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    islantman reacted to Stuartganis's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Gillette Fatboy / Gillette Rubie Plus Cravingshaving Synthetic Stirling Sandalwood Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
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    islantman reacted to kamel1957's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    8/28/26 SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!! Razor: RazoRock HAWK Single Edge Razor - V2 ELECTRIC BLUE Blade: Feather Artist Club Pro Pre-Shave: PAA Cube Shave Soap: Adopted Acres Pineapple Under The Sea AS: Adopted Acres Pineapple Under The Sea Brush...
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    islantman reacted to kamel1957's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    8/27/26 SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!! Razor: Enders Speed Razor Blade: Schick Pre-Shave: PAA Cube Shave Soap: Abbate Y La Mantia Krokos AS: Abbate Y La Mantia Krokos Brush: Wolf Whiskers “Zydeco” Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: Rodak Wildfire Shave Bowl
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    islantman reacted to DesertIguana's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    • • August 26, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 • • Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1956 Ball End Tech DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A • • Blade: Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide Double Edge Blades • • Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made -...
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    islantman replied to the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23.
    Shield Ti Elete Recurve BIC Chrome Platinum Blade Nivea Foam Clubman Vanilla Aftershave
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    islantman reacted to sanookd's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Erik Anton Berg 5/8 Full Hollow Grooming Dept Unscented Preshave Eleven Amber,Patchouli & Oak Soap Lucky Tiger Face Tonic Eleven Amber,Patchouli Splash Eleven Amber,Patchouli Balm Semogue 830 Boar Brush
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    islantman reacted to Stuartganis's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Edwin Jagger 89 / Kai Blade Yaqi Synthetic Fine Accoutrements / Italian Citrus Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
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    islantman reacted to Glenn S.'s post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    SOTD - 8/26/2026 Wicked Wednesday Soap Co. Filthy Luxuries Woolfblades Pro Series Razor - RWL34 Damasteel - 6/8 Full Hollow Grind - Satin Finish Runeman Nordic Shave Design Brush “Leprechaun" 26mm Acrylic/Nickel Silver pearlescent green and...
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    islantman reacted to RAZR-571's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Razor: Blackland ERA Blade: Flydear Super Platinum Soap: Ariana & Evans Agarwood Shaving Bowl: Van der hagen Shaving scuttle Brush: Omega Mixed Midget Pre-Shave: Hot Shower Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel Aftershave: Duke Cannon Ice...
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    islantman reacted to Jayaruh's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Wednesday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap Jayaruh #1 Badger Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 Drygulch 3 Inch Strop Aqua Velva After Shave The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1...
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    islantman reacted to Twelvefret's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    PAL Adjustable/ AC Feather SS
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    islantman reacted to ChiefShaver's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Hi Friends, Here my Shave of the Day (26.08.2026) Razor: RazoRock Lupo .95 // Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra (51) // Soap: Shannon ´s Soaps Balkan Blend // Brush: Jannick WH // Aftershave: Shannon ´s Soaps Balkan Blend Oh man, i love this set...
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    islantman reacted to Twelvefret's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Jokmae/AC ProGuard
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    islantman reacted to brit's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Tuesday X-1 Canadian Rocket Semogue Talbot Lost Fort Panco Ltd Savage
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    islantman reacted to Glenn S.'s post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    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...
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    islantman reacted to ChiefShaver's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Hi Friends, Here my Sunday Shave (23.08.2026) Razor: Karve Brass // Blade: Gillette Platinum (1) // Soap: Mitchells Wool Fat // Brush: self made Brass Synthetic // Aftershave: Jovan Musk A great shave with wonderful products. Absolutely...
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    islantman reacted to Stuartganis's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Shave Nation #359 / Kai blade Yaqi Synthetic Route 66 / Barber Shop Hop Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
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    islantman reacted to Jayaruh's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Tuesday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap Jayaruh #1 Badger Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 Drygulch 3 Inch Strop Aqua Velva After Shave The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1...
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    islantman reacted to kamel1957's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    8/25/26 SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!! Vintage Shave of the Day Razor: Gillette “New” Short Comb Blade: Pol Silver Pre-Shave: PAA Cube Shave Soap: Vintage MacGregor AS: Vintage MacGregor Cologne: Vintage MacGregor Brush: Vintage Drake Lather...
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    islantman reacted to jfim88's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    24/08/2026 HAGS Baby Blue Cooling Pre-Shave APShave Co 24mm Tuxedo HAGS Abyssal Lagoon Lambda Athena Titanium Wizamet (1)
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    islantman replied to the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23.
    Shield Ti Elite Recurve BIC Chrome Platinum Blade Edge Extra Moisturizing Shave Gel Foam Old Spice Cologne Sray
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    islantman reacted to sanookd's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    George Toby 5/8 Full Hollow Grooming Dept Unscented Preshave PAA Gondolier Shave Soap Lucky Tiger Face Tonic Boellis Panama 1924 Aftershave Boellis Panama 1924 Balm Simpson Trafalger T3 Brush
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    islantman reacted to 195GilletteGuy's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    18 months ago this week I used my first Artisan Shave soap. It was Stirling Soap Company Sandalwood, I did not care for the scent and have given the soap away. However, I was completely hooked on the thick rich protective lather. It was unlike...
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    islantman reacted to RAZR-571's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Day seven w/Blackland. Razor: Blackland Sabre V1 Blade: GEM Super Stainless Steel SE Blades Soap: Razozero Aloe Vera Soap Brush: Razorock 400 Plissoft Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel Aftershave: Duke Cannon Ice Cold Aftershave
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    islantman reacted to brit's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Monday
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    islantman reacted to Stuartganis's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Blackland Dart / Kai blade Fine Accoutrements / Snake Bite RajonCajonBrushes Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
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    islantman reacted to Jayaruh's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Monday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap Jayaruh #1 Badger Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 Drygulch 3 Inch Strop Aqua Velva After Shave I am continuing the same setup this week but changing the razor. It has been...
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    islantman reacted to kamel1957's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    8/24/26 SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!! Razor: WCS American Liberty Blade: Kai Pre-Shave: PAA Cube Shave Soap: 9/11 25th Anniversary Strike Gold Shave x Shave Dad AS: 9/11 25th Anniversary Strike Gold Shave x Shave Dad EdP: 9/11 25th Anniversary Strike...
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    Offered is a slightly used Yaqi Slope (slant) head made from 316 stainless steel. It shaves great with slight blade feel. It's threaded for M5 x 08 so most handles will fit. Weight about 31 grams. $30 includes USA shipping and PP fee. Paypal...
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    islantman replied to the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22.
    Shield Ti Recurve BIC CP Blade Nivea Foam Clubman Vanilla Aftershave
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    islantman reacted to kamel1957's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    8/22/26 SOTN: K!tty @ppr0ved!!! This shave was SOOOO good! Razor: Karve Bison Safety Razor - Mutant Green - Doug Blade: Kai Pre-Shave: PAA Cube Shave Soap: Adopted Acres Emerald Acres AS: Adopted Acres Emerald Acres EdP: Creed Green Irish Tweed...
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    islantman reacted to RAZR-571's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    August 22, 2026 Razor: Blackland Blackbird Blade: Flydear Super Platinum Soap: Barbasol 1919 Shaving Cream Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel Aftershave: Barbasol 1919 Aftershave balm
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    islantman reacted to Stuartganis's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    Gillette Flare Tip (TV Special) / Gillette Rubie Plus Cravingshaving Synthetic Stirling Haverford Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
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    islantman reacted to Beau Chapeau's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    shaves for the week.. August 24, 2026 Prep: Hot water Razor: Dscosmetic DS 44C Blade: Polsilver (Lodz) Brush: Simpsons (Somerset) Duke 3 Best Soap: TwoFace Brothers: Sock and Buskin Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Fragrance...
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    islantman reacted to brit's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    Saturday #47 Simpson Oxford Blue St. James
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    islantman reacted to Jayaruh's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    Saturday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap Jayaruh #1 Badger OC InjecTR by Roger Quintero Personna Injector Blade Aqua Velva After Shave The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh...
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    islantman reacted to brit's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    Friday
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    islantman reacted to jfim88's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    21/08/2026 HAGS Baby Blue Cooling Pre-Shave Yaqi Sagrada Familia Hanami Soaps Mango Bay Muhle R89 Personna GEM (3)
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    islantman reacted to Stuartganis's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    Gillette Fatboy / Gillette Rubie Plus AKA Brushworx Handle / Maggards Synthetic Stirling Barbershop Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
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    islantman reacted to Jayaruh's post in the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22 with Upvote Upvote.
    Friday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap Jayaruh #1 Badger OC InjecTR by Roger Quintero Personna Injector Blade Aqua Velva After Shave The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1...
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    islantman replied to the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23.
    Shield Ti Recurve BIC CP Blade Edge Extra Gel Foam Old Spice Cologne Spray
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    islantman reacted to RAZR-571's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Day 6 of the 11 days of Blackland. Razor: Blackland Vector SB Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Soap: Speick Shaving Cream Brush: Timeless Adjustable w/ Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic 20mm Pre-Shave: Gillette Beard softener Aftershave: Thayer's Rose...
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    islantman reacted to brit's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    The Sunday Shave
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    islantman reacted to 195GilletteGuy's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Easy Sunday Shave Proraso pre-shave, Omega EVO, ATT Ti S1 w Colossus Ti handle, Tatra platinum, HAGs Barbershop soap, Omega alum, Barberwood aftershave and Faceless balm. Smooth and easy 2.5 passes.
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    islantman reacted to Stuartganis's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Gillette Slim / Gillette Stainless RajonCajonBrushes Fine Accoutrements / Fresh Vetiver Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
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    islantman reacted to Glenn S.'s post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    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...
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    islantman reacted to Twelvefret's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Both of these use the AC Feather blades.
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    islantman replied to the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23.
    NL 1.75++ MR Bottom Plate with a RR HD Hollow handle Lab Blue Nivea Shave Foam Clubman Vanilla Aftershave
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    islantman reacted to kkazan's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Sunday morning shave with the Shield Slant DE Titanium, a Treet Carbon Steel blade on its first—and last—use, BBS Armageddon shaving soap and ASL, and the “beast” Boti 40mm Silvertip. A very good shave from the Shield, with an excellent feel on...
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    islantman reacted to Karl G's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Nice near wedge shave with the only John & William Ragg I own not named “Napoleon. :) Hot water preparation MSC Black Tie Shave Soap Truefitt & Hill Super Badger John & William Ragg Paragon 5/8 Cold water rinse Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel...
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