15.01.2025 - BVWSC in 2025

• Brush: AP Shave Co. Snakeskin handle w 26 mm Silksmoke Flattop Fan hybrid knot
• Razor: RazoRock Cyber Medium
• Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
• Lather: Los Jabones de Joserra - Noir
• Post-Shave: Moon Soaps Old School “balm”

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-> 2 pass head shave, 1 pass on the neck.

First Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club shave of 2025! Today we used a great european artisan in the form of LJdJ. I was already familiar with the base, as I already own Masala Connection from my exploration of european artisans last year. I know it’s quite rich despite not getting a very thick and foamy lather.

Today’s offering is a green scent, but without the usual “freshness” or cologne levels to smooth it out. No, this one was earthy, damp and a bit smoky. I couldn’t make out any of the individual notes, but according to gcgallant’s post, that might be just right. In any case, it kinda reminded me of the current times where people put their old Christmas trees on huge piles to burn them. Maybe that’s an event only known around here, but I am pretty sure it’s inspired by swedish traditions of the Knutfest. I certainly liked the scent, especially those smoky undertones. Plus activated charcoal is wonderful for my skin, so seeing someone use that in an actual good shaving soap is great. I can definitely see that getting more LJdJ is on the menu someday. Really great soap made by someone from the EU as a passion project.

I still have to admit though, I loaded the whole sample without any second thoughts and I don’t regret it. This soap rewards heavy loading and seems to like softer water (mine’s good enough to drink right from the faucet, a true luxury compared to other places).