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SOTD August 23 - September 23
- Thread starter Jayaruh
- Start date
Beau Chapeau
You don't find a style. A style finds you.
August 24, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Dscosmetic DS 44C
Blade: Polsilver (Lodz)
Brush: Simpsons (Somerset) Duke 3 Best
Soap: TwoFace Brothers: Sock and Buskin
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Sahraa by Fragrance Du Bois
August 26, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Barbaros TR-1
Blade: Polsilver (Lodz)
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 1 Super
Soap: Moon Soaps: Havana
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Enigma Pour Homme Parfum Cologne by Roja Dove
August 29, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi
Blade: Polsilver (Lodz)
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Two Band
Soap: Zingari Man/Rogue: Bon Monsieur
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Bon Monsieur by Rogue Perfumery
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Dscosmetic DS 44C
Blade: Polsilver (Lodz)
Brush: Simpsons (Somerset) Duke 3 Best
Soap: TwoFace Brothers: Sock and Buskin
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Sahraa by Fragrance Du Bois
August 26, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Barbaros TR-1
Blade: Polsilver (Lodz)
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 1 Super
Soap: Moon Soaps: Havana
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Enigma Pour Homme Parfum Cologne by Roja Dove
August 29, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi
Blade: Polsilver (Lodz)
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Two Band
Soap: Zingari Man/Rogue: Bon Monsieur
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Bon Monsieur by Rogue Perfumery
Sunday morning shave with the Shield Slant DE Titanium, a Treet Carbon Steel blade on its first—and last—use, BBS Armageddon shaving soap and ASL, and the “beast” Boti 40mm Silvertip.
A very good shave from the Shield, with an excellent feel on my face and a superb result with zero irritation.
As for the Boti, I honestly think it’s a bit over the top. It would probably be better suited for head shaving, because once that 40mm knot splays open, it’s simply enormous…
A very good shave from the Shield, with an excellent feel on my face and a superb result with zero irritation.
As for the Boti, I honestly think it’s a bit over the top. It would probably be better suited for head shaving, because once that 40mm knot splays open, it’s simply enormous…
Twelvefret
Active Member
Both of these use the AC Feather blades.
Glenn S.
Active Member
SOTD - 8/23/2026
Wicked Wednesday Garden of Venom
Leaf Thorn
Brush by Grizzly Bay
(Will be uploading a YouTube video review to my channel, “The Luxury Shaving Hobbyist” in the next day or two)
From the Wicked Wednesday website:
Garden of Venom is a living, breathing green scent—fresh, sharp, and just a little dangerous. It opens with a cool burst of fresh mint and airy green tea, then pulls you deeper into crushed tomato leaf, wild herbs, and creeping poison ivy, like stepping into a humid garden you shouldn’t be wandering through. As it settles, earthy vetiver and hazy patchouli rise up with a smooth touch of musk, grounding the brightness in something darker and more seductive. It’s clean but untamed… lush, dewy, and quietly toxic in the best way.
Wicked Wednesday Garden of Venom
Leaf Thorn
Brush by Grizzly Bay
(Will be uploading a YouTube video review to my channel, “The Luxury Shaving Hobbyist” in the next day or two)
From the Wicked Wednesday website:
Garden of Venom is a living, breathing green scent—fresh, sharp, and just a little dangerous. It opens with a cool burst of fresh mint and airy green tea, then pulls you deeper into crushed tomato leaf, wild herbs, and creeping poison ivy, like stepping into a humid garden you shouldn’t be wandering through. As it settles, earthy vetiver and hazy patchouli rise up with a smooth touch of musk, grounding the brightness in something darker and more seductive. It’s clean but untamed… lush, dewy, and quietly toxic in the best way.
Stuartganis
Zen Shaver
Gillette Slim / Gillette Stainless
RajonCajonBrushes
Fine Accoutrements / Fresh Vetiver
Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
RajonCajonBrushes
Fine Accoutrements / Fresh Vetiver
Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
195GilletteGuy
Active Member
Easy Sunday Shave
Proraso pre-shave, Omega EVO, ATT Ti S1 w Colossus Ti handle, Tatra platinum, HAGs Barbershop soap, Omega alum, Barberwood aftershave and Faceless balm. Smooth and easy 2.5 passes.
Proraso pre-shave, Omega EVO, ATT Ti S1 w Colossus Ti handle, Tatra platinum, HAGs Barbershop soap, Omega alum, Barberwood aftershave and Faceless balm. Smooth and easy 2.5 passes.
Day 6 of the 11 days of Blackland.
Razor: Blackland Vector SB
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild
Soap: Speick Shaving Cream
Brush: Timeless Adjustable w/ Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic 20mm
Pre-Shave: Gillette Beard softener
Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel
Aftershave: Bath & body works Aftershave balm
Razor: Blackland Vector SB
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild
Soap: Speick Shaving Cream
Brush: Timeless Adjustable w/ Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic 20mm
Pre-Shave: Gillette Beard softener
Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel
Aftershave: Bath & body works Aftershave balm
kamel1957
Active Member
8/24/26
SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!!
Razor: WCS American Liberty
Blade: Kai
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube
Shave Soap: 9/11 25th Anniversary Strike Gold Shave x Shave Dad
AS: 9/11 25th Anniversary Strike Gold Shave x Shave Dad
EdP: 9/11 25th Anniversary Strike Gold Shave x Shave Dad
Brush: Yaqi
Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: Georgetown Pottery G5
Monday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8
Drygulch 3 Inch Strop
Aqua Velva After Shave
I am continuing the same setup this week but changing the razor. It has been a while since I have done a straight razor shave. I decided that this week I would do six days with my Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8. It is one of my favorites. I will be preparing the blade for the shaves by stropping with my 3 Inch Drygulch Strop.
The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Stuartganis
Zen Shaver
Blackland Dart / Kai blade
Fine Accoutrements / Snake Bite
RajonCajonBrushes
Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
Fine Accoutrements / Snake Bite
RajonCajonBrushes
Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
Shave of the Week Starting 8/24/2026
Razor.........................Weber DLC
Blade........................Gillette Wilkinson Sword
Soap........................Thor's Hammer Bay Rum
Brush......................WD Synthetic
Post........................Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S........................Thor's Hammer Bay Rum
Right dandy shave to start the week with. Thor's Hammer is my favorite bay rum scent and the shave soap is a good one. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.
Razor.........................Weber DLC
Blade........................Gillette Wilkinson Sword
Soap........................Thor's Hammer Bay Rum
Brush......................WD Synthetic
Post........................Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S........................Thor's Hammer Bay Rum
Right dandy shave to start the week with. Thor's Hammer is my favorite bay rum scent and the shave soap is a good one. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.
Day seven w/Blackland.
Razor: Blackland Sabre V1
Blade: GEM Super Stainless Steel SE Blades
Soap: Razozero Aloe Vera Soap
Brush: Razorock 400 Plissoft
Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel
Aftershave: Duke Cannon Ice Cold Aftershave
Razor: Blackland Sabre V1
Blade: GEM Super Stainless Steel SE Blades
Soap: Razozero Aloe Vera Soap
Brush: Razorock 400 Plissoft
Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel
Aftershave: Duke Cannon Ice Cold Aftershave
195GilletteGuy
Active Member
18 months ago this week I used my first Artisan Shave soap. It was Stirling Soap Company Sandalwood, I did not care for the scent and have given the soap away. However, I was completely hooked on the thick rich protective lather. It was unlike anything I had used in almost 50 years of wet shaving. Stirling came out with a limited release called Arance Mandarini, to this day it is my absolute favorite scent profile. I still use Stirling soaps regularly, they are by far the best value I have found in shave soaps.
Proraso pre-shave, Stirling Soap Company Arance Mandarini soap, Omega EVO, Timeless Razors Ti .68 OC/SB combo, Tatra platinum, Omega alum, Thayers Toner, Stirling Arance balm and EDP. Shaves like this make the expenses all worth while.
Proraso pre-shave, Stirling Soap Company Arance Mandarini soap, Omega EVO, Timeless Razors Ti .68 OC/SB combo, Tatra platinum, Omega alum, Thayers Toner, Stirling Arance balm and EDP. Shaves like this make the expenses all worth while.
