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- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread - February 1st, 2025 (#601) 6 hours ago:
Saturday, February 01, 2025: Atlas Shaves 2 - Day 1
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations “Stardust” - TurnNShave Tuxedo 26mm synthetic
- Razor: Bic Sensitive Disposable
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody (Soft Heart base)
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Lavanille Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody Aftershave Balm (Soft Heart base)
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavanille EdT
A great shave with Rhapsody. It’s a lovely warm-yet-bright scent that I always enjoy using. Lavanille might not be the best pairing, but it works well enough.
The Bic Sensitive performed better than I expected. It’s not great and feels cheap and flimsy, but it gave me a very close shave with no irritation. Not bad for a travel option.
+2 points for soap with at least half of the same scent notes (Pear Blossom, Apple Blossom, Cherry Blossom, Vanilla, Orange, Rose, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk, Lavender, Lemon, Bay) +1 point for cross-posting +1 point for engaging yesterday
Total points: 4
- Comment on Free talk Friday 1 day ago:
I’m getting pretty close to finishing a
sqlitedatabase feature for my SOTD plugin. The goal is to track my shaves in a local database to make it easier for me to arbitrarily query the data.It might also help me identify software that I’m really not using. :)
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - January 30th, 2025 (#600) 1 day ago:
Friday, January 31, 2025
- Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
- Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Bolzano - Superinox (5)
- Lather: Stirling - Oro Valley
- Post Shave: Stirling - Oro Valley Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Fragrance: Stirling - Oro Valley EdT
A nice shave with Oro Valley. I took a break from GTB to shave with what I felt like since I’ll be busy next month trying not to get dropped from Atlas Shaves/World’s Strongest Shave 2025.
I’m heading down to LA to hang out with my brother for the weekend but was able to find a soap that’ll work for tomorrow. This weekend will also be my first experience using the Bic Sensitive disposable razors. They feel super cheap and flimsy, but I’ve heard good things from the community about how they perform. I don’t love using a disposable razor, but I really didn’t want to check a bag for my flight this afternoon.
Happy Friday y’all!
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - January 30th, 2025 (#599) 2 days ago:
Thursday, January 30, 2025: Theme Thursday - National Croissant Day
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations “Nebulagance” - TurnNShave Quartermoon 26mm synthetic
- Razor: GEM - MMOC (first gen, 1930-1932)
- Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (3)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
- Post Shave: Stirling - Haverford Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Stirling - Haverford EdT
I’d call this on theme. I definitely count Leviathan as a gourmand.
MMOC gave a great shave as always.
- Comment on Antique razor ID help 3 days ago:
Is there anything stamped into the bottom of the baseplate?
It looks like it might be an early 1900s Gillette Tech, though I haven’t been able to find an example that has that handle shape.
- Comment on [Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club] March Edition Soap Nomination Thread 3 days ago:
Talent Soap Factory - Kittyhawk
Why not a bit of early springtime?
Notes: salty sea air, dried coconut, eucalyptus, jasmine, clove, vetiver, driftwood.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 29th, 2025 (#598) 3 days ago:
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar
- Razor: Gillette - Super Speed Black Tip
- Blade: Gillette - ‘The Spoiler’ Super Stainless (2)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post Shave: Talent Soap Factory - Wallflower Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two EdT
The hunt continues. I’m almost at full-on soap donut status.
I’d love to get this Wallflower scent in soap form if TSF ever puts it out. I’ll have to keep an eye out. It’s a delightful scent.
Have a good day y’all! I’m off for a week after today, and then only two more days at my current job next week. I’m very excited for the change.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 29th, 2025 (#598) 3 days ago:
Did you feed your entire den into ChatGPT?
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 29th, 2025 (#598) 3 days ago:
Safe travels!
- Comment on Patent Time: Hexagonal collapsible safety razor handle 3 days ago:
Wow! That Compax is such a unique looking little razor.
It’s funny, I’ve never thought to myself that the length of a razor’s handle was too long for travel. It’s a really interesting concept, but I wonder whether it was a solution looking for a problem.
Very cool though, thanks for sharing.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - January 28th, 2025 (#597) 4 days ago:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Elyria” - TurnNShave v9 28mm badger
- Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .76
- Blade: Gillette - 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (2)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavanille EdT
Really nice!
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - January 27th, 2025 (#596) 5 days ago:
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar
- Razor: Gillette - Slim Adjustable (L4, 1966)
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (2)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP
Back to the GTB hunt. I think I’ll be done in the next two weeks if I can stay focused.
Gillette Slim gave a great shave. I’m consistently impressed with the quality of the shave I get from vintage DE/SE razors.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 26th, 2025 (#595) 6 days ago:
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread - January 25th, 2025 (#594) 1 week ago:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
- Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
- Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - 921-M
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (2)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Fragrance: Stirling - Oro Valley EdT
An easy shave on a beautiful morning. I’m busy with errands today and then going to the symphony with my wife this evening. Should be fun!
Have a good Saturday y’all.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - January 24th, 2025 (#593) 1 week ago:
Friday, January 24, 2025: SLS
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations “Nebulagance” - TurnNShave Quartermoon 26mm synthetic
- Razor: Gillette - Slim Adjustable (L4, 1966)
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (1)
- Lather: Stirling - Black Ice
- Post Shave: Stirling - Black Ice Aftershave splash
The first quick shave with this adjustable went pretty well and Black Ice was a nice wind down to the week.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - January 24th, 2025 1 week ago:
I signed a contract this week to work for a new employer starting mid-February! ✨
I’ll need to be in the office a few days a week, which will be a pretty big change, but the pay and opportunity for growth are both a definite step up for me. Very excited!
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - January 24th, 2025 1 week ago:
That’s awesome! I’ve heard good things about the riding in Vermont but have never been. I didn’t really get into snowboarding until we moved out west.
I assume there’s a decent amount of snow given all the weather y’all have gotten this winter?
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - January 24th, 2025 1 week ago:
Nice, I dabbled with bass in high school but it never really stuck. I hope you’re able to keep up with it!
In my experience, stringing together non-zero days is the most important thing when learning a new skill.
And yeah RIP David Lynch. I heard he passed from emphysema cause by smoking, which is a horrible way to go. I’m so grateful I quit smoking when I did.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - January 24th, 2025 (#593) 1 week ago:
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar
- Razor: GEM - MMOC (first gen, 1930-1932)
- Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (2)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post Shave: Stirling - Black Ice Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavanille EdT
Superlative results from the MMOC. Three passes, no irritation. I love this little razor.
Black Ice into Lavanille works very well, I’ll have to remember this combo.
Praise Friday y’all!
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - January 23rd, 2025 (#592) 1 week ago:
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations “Nebulagance” - TurnNShave Quartermoon 26mm synthetic
- Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Bolzano - Superinox (3)
- Lather: Talent Soap Factory - Kittyhawk
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Paganini’s Violin Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
Another quick shave. Meetings --;
Kittyhawk fits the bill for an aquatic scent IMO, and it’s a lovely slightly sweet summer scent. Notes: salty sea air, dried coconut, eucalyptus, jasmine, clove, vetiver, driftwood. Good stuff.
Light on the post-shave fragrance today since I have a dentist appointment this afternoon.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 22nd, 2025 (#591) 1 week ago:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Brush: Zenith - B21 boar
- Razor: GEM - Micromatic Flying Wing
- Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (6)
- Lather: Stirling - Haverford
- Post Shave: Stirling - Haverford Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Fragrance: Stirling - Haverford EdT
This is such a good scent. A shameless dickhole today and it’s totally worth it.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 22nd, 2025 (#591) 1 week ago:
I scored a deal on a DFTR set on the discord, very much looking forward to using it.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - January 22nd, 2025 (#591) 1 week ago:
Congrats on the kill! 👏
You were much closer with Caoba than I am with GTB. I probably have two weeks left in the tub at least.
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - January 21st, 2025 (#590) 1 week ago:
Wow, those scales are lovely!
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - January 21st, 2025 (#590) 1 week ago:
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations “Stardust” - TurnNShave Tuxedo 26mm synthetic
- Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing - 921-M
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (1)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Stirling - Noble Man EdT
Another easy GTB lather. I was rushing the shave between meetings this morning and nicked myself on the chin going ATG. I should remember to slow down.
Have a good one y’all!
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - January 20th, 2025 (#589) 1 week ago:
Monday, January 20, 2025
- Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
- Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .76
- Blade: Gillette - 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (1)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post Shave: Talent Soap Factory - Wallflower Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Fragrance: Stirling - Stirling Gentleman EdT
Another GTB shave. I’ll probably switch it up tomorrow.
Loving the smell of Wallflower. If ever available, I’d love to pick this up in soap form. The notes: Lemon, Orange, Verbena, Juniper Berry, Hay, Labdanum, Veviter & Tobacco.
Good stuff.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 19th, 2025 (#588) 1 week ago:
Sunday, January 19, 2025: SLS
- Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Elyria” - TurnNShave v9 28mm badger
- Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .68
- Blade: Bolzano - Superinox (7)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
Back for a second luxury shave this evening since I have to be up earlier than usual to catch a train.
The Bolzano blade still performed well on its seventh shave, but I don’t feel like I need to push it any further. I will probably order more of these blades eventually, they’ve performed consistently well for me across razors.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 19th, 2025 (#588) 1 week ago:
There’s a part of me that wants to buckle down and focus on the kill.
Then the next morning comes and I get distracted by the other soaps I want to try. I should just hide everything else from myself or something.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 19th, 2025 (#588) 1 week ago:
Sunday, January 19, 2025
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar
- Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Bolzano - Superinox (2)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
- Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Stirling - Oro Valley EdT
I’m trying to use this soap regularly to potentially kill a tub within the next few months.
I love the scent of GTB, but I’m not sure I’ll replace the tub when it’s gone. For a barbershop scent, I think I currently prefer ZM’s The Master.
Legacy + Bolzano was a great combo as always.
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - January 19th, 2025 (#588) 1 week ago:
Sorry to hear about your blade!
I wonder whether you could find someone to reset the blade angle without ruining the steel. Maybe a “honemeister” would have some tricks up their sleeve?