SOTD Saturday 2 May - Friday 8 May 2026

Ghostbuster

Ghostbuster

Über Member
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Pre shave: Hot shower and Neutrogena glycerin soap bar
Razor: 2nd generation Ever Ready Streamline
Blade: AccuTec pro GEM (4)
Brush: Captain Fawcett Synthetic V
Bowl: Captains choice copper
Soap: Moon soaps Amaretto Speciale
Post shave: Moon soaps Amaretto Speciale aftershave splash

What a scent this is!

I've read it described as Cella on steroids, and while I have no frame of reference for that having never tried Cella, when it arrived yesterday and I opened the tub the strong scents of Sweet almond/frangipane, Cherry, and biscotti immediately struck me as a dead ringer for Cherry Bakewell tarts.
So much that It gave me a wicked craving for them, so I had to pick some up this morning for a post shave snack, since eating the amazing smelling soap wouldn't have been the best idea.

It's a far softer soap than I'm used to and I was worried that I'd use too much if I tub loaded as I normally would, so I followed Moon Soaps suggested instructions and rubbed a tiny amount into the bristles of the brush before moving over to the bowl.
It's a thirsty one, and quickly whipped up into a beautifully well hydrated, slick pillowy soft lather that made for excellent glide and an effortlessly enjoyable shave with the Streamline which glided like a hot knife through butter for 3 comfortable passes.

The soap itself leaves the skin feeling very well moisturised and the splash provided instant soothing, leaving a silky smooth and nourished feeling.
A seriously impressive soap and splash from Moon, both in terms of the quality of scent and performance and definitely a maker I'll be revisiting.


Hope you're all having a great hump day.
 
Johnny Bravo

Johnny Bravo

Forum GOD!
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6 May 2026
Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (Epic Shave!)
Smoothness: ★★★★★ (BBS Perfection)
Irritation: ★☆☆☆☆ (Zero Burn)

Time of Day: Evening 🌙
Blade Uses: 1
Passes: 2

Razor: Above The Tie Windsor R plate
Blade: Proctor and Gamble Perma-Sharp
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary
Brush: Zenith Copper Boar
Pre-Shave: 3P Crema 3P
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary
 
DesertIguana

DesertIguana

Legendary Member
• May 6, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 •
• Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1933 New Long-Comb DE - Open Comb - Safety Razor •
• Blade: Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide - Double Edge Blades - Made in U.S.A. •
• Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl •
• Soap/Cream: Phoenix Shaving, AKA - PAA Samples - CK6 -Shave Soap - Made in U.S.A •
• Brush/Instrument: Omega - Connaught - Same a Jade but in Ivory - 011911 Boar •
• Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel • Shave Rating: 9.9+++ DFS •
• Today Shave was Dam Fine Shave, so very close to BBS •
• Vintage Gillette- 90+ Year Old Razor, Great Blade, & Technique = CRAZY GREAT RESULTS No-Bull •

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Occams Razor

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First drive with my new made in England Blue Tip, and I am impressed... the hype isnt hype! A DFS shave that didn't scratch or irritate at all. This really took me back to 1984, when I learned to shave with a Superspeed TTO.
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Gillette Blue Tip, FlyDear (1)
Palmolive Regular cream,Yaqi Viper 24mm boar, Brut (the clear Australian one)

The razor was cheap (for NZ anyway) - about US$18 - and isn't a pristine example. However, everything works smoothly, and the bars are straight and true.
I'm curious about the year of manufacture - there is no date code but a circled capital "i" next to the handle on the underside of the base.
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Ron191

Ron191

Forum GOD!
Wilkinson TTO razor
Rite Aid platinum chrome blade
Leponix synthetic brush
William Marvy shaving soap
Aqua Velva ice sport aftershave
Bod Man Reserve body spray

Hot shower prep with Old Spice extra clean soap and Old Spice swagger shampoo/conditioner.

I worked the shampoo/conditioner into my two day stubble. The synthetic brush does whip up a good lather but it doesn't last long. Three pass shave and all the trouble spots covered. I'm as close to BBS as I'm likely to get without letting blood. Aqua Velva for the finish and Bod Man for the win.

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Palmolive-Fox

Palmolive-Fox

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SOTD: 7th May 2026.

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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ BULLDOG Lemon & Bergamot Energize Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Wrights Traditional Bar Soap with Coal Tar Fragrance.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Palmolive Classic Shave Cream.
Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum.(D2)
Razor: Chinese R41 Clone Razor Head w/Mühle Handle.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's,/Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+ Witch Hazel./P&G Old Spice Swagger ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

Greetings,

Early morning Shave,

A close comfortable shave with the assertive Chinese R41 clone razor to finish my first shaving week of May on a high with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a generous splash of P&G Old Spice Swagger ASL.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.😉

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.😎
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