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October 22, 2024

• Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan

• Razor: Kikuboshi R. Saito 6/8" Extra Hollow

• Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac - Soap

• Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Eau de Toilette

• Talc: Yardley Classic
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

The Stank® … The Stank®

Very difficult to find the high class in 6/8. Looking forward to seeing your new arrival!

October 21, 2024

• Brush: Captain's Choice Ocean 24mm Tuxedo

• Razor: Puma 89 11/16 Full Hollow

• Lather: Captain's Choice - Bay Rum - Soap

• Aftershave: Captain's Choice - Cat O' Nine Tails - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

October 20, 2024

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian

• Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow

• Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap

• Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Great shave on Formula 1 race day!

October 19, 2024

• Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Jade 27mm HMW

• Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 13/16" Para Profesionales Full Hollow

• Lather: Eufros - Vetiver de Haiti - Soap

• Aftershave: Eufros - Vetiver de Haiti - Aftershave Balm

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I think the name change was a good idea. The fragrance is better served by an association the color than the Duke Ellington jazz tune. Especially because the marketing talked about the feeling of leaving a blues club.

Thank you! When it comes to learning, it is all about the individual. There are morons who graduate from private schools.

October 18, 2024

• Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Jade 27mm HMW

• Razor: Dubl Duck 5/8" Full Hollow

• Lather: Eufros - Vetiver de Haiti - Soap

• Aftershave: Eufros - Vetiver de Haiti - Aftershave Balm

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Exactly! I'm going to try to explain this in an upcoming video, but, so far, my explanations using simple geometry and trig, haven't been well received.

Swedish steel tends to be harder. I’d be interested to know what the sharpening/bevel angle is on that razor :)

Blugère++;

October 17, 2024

• Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad

• Razor: Dubl Duck 5/8" Full Hollow

• Lather: Zingari Man - The Brewer - Soap

• Aftershave: Zingari Man - The Socialite - Aftershave

2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.

Guava, mango, pineapple, passionfruit, apricot, kumquat, orange, juniper, hops, musk. How did I sleep on this!

Heather handed me this sample of The Brewer at this year's Maggard Meetup. We were talking about her products in general, and about what new things she had coming. It was late in the day and I was very aware of her enthusiasm while answering my questions, and of her gracioiusness in dealing with yet another geezer covering (probably) the same topics.

Thinking, stale beer, I remember taking a huff of this sample, being surprised that I did not smell stale beer, and I moved on so I could leave her in peace.

Today's theme reminded me that I had this soap sample. I was completely surprised by how good the fragrance is. I already know that the Sego base is top-tier for me, and its performance was expected, but this fragrance was not. I wish I had picked this one up for the spring and summer seasons. It's a perfect fit. Kudos Heather! Well done!