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Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with Old Spice, soap on a rope.
Brush; Rudy Vey, “Vermillion Eagle” stabilised Padauk timber handle, clear coat finish with a 25mm Muhle STF ++ Synthetic fibre knot at Rudy’s loft setting.
Soap; Old Spice, soap...
The Brass General. This razor just has an aura abut it that I can’t put int words. It’s big, heavy, wide and almost looks outclassed when one compares it to the more modern, sleek, light and slightly futuristic looks of todays SE razors but, the...
Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; AP Shave Co, Etched Series ‘’Sea Voyager’’, Red resin handle and a 24mm AP Luxury bulb knot of mixed hair, 70% 2 band Finest Badger & 30% Pure Boar. Looks great with the Old Spice set...
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
Soap; Yardley, Vintage Green...
Just an amazing shave with the La Faulx on a Saturday morning. True, one can get an excellent shave with most decently made razors out there. However, when something is done so artfully well and crafted to a heightened level, it just ticks an...
If it’s the CX-CU then “Each razor is individually identified with a unique designation inspired by history.” The S1 handle is the tribute to the Fairborn style fighting knife” hence an Armed Forces Scout.
Hope of some help
Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; Oumo, Exceed (1) Classic handle in faux Ivory resin and Ironwood timber with an M9 23mm Manchurian Finest 2 Band Badger knot.
Soap; Yardley, Vintage Green label.
Razor; Carbon...
Oh my! What can I say about this manufacturer? I love the styles of handles and knot variety.
And he takes custom orders too and he’s very quick on the turnaround time and I’m talking like well under a week. Check the brush I just received...
Hi Friends,
Here my Wednesday Shave (16.09.2026)
Razor: Maxwell June EX // Blade: Gillette Platinum (6) // Soap: Mike ´s Bay Rum // Brush: Doriancrafts // Aftershave: St. Johns Bay Rum
What a wonderful, calming BBS shave. Mike ´s Bay Rum is a...
Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; Simpson, Chubby 2, Faux Emerald resin handle with a 27mm Manchurian Badger knot. “Limited Edition”
Soap; Old Spice, soap puck 3.75oz (1965-75) in a late 02 milk-glass mug ‘’Grand...
September 13, 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 - Navy...
The Bronze Guerilla. A line up that’s an off-shoot from the Wolfman Razors house that is more geared to have a more stoic aesthetic and blue collar feel to them. A hidden gem in the sense that these particular razors fly under the radar and don’t...
I'm not privy to that assessment but, it could be a possibility that many have experienced. I with certainty can't say that this particular model was over polished to disturb the geometry or alignment. The Avanti I have is practically spot on...