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- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, May 30th, 2025 (#717) 1 day ago:
May 30, 2025 - Fougère Friday: Double Agent
- Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Space Portal 25mm Mühle STF Synthentic Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
- Blade: Czech Blades Tatra Platinum Stainless [2]
- Lather: Wholly Kaw - Double Agent - Soap
- Post Shave: Areffa Soap - The Blackest Night - Aftershave Lotion
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, May 29th, 2025 (#716) 2 days ago:
May 29, 2025 - Theme Thursday: Nobody’s Business But the Turks
- Brush: Declaration Grooming Know It All 28mm B14 Badger Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
- Blade: Czech Blades Tatra Platinum Stainless [1]
- Lather: Abbate y La Mantia - Ishtar - Soap (Vegan)
- Post Shave: Abbate y La Mantia - Ishtar - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Lattafa Perfumes - Bade’e Al Oud (Oud for Glory) - Eau de Parfum
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, May 28th, 2025 (#715) 4 days ago:
May 28, 2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co. Honey Ebonite 26mm G5C Fan Synthentic Knot
- Razor: Mühle R41
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [18]
- Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - 322 - Soap
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Splash
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, May 27th, 2025 (#714) 4 days ago:
May 27, 2025
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations Atlas II 26mm Raptor Synthentic Knot
- Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
- Blade: Gillette Platinum [25]
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Braeburn - Soap
- Post Shave: Moon Soaps - Bixby - Splash
- Fragrance: Armaf Perfume - Club de Nuit Intense Man - Eau de Toilette
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, May 26th, 2025 (#713) 5 days ago:
May 26, 2025 - MM: Kryptonite
- Brush: Highlander Brushes Green Swirl 26mm SHD Manchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
- Blade: Gillette Platinum [24]
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Splash
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Eau de Toilette
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, May 25th, 2025 (#712) 6 days ago:
May 25, 2025 - Happy Towel Day
- Brush: Chisel & Hound/House of Mammoth Beloved 26mm v15 Fanchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Mühle Rocca R94
- Blade: BIC Astor Stainless [2]
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Splash
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - 42 - Eau de Toilette
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - May 2nd, 2025 1 week ago:
Would you mind if I played around with importing some of the data from Airtable into your Baserow instance? I’m not sure if the instance has any hard constraints, so I don’t want to just port the whole thing over.
If so, feel free to use any of that data that is pertinent for the SDS.
- Comment on [Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club] July Soap Nomination 1 week ago:
Mickey Lee Soapworks - The Kraken
We took classic barbershop a step further and incorporated an undercurrent reminiscent of fresh ocean air; hints of salt air, sea kelp and agave.
Bergamot, Basil, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Aqua, Salt Water, Sea Kelp, and Agave
- Comment on [Reminder][BVWSC] Use Raconteur on Wednesday 1 week ago:
Perfect! I’m in.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, May 21st, 2025 (#708) 1 week ago:
May 21, 2025 - Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club
- Brush: Chisel & Hound The Diplomat 26mm v19 Fanchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
- Blade: Gillette Platinum [23]
- Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur - Soap
- Post Shave: Gentleman’s Nod - Sidama - Aftershave
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Embrace - Eau de Parfum
I haven’t exactly been on top of my shaving posts this month, as life got a bit in the way, but I definitely didn’t want to miss out on this round of BVWSC. A big thank-you to @walden@sub.wetshaving.social for generously donating APR’s Raconteur to the mix. It’s always an honor to showcase something from a maker whose work has become a bit of a legend in the Wetshaving world.
My APR experience is limited, mostly because I was still fumbling with my first safety razor when Dan’s masterpieces were in full swing. But every one I’ve tried has been a knockout, and Raconteur is no exception. It’s a wild, animalistic ride through smoky leather, spicy cedarwood, and a hint of civet that keeps you guessing. Complex, dynamic, and unmistakably APR.
- Comment on [Reminder][BVWSC] Use Raconteur on Wednesday 1 week ago:
Thanks for the reminder.
Thursday, June 12 is Accountabilibuddies! in the Lather Games. Does anyone want to do a quasi-BVWSC shave, or does everyone already have their LG roster filled out?
Maybe we could settle on a scent that at least a few of us already have on hand to avoid post office delays.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - May 2nd, 2025 3 weeks ago:
I have a similar tracker in Airtable that I started a few years ago, but I outgrew their free plan a while ago (4000+ rows). I’ve been looking at SeaTable, NocoDB, and Baserow to migrate my data to recently, but keep running into various limitations. I like what you are doing here with the self-hosted option.
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, April 24th, 2025 (#681) 5 weeks ago:
Apr 24, 2025 - Theme Thursday: April Showers
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Hybrid 28mm Declaration Grooming B13 Badger Knot
- Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [11]
- Lather: Zingari Man - The Navigator - Soap
- Post Shave: Moon Soaps - Bixby - Splash
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette
I went more aquatic than Petrichor with today’s themed shave, using Navigator and Bixby, which was a very nice combo. I also used Roman Spice again today because it gets compliments.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, April 22nd, 2025 (#679) 5 weeks ago:
Apr 22, 2025 - Seaforth! Leather
- Brush: Brochas El Druida/House of Mammoth Tobacconist Chisel & Hound v8 Fanchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [10]
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Toner
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Eau de Toilette
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, April 23rd, 2025 (#680) 5 weeks ago:
🧹🧙Witchcrafts Wednesday: Lycanthropy 🐺 🌝
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Purple Hybrid 28mm Declaration Grooming B7 Badger Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [11]
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Lycanthropy - Soap (Vegan)
- Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Lycanthropy - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette
It’s a bittersweet goodbye to the brand that first introduced me to the world of artisan wetshaving through Desairology. The unique scents from SW will always hold a special place in my shave den.
I’m truly happy to see Courtney and Stephen following their passions, and wish nothing but the best for them. They’ll definitely be missed!
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, April 21st, 2025 (#678) 5 weeks ago:
Apr 21, 2025 - 🦣 Mammoth Monday: Voices 🦣
- Brush: Highlander Brushes Jade 26mm Cashmere Synthentic Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [9]
- Lather: House of Mammoth - Voices - Soap
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Voices - Splash
- Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Voices - Eau de Parfum
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, April 20th, 2025 (#677) 5 weeks ago:
So good!
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread, April 20th, 2025 (#677) 1 month ago:
Apr 20, 2025
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Commodore 26mm Badger Knot
- Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [10]
- Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - X - Soap
- Post Shave: Oaken Lab - Sanctum - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, April 18th, 2025 (#677) 1 month ago:
Apr 18, 2025 - Fougère Friday: Sub-Exclusives Edition
- Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR Sub-Exclusive (508A XL) 31mm Boar Knot
- Razor: Koraat MOARteen Sub-Exclusive (15/16", Full Hollow, Square Point)
- Lather: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 - Soap (Darkwing)
- Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 - Splash
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, April 17th, 2025 (#676) 1 month ago:
Apr 17, 2025 - Theme Thursday: Herbalist Day
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Fougère 26mm v16 Fanchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Mühle R41
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [17]
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - Soap (20.1)
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - Toner
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - Eau de Toilette
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, April 16th, 2025 (#675) 1 month ago:
1889++
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, April 16th, 2025 (#675) 1 month ago:
Glad you liked the soap! I received my Moarteen yesterday, so I’m looking forward to using it this weekend when I have more time to shave.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, April 16th, 2025 (#675) 1 month ago:
Apr 16, 2025 - BVWSC: Phantom of Kyiv
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations Atlas II 26mm Raptor Synthentic Knot
- Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
- Blade: Gillette Platinum [22]
- Lather: Areffa Soap - Phantom of Kyiv - Soap ()
- Post Shave: Areffa Soap - Phantom of Kyiv - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Noble Otter - Lonestar - Eau de Parfum
For the April installment of the Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club, we are shaving with Areffa Soap’s Phantom of Kyiv. This is an artisan soapmaker from Ukraine. Very creamy lather and a decent, mild scent.
I’ve also enjoyed their scents The Blackest Night (a dark, woody fougère) and The Discoverer from the samples I’ve tried.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, April 15th, 2025 (#674) 1 month ago:
Apr 15, 2025 - Mûir(e) Wood
- Brush: Declaration Grooming Know It All 28mm B14 Badger Knot
- Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [9]
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Mûir(e) Wood - Soap (Omnibus)
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Mûir(e) Wood - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Lalique - Encre Noire A L’Extreme - Eau de Parfum
An excellent pairing, as both help to round out the other.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, April 14th, 2025 (#673) 1 month ago:
Apr 14, 2025 - Mammoth Monday: Finalist
- Brush: Declaration Grooming Magic Hour 28mm B8 Badger Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [8]
- Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Soap
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Splash
Congrats to u/mammothben for this scent being announced as a Finalist in the 2025 Art & Olfaction Awards. Absolutely deserved.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread, April 11th, 2025 (#669) 1 month ago:
Apr 11, 2025 - Fougère Friday: Nemeta Trifecta
- Brush: Highlander Brushes Green Swirl 26mm SHD Manchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Blutt Rasur BR-1 0.99
- Blade: Gillette Nacet [3]
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Fougère Nemeta - Soap (Vegan)
- Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts - Fougère Nemeta - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
- Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Fougère Nemeta - Eau de Parfum
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread, April 10th, 2025 (#668) 1 month ago:
Apr 10, 2025 - Theme Thursday: Barbershops
- Brush: Chisel & Hound/House of Mammoth Beloved 26mm v15 Fanchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [7]
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts/The Razor Company - Gothorum Tonstrina - Soap (Vegan)
- Post Shave: Southern Witchcrafts/The Razor Company - Gothorum Tonstrina - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread, April 9th, 2025 (#667) 1 month ago:
Apr 9, 2025 - Santal Sensuelle
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Chocolate Drop 26mm v19 Fanchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [8]
- Lather: Catie’s Bubbles - Santal Sensuelle - Soap
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - Traditionalist - Splash
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread, April 8th, 2025 (#666) 1 month ago:
Apr 8, 2025 - Peach & Cognac
- Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Daliesque 26mm Manchurian T1 Badger Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Ti
- Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [6]
- Lather: Ariana & Evans - Peach & Cognac - Soap (Kaizen)
- Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Peach & Cognac - Aftershave
- Comment on [Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club] May Edition Soap Nomination Thread 1 month ago:
Westman - Nirvana
Fig, Sandalwood, Cardamom, Carnation, Myrrh, Musk, Cedar
