Myself, bosshoggins, and brokenjaw are all shaving with SSL, CF legacies, and RDC handles with synthetic knots.
You’re welcome to join us if that works for you
May 20th, 2025
Such a close shave with the Old Type. I'm not sure I need a full tub of this soap, but I'm almost certain I'll pick up a splash and possibly the EdT. A nice, mild citrus scent.
Good luck with the job hunt!
May 19th, 2025
Another run with the straight went decently well, though still had some nicks in the process. Vetiver, Cubebe, and Oro Vally play together quite nicely.
Mike's Monday++
I think I'll be using Vetiver when I get home tonight.
I'm pretty sure they're still made in Russia.
Yeah before the shave I’ve been doing like 20 laps on nylon webbing then 20-40 on leather.
After the shave I’m doing about 20 on leather to make sure the blade is dry.
May 18th, 2025
Little by little my shaves are improving with this straight. Against the grain still feels pretty uncomfortable on my chin. I'm not sure whether this is because of technique or whether I should start considering having this razor honed.
Overall a great shave, and a beautiful combination of scents.
An annual Town Party sounds awesome. New traditions are always fun.
May 16th, 2025
Praise Friday. A lovely shave with El Cantinero, this is a great scent that's perfect for this time of year.
I stumbled across this vintage Colgate shave stick ad and thought some here might also get a kick out of it.
“The Conversion of Mr. Prejudice”
I had some exciting stuff arrive this morning and over the weekend!
First up, a nice Stirling haul:
This is the 31mm Zenith boar brush, the same that was used for the subreddit's prior "Moar Boar" group buy. The handle feels great in hand, and the knot seems just as nice as my other Zenith boar. My only complaint is that the Zenith and Stirling logos are pretty far off-level with the base of the handle. Not the end of the world, but it's unfortunate.
Christmas Eve in a bath soap is a great scent. I'm looking forward to trying it and Frankincense & Myrrh in shave soap format.
Deep Blue Sea aftershave is a re-stock. I love it with a bit of menthol.
The bonus was a sample of Haverford bath soap. I've previously used the shave soap/splash/frag, so this sample is most welcome. It's such a winning scent, especially for this time of year.
Next, some new hardware:
From left to right:
The Clog-Pruf seems in quite good condition for its age and price (~$15 shipped). I'm still waiting on some GEM blades and want to clean it up just a bit before trying it out.
The CF TI Legacy razor is a real indulgence, but it's a belated birthday gift from my wife, and we got a good deal from a kind soul on Discord. I've shaved with this razor a few times since I got it this weekend and it's quickly vaulted to the top of my list. If I had to pick a desert island razor right now, this is very likely the one I would pick. Likely, I'm still deep in the honeymoon phase, but this is truly an outstanding razor.
I got a good deal on the Game Changer on the zaar before I ordered the CF Legacy. It's a great shaver, I like how low profile the head is (very easy to shave under the nose), and the stainless steel construction is most definitely a step up from my Rockwell 6C. This will probably take the 6C's place in my collection.
And finally, a Barrister and Mann score:
I've wanted to try this scent since I first read about it, so when I saw the set for a decent deal on the zaar I snatched it up.
Clean, mild, and strangely complex. I'm very much looking forward to getting to know this fragrance.
May 21st, 2025: BVWSC - APR Raconteur
For this month's meeting of the BVWSC we shaved with APR Raconteur. This is my first use of this soap, and I really enjoyed it. It's definitely in the neighborhood of Midnight Stag, but is a more subtle and warm leather. Nowhere near as sharp to my nose.
As much as I enjoy it, I'm sure this scent would earn a veto from Mrs. snoot. Thanks, walden, for sending smushes for us all this month!