September 26, 2024
Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
Razor: Dubl Duck Pearl Duck 6/8 Full Hollow
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Aftershave
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Instead of following this theme exactly, I'm honoring the only president to have Marilyn Monroe sing Happy Birthday to him.
I have not taken data on this, but I’m convinced that a well formed edge will last 60-70 shaves if a loaded strop (Cr2O3) is used every 10 shaves or so in addition to regular stropping with every shave.
Wedcrafts Witchesday++;
That's a stretch, but I like it a lot! :)
September 25, 2024
Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
Razor: Dubl Duck 5/8" Full Hollow
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Aftershave
Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I haven't done a Black Watchday in a while. I forgot how good this trifecta is!
edge is showing first signs of wear after 24 uses
I tend to just want a new edge somewhere between 12 and 15 uses. I'm convinced that most razors can easily go 30-40 uses with a good starting edge and reasonable care with stropping.
Wow! What a setup! Hell yeah!
September 24, 2024
Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
Lather: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Aftershave
Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great scent on this trifecta. There's an slight underlying smokiness to it that's not in the notes but that I really enjoy.
Since the autumnal equiox was yesterday, I intended to use Autumn Ash yesterday. But I forgot. So I was definitely going to use it today ... but I forgot.
Autumn Ash++;
Whoa! That's a helluva brush! Love your collection!
Yes, MacDuff's was a very pleasant surprise to me. I intend to unload some soaps and buy some of this brand.
September 23, 2024
Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
Razor: Thiers Issard Le Grelot 6/8 Full Hollow
Lather: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Aftershave
Fragrance: Zaharoff - Signature Rosé - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
September 27, 2024
Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
Razor: Ralf Aust 5/8 Full Hollow Spanish Point
Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Aftershave
Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - El Dorado - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I enjoy this soap. Very nice base and there's something attractive about the scent. There's not one component to it that stands out. Just very peasing.