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SOTD - 9/4/2026
Stirling Soap Company Black Cherry
Brush by Rad Dinosaur
Woolfblades Pro Series Razor - RWL34 Damasteel - 6/8 Full Hollow - Satin
From the Stirling website:
Scent Description: A mouth-watering Black Cherry scent that not only...
SOTD - 9/1/2026
Ethos Grooming Essentials Mélange d’agrumes
Merkur 500 Progress With Antique Brass Knob Handle
Oumo Ding #2 - forest green resin with a 27mm Emperor E1 three band fan
From the Ethos Grooming Essentials website:
Sometimes a...
Tuesday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Goodwill Razor
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave
The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger...
Shave of the Week Starting 8/31/2026
Gillette New razor (shortcomb)
Astra SP Blade
AP Shave Co Cashmere brush
Col Conk Southwestern Sun SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S
Every time I use the Col Conk SC I get a fine shave and it...
Hi Friends,
Here my Sunday Shave (30.08.2026)
Razor: Mühle R89 Liscio // Blade: Gillette Platinum (2) // Soap: Mühle Grapefruit & Mint // Brush: Mühle SFT // Aftershave: Witch Hazel
This was a very fine shave. The R89 gave me a BBS shave in 3...
Monday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Goodwill Razor
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave
This week everything stays the same except the razor. I am using my Gillette...
SOTD - 8/25/2026
Elegant Sasquatch
Yates Merica Stainless Steel Razor from The Razor Emporium
Brush by Sawdust Creation Studiod (Bobby Moffett)
Soap and Aftershave is unscented. Elegant Sasquatch makes beard oils, balms, butters and has...
Only 9 attendee tickets remain! Email Glenn at gbsher@icloud.com to secure one of the remaining tickets. October 18th, 12:00pm, Conshohocken Brewing Company, King of Prussia, PA
SOTD - 8/23/2026
Wicked Wednesday Garden of Venom
Leaf Thorn
Brush by Grizzly Bay
(Will be uploading a YouTube video review to my channel, “The Luxury Shaving Hobbyist” in the next day or two)
From the Wicked Wednesday website:
Garden of...
SOTD - 8/17/2026
In honor of Evan Hughes who is having his 4th cardiac surgery today at the Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh.
My thoughts are with Evan and his family. Prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery.
Passionately...
SOTD - 8/15/2026
Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond
Phoenix Shaving Cella Cool
Brush by Sawdust Creations Studios - Bobby Moffett - Fanchurian Knot 26mm
Thiers Issard 275 1196 Evide Sonnant Extra French Straight Razor | Carbon Steel | 6/8 Size |...
SOTD - 8/15/2026
Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond
Phoenix Shaving Cella Cool
Brush by Sawdust Creations Studios - Bobby Moffett - Fanchurian Knot 26mm
Thiers Issard 275 1196 Evide Sonnant Extra French Straight Razor | Carbon Steel | 6/8 Size |...
Lots of stubble to remove meant the big blade was called into duty. It performed marvelously. :)
Hot water preparation
MSC Vintage Spice Shave Soap
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
Wade & Butcher The Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor FBU 9/8...
SOTD - 8/11/2026
Van Yulay (Monica Gillam) - Riding Rhonda
Thiers Issard 275 1196 Evide Sonnant Extra French Straight Razor | Carbon Steel | 6/8 Size | Extra Full Hollow Ground | Round Point | Ebony Wood Handle | Made in France
Tobin’s...
SOTD - 8/11/2026
Van Yulay (Monica Gillam) - Riding Rhonda
Thiers Issard 275 1196 Evide Sonnant Extra French Straight Razor | Carbon Steel | 6/8 Size | Extra Full Hollow Ground | Round Point | Ebony Wood Handle | Made in France
Tobin’s...
SOTD - 8/5/2026
Geo F. Trumper Sandalwood
Alpha Shaving Works Guido Brass Open Comb
Grizzly Bay Brush - Fanchurian Badger 30mm
From the Geo F. Trumper website:
Mystery and sensuality smoulder beneath the velvet layers of our Sandalwood...
Sunday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Superior Lather Catcher
Personna Gem PTSE Single Edge Blade
Aqua Velva After Shave
The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with...
August 1, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026
Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1933 New Long-Comb DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A..
Blade: Shark Platinum - Double Edge Blades
Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl...
The ever reliable W&B comes through again. I think this was my second straight razor purchase - I got lucky since I had virtually no idea what I was doing :)
Hot water preparation
MSC Frosted Lavender Shave Soap
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip...
August 3, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Dscosmetic AX-SE #2
Blade: Astra SS
Brush: Kent BLK4
Soap: Salve & Oak: Midnight Ridge
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Derby by Guerlain
August 5, 2026
Prep: Hot water...
SOTD - 8/1/2026
Phoenix Shaving Planet Phoenix
Brush by Chisel & Hound
WoolfBlades Pro Series is made from RWL 34 Damasteel and is a 6/8 full hollow grind finished in a Satin finish, the scales are made in a Vintage Green and Dayglo G10.
From...
Incoming - 8/1/2026
Just scored my first brush from Rad Dinosaur Creations! Added the 26mm High Mountain Rex Silvertip Badger.
Can’t wait to see this one in person!
Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; TroyCraft, Troymogue™ (Troy Made). TroyCraft Owner’s Club (TOC). Ebony, Huon Pine, Macadamia, Myrtle, Purple-heart and Wenge timbers for a Parquet styled handle, with a highly polished...
July 26, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 1.0
Blade: Astra SS
Brush: New Forest Tubby 1 Finest
Soap: Los Jabones de Joserra: Gredos on my Mind
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Almeria by...
SOTD - 7/25/2026
The Cajun Blade - Wid’s Tropical Coconut Lime
Brush by Chisel & Hound
Naked Armor Light Brown Priamus Safety Razor Wood Finish Resin Zinc Aluminum
The Naked Armor Razor was sent to me for by Naked Armor for review on my YouTube...
Thread past DATE, maybe a MONTHLY one reuired?
Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; TroyCraft, Troymogue™ (Troy Made). TroyCraft Owner’s Club (TOC). Ebony, Huon Pine, Macadamia, Myrtle, Purple-heart and Wenge timbers for...
SOTD - 7/19/2026
Elysian Icing
Shield Razors Titan Elite Series Defender DE - Titanium
Brush by Grizzly Bay
From the Elysian Soaps website:
Inspired by a decadent slice of iced lemon cake and the dog days of summer, this shaving set delivers...