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SOTD/SOTN: May 20 - June 20
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ChiefShaver
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Hi Friends,
My belated yesterday´s shave (14.06.2026)
Razor: Henson +++ / Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum // Soap: MSC Frosted Lavender // Brush: Shavemac // Aftershave: L´occitane Balm
Another wonderful shave. Lather was outstanding and had a great scent and the Aftershave Balm was a a real treat. BBS in 2 passes.
Have a great time, enjoy your shaves and stay safe and healthy.
Greetings
Thorsten
My belated yesterday´s shave (14.06.2026)
Razor: Henson +++ / Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum // Soap: MSC Frosted Lavender // Brush: Shavemac // Aftershave: L´occitane Balm
Another wonderful shave. Lather was outstanding and had a great scent and the Aftershave Balm was a a real treat. BBS in 2 passes.
Have a great time, enjoy your shaves and stay safe and healthy.
Greetings
Thorsten
Shave of the Week Starting 6/15/2026
Razor.........................King C Gillette
Blade........................Personna Gem PDG
Brush.......................WD Badger
Soap........................Shibusa 2
Post.........................Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S..........................Shibusa 2
Very pleasant start to the week. All the parts liked each other and a fine shave was had. Have been using synthetic brushes for so long that using a natural hair one is really different.
Razor.........................King C Gillette
Blade........................Personna Gem PDG
Brush.......................WD Badger
Soap........................Shibusa 2
Post.........................Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S..........................Shibusa 2
Very pleasant start to the week. All the parts liked each other and a fine shave was had. Have been using synthetic brushes for so long that using a natural hair one is really different.
National 567 13/16 Half Hollow - C&H Elm 2-Band Finest - Lodrino Fougère - Proraso Green Splash - Sukin Moisturiser
June 15, 2026
Razor: Timeless Hybrid/Dual .95
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum
Soap: Proraso Blue Shave Cream
Brush: Carbon Shaving Co. Titanium shaving brush
Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel
Aftershave: Duke Cannon Ice Cold Aftershave
Notes: Head
Stuartganis
Zen Shaver
Tuesday shave
Parker 99r / Gillette Silver Blue
Art Of Shaving / Pure Badger
Noble Otter / Bare
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Parker 99r / Gillette Silver Blue
Art Of Shaving / Pure Badger
Noble Otter / Bare
Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
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Tuesday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Gillette New Improved Razor (1921)
PolSilver Super Iridium Extra Stainless Blade
CWR
Brut After Shave
I started with the cold water rinse. The Williams lathered well with the Jayaruh #425. I did one quick pass and touch-ups with the Gillette New Improved Razor with a PolSilver Super Iridium Extra Stainless Blade. After a cold water rinse, I finished with Brut After Shave. I am now clean, smooth, and refreshed.
June 16, 2026
Razor: Blackland Dart V2 Satin SS
Blade: Gillette Minora Stainless Steel
Soap: Cremo Sandalwood
Brush: Charcoal Goods Silvertip 24mm
Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel
Aftershave: Barbasol 1919 Aftershave baum
Notes: Face Shave
Houken 66 Deluxe 13/16 Half Hollow - El Druida Unbleached Boar - Stirling Varen - Pitralon Classic Splash - Sukin Moisturiser
Wednesday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Gillette New Improved Razor (1921)
PolSilver Super Iridium Extra Stainless Blade
CWR
Brut After Shave
I started with the cold water rinse. The Williams lathered well with the Jayaruh #425. I did one quick pass and touch-ups with the Gillette New Improved Razor with a PolSilver Super Iridium Extra Stainless Blade. After a cold water rinse, I finished with Brut After Shave. I am now clean, smooth, and refreshed.
Stuartganis
Zen Shaver
Blackland Dart / Gillette Silver Blue
Soap Commander /Honor
AKA Brushworx Handle / Maggards Synthetic
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Soap Commander /Honor
AKA Brushworx Handle / Maggards Synthetic
Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
June 17, 2026
Razor: Blackland Tradere' OC
Blade: Gillette Minora Stainless Steel
Soap: Nivea Sensitive shave cream
Brush: Simpson Wee Scot
Aftershave: Barbasol 1919 Aftershave baum
Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel
Fragrance: Ocean Pacific Driftwood EDP
Notes: Face
Koraat 14 2.0 15/16 Bellied Full Hollow - Zenith Unbleaches Boar - SV Desert Vetiver - Malizia Vetyver - Sukin Moisturiser
195GilletteGuy
Active Member
it needed was some rubbing alcohol and it was good to go. I just finished my first shave with it and I have to say it shaves as good as it looks! Flawless full three pass shave that felt “just right”.
Proraso pre-shave, Omega EVO brush, House of Mammoth Alive soap, Tatra blade (3), Gillette #66 Aristocrat, Omega alum, Thayers Toner, HAGs Faceless balm, HoM Alive EDP.
Proraso pre-shave, Omega EVO brush, House of Mammoth Alive soap, Tatra blade (3), Gillette #66 Aristocrat, Omega alum, Thayers Toner, HAGs Faceless balm, HoM Alive EDP.
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