Ulrik does a great job with heat treatment. I never have tried, but I'm certain I could easily get 50 great shaves from one of his razors. Impatience is what causes me to hone Koraats. Not edge deterioration.
Need to try it if you haven’t.
I agree. I used the premium base today and was thinking what a great job Chris did in creating it.
May 16, 2025
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Very enjoyable fougère Friday.
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May 15, 2025
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Every time I use the MK-10 I think it is an underappreciated model. The MK-31 and MK-32 seem to get the attention in the Heljestrand line, and they are excellent razors. The MK-10 handled very well, had terrific balance, and shaved effortlessly. And SSL completed the perfect setup for me today.
April 2, 2025
Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
Razor: Dubl Duck 5/8" Full Hollow
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Aftershave
Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Good shave.
Comfortable shave, but not particularly close. Still trying to dial in a coticule edge on this razor.
Dave, this is just not a big deal. Please don't let it add to the stress you already feel. We're just a bunch of guys talking about shaving after all. There are far more important things ... OK, there aren't, but you get my point ;-)
March 1, 2025
Brush: Chisel & Hound Classic 26mm V23 Fanchurian
Blade Holder: Karve Overlander Brass
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Soap
Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Leather - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Simple straight forward shave today. Totally enjoyed Seaforth! Leather.
February 7, 2025
Brush: WSP Stubby 26mm Extra Dense HMW
Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Soap
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Aftershave
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
As a scent, Marilyn continues to grow on me. I did not think it was particularly special when I first tried it. Then, with subsequent use, I started becoming aware of some of the nuances. Adding the EdT really helped me to appreciate the work Will put into this. Today's use was yet another step forward. I had time to enjoy the scent evolve from soap to splash to EdT. This one is still tough for me to recommend, but I've found that I enjoy it.
Ethos Grooming Essentials - Dragonsbeard
The Dragonsbeard Aroma Blend is a dark, somewhat gourmand scent perfect for a fall or winter day or night. It combines Authentic Agarwood Oil and Oud Resin with essential oils of East Indian Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean Butter, Madagascar Vanilla Bean Infusion Oil, and White Rose Absolute.
Relating to last month's vote, I sent smushes to:
@walden@sub.wetshaving.social
@djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social
@DaveWave94@sub.wetshaving.social
@PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social
@sahenders@sub.wetshaving.social
@snooting@sub.wetshaving.social
This was the list of voters that came up on rankedchoices.com when I looked at it. I voted last month but did not show up on the list. I'm not sure that a letter will reach someone outside the US between now and Jan 15, but if you think you should receive a smush of Los Jabones de Joserra Noir for BVWSC, let me know, and I will send you one.
November 8, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
Blade Holder: Smart Helix Apollo (setting: 0.5mm gap)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)
Lather: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminée - Soap
Aftershave: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminee - Aftershave
Fragrance: Floris of London - Elite - Eau de Toilette
Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Mousse Illuminée is a great way to start the day, and luckily I have a second luxury shave coming later.
May 19, 2025
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was a test shave of a Puma 89 Puma Special that I honed with a Karasu Jnat. My goal for the edge was to emphasize that soft feel that a Jnat can provide. The edge was comfortable but missed on the softness a bit. I think I got the edge a little too keen.
Alive by House of Mammoth set a wonderful tone for the shave and made for a very enjoyable sensory experience.
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