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SOTD: 04/05/2026

Shave Report - Sunday, April 5, 2026



Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Bison Al - TMNT “Rene” (Aluminum)

Blade: Personna GEM Double Edge (1x)

Brush: Oumo Shaving Climber - Venom

Shave Soap: Ariana & Evans Latte e Menta

Aftershave: Ariana & Evans Latte e Menta

Other Care: Thayer’s Witch Hazel / Rose Petal



Scores:

Efficiency: 10/10

Comfort: 10/10

Ease of Use: 10/10

Consistency: 10/10



Result: BBS+



Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Bison Al - TMNT “Rene”

Blade: Personna GEM DE, 1st use

Brush: Oumo Shaving Climber - Venom

Bowl: Spot Prints Barbiere Bambina Bowl Bowl

Soap: Ariana & Evans Latte E Menta Croap

Aftershave: Ariana & Evans Latte E Menta Aftershave

Additional Care: Osma Alum

Additional Care: Thayers Facial Toner: Rose Petal

Fragrance: Ariana & Evans Latte E Menta Eau de Parfum



For my Éostre celebration shave I went with one of my favorite razors in the Karve Bison and one of my favorite scents from one of my favorite artisans in Latte E Menta from Ariana & Evans.



The Bison is such an amazing shave. And the aluminum might be my favorite aluminum razor. It’s so nimble and smooth. I get a BBS without much effort. Three passes and smooth as butter!! And Chris’ TMNT colorway is so sweet!



A&E Latte E Menta is so good. What an amazing scent! Slightly sweet, minty, woods and the edp is just the mint leaf on top. It really ties it all together! A&E truly is the best!



What an amazing holiday shave! Happy Èostre to all!



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LesC said:
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Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; Simpson, Chubby 2, Faux Gold Italian Marble resin handle with a 27mm Platinum fibre knot. “Limited Edition’’
Soap; Saponificio Varesino, Tundra Artica 4.3.
Razor; Carbon, CX-Graphite (Ti), with an Original (0.68mm) webbed base plate, 49gms.
From Sean @ Carbon Razors, the razor is from 1 of 2 ‘’Small Batch’’ runs, approx 30 razors in total produced.
Blade; Gillette, Super Stainless, the SPOILER.
Post-shave; Saponificio Varesino, Tundra Artica milk/balm.
Cologne/EDP;
Moisturiser;
Attar (Perfume Oil);
Shave; WOW, in all my years wet shaving I finally get to use the SPOILER (thanks to P&C member @tim33z in the BST), 1st use I feel as sharp as a Gillette Nacet but smooth like a Bic Chrome Platinum, really enjoyed. Great SV lather from the Chubby, finished off with the SV Tundra Artica milk/balm. Very pleasant shave, now looking forward to see how many shaves I get per blade!!
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Now you have heaps of them @LesC
I gave most of mine to other shavers so they could try them out.
good score.
Cheers
 
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Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Derby Menthol Shaving Cream
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick Stick Injector Razor
Personna Injector Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer

The Derby Menthol Shaving Cream face-lathered well with Jayaruh #425 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick Stick Injector Razor and the Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
 
Hi Friends,

Here my yesterday´s Easter Shave (05.04.2026)

Happy Easter to all of you :)

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Razor: Gillette Black Beauty // Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum (6) // Soap: Soap Commander Honor // Brush: Ever-Ready N40 // Aftershave: Alum - Nivea Hydro Care Balm

What a great shave this has been. Smooth and gentle. Not 100% BBS but it is not needed every single time.

10 out of 10

Have a great Easter :)

Take your time, enjoy your shaves and stay safe and healthy.

Greetings
Thorsten
 
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• April 6, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 •
• Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1947 Super Speed No Notch DE Safety Razor- Double Edge Safety Razor •
• Blade: Schick - Double Edge Razor Blade - Made in Japan •
• Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl •
• Soap/Cream: Stirling Soap Company - Alighieri Shave Soap - Made in U.S.A •
• Brush/Instrument: - Omega Boar 10019 •
• Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel • Shave Rating: 9.9+++ DFS •
• Today Shave was Dam Fine Shave, so very close to BBS •
• Modern CNC Razor, Great Blade, & Technique = CRAZY GREAT RESULTS No-Bull •
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Gillette Super Adjustable / Gillette Rubie Plus
Cravingshaving Synthetic
Chiseled Face / Ghost Town Barber
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SOTD - 4/6/2026

Phoenix Shaving Speakeasy
Phoenix Shaving Moon Stryker GLOW 24mm Snickle Synth Hybrid Brush
Phoenix Shaving The META-4 Safety Razor | Flare Tip Series | 316 L Stainless

From the PAA website:

Slip behind the velvet curtain and into a world where time slows, secrets swirl in the smoky air, and the night is always young. Speakeasy is a fragrance of spirit. Inspired by the golden haze of the Jazz Age and the quiet swagger of The Great Gatsby, this scent doesn’t shout, it smolders.

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A refined blend of bright bergamot and citrus opens the hidden door, giving way to the herbaceous sophistication of sage and a subtle touch of rose. Grounded in warm amber and grounded woods, Speakeasy lingers like a whispered secret at midnight.



Elegant and unmistakably classic, Speakeasy is a scent for those who know the password.
 
SOTD - 4/4/2026

Phoenix Shaving Casi Perfecto
Phoenix Shaving The META-4 Safety Razor - 316 L Stainless
Phoenix Shaving Cyclotrode X - 24mm Perihelion Hybrid Synth Brush

From the PAA website:

Top notes: Green leaf, Lavender, & Douglas Fir
Middle notes: Bright Italian Bergamot, Moroccan Cardamom, Cactus
Base notes: Black Pepper, Amber, Vetiver & Mahogany

Note: Fans of Fresco or Old Spice Fresh will LOVE THIS!

Casi Perfecto! A tribute to a 90's classic, Curve for men. Chances are you or one of your friends wore the heck out of this stuff back in the day, and likely still do! I actually don't even consider this nostalgic but as relevant as ever; timeless even. However, at some point there was a slight reformulation and the "new" stuff just didn't seem as potent as the OG! For that reason we had to step in with a Phoenix reboot and not only crank it back up but also build a collection of matching products around it for the gents still rocking this intoxicating juice!IMG_1994.jpeg
 
Glenn S. said:
SOTD - 4/6/2026

Phoenix Shaving Speakeasy
Phoenix Shaving Moon Stryker GLOW 24mm Snickle Synth Hybrid Brush
Phoenix Shaving The META-4 Safety Razor | Flare Tip Series | 316 L Stainless

From the PAA website:

Slip behind the velvet curtain and into a world where time slows, secrets swirl in the smoky air, and the night is always young. Speakeasy is a fragrance of spirit. Inspired by the golden haze of the Jazz Age and the quiet swagger of The Great Gatsby, this scent doesn’t shout, it smolders.

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A refined blend of bright bergamot and citrus opens the hidden door, giving way to the herbaceous sophistication of sage and a subtle touch of rose. Grounded in warm amber and grounded woods, Speakeasy lingers like a whispered secret at midnight.



Elegant and unmistakably classic, Speakeasy is a scent for those who know the password.
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Thats great looking DE mate.
Cheers.
 
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• April 7, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 •
• Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1947 Super Speed No Notch DE Safety Razor- Double Edge Safety Razor •
• Blade: Schick - Double Edge Razor Blade - Made in Japan •
• Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl •
• Soap/Cream: Colonel Conk - Southwestern Sun - Shave Cream - Made in U.S.A •
• Brush/Instrument: - Omega Boar 10019 •
• Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel • Shave Rating: 9.9+++ DFS •
• Today Shave was Dam Fine Shave, so very close to BBS •
• Modern CNC Razor, Great Blade, & Technique = CRAZY GREAT RESULTS No-Bull •
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Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick Stick Injector Razor
Personna Injector Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac After Shave Shave Soap face-lathered well with Jayaruh #425 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick Stick Injector Razor and the Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
 
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