SOTD Saturday April 5 - Friday April 11 2025

p.b

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Yesterday after using the MdC Fougére just the once I had razor bumps all over my neck and even on my cheeks and this morning while face lathering it I instantly had stinging and tingling so clearly Fougére is no good for my skin which is a shame as I really liked the scent ☹

Thought I’d go with safe bet, used Mike’s and had an excellent shave.
 

lu20vt

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Yesterday after using the MdC Fougére just the once I had razor bumps all over my neck and even on my cheeks and this morning while face lathering it I instantly had stinging and tingling so clearly Fougére is no good for my skin which is a shame as I really liked the scent ☹

Thought I’d go with safe bet, used Mike’s and had an excellent shave.
Leave the sample open for a month and the itching should go away. It worked for me in the past 👋
 

Johnny Bravo

Love Guru to the stars.
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My S.O.T.D today consisted of......
Prep Folk Soap Bay Rum hand soap.
Brush Goodfellas Smile Wild hog.
Soap Folk Soap Bay Rum.
Razor Blackland BrassBird.
Blade Willy's.
Aftershave Folk Soap Bay Rum.

Today's shave was with the Blackland BrassBird paired with a Willy's blade.
There will be no surprises that I got a superb two pass shave leaving me smoother than a babies bum.
The Folk Soap Bay Rum was another winner providing a lovely scented shave, rich creamy lather and finishing off a splash of the Aftershave to make my skin feel and smell delightful.

a solid 9.5/10 shave.

I will now leave you all to enjoy your day toodles.

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Tonyschin

Pogonotomist
06/04/25
Pre - Pears Transparent Original
Brush - Vintage Culmak Junior - 21mm Silvertip
Soap - OSP Dark Matter
Razor - 6/8th "The Kropp" #1 Osborne, Garrett & Co Ltd 1899 - 1923.
Blade - Tony'schin
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's Cedarwood & Patchouli Balm
A/S - Barbour "2016" EDT
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I have to admit this is not the sharpest edge i have put on a Straight razor, saying that, it was comfortable and doing its job, i also found it seemed to struggle a little on my heavier chin whiskers, it did feel very safe throughout the shave allowing me to use a little pressure on those heavier areas.
I completed my 2 pass shave routine without issue for a DFS+ finish.
I had a very nice post shave routine although i did get some indication from the splash.
Enjoy your day all.
 

Jim Kleinkauf

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RAZOR: Blackland Osprey Adjustable @5
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Heritage CMON 77-6 Black/Butterscotch 28mm Badger
LATHER: Valobra Menthol Soft Shave Cream Soap
POST: Floid Suave Aftershave Splash
BOWL: British fish motif lather bowl (vintage)

Great shave, and now time to wake up Rosie ...
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... just kidding. Let sleeping dogs lie. Trust me on that.​
 
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Marky26

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GOAT vs. GC84
Super Sunday Comparison SOTD 💈🪒
Razorock GOAT with Astra Stainless.
Razorock GC84 with Astra Stainless.
Alpha Retro Amber G4 brush.
Stirling Nag Champa soap and splash.
Arko Nem coconut cream.

It was a bit more of an even shave today between the two Razorock razors.
Surprisingly, I found the GC84 smoother on every pass, not that the GOAT isn't smooth. However, even on a three pass shave, I went over the area shaved with the GC84 side afterwards with the GOAT and found it picked up some stubble. Proving to me at least that the GOAT is more efficient than the GC84.
Both are excellent razors and provide a superb shave.
I'm super smooth and feeling good.
Next vs. shave will be coming up in a week while I wait for some more purchases from Italian Barber. Watch this space!
Happy Shaving 😊
 

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slapo

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I know it’s an homage to the Merkur, but to my eye the RR GOAT is also reminiscent of the EJ 3ONE6 which I’m quite partial to and use regularly in rotation. It’s not mild, but very smooth and efficient. Wondering, would you say the GOAT is a smooth shaver? If so, I might be tempted, but do I really need another razor? Well, yeah, probably. They’re kind of like guitars and potato chips/crisps, aren’t they? There’s always room for one more.

I currently have two DE razors in particular that nick the same spot on my chin nearly every time I use them. Both are open combs, a NEW and an iKon DLC short comb. It doesn’t matter which blade I choose, a little itty bitty red spot is likely to appear. As you, I tend to use the same technique with all my DE razors. With these I can’t. Clearly in my case it’s all about technique. I have to consciously pull back against gravity. The NEW was a gift from a friend so I keep it for sentimental reasons, but the iKon is certainly expendable. I should add it to my box of shave goods to move on.

I’ll be interested in your thoughts re: the GOAT as you become more familiar with it.
Well, Edwin Jagger safety bar heads are very likely inspired by Merkur razors (likely 34C), so there's no wonder you can see some resemblance. :)
 
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