SOTD Saturday March 22 - Friday March 26 2025
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Jim Kleinkauf
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RAZOR: Henson Copper AL13++
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. Orange Resin 24mm 2BED Synthetic
LATHER: Noble Otter Firefighter Limited Edition Shave Soap
POST: Noble Otter Firefighter Limited Edition Aftershave Splash
Str8_Shaver
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Mar 22, 2025
Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: Astra SS
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Two Band
Soap: HAGS: Phantom Limb (Hathor)
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Au Coeur du Désert
Shaving.. to be enjoyed, not endured.
Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S – #3
Blade: Astra SS
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Two Band
Soap: HAGS: Phantom Limb (Hathor)
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Au Coeur du Désert
Shaving.. to be enjoyed, not endured.
TexStubble
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Omega 10066 boar
LEA puck
Pre-war Tech
Tatra Platinum (6)
Skin Bracer
LEA puck
Pre-war Tech
Tatra Platinum (6)
Skin Bracer
Tonyschin
Pogonotomist
The thread title is confusing as its actually the 28th on Friday.
Folk Soap Bay Rum trial
22/03/25
Pre - Pears Transparent Original
Brush - Simpson Duke 3 Best Badger
Soap - Folk Soap Bay Rum
Razor - Blutt BR1 - 0.86
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Folk Soap Bay Rum A/S Balm
A/S - DR Harris Bay Rum
This week i will be running the Folk Soap through its paces with some Badger brushes.
I will complete my normal routine consisting of dipping the tips of a dry brush, a quick flick and straight onto the soap, i usually load up for around 15 to 20 seconds, then start building the lather on the face, once the beard area is covered and "painted" evenly, i open the brush up on the chin, dip the tips and continue building / painting until i get a consistency i like, i usually complete this process about 3 times, all the while lifting and softening the stubble.
Today the soap picked up easily and my lather went to plan, for me the scent opens up in use, although it is not as strong as my usual Stirling Bay Rum which is heavily scented, it is a lighter, sweeter fragrance which is quite nice.
The soap produced enough good stable lather for 3 full passes, providing plenty of protection giving me a no issue shave.
For the post shave i completed a cold water rinse, a pat dry then give the test bottle a good shake, as i have a couple of pipettes i used one of these to apply the aftershave to the hand, i did not find it oily at all, using it sparingly i managed to cover the shaved area with 2 small applications. The scent is definitely Bay Rum, as others have said it is not clove heavy but a lighter sweeter version. I finished off with the DR Harris splash which is also stronger than the trial balm.
The soap is a really good performer and I think it is a good version for someone who is not too sure if they would like the scent as its not a heavy, dark version.
So far so good.
Enjoy your day all.
Folk Soap Bay Rum trial
22/03/25
Pre - Pears Transparent Original
Brush - Simpson Duke 3 Best Badger
Soap - Folk Soap Bay Rum
Razor - Blutt BR1 - 0.86
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Folk Soap Bay Rum A/S Balm
A/S - DR Harris Bay Rum
This week i will be running the Folk Soap through its paces with some Badger brushes.
I will complete my normal routine consisting of dipping the tips of a dry brush, a quick flick and straight onto the soap, i usually load up for around 15 to 20 seconds, then start building the lather on the face, once the beard area is covered and "painted" evenly, i open the brush up on the chin, dip the tips and continue building / painting until i get a consistency i like, i usually complete this process about 3 times, all the while lifting and softening the stubble.
Today the soap picked up easily and my lather went to plan, for me the scent opens up in use, although it is not as strong as my usual Stirling Bay Rum which is heavily scented, it is a lighter, sweeter fragrance which is quite nice.
The soap produced enough good stable lather for 3 full passes, providing plenty of protection giving me a no issue shave.
For the post shave i completed a cold water rinse, a pat dry then give the test bottle a good shake, as i have a couple of pipettes i used one of these to apply the aftershave to the hand, i did not find it oily at all, using it sparingly i managed to cover the shaved area with 2 small applications. The scent is definitely Bay Rum, as others have said it is not clove heavy but a lighter sweeter version. I finished off with the DR Harris splash which is also stronger than the trial balm.
The soap is a really good performer and I think it is a good version for someone who is not too sure if they would like the scent as its not a heavy, dark version.
So far so good.
Enjoy your day all.
DesertIguana
Legendary Member
Shave with budget friendly set up. Technique yealded Dam Good Shave.
Johnny Bravo
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Prep Hot shower with 80th Anniversary bath soap.
Blackland Shaving Towel.
Brush Highlander LE2023 BBadger. (I forgot to add it to the photo)
Soap Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary.
Razors Henson A+++ & Sabre P1.
Blades Tatara & Gem (2).
Aftershave 80th Anniversary edt.
EDP 80th Anniversary.
Before my shower I took my dog out for a quick run and he just loves being out bonding with me, I can't tell you how much joy he gives me, the rascal.
Today's shave was my first run out with a product from Saponificio Varesino and it did not disappoint, I can't believe just how much lather exploded on the brush once I started face lathering.
I had look on the website and followed their directions to the letter.
I had a lovely 2 pass shave with the Sabre, the best in a while and I think I will leave the plate 1 attached as it's giving me great results whilst being comfortable.
I finished off with a quick head shave with the Henson, lovely.
Finally a splash of the 80th Anniversary edt topped off with a few sprays of the EDP and I smell awesome, if the wife plays her cards right. *nudge nudge*
all in all, an 8.8/10 shave.
In other news I just wanted to mention, this week I won my weight loss 5 stones gone award, not very shave related I know but I worked blooming hard, feel better in myself and I can't tell you just how good I feel in general.
I will leave you all to enjoy your night toodles.
