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9 months agoI’m really enjoying my Koraat run this week
Ulrik deserves all the praise he gets. His craftsmanship is superbe (Fr.).
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Cake day: June 9th, 2023
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February 15, 2024
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Brush: Brad Sears Scotsman XL 28mm Super Badger
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Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 13/16" Para Profesionales Full Hollow
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Lather: Barrister and Mann - Hallows - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
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Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Hallows - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Hallows - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
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February 14, 2024
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Brush: Thäter Faux Ivory 29mm 2-band Silvertip
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Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
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Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
When Valentine’s Day and Black Watch Wednesday coincide, the choice for setup is obvious. I enjoyed the Black Watch trifecta, and it paired perfectly with the large Koraat. Great shave today!
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Though the vegetal soap base is very nice, I think it is the scents that are worth trying and the balms certainly carry the scents better than the soaps do.
Nice photo!
Haverford++;
I hope you have some of their soap.
February 13, 2024
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Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
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Lather: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nera - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
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Aftershave: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nera - Balm
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Fragrance: Creed Silver Mountain Water
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was my first shave with Nuàvia Nera. Loved it. There are a lot of fragrance notes in this, but the top notes are described as “Fresh and Green”. This really comes across. I purchased this soap and balm at a high discount. I think PannaCrema is going to stop making shaving soaps (or perhaps going out of business). This is a real shame. Their scents are great and their vegetal soap base is pretty luxurious.
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Yeah, I’m aware. This stopped me from an impulse-buy a while back.
February 12, 2024
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Brush: Oumo Compass Bonfire 27mm Emperor-2
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Lather: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
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Aftershave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Eau de Parfum
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Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful shave. I enjoy the Cerberus trifecta and was really in the mood for it. Japanese tempering of Swedish steel, and the Japanese attention to detail in this Parker razor did not disappoint. That razor takes a great edge.
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that makes for a good day to stay inside and watch tv/movies/super bowl/etc.
It does at that!
Which one to chose would just be a question of preference re: handle shape IMO
Yeah, I’ve been a little on the fence. I don’t need another brush but like giving Stirling business. Currently, I buy bath soap and coffee from them and will probably stick with that. I figure the boar knots are the same from Zenith’s perspective and that the only differences would be between individual knots.
That Dovo razor would be too short for me. If you can find a J.A. Henckels Friodur 472 (or 472½), that’s worth a try as a stainless steel razor. I think the Friodur razors are excellent.
Piacenza++;
Among my favorite Stirling scents. I know that it is an Acqua di Parma Colonia dupe but have not bothered to try Colonia yet.
Can you discern a difference between the Stirneth Boar and the Moar Boar now that the Stirneth Boar is broken in?
February 11, 2024
- Brush: Wild West Brushworks Deep Pearl 26mm Sweet Spot Badger
- Razor: Wolfman Razors WR2/WRH2
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Black (4)
- Lather: Noble Otter - Jack - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
- Aftershave: Noble Otter - Jack - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Floris of London - Jermyn Street - Eau de Toilette
- Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
It has been a dreary day so far here in Maryland. The lightness and brightness of the Jack fragrance was a very nice contrast to that. I really enjoyed it. Great shave today.
February 10, 2024
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Brush: Wolfman WRB2 Bronze w/AP Shave Co MiG 26mm Premium Hybrid
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Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable 109 (Black Beauty) Gold O-4 (setting: 6)
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Blade: Wilkinson Sword Black (3)
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Lather: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
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Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Aftershave
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Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave for the start of a very busy day.
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Yes, I heard there is some sort of big game tomorrow. I have a big OLED TV that I bought for streaming movies and watching Formula 1. I guess I’ll see what this ball game stuff is about :)
The Wilkinson Sword blades that are made in Germany are among my favorites.
What you and @PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social created is fascinating. As a long-time Emacs (and later GNU Emacs) user I appreciate the effort!
February 9, 2024
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Brush: Chisel & Hound Lost Nativ 26mm Fanchurian V13
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Lather: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminée - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
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Aftershave: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminee - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Creed Green Irish Tweed
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Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave today. I haven’t used Mousse Illuminée in a while. Very nice. The Frio 14 is in-family with my other razors in this format. A close and comfortable shaver. This setup demanded a talc finish.
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Congrats on the ring o’ death!
“saponiphageous”. Enjoyed that!
February 16, 2024
Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian
Razor: River Razor 14 8/8" Full Hollow
Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave
Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave with the River Razor. It takes an amazing edge.