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SOTD July 22 - August 22

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 Throwbacks Edition Brush by Frank Shaving

From the Van Yulay website:

Top: Ruby red grapefruit, blood orange zest, faint pineapple
Middle: Neroli, bergamot, plumeria, soft talc
Bottom: teakwood, coconut, ambergris, musk

Step into a sun-soaked memory of WWII-era Hawaii—where polished boots meet ocean breeze, and the hum of clippers blends with distant waves. Riding Rhonda captures that moment: a classic barbershop experience infused with island warmth and vintage charm.

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Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
1947 Gillette Super Speed
ASCO Super Stainless Blade
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1947 Gillette Super Speed Razor and an ASCO Super Stainless Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
 
Wednesday shave
Edwin Jagger 89 / Kai Blade
Stirling Barbershop
Vulfix Super badger
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Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice Handmade Ceramic
Brush:- Shavemac 'Crushed Mud' Resin 24/52mm Fan G5C Premium Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Spice
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6S - R3 / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #3
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Plunkett's Vita E Pure with Rosehip Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for autumn & winter season)
Fragrance:- Milkman Oud Noir (Australian made)
Deodorant:- Milkman Furiously Nude Unscented (Australian made)
 
Good evening, everyone!

First shave with the Blackland Batch 004, and my first impression is that this is a very capable razor. The overall feel is excellent, and the fact that it felt a little harsh initially—especially ATG—I put down mostly to the GEM blade, since GEM blades always feel a little rougher to me during their first couple of shaves, probably because the blade has virtually no flex.

The weight caught me a little off guard. My Sabre V2, which I normally use with GEM blades, is titanium, so it has spoiled me somewhat with its almost autopilot-style shaving. That certainly doesn't mean the Batch 004 didn't give me an excellent shave—quite the opposite. I just need some time to get accustomed to its weight.

The grip also takes a little getting used to. My brain has become so accustomed to conventional round handles that the first few passes over the lather and whiskers immediately triggered an alarm! After a little while, though, I discovered that the handle is incredibly comfortable and versatile. You can hold and manipulate it in dozens of different ways that simply aren't possible with a traditional razor handle.

Negatives:

One negative I found is that, when shaving heavier growth, the blade-clamping design tends to collect whiskers underneath, between the razor and the blade. It isn't really a problem during the shave, though, and everything comes out once the blade is removed for cleaning afterwards.

Another negative is that, because of its unusual shape, there really isn't a conventional stand you can place the razor in between passes or while leaving it out to dry.

Overall—and this is what matters most to me—the razor left me with a smile on my face when I finished the shave. That's exactly what I'm looking for.

The rest of the shave:

Soap & ASL: BBS Ostara
Blade: Accuforge GEM Stainless Coated — 1st use
Brush: CFShaves Premium Boar

That's all from me!

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Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
1947 Gillette Super Speed
ASCO Super Stainless Blade
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1947 Gillette Super Speed Razor and an ASCO Super Stainless Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
 
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Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
1947 Gillette Super Speed
ASCO Super Stainless Blade
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1947 Gillette Super Speed Razor and an ASCO Super Stainless Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
 
Hi Friends,

Here my yesterday´s shave (12.08.2026)

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Razor: Ronson // Blade: Gillette Platinum // Soap: P&B Spitfire // Brush: Shavemac // Aftershave: P&B Süitfire

A very fine shave. I love the Ronson for the way it shaves. It is extremely smooth, efficient and the shaves are mild to medium. A razor which looks so cool. I love it.

10 out 0f 10

Have a great time, enjoy your shaves and stay safe and healthy.

Greetings
Thorsten
 
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