As you can tell from the splash, the notes of TNeV don't dissipate immediately like the citrus notes of a summer scent can. This makes the EdP an all-day event. I fully enjoyed it. And, I got compliments on it ... from our dog.
It was a beautiful and very chilly fall morning here. Absolutely perfect for Darkfall. If you like a deep warm and woody scent with a hint of smokiness and spice, this one is worth a try. Darkfall and Leviathan really speak to me this time of year.
u/VisceralWatch gave me this FBT. Such an elegant design that somehow provides excellent feedback on what's happening at the edge.
Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point
Lather: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Aftershave
Fragrance: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Luxurious shave today. I didn’t need the third pass, but wanted to enjoy the lather and the shaving experience a little longer. The TNeV EdP is new to me and this was my first time using it. If you like TNeV, the EdP should be a consideration if you don't already have it.
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave. I especially enjoyed The Stank™ today. And I have officially become a straight razor snob about own shaving. I have a safety razor collection that I really like, but now I feel like using a safety razor is a little like putting training wheels back on a bicycle. It's always something 🙄
Fragrance: Floris of London - Elite - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
The glass soap jar and large frosted glass aftershave add class (and expense) to this setup, but I don't understand the relationship with Maullu other than his social media popularity. I would not have purchased this because, on the surface, it appears like a gimmick to me. Luckily, this set was a gift to me and I quite like it. The curvy WoolfBlades razor and this Legacy set gave me a great shave today.
I tend to overuse scents that I like, drop them for a while, and then rediscover how great they are. This is primarily why I like changing the soaps I use with the season.
I think I could go through Rosa Oud from Eufros in one go. WestMan Alma (Red Roses · Passion Fruit · Passion Flower · Musk · Cedar · Oud) would work for me too. Otherwise, not a rose scent that is primarily just rose.
Razor: Iwasaki 13/16" Full Hollow Square Point Tamahagane
Lather: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave
Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I haven't used Cerberus in too long. I think of it as more of a colder weather scent, but that's only because I have enough scents for hot weather to use during that part of the year.
Today's shave was very enjoyable using my desert island razor (Iwasaki with Tamahagane steel and mammoth ivory scales).
I like this knot and might transfer it to a new Rad Dino handle
Absolutely the sort of thing that I procrastinate. I have three knots sitting in a drawer waiting for handles, and I have one brush with a knot that needs to be removed.
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I always think that I neglect Spiced in favor of my other Seaforth scents but the puck tells a different story. This scent is terrific and I clearly have enjoyed using it. The Tanifuji is both good looking, and a great shaving razor. I totally enjoyed today's shave.
Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
Aftershave: Fabergé - Brut - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I leaned into the fougère today with a mostly-French setup and totally enjoyed it. I loaded the MdC heavily and hydrated it close to soupiness. Wonderful. I was reminded of u/EldrormR's go with the brain bowl and was thinking, "I might do that 🤔". But I won't.
The OG Fabergé Brut was a great finish to the shave. Nothing more is needed.
October 26, 2025
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave with this Gem Micromatic Open Comb.