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SOTD September 24 - October 24
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Happy birthday!
Karl G
Senior Member
Wonderful shave with this lovely little Heljestrand. I guess I should look in the bottom drawers of my razor cases more often 
Hot water preparation
Castle Forbes Lavender Shave Cream
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
CV Heljestrand 9/16
Cold water rinse
Castle Forbes Lavender After Shave Balm
Happy shaving - Karl
Hot water preparation
Castle Forbes Lavender Shave Cream
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
CV Heljestrand 9/16
Cold water rinse
Castle Forbes Lavender After Shave Balm
Happy shaving - Karl
kamel1957
Active Member
10/16/26
SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!!
Razor: Timor® Giesen & Forsthoff 1920
Blade: Voskhod
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube
Shave Soap: First Line Shave Razor Ruby Undead
AS: First Line Shave Razor Ruby Undead
EdP: First Line Shave Razor Ruby Undead
Brush: Grizzly Bay Blurple
Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: Black Ship Grooming
SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!!
Razor: Timor® Giesen & Forsthoff 1920
Blade: Voskhod
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube
Shave Soap: First Line Shave Razor Ruby Undead
AS: First Line Shave Razor Ruby Undead
EdP: First Line Shave Razor Ruby Undead
Brush: Grizzly Bay Blurple
Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: Black Ship Grooming
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Twelvefret
Active Member
AC Feather SS / AC Feather Pro Super (8)
Friday's Shave of the Day
Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Aristocrat Birth Year Razor (47)
Gillette Silver Blue 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 Gillette Aristocrat Birth Year Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue 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...
Stuartganis
Zen Shaver
Gillette Fatboy / Polsilver Super Iridium
Cravingshaving Synthetic
Stirling / Almond Creme
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Cravingshaving Synthetic
Stirling / Almond Creme
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October 17, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026
Razor: Goodfellas’ Smile Bayonetta DE Safety Razor - Made in Italy.
Blade: REX Supply - AKA Razor Emporium - Platinum - Double Edge Blades.
Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl.
Soap/Cream: Razor Emporium - 2024 Meetup - Limited Edition - Shave Soap Sample - Made in U.S.A.
Brush/Instrument: Whipped Dog - Silver Tip Badger Brush - 24 mm Knot, & 56 mm Loft.
Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel.
Shave Rating: DAM FINE SHAVE, VERY Close to BBS as you could want.
Comments: Using my Only Modern DE Safety Razor, with a REX Supply - AKA Razor Emporium - Platinum - Double Edge Blades.. I really like this Razor & Blade combo, efficient, sharp, blade is super sharp. Almost prefect, but noting is perfect. IMHO the Goodfellas’ Smile Bayonetta DE Safety Razor is a BEST BUY at about $60.00 for an entry level cost effect CNC Razor made in Italy.
Today again was normal routine, Three Pass Shave, better than NORMAL DFS results, close as could be to a BBS but not BBS. THREE DIRECTIONS TODAY, yielded a DFS, almost BBS result. IMHO the REX Platinum is close to those Japanese Blades costing more. This Blade IMHO got High Points for Sharpness, Fair Price, and Longevity, producing many GREAT SHAVES. TECHNIQUE, SHARP BLADE, AND PERFECT LATHER IS KEY TO GOOD SHAVES.
My Soap was Razor Emporium - 2025 Meetup - Limited Edition - Soap Sample, (Scent Profile, Amber, Musk, Patchouli, Leather, Raspberry - Vanilla), smells so great. I got at Arizona Wet Shave Meetup February 2024, 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, 2025, & 2026 Meetup Edition Soap.
Last let me say I use a Baskin Robbins - 31 Flavors, FREE TASTE Spoon, for my Soap Scoop. 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: Goodfellas’ Smile Bayonetta DE Safety Razor - Made in Italy.
Blade: REX Supply - AKA Razor Emporium - Platinum - Double Edge Blades.
Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl.
Soap/Cream: Razor Emporium - 2024 Meetup - Limited Edition - Shave Soap Sample - Made in U.S.A.
Brush/Instrument: Whipped Dog - Silver Tip Badger Brush - 24 mm Knot, & 56 mm Loft.
Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel.
Shave Rating: DAM FINE SHAVE, VERY Close to BBS as you could want.
Comments: Using my Only Modern DE Safety Razor, with a REX Supply - AKA Razor Emporium - Platinum - Double Edge Blades.. I really like this Razor & Blade combo, efficient, sharp, blade is super sharp. Almost prefect, but noting is perfect. IMHO the Goodfellas’ Smile Bayonetta DE Safety Razor is a BEST BUY at about $60.00 for an entry level cost effect CNC Razor made in Italy.
Today again was normal routine, Three Pass Shave, better than NORMAL DFS results, close as could be to a BBS but not BBS. THREE DIRECTIONS TODAY, yielded a DFS, almost BBS result. IMHO the REX Platinum is close to those Japanese Blades costing more. This Blade IMHO got High Points for Sharpness, Fair Price, and Longevity, producing many GREAT SHAVES. TECHNIQUE, SHARP BLADE, AND PERFECT LATHER IS KEY TO GOOD SHAVES.
My Soap was Razor Emporium - 2025 Meetup - Limited Edition - Soap Sample, (Scent Profile, Amber, Musk, Patchouli, Leather, Raspberry - Vanilla), smells so great. I got at Arizona Wet Shave Meetup February 2024, 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, 2025, & 2026 Meetup Edition Soap.
Last let me say I use a Baskin Robbins - 31 Flavors, FREE TASTE Spoon, for my Soap Scoop. 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.+++.
Great review and pic's mate.
Cheers to you.
Beau Chapeau
You don't find a style. A style finds you.
very disappointing.. loaded heavy and produced copious amounts of light, fluffy lather, which improved when more water was added.. interestingly, the lather didn't vanish as I was expecting, but it did thin out and lacked the cushion and protection that I could have done with, because, let's face it, the Oliworks M3teorite #3 plate, with a Personna Comfort Coated is not a timid beast.. needless to say that my face is feeling a little battered.. but, knowing how good these soaps usually are, I'm going to chalk it up to an unfortunate mishap.. Only thing is, if I'd have bought this without knowing how good they usually are, I'd be put off buying another.. but, I do know how good they are, and as soon as Rosa pops up, I'm on it..
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Saturday's Shave of the Day
Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Aristocrat Birth Year Razor (47)
Gillette Silver Blue 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 Gillette Aristocrat Birth Year Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue 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...
Stuartganis
Zen Shaver
Gillette Blue Tip / Polsilver Super Iridium
Stirling Snake Bite
Simpson T2
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Stirling Snake Bite
Simpson T2
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kamel1957
Active Member
10/17/26
SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!!
One of my favorite PAA scents!
Razor: Shield Brass AC
Blade: Dorco Super Blade
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube
Shave Soap: PAA Greenwitch Envy
AS: PAA Greenwitch Envy
EdP: PAA Greenwitch Envy
Brush: Opus Brushes
Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: PAA Spacescape Lather Scuttle 4.0
SOTD: K!tty @ppr0ved!!!
One of my favorite PAA scents!
Razor: Shield Brass AC
Blade: Dorco Super Blade
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube
Shave Soap: PAA Greenwitch Envy
AS: PAA Greenwitch Envy
EdP: PAA Greenwitch Envy
Brush: Opus Brushes
Lather Bowl/Scuttle/Mug: PAA Spacescape Lather Scuttle 4.0
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Twelvefret
Active Member
Sanguine Cool Cut 9/ Personna Mini Hair Shaper blade (2) and a Wester Brothers Anchor Brand SR 4/8"
Beau Chapeau
You don't find a style. A style finds you.
A week of Le Maurice..
Oct 19, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 1.0
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated
Brush: Shavemac ‘Americana’ 24/48 D01 2 Band
Soap: Areffa Soap: Total Black (Bear/Mink)
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
+ Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post Shave Salve
Fragrance: Nemer by Boadicea the Victorious
Oct 21, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 1.2
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated
Brush: Simpsons (Somerset) Duke 3 Best
Soap: TwoFace Brothers: Sock and Buskin
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
+ Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post Shave Salve
Fragrance: Rocabar by Hermès
Oct 24, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 2.0
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated
Brush: Brush: OUMO Origin 23mm Fan SHD
Soap: Chicago Grooming Co: Windy City Barbershop
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
+ Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post Shave Salve
Fragrance: Special for Gentlemen by Le Galion
Oct 19, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 1.0
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated
Brush: Shavemac ‘Americana’ 24/48 D01 2 Band
Soap: Areffa Soap: Total Black (Bear/Mink)
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
+ Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post Shave Salve
Fragrance: Nemer by Boadicea the Victorious
Oct 21, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 1.2
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated
Brush: Simpsons (Somerset) Duke 3 Best
Soap: TwoFace Brothers: Sock and Buskin
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
+ Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post Shave Salve
Fragrance: Rocabar by Hermès
Oct 24, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 2.0
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated
Brush: Brush: OUMO Origin 23mm Fan SHD
Soap: Chicago Grooming Co: Windy City Barbershop
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
+ Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post Shave Salve
Fragrance: Special for Gentlemen by Le Galion