SOTD: Saturday 10 October - Friday 16 October 2026

[TRS]

To be honest, it feels pretty much like any standard aloe vera gel. I didn't notice anything special other than the hair softening you naturally get from the gel's hydration.

Thanks for the reply. I’ll give it a try. This will be my first dedicated pre-shave product. Usually, I just apply a good amount of shaving soap with my brush, rinse it off after about five minutes, and then apply the lather I actually shave with.

 

[Hunterfox]

13-10-2026

Arganour Gel Bio Aloe Vera // Oumo Destiny - ‘Silencel’ ST-1 // Proraso Pelli Sensibili // Deliplus Precision System 3 #4 // Deliplus Precision System 6 // Proraso Pelli Sensibili

 

[jfim88]

13/10/2026

- OUMO Compass Tyrant T-10 26mm
- Lodrino Aroma de Liguria
- Atelier Durdan La Faulx +
- Kai Captain (6)

 

[JD55]

Durham Dorset with Wars..I like Wars but would choose Lider over it based on scent.

 

[TobyC]

Thank you for the thread link. Very fascinating I love it.

You're very welcome!

I've looked for one for me, but they're rare and expensive, and I've lived this long without one. Maybe one day.

 

[Ram57]

Wednesday SOTD

Razor: Gillette Rhodium Toggle
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (3)
Brush: Varlet Beehive 24mm
Bowl: Tatara 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: 3P
Shave Cream: Antica Barbieria Colla
Butter: Stirling's Almond Creme
Aftershave: Floid Blue
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[n-doc]

Wald Nimbus A1 29 mm Goldvein 2.0 || Saponificio Varesino Argania shave soap || Rocnel Sailor Master Collection 2025 Copper || Sputnik || Saponificio Varesino Argania Aftershave

 

[koenfucius]

Yates Precision Manufacturing 921 EH-plate
Wizamet Super Iridium
ApShaveCo Synbad
Grooming Dept Chamomile Lemon
Nivea sensitive balm

Univlinions
Schick Proline P-30

 

[TomG]

Eastern Goldfields Mining Camp Shave

Prep: Jack Black Turbo Wash, Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Brush: Rudy Vey Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger
Soap: Mondial Tobacco Verde
Razor: Blutt BR-1 (0.86mm)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Black (1)
Post: Proraso Green Aftershave Lotion; Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Scent: Santa Maria Novella Colonia Russa

 

[CRISANTO]

Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Essential oils pre shave. Antiga Barbearia di Bairro, shaving soap. Semogue Pincel de Barbear 2040 HD Texugo. DOVO Bismarck Straight Razor 6/8" Full Hollow Ground Carbon Steel Black Oxide Blade, Ebony Handles - 2 6830. Prada: Infusion d’home: lotion, balsamo aftershave & EdT.

 

[Tonyschin]

14/10/26
Pre - Pears Transparent Original
Brush - Simpson Chubby 1 Best Badger
Soap - Signature Soap Vectis
Razor - Rockwell SETPOINT #6 - #2.5
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's E45 / Argan oil Sandalwood and Jasmine Balm
A/S - Williams Original

OK then, another test run looking for that 1 pass sweet-spot.
I had a great lather from the Signature soaps Vectis, thick and creamy and plenty of it. i had a nice heavy covering for protection. I again went straight for an ATG pass but being much more mindful than yesterday just letting the weight of the razor do the work. It feels comfortable but again with that potential to bite. I completed a no issue full pass but the rinse of still had some very light stubble here and there to the touch, I tuned the dial to #2.5 and completed a XTG pick up pass without issue.
I do think with practice it could do a 1pass BBS although i would need some time to suss-out how. Not something i am interested in really.
So I've ended up with a BBS finish from 2 decent passes.
Enjoy your day all.

 

[Electrif]

Wednesday 14th October
Ever Ready 1907 Lather Catcher > GEM Stainless #1> DsCosmetic T4 Synthetic > Speick (Tallow) > Williams Aqua Velva > Aloe Vera Gel

 

[TexStubble]

Semogue 1800 boar
MWF
'60 Flare Tip
Astra SP (4)
Floid Vigoroso
Azzaro pour Homme EdT

 

[Gian]

 

[Twelvefret]

Sanguine Cool Cut 9/Personna Mini Shaper (1)