is fun. The blade is great, but unlike most straight razors, the tang, the spine and the tail have been left raw. Love it.

    • whosgotthepudding
      4·
      7 months ago

      the tang, the spine and the tail have been left raw

      Same. I think it adds some awesome character

      • gcgallant
        4·
        7 months ago

        I agree. I think the Piggy Bank razors are real gems.

      • PorkButtsNTaters666
        4·
        7 months ago

        I think it adds some awesome character

        Maybe, but I am not a fan of this sort of character – I like the shiny and polished stuff (probably because contrary to other humans, who descend from apes, I descend from magpies).

    • gcgallant
      4·
      7 months ago

      The big Koraat is fun

      There’s no doubt. I am really surprised not to see more of these Sparschweinchen around. Ulrik does terrific work.

      I should just do it by default, it’s always a plus

      I feel that way too, and feel a little vain to admit it, but, there it is.

      • djundjilaMA
        3·
        7 months ago

        I am really surprised not to see more of these Sparschweinchen around.

        I suspect the marketing as a budget razor might not have been the best.

        • gcgallant
          2·
          7 months ago

          You’re probably right, but, Koraat quality steel and machining at a budget price? What’s not to love?

            • gcgallant
              2·
              7 months ago

              I was seriously thinking of purchasing a Piggy Bank but happened upon my 7/8 near wedge on the 'zaar around that time.

              • djundjilaMA
                2·
                7 months ago

                And you bought that mammoth 14 shortly thereafter, right?

                • gcgallant
                  1·
                  7 months ago

                  I purchased the 6/8 full hollow with the light blue acrylic next, then the 14-2.0 with the mammoth ivory. I like to spend money as if I have it :)

  • waldenMA
    5·
    7 months ago

    April 12, 2024

    • Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan
    • Razor: Ever-Ready Streamline Jewel Gen 2
    • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (2)
    • Lather: Central Texas Soaps - Cherry Pipe - Soap
    • Post Shave: Old Spice - Original - Aftershave
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
    • Fragrance: Brut - EdT

    I seem to remember the Streamline (ok sorry, “Ambassador”) that I borrowed from EldrormR being milder than this one. I still like the way this one shaves, but it feels similar to my other GEM razors aside from the Bullet Tip which is mild.

  • gcgallant
    5·
    7 months ago

    April 12, 2024

    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

    A very close, very comfortable shave from this Évidé Sonnant. Perhaps the best edge that I’ve had on this razor. And, it was a test shave. Here’s the honing video.

    MdC Fougère and Nuàvia Verde really compliment each other. A pretty terrific fougère Friday, I’d say.

    Have a great weekend!

  • whosgotthepudding
    5·
    7 months ago

    4/12/24

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 28mm TNS M7 Fan
    • Razor: Kampfe STAR Lather Catcher
    • Lather: Chicago Grooming - No. 11
    • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming - No. 11 Aftershave Splash
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Z Aftershave Balm
    • Fragrance: Maison Margiela - Replica! At The Barber’s
  • PorkButtsNTaters666
    4·
    7 months ago

    Friday, April 12, 2024: Le vendredi du cerf

    It was a beautiful day, and in the evening, I caught the sweet scent of hydrocarbures. Obviously, this needed to be extended. I took out the Stag – which I had unfortunately bought in the tallow version. It lathers not very well (at least with my hard water here), although it’s slick enough. The aftershave is excellent, though.

    The shave itself was good, and my face feels hydrated and relaxed.

    Have a good night!

    ~Shared via emacs & sotd.el~