SOTD: Saturday 10 October - Friday 16 October 2026
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Jim Kleinkauf
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RAZOR: Maxwell June DE, Barber Pole Handle
BLADE: Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide DE
BRUSH: Oumo 01 Venus Fire Color 26mm SHD Badger
LATHER: Declaration Grooming Massacre Of The Innocents Shave Soap
POST: Declaration Grooming Massacre Of The Innocents Aftershave
BOWL: Hard rubber mixing bowl
BLADE: Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide DE
BRUSH: Oumo 01 Venus Fire Color 26mm SHD Badger
LATHER: Declaration Grooming Massacre Of The Innocents Shave Soap
POST: Declaration Grooming Massacre Of The Innocents Aftershave
BOWL: Hard rubber mixing bowl
Arganour Gel Bio Aloe Vera // Arno Mulan-1 Finest Two-Band // Albufera Barbería // Wizamet Super Iridium #2 // Yaqi Ghost (1.10 SB) // Arganour Gel Bio Aloe Vera & Albufera Barbería
chazt
shaver
Friday October 16, 2026
Asylum Injector Proline 6
; SOC “Super Badger” (my first quality brush, and after a dozen years it’s still amazing!); Mitchell’s Wool Fat 
; ABMOGT (not pictured)
Saw the cardiologist today for the six month checkup and she said everything checks out. i.e., I won’t be checking out any time soon. At least not for anything heart related
. Got the thumbs up to resume appropriate physical activity supervised by a trainer (for a person my age and conditioning, 67 and not). See you next year!
Today’s shave was fantastic, and I hope yours was too!
9.5/10
Asylum Injector Proline 6
; SOC “Super Badger” (my first quality brush, and after a dozen years it’s still amazing!); Mitchell’s Wool Fat ; ABMOGT (not pictured)Saw the cardiologist today for the six month checkup and she said everything checks out. i.e., I won’t be checking out any time soon. At least not for anything heart related
. Got the thumbs up to resume appropriate physical activity supervised by a trainer (for a person my age and conditioning, 67 and not). See you next year!Today’s shave was fantastic, and I hope yours was too!
9.5/10
Mark12
Forum GOD!
Great newsFriday October 16, 2026
Asylum Injector Proline 6
Saw the cardiologist today for the six month checkup and she said everything checks out. i.e., I won’t be checking out any time soon. At least not for anything heart related
Today’s shave was fantastic, and I hope yours was too!
9.5/10
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Tonyschin
Pogonotomist
16/10/26
Pre - Pears Transparent Original - its done
Brush - Simpson Duke 2 Best Badger
Soap - Signature Soap Coria
Razor - Rockwell SETPOINT
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's E45 / Argan oil Rose & Geranium Balm
A/S - Mäurer & Wirtz 4711 Rose
I have had a good few months using this 70gm bar of Pears, they were a freebee at a local Tesco back in June. I only use each bar as my pre shave soap, these are quite good and i have 1 more plus backups, then to my purchased stuff. I may have to use some thing else next.
Anyway, i am really beginning to appreciate this razor, after yesterdays really close 3 pass shave i only needed 2 today set at about 2.5. An easy BBS finish.
The Coria is my all time favourite soap, i will most definitely replace it when its done with an addition of something i do not have from Brian's range. Its simply top notch.
This Polsilver is still smooth, however it will be banked after a weeks use as i have plans for next week
I hope you all have a good one and remember, always drink Chianti when having fava beans.
Pre - Pears Transparent Original - its done
Brush - Simpson Duke 2 Best Badger
Soap - Signature Soap Coria
Razor - Rockwell SETPOINT
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's E45 / Argan oil Rose & Geranium Balm
A/S - Mäurer & Wirtz 4711 Rose
I have had a good few months using this 70gm bar of Pears, they were a freebee at a local Tesco back in June. I only use each bar as my pre shave soap, these are quite good and i have 1 more plus backups, then to my purchased stuff. I may have to use some thing else next.
Anyway, i am really beginning to appreciate this razor, after yesterdays really close 3 pass shave i only needed 2 today set at about 2.5. An easy BBS finish.
The Coria is my all time favourite soap, i will most definitely replace it when its done with an addition of something i do not have from Brian's range. Its simply top notch.
This Polsilver is still smooth, however it will be banked after a weeks use as i have plans for next week
I hope you all have a good one and remember, always drink Chianti when having fava beans.
DesertIguana
Forum GOD!
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.+++.
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Ron191
Forum GOD!
Merkur 33c three piece razor
ASCO super stainless blade
Van der Hagen deluxe badger brush
Arko hydrating shaving soap
Care One witch hazel
Brut aftershave
Hot shower prep with Old Spice extra clean soap
The Arko does a fairly luxurious face lather. Two nimble passes with the Merkur and I'm rewarded with a near BBS shave. Brut to finish.
Personal note: I'll be stepping back from posting as much. My little brother is entering the final stages of hospice care. I thank you for your patience at this time.