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October 14, 2024
- Brush: Maggard 24mm 2 Band Badger
- Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (I-2)
- Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Germany) (4)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Oro Valley - Soap
- Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Special Reserve - Aftershave
Wonderful shave. This knot was relatively inexpensive (I think I actually got it for something like $10 from an artisan who was trying to get rid of some extraneous stuff), but it feels really nice. It doesn’t have any gel, but it’s good and soft while still letting you feel that something is there. I typically prefer the Maggard Silvertip to this one, but it depends on the day.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 weeks ago
October 14, 2024
Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
Razor: Tanifuji Spalding 0411 6/8" Full Hollow
Lather: Los Jabones de Joserra - Blas de Lezo - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Blas de Lezo is my second soap from Los Jabones de Joserra aka Jose Martinez. Like Noir, which I tried a couple of days ago, the scent of Blas de Lezo becomes much more complex and sophisticated once the soap is wet and fully lathered. The scent has accords of oak wood, smoke, tobacco, leather and liquor. I mean. What’s not to love!
The soap base is low-structure, but very slick. There are several oils in it; including an apricot oil. A very easy lather to use for a straight shaver.
Interestingly, Blas de Lezo is was a Spanish Naval officer who lost an eye, a hand, mobility of one arm, and a leg. He was the real-life Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 weeks ago
Let’s settle for a draw, then.
I’ve seen Johann from S&B have good things to say about Noir - maybe I should test this once as well
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 weeks ago
Tis but a scratch.
Yes I saw Johan use Noir. I have that too. Also a very interesting scent. Actually, a little darker/warmer in scent than Blas de Rezo. I won’t be letting go of either of these.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 2 weeks ago
Damnit! That does sound delightful. Too many things to try
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 2 weeks ago
Oh, I hear you! As you have demonstrated, Cerberus pretty much complements anything.