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Shave of the day for 15th February 2025 to 15th March 2026

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Filarmónica 14 Doble Temple 15/16 Hollow - El Druida Unbleached Boar - Eufros Vetiver de Haití - Myrsol Agua Balsamica - Sukin Moisturiser
 
21 February 2026
Soap & Splash: Ariana and Evans Nirvana
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts, Monster Dark, AP Shaveco Pure Bliss
Razor: Aylsworth Razors Apex-Ti Elite
Blade: Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow (2)

A nice and easy one before work. Fantastic scent with Nirvana. Have a good weekend everyone.767C0B23-41CC-43CB-8E2C-DDA019ABCEA7.jpg


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Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap
Jayaruh #277
Darwin-Stoll Jr. 3D
Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap face-lathered well with Jayaruh #277 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Darwin-Stoll Jr. 3D razor and the Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Aqua Velva Musk After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
 
Special Shave Day,

Today I broke out my Gillette Adjustable (D1). The Toggle it is in pristine original condition. To think that it was designed with pencil, paper, and slide rulers is hard to comprehend today. It shaves better than any of my other Vintage or modern razors. I am blessed to have it along with an F4.

Proraso pre-shave, Gillette Toggle with Nacet blade, Omega EVO brush, Stirling Soap Co Arance Mandarini soap, Omega alum, Thayers facial toner, Stirling Soap Co Arance Mandarini balm & cologne. Flawless BBS shave!

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Shave Report - Saturday, February 21, 2026

Razor: Design94 Aviation94 / On Fire

Blade: Gillette Minora (2x)

Brush: Wild West Brushworks Red-Gray Swirl

Shave Soap: Hendrix Classics & Co. Cherry Bounce

Aftershave: Hendrix Classics & Co. Cherry Bounce

Other Care: Osma Alum



Scores:

Efficiency: 10/10

Comfort: 10/10

Ease of Use: 10/10

Consistency: 10/10



Result: BBS-



Today I grabbed HC&C’s Cherry Bounce and Design94’s aluminum razor the Aviation94! With a blizzard on the way to NY and the forecast for 12-28 inches I needed a good shave! What a tremendous shave I had!!!



Hendrix’s Cherry Bounce is amazing! Inspired by TM Lost Cherry it’s a cherry explosion! Sweet, nutty, and with a touch of warmness I’m enveloped in an embrace of cherry liqueur and almond and I couldn’t be happier!



Design94 continues to impress me. No matter the material their razors just plain perform. Smooth, maneuverable, and oh so pretty this razor truly is “On Fire”. I really enjoy reaching for Design94’s razors!



It was an amazing shave to keep me warm through the impending blizzard! Stay warm! Spring is almost here!



- ShaveSplash - The Rabbit Hole



SOTD: 02/21/2026



Razor: Design94 Aviation94 / On Fire

Blade: Gillette Minora, 2nd use

Brush: Wild West Brushworks Red-Gray Swirl Sweet Spot XtraDense Badger

Bowl: CaYuen Workshop Diablo Bowl

Soap: Hendrix Classics & Co. Cherry Bounce Croap

Aftershave: Hendrix Classics & Co. Cherry Bounce Aftershave

Additional Care: Osma Alum

Additional Care: Thayers Facial Toner: Rose Petal



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Shaves for the week..

Feb 24, 2026

Prep: Hot water
Razor: Dscosmetic AX-SE #2
Blade: Polsiver S.I
Brush: Rooney Heritage 2XL Jade
Soap: Eleven: Barbershop (Julian)
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Danger Pour Homme Parfum Cologne by Roja Dove




Feb 26, 2026

Prep: Hot water
Razor: RR Game Changer .76 P
Blade: Polsiver S.I
Brush: Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian
Soap: Barrister & Mann: Vespers ( Excelsior )
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Moustache Original 1949 by Rochas




Feb 28, 2026

Prep: Hot water
Razor: Paradigm Copper Diamondback (2025)
Blade: Polsiver S.I
Brush: Simpsons Berkeley 46 Best ('The Berkeley’)
Soap: Wholly Kaw: Pasha’s Pride
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Le 3e Homme de Caron by Caron

 
Soap & Splash: Ariana and Evans The Kingdom, Proraso Green splash

Brush: Alpha Shaving Faux Ivory 28mm synthetic

Razor: Gillette Red Tip

Blade: Astra Superior Stainless

The Kingdom is a fantastic scent. This tub was a generous gift from Peter at one of the A&E meetups. He always makes sure everyone that attends gets at least one door prize. Have a great rest of the weekend everyone.IMG_2038.jpg


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Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap
Jayaruh #277
1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star
Star Wedge
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap face-lathered well with Jayaruh #277 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 1902 Kampfe Brothers/Star Lather Catcher razor and the Star Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Aqua Velva Musk After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
 
Really smooth and wonderful shave from this variation of the Ragg Napoleon :)

Hot water preparation
Adriana & Evans Lavender Noir Shave Soap
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
John & William Ragg Napoleon 6/8
Cold water rinse
Adriana & Evans Lavender Noir Ultimata Splash

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Happy shaving - Karl
 
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