I "ain't no expert" (as we Americans say), but I think using a slant razor in the same way you use a standard one gives you the benefit of the "Gillette Slide" (slicing motion) without the need to actually slide across the face. Merry Christmas! Hope it is a good one for you.
November 12, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B15 (506 U/L) 27.5mm Boar
- Razor: Geneva Cutlery Co. Henry's X 6/8" Hollow Ground Square Point
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Roman Spice is such an elegant scent. The aquatic component stood out for me today, but it doesn't always. This one's very clever by Shawn Maher.
November 11, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
- Razor: Gillette Aristocrat US (1948-1951)
- Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (Green) (4)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
November 6, 2025
- Brush: Zenith B15 (506 U/L) 27.5mm Boar
- Razor: Wolfman Razors WR2/WRH2
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Black (8)
- Lather: Ariana & Evans - SoCal Hipster - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Ariana & Evans - SoCal Hipster - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I haven't used SoCal Hipster in a long time but I thoroughly enjoyed it today. I know that some people have issues with burning on some A&E fragrances, but I have never had issues. I'm fortunate in that regard.
The Wolfman is a work of machining art. This is my month for safety razors. I'm sure I will use this one again.
October 26, 2025
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian
- Razor: GEM MMOC Gold Gen2
- Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (2)
- Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave with this Gem Micromatic Open Comb.
October 24, 2025 -- Darkfall Day
- Brush: Brad Sears Arley 26mm Super Badger
- Razor: Gillette Tech English Flat Bottom
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Black (3)
- Lather: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Declaration Grooming - Darkfall - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
It was a beautiful and very chilly fall morning here. Absolutely perfect for Darkfall. If you like a deep warm and woody scent with a hint of smokiness and spice, this one is worth a try. Darkfall and Leviathan really speak to me this time of year.
u/VisceralWatch gave me this FBT. Such an elegant design that somehow provides excellent feedback on what's happening at the edge.
October 21, 2025 -- Tabac Tuesday
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts with Declaration Grooming B10
- Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable 109 (Black Beauty) Gold O-4 (setting: 7)
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Black (2)
- Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave. I especially enjoyed The Stank™ today. And I have officially become a straight razor snob about own shaving. I have a safety razor collection that I really like, but now I feel like using a safety razor is a little like putting training wheels back on a bicycle. It's always something 🙄
October 20, 2025
- Brush: Elite Razor Honduran Rosewood Burl 24mm HMW Fan
- Razor: WoolfBlades 6/8 Full Hollow Square Point
- Lather: Ariana & Evans - Daniele Maullu Legacy - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Ariana & Evans - Daniele Maullu Legacy - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Floris of London - Elite - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
The glass soap jar and large frosted glass aftershave add class (and expense) to this setup, but I don't understand the relationship with Maullu other than his social media popularity. I would not have purchased this because, on the surface, it appears like a gimmick to me. Luckily, this set was a gift to me and I quite like it. The curvy WoolfBlades razor and this Legacy set gave me a great shave today.
October 18, 2025 -- Seaforth! Saturday
- Brush: Wald Nimbus Bloodline 27mm J3
- Razor: Tanifuji Spalding 0411 6/8" Full Hollow
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I always think that I neglect Spiced in favor of my other Seaforth scents but the puck tells a different story. This scent is terrific and I clearly have enjoyed using it. The Tanifuji is both good looking, and a great shaving razor. I totally enjoyed today's shave.
October 17, 2025 -- Fougère Friday
- Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
- Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
- Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Aftershave: Fabergé - Brut - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I leaned into the fougère today with a mostly-French setup and totally enjoyed it. I loaded the MdC heavily and hydrated it close to soupiness. Wonderful. I was reminded of u/EldrormR's go with the brain bowl and was thinking, "I might do that 🤔". But I won't.
The OG Fabergé Brut was a great finish to the shave. Nothing more is needed.
October 15, 2025 -- Black WatchDay
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 10 13/16 Half Hollow Square Point
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - 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.
It is a BVWSC day but USPS managed to lose my smush. At least so far. My guess is that it will turn up sometime in the next week. Anyway, I went with a Black WatchDay. It doesn't get much better than this.
Every time that I use it, I am so Impressed by this MK 10 razor. The MK 31 seems to get the most attention but this MK 10 is extraordinary IMHO. If you're collecting give this one a try.
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gcgallant
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I'm glad you enjoyed the Jnat edge. I wish I could say that it is the magic of the stone, or the skill of the person doing the honing, but I honestly think that a razor's geometry is the greatest contributor to the quality of shave that it provides. There are other factors, like steel quality, and care in creating a consistently uniform edge, but these are secondary IMHO.
I am (very) slowly doing a series on the "14" razor shape. I use a different finishing stone on 7 razors and evaluate the shave that I get. So far, I've done five razors and, while I can feel a difference in the edges, shaving closeness and comfort are almost identical. The constant in this is razor geometry.
I recall that the Moarteen was @djundjila's idea. He contacted me, pitched the concept, and asked if I wanted to join as part of the organizing group. I thought it was a great idea then, and am really happy with how well the project has gone.