July 19, 2023

• Prep: Warm Water Wash
• Brush: Razorock Plissoft Big Bruce
• Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8
• Blade: Ralf Aust 6/8
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Oceana
• Osma Alum: Yes
• Post Shave: Aqua Velva

Aqua Velva is good.

• Razor: Asylum Shave Works Evolution
• Blade: Astra Green
• Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger
• Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream
• Lather: Dr Selby Lavender
• Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica
• Additional Care: Alum Block

A wondrous Wednesday shave. I ought to use the Dr Selby soap more often.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

• Lather: Wholly Kaw - Monaco Royale Tallow Soap
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable H3 (1962, 3rd Quarter)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
• Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - Monaco Royale Balm

I’m not sure what happened today, shave felt rough and this is the same razor + blade combo I’ve been using the last couple weeks. Could be I got a dud blade, it does happen sometimes.

2023.07.19 SOTN:

• Prep: None

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Henson AL13(+)

• Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)

• Lather: Stirling Satsuma

• Post Shave: Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Day 2 of back-to-back 2 pass shaves. Not a bad shave, just need to play around with my technique to get it better.

July 19, 2023

• Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
• Brush: Zenith 506U XS Horse 🐎
• Razor: Parker Straight Razor
• Lather: Abbate y La Mantia Marduk
• Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
• Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm

Good and close shave. I’m more used to the Parker straight, where I don’t have to check that I don’t come too close to the ear.

And this is the 4th SOTD posted today - we’re on fire 🔥!

Have a good evening!