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Instashaving´s shave diary 2026.

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Brush: Chisel & Hound Green Moss V17
Razor: Wolfman WR4 .70 /WRH4 Bronze
Blade: Schick Proline (9)
Soap: Ariana & Evans Equus Viridis
Aftershave: Ariana & Evans Equus Viridis

Ariana & Evans Equus Viridis is a collaboration with The Razor Company, released iChristmas eve 2025. I missed the first and second release because I thought I would buy more shaving stuff.... Learned that when TRC has an A&E release, you just have to add the item to your cart and go straight to checkout. It will sell out extremely fast!!

The scent is inspired by Parfume de Marly Greenley, and the awesome label was made by Carlos.

The sent is really nice, and the base is the best you get right now. = Great shave!
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Sunday, March 8, 2026
Brush: Chisel & Hound Iron Man V17
Razor: Tedalus Velocity-ONE
Blade: Feather New Hi-stainless (3)
Soap: Lather Mafia Spirit
Aftershave: Lather Mafia Spirit

Lather Mafia Spirit is an oriental vanilla fragrance with notes of cinnamon, guaiac wood, cardamom and bourbon vanilla.

Lather Mafia Spirit scent is inspired by Parfume de Marly Althaïr

This is quite a potent scent, i like the scent. It’s now 10 hours since I shaved, and the scent is just as strong!
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Monday, March 9, 2026
Declaration Grooming Jefferson Blood King 2.0 B17
Razor: Wolfman WR4 .70 /WRH4 Ti
Blade: Schick Proline (10)
Soap: Lather Mafia Strike
Aftershave: Lather Mafia Strike

Lather Mafia Strike is an woody spicy fragrance with notes of ginger, wood and vanilla.

Lather Mafia Spirit scent is inspired by The Most Wanted Parfum by Azzaro

This is another scent I like from Lather Mafia. The scent strength is just right for me, I would say it is medium.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Brush: Wald Shaving Nimbus, Ivory & Bloodred A1 Hybrid
Razor: Wolfman WRH2 + Guerrilla .84 all Stainless
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum
Soap: Lather Mafia Reaver
Aftershave: Lather Mafia Reaver

Lather Mafia Reaver is a leather fragrance with notes of leather, jasmine, amber and patchouli. it’s freaking delicious😍

Lather Mafia Raver scent is inspired by Tom Ford Ombré Leather

The scent strength is slightly above medium.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Brush: Chisel & Hound Tiffany’s 26mm Oumo M9
Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.25 WRH2 Ti Brushed
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (2)
Soap: Lather Mafia Banger
Aftershave: Lather Mafia Banger

Lather Mafia Banger is a oriental spicy fragrance with notes of pepper, tobacco, chestnut, bourbon vanilla.

Lather Mafia Banger scent is inspired by Emporio Armani Stronger With You Tobacco
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Brush: Grizzly Bay StarDust BarBear V29
Razor: Tatara Muramasa XL
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (3)
Soap: Ariana & Evans little fictions K2e
Aftershave: Ariana & Evans little fictions Splash

Ariana & Evans little fictions scent notes are :coconut - cedar - bitter orange - bergamot - lavender - clary sage - juniper berries - white rum - white tea - lemon - amyris -musk - honey dew - ocean mist😮‍💨

I love Ariana & Evans little fiction, this is a banger!

I bought the new Tatara Muramasa XL handle. The new XL handle is 10 mm longer than the original.Tatara Muramasa adjustable handle. With the new handle, the Tatara Muramasa doesn’t feel as top heavy. I think it makes the razor better balanced, and I like that.
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
Brush: Hoosier LatheWorks Galactic Beacon with an 25mm Oumo Tyrant T-10
Razor: Tatara Amakuni
Blade: Schick Proline (2)
Soap: Barrister and Mann Electric Mayhem
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann Electric Mayhem

Barrister and Mann Electric Mayhem scent is yuzu, tamarind, plum, galbanum, ozone, clary sage absolute, rosewood fretboard, ambrette seed and white musk.

New brush handle from Hoosier LatheWorks, it think its´s locks amazing😍
In this one, I’ve fitted an Oumo Tyrant T-10. it doesn’t get any better than this.

Great shave, a pleasant scent, and a fantastic brush—both in terms of performance and appearance. Tatara Amakuni is still my favorite Artist Club single-edge blade razor.
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Brush: Long Shaving W.W-Hive, 26 Reserve VII
Razor: Karve Shaving Overlander with a Project X handle in brass
Blade: Personna Red
Soap: HAGS - Sanctified
Aftershave: HAGS - Sanctified

I’m so happy with my Long Shaving brush; the bristles are incredibly comfortable to use.👌

HAGS - Sanctified is an TRC exclusive

Scent Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Brazilian Rosewood, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Sichuan Pepper, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Amber

This one is a reel banger, i love it!🥰

Also a new safety razor from Karve Shaving, this is an Overlander with a Project X handle in brass. 😍
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Monday, March 16, 2026
Brush: Opus Brushworks flames. 26mm Oumo M9
Razor: Karve Shaving Co. The Christopher Bradley with a Gladius handle in brass. Open Comb level E😁🩸
Blade: Personna Red (2)
Soap: Ariana & Evans Tramp Stamp
Aftershave: Ariana & Evans Tramp Stamp

Ariana & Evans Tramp Stamp scent notes: mandarin, rose, davana, saffron, tattoo ink, black pepper, oud, patchouli, skin

Another new safety razor from Karve Shaving, this is a Karve Shaving The Christopher Bradley with a Gladius handle in brass. With an open comb base plate level E… I was really looking forward to try level E open comb and thought I needed A&E’s slickness.😰 There was no cause for worry, The Christopher Bradley level E is the best base plate from Karve i ever tried. Level E - gap = 1.10mm / exposure = positive 0.17mm.

With Karve CB’s solid bar plate D, I still have some stubble left on my neck. That’s probably because the hair grows in different directions, so I can’t achieve a true BBS. With Karve CB’s Open Comb Level E, that wasn’t a problem, not surprising with an open comb. But the fact that it was so comfortable was a surprise.653459131_18569939095044394_7828254018113241740_n.jpg651312281_18569939086044394_4956768971649663007_n.jpg
 
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Brush: Oumo Warhammer, 27mm Tyrant T-4
Razor: Karve Shaving Co. The Christopher Bradley
Aluminum With Widebody Top, Green Knopf Pommel handel. level D
Blade: Personna Red (3)
Soap: PAA Twee!
Aftershave: PAA Twee!
EDP: Creed Green Irish Tweed

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Twee! an homage to Green Irish Tweed. Really nice scent, one of my favorites scents from Phoenix Shaving.

Top Notes: Lemon Verbena - Heart Notes: Iris, Violet leaf - Base notes: Mysore sandalwood, Ambergris. A memorable, herbal green opening, peppered with moist dead leaves and Irish Moss.

A decent shave with Karve CB’s solid bar plate D, but definitely more stubble left than yesterday. Level D - gap = 0.98mm / exposure = positive 0.13mm
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Brush: Rich Man Shaving Blood Oath
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Rhodium revamp.
Blade: Personna Red
Soap: Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents
EdP: Parfums De Marly Herod

Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents scent notes is are: Cinnamon and pepper wood on top. Mid notes of osmanthus, tobacco leaf, labdanum and incense. And a base of vanilla, cedar, vetiver, patchouli, iso e super, cypriol and musk.

The scent of Declaration Groomings Massacre of the Innocents is a dupe of Parfums De Marly Herod, which is amazing.
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Brush: Hoosier LatheWorks Galactic Beacon with an 25mm Oumo Tyrant T-10
Razor: Tatara Muramasa XL
Blade: Personna Red (2)
Soap: Zingari Man The Stargazer
Aftershave: Zingari Man The Stargazer

Zingari Man The Stargazer scent note:
Top Notes: Snowflakes, Cold Mountain Air
Heart Notes: Lily of the Valley, Evergreens, Earth
Base Notes: Dry Woods, Deer Musk, Mate, Amberanilla. The EdP is quite potent, so I spray lightly.

This is a mild and pleasant scent with a fantastic lather; I’m not a fan of balm. But Zingari Man’s blam is actually really nice, not sticky at all.
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Friday, March 20, 2026
Brush: Chisel & Hound With M5 Turn N Shave knot
Razor: SBARBA Stormbreaker
Blade: Personna Red (2)
Soap: Zingari Man El Cantinero
Aftershave: Zingari Man El Cantinero

Zingari Man El Cantinero scent note:
Top: Grapefruit, Lime
Heart: Tequila, Agave
Base: Salt

Zingari Man El Cantinero is a really nice scent of grapefruit, lime and tequila.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Brush: AKA Brushworx Yellow Amber Hybrid, M6 Oumo
Razor: Karve Shaving Co. The Christopher Bradley. Open Comb level E with a Project X handle in brass
Blade: Personna Red (3)
Soap: Zingari Man Le Corsaire
Aftershave: Zingari Man Le Corsaire

Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon
Heart Notes: Orris, Carrot Seed, Oud, Ocean Air
Base Notes: Ambergris, Driftwood, Warm Musk

The scent of Zingari Man Le Corsaire is nice, but the scent strength could be stronger.
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Sunday, 322, 2026.
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Interrobang, 27mm M4 Oumo
Razor: Lambda Ares v2 SS 316L Black
Blade: Kai Stainless Steel (5)
Soap: Catie’s Bubbles 322
Aftershave: Catie’s Bubbles 322

Catie’s Bubbles 322 has a lovely scent and made a really great lather. The soap is very slick and works great with an open-comb razor. All in all a really nice shave.

Catie’s Bubbles 322 scent notes: Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Black Currant
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Brush: Mojo Hand Crafts 26 Oumo T8
Razor: Shieldrazor AC Brass
Blade: Schick Proline (3)
Soap: Barrister and Mann Ubrique
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann Ubrique
EdP: Barrister and Mann Ubrique

Barrister and Mann Ubrique is for me absolutely amazing. I get leather with smoky undertones, bright citrus note. Over a base of woody notes, tonka and musk. I’m glad I got the EDP, because this is where the scent shines.

Scent notes: Smokey leather, Vetiver, Rosewood, Geranium, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Tonka Bean, and musk.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Brush: Oumo Warhammer Glaze M5 25mm
Razor: Charcoal Goods Gen-2 Lev-2 SS Hammered
Blade: Kai Stainless Steel (2)
Soap: Phoenix Shaving Rabid Banana
Aftershave: Phoenix Shaving Rabid Banana

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Rabid Banana smells like banana to me. 🍌
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