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Shave of the day for 15th December '25 to 15th January 2026

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Happy New Year everyone..
My last shave of the year is with the 1.05 gap..

Dec 31, 2025

Prep: Hot water
Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.05 SB/ WRH4
Blade: Nacet
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 3 Manchurian
Soap: Wholly Kaw: Cuero Oscuro
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Derby by Guerlain

 
Happy New Year to you too mate.
 
Prep:** Crabtree & Evelyn - Almond Milk - Preshave
Brush:** Old Grafton Secret Of the Beehive
Razor:** Gillette Slim, J3
Blade:** Gillette Perma-Sharp Super (1)
Lather:** Wild Fox Rituals - Bergamot & Oak Moss - Croap
Post Shave:** Nivea - Post Shave - Balm
Post Shave:** Osma - Alum Block
Post Shave:** Earthwise - Witch Hazel
Bowl:** Old Grafton - Storm

First use of my new brush. I paired it with one of my favourite razors - the first vintage Gillette I ever bought, a J3 Slim.

Wild Fox Rituals Bergamot and Oakmoss is a great scent, and I whipped up the lather in my ceramic black bowl which has a nice rough texture perfect for building good structure. The slender haft of the handle is actually perfectly suited to holding the brush comfortably while lathering, as the bulbous beehive provides excellent balance. The G5C synthetic knot is a proven performer anyway, but it was still comforting to see it at work.
Applying the lather was very easy, again thanks to the handle's natural balance. It's quite a long handle, and despite tapering as it does, it fits well in the hand, and is a very pleasant to use; brush handle makers take note.
Great coverage and easy application with the G5C; it gives up lather easily and isn't a soap hog.

An enjoyable shave with favourite products, and again a real thrill to use items with considerable history and quality behind them.

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Happy new year to you mate.
Cheers.
 
Hi Friends,

here my Shave of the Day (31.12.2025)

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Razor: Proof Whiskey Razor // Blade: Gillette Wilkinson India // Soap: Captain Fawcett // Brush: Shavemac Germania // Aftershave: ALPA

I had a wonderful shave. Very smooth, gentle and thoroughly in 2,5 passes. BBS at it‘s best.

I wish each and every one of you a great start in 2026 🥳

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

Greetings
Thorsten
 
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