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SOTD September 24 - October 24
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kamel1957
Active Member
9/24/26
SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!!
Achilles when he was 11 weeks old.
Razor: Merkur 34c HD
Blade: Feather
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube in a Tube
Shave Soap: A&E Nero e Rosso
Balm: Zingari Man Unscented
EdP: Seaforth! 3 Scots
Brush: Yaqi Segruda
Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: DSCosmetics
SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!!
Achilles when he was 11 weeks old.
Razor: Merkur 34c HD
Blade: Feather
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube in a Tube
Shave Soap: A&E Nero e Rosso
Balm: Zingari Man Unscented
EdP: Seaforth! 3 Scots
Brush: Yaqi Segruda
Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: DSCosmetics
Attachments
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Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; Rudy Vey, “Vermillion Eagle” stabilised Padauk timber handle, clear coat finish with a 25mm Muhle STF ++ Synthetic fibre knot at Rudy’s loft setting.
Soap; Yardley, Vintage Green label.
Razor; Atelier Durdan, La Faulx ‘’The Scythe’’ AC razor with ++ plate. L.E 3/20 “Criniere Ardente” Fiery Mane
Blade; Kai, Captain Titan Mild PINK.
Post-shave; Natio, For Men, Calming Aftershave Balm.
Cologne/EDP;Moisturiser;
Attar (Perfume Oil);
Shave; Great shave today, slick as snot vintage lather was no match for the La Faulx, lovely 2 pass BBS, finished of with what is becoming my go to Balm.
24/09/2026
- HAGS Baby Blue Cooling Pre-Shave
- APShave Co 24mm Tuxedo
- HAGS Abyssal Lagoon
- Lambda Athena Titanium
- Wizamet (2)
I have a question about HAGS.....Plese list what you love, or dislike about it. Razor Empourium just got but they have not opened and for SNIFF TEST.
September 24, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026
Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1957 Flair Tip DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A.
Blade: Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide Double Edge Blades
Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl.
Soap/Cream: Razor Emporium - 2026 Meetup - Limited Edition - Shave Soap Sample - Made in U.S.A.
Brush/Instrument: Omega Connaught - 011911 - Ivory Boar - Made in Italy.
Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel.
Shave Rating: DAM FINE SHAVE, VERY Close to BBS as you could want.
Comments: Using my Vintage Gillette - 1957 Flair Tip DE Safety Razor, with a Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide Double Edge Blades. I really like this Razor & Blade combo, efficient, sharp, blade is super sharp. Almost prefect, but noting is perfect.
Today was normal routine, Three Pass Shave, better than NORMAL DFS results, close as could be to a BBS but not BBS. TECHNIQUE, SHARP BLADE, AND PERFECT LATHER IS KEY TO GOOD SHAVES, IMHO. THREE DIRECTIONS TODAY, yielded a DFS, almost BBS result.
My Soap was Razor Emporium - 2026 Meetup - Limited Edition - Soap Sample, I got at Arizona Wet Shave Meetup February 2026, at Razor Emporium Shop in Phoenix, Arizona. Like this Soap because you use so little, it is pretty easy to Lather, and it leaves my Face in wonderful condition post Shave. This Soaps Base IMHO is close to PAA’s CK-6, like the 2023 Meetup Edition Soap.
Honestly I use a Baskin Robbins - 31 Flavors, FREE TASTE Spoon. Use like a Level Spoon of this Soap scooped into my Shave Bowl, Damp Brush, and about a Full Teaspoon H2O applied by atomizer. THICK CREAMY LATHER is end results. Product is super easy to work with even a Caveman could do it. This Soap does the three things well, Soaps need to do, Wet & Soften Beard, Provide Slick Shave Surface, and last leave Skin nice Post Shave. This Soap Sample hit a home-run for me, it preformed wonderful, if I allow time for Soap veto sit on my Face to do it’s Magic, Beard Softening, before Shaving Off. Not sure this particular Soap will ever became a regular offer from Razor Emporium. Time will tell.
Still using New AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl works some much better then the Plastic AliExpress Lathering Bowl with Flower Pattern, this New Lather Bowl was under $7.00, snd I would call it a Best Buy. It sort of poor mans copy of a Captain’s Choice - Ceramic Lather Bowl.
This Razor, Blade, Soap combo works better than great, for a 70 Year Old Vintage. Correct me if you disagree BUT IMHO IT ALL ABOUT Technique, Technique, Technique, is way more important than SHAVING TOOLS. Never ever will chase BBS, Skin problems, why do I need too? DFS is good enough for me, this Non Tallow Based Soap provided some extra slick to my shave, over all results were DFS.+++.
Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1957 Flair Tip DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A.
Blade: Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide Double Edge Blades
Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl.
Soap/Cream: Razor Emporium - 2026 Meetup - Limited Edition - Shave Soap Sample - Made in U.S.A.
Brush/Instrument: Omega Connaught - 011911 - Ivory Boar - Made in Italy.
Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel.
Shave Rating: DAM FINE SHAVE, VERY Close to BBS as you could want.
Comments: Using my Vintage Gillette - 1957 Flair Tip DE Safety Razor, with a Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide Double Edge Blades. I really like this Razor & Blade combo, efficient, sharp, blade is super sharp. Almost prefect, but noting is perfect.
Today was normal routine, Three Pass Shave, better than NORMAL DFS results, close as could be to a BBS but not BBS. TECHNIQUE, SHARP BLADE, AND PERFECT LATHER IS KEY TO GOOD SHAVES, IMHO. THREE DIRECTIONS TODAY, yielded a DFS, almost BBS result.
My Soap was Razor Emporium - 2026 Meetup - Limited Edition - Soap Sample, I got at Arizona Wet Shave Meetup February 2026, at Razor Emporium Shop in Phoenix, Arizona. Like this Soap because you use so little, it is pretty easy to Lather, and it leaves my Face in wonderful condition post Shave. This Soaps Base IMHO is close to PAA’s CK-6, like the 2023 Meetup Edition Soap.
Honestly I use a Baskin Robbins - 31 Flavors, FREE TASTE Spoon. Use like a Level Spoon of this Soap scooped into my Shave Bowl, Damp Brush, and about a Full Teaspoon H2O applied by atomizer. THICK CREAMY LATHER is end results. Product is super easy to work with even a Caveman could do it. This Soap does the three things well, Soaps need to do, Wet & Soften Beard, Provide Slick Shave Surface, and last leave Skin nice Post Shave. This Soap Sample hit a home-run for me, it preformed wonderful, if I allow time for Soap veto sit on my Face to do it’s Magic, Beard Softening, before Shaving Off. Not sure this particular Soap will ever became a regular offer from Razor Emporium. Time will tell.
Still using New AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl works some much better then the Plastic AliExpress Lathering Bowl with Flower Pattern, this New Lather Bowl was under $7.00, snd I would call it a Best Buy. It sort of poor mans copy of a Captain’s Choice - Ceramic Lather Bowl.
This Razor, Blade, Soap combo works better than great, for a 70 Year Old Vintage. Correct me if you disagree BUT IMHO IT ALL ABOUT Technique, Technique, Technique, is way more important than SHAVING TOOLS. Never ever will chase BBS, Skin problems, why do I need too? DFS is good enough for me, this Non Tallow Based Soap provided some extra slick to my shave, over all results were DFS.+++.
ChiefShaver
Active Member
Hi Friends,
Here my belated Wednesday Shave (23.09.2026)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements // Razor: RazoRock Next Level // Blade: Gillette Platinum // Soap: Proraso Sandalwood // Brush: Shavemac // Aftershave: ToOBS Sandalwood
Fantastic…simply stunning and amazing. 2,5 passes full of joy.
10 out of 10
Have a great time, enjoy your shaves and stay safe and healthy.
Greetings
Thorsten
Here my belated Wednesday Shave (23.09.2026)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements // Razor: RazoRock Next Level // Blade: Gillette Platinum // Soap: Proraso Sandalwood // Brush: Shavemac // Aftershave: ToOBS Sandalwood
Fantastic…simply stunning and amazing. 2,5 passes full of joy.
10 out of 10
Have a great time, enjoy your shaves and stay safe and healthy.
Greetings
Thorsten
Friday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Schick Eversharp Hydro-Magic, Type I Injector
Personna Injector Blade
Aqua Velva After Shave
The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick Eversharp Hydro-Magic, Type I Injector Razor and a Personna Injector Blade 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...
Twelvefret
Active Member
Jokmae SE/ AC Feather Super Professional (12)
kamel1957
Active Member
9/25/26
SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!!
Amber acting all cool!
Last full day in Denver. Flying home tomorrow.
Razor: Merkur 34c HD
Blade: Feather
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube in a Tube
Shave Soap: A&E Nero e Rosso
Balm: Zingari Man Unscented
EdP: Dunhill Custom
Brush: Yaqi Segrada
Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: DSCosmetics
SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!!
Amber acting all cool!
Last full day in Denver. Flying home tomorrow.
Razor: Merkur 34c HD
Blade: Feather
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube in a Tube
Shave Soap: A&E Nero e Rosso
Balm: Zingari Man Unscented
EdP: Dunhill Custom
Brush: Yaqi Segrada
Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: DSCosmetics
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TommyCarioca
Active Member
AOS Sandalwood 
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