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

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Razor: Blackland Lite SB
Blade: Wilkinson Sword - Germany
Soap / Cream: Proraso Red
Aftershave: Proraso Red
Brush: RazoRock Big Bruce 26mm

Blackbird Lite SB really dose give a much Smoother shave than Blackbird Normal SB I was able to do more touch up without irritation / razor burn at all, blade feel with Lite SB are next to none for me, efficiency dose gose down a little vs Normal SB but for much smoother shave i am very happy with Blackbird Lite SB..(y)(y)(y)
 

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Pechika 55 13/16 Half Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - Eufros Vetiver de Haití - Malizia Vetyver - Sukin Moisturiser
 
Jan 17, 2026

Prep: Hot water
Razor: Paradigm Copper Diamondback (2025)
Blade: Permasharp
Brush: YAQI 24/52 Green Obsidian Two Band
Soap: Pinnacle Grooming: Ayrton Senna (PGA)
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: L'Elegant by MDCI Parfums

 
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Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Jeeves of Hudson Street Shave Soap
Jayaruh #188 Synthetic
Leaf Thorn
Gillette Silver Blue Half Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB

The Jeeves of Hudson Street Shave Soap face-lathered well with Jayaruh #188 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Leaf Thorn Razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Half Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
 
SOTD - 1/17/2026

ZARTGEFÜHL Man's Secret Rasierseife
ZARTGEFÜHL Man's Secret Sheasahne
Tatara Razors Amakuni Single Edge (Artist Club) Stainless Steel Matte
Brush by Opus Shaving Brushes

Soap and balm made in Germany. Lightly scented. Thin, very protective lather. One of the face feels ever in any shave product that I have ever used. Balm leaves a slightly greasy film that dissipates in a few minutes.

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Saturday Afternoon Shave
Soap & ASL: Los Jabones de Joserra – Black Rose
Brush: Simpson Chubby 3 Tiger Stripe (Sovereign Fibre Synthetic)
Razor: Timeless Stainless Scalloped (.68mm gap)
Handle: 100mm Pineapple Handle
Blade: Merkur Platinum
Results: 3 passes, zero irritation.
Ready for a Saturday night movie with the wife! Wishing a great rest of the weekend to all!

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Sunday Afternoon 18/01/2026
  • Razor : TGS Synthesis Stainless DE 3 Piece.(Italy)
  • Blade : Feather Hi Stainless (1). (Japan)
  • Brush : Yaqi caramel cats whiskers synthetic (China)
  • Soap : Jack Jarvis Thai Ginger Zest.(Thailand)
  • Aftershave : Cella Lozione Dopobarba .(Italy)
  • Weight : 98 grams. (Razor)
Hi all,
I had a lovely shave this afternoon with the TGS Synthesis SS DE I always get a good shave out of this razor as long as I use a suitable blade. For me the feather works well some blades don’t work in this razor.
Which I guess is down to it’s 0.62mm blade gap
And 0.02mm exposure.
All in all, it’s a very well-made razor with everything in the right place.

The Jack Jarvis Thai ginger zest soap has a wonderful scent that actually filled my bathroom with a beautiful fresh fragrance of spicy ginger and I think cinnamon but I’m no soap guru.

The Cella aftershave splash is classic scent that reminds you of an old barbershop the way they used to be.

1 pass WTG 1 pass ATG with a few touch-ups.
No nicks no worries Done.

Have a great next shave.
Cheers.
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Hi Friends,

Here my Shave of the Day (18.01.2026)

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Razor: Henson +++ // Blade: GBE (44) // Soap: Shannon ´s Soaps Balkan Blend // Brush: Jannick WH Deep Red Dream // Aftershave: Shannon ´s Soaps Balkan Blend

Today is a special day. It´s my wife’s birthday 🥳🥳🥳

For this occasion it should be a set which my wife’s likes a lot. Wo would i be if i used something else than? No a good husband 😄

So i choosed the Balkan Blend set. A wonderful warm and rich scent. Tobacco and a touch of Cherry in the soap. The brush had no problems whipping up a lot of quality lather.

2,5 passes were needed to get a fantastic BBS shave. The Aftershave is Witch Hazel based so no zinging here after splashing it on. Just this wonderful Tobacco scent which is really luxurious. Skin care is top notch.

10 out of 10

Now it´s time to celebrate.

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

Greetings
Thorsten
 
Shaves for the week..

Jan 19, 2026

Prep: Hot water
Razor: Dscosmetic AX-SE #2
Blade: Gillette Platinum (Light Blue/Russian)
Brush: Dscosmetic 22/50 Manchurian 2 Band
Soap: BBS: Bambino (Artemis 2.0)
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Caravansérail Intense by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur





Jan 21, 2026

Prep: Hot water
Razor: RR Game Changer .76 P
Blade: Gillette Platinum (Light Blue/Russian)
Brush: Simpsons Berkeley 46 Best (‘The 46’)
Soap: Savon Mystere: Lather Up ( ASA 2.2 )
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Signature Pour Homme by Zaharoff

 
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