October 24, 2024 -- Part Two
- Brush: Yaqi - Sagrada Familia 24mm synthetic
- Razor: Gilette - Superspeed Black Tip
- Blade: Gilette - 7 O'Clock Sharpedge (1)
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain
- Post: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber AS splash
- Post: Ginger's Garden - Unscented Aftershave Balm + menthol
Second shave this evening because tomorrow morning is going to be busy right from the start.
I'm so glad it's Friday.
Just couldn't get through the day without some Tabac?
October 24, 2024
- Brush: Yaqi - Mysterious Space 24mm 2-band badger
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
- Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (1)
- Lather: Stirling - British Leather
- Post: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave Balm
- Post: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag AS splash
- Frag: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag EdP
This is my first time trying these Bic blades. They performed just as well as some of my other regulars. No drama.
It was a lovely lather from Stirling as always, which was a relief after the frag burn I experienced yesterday.
I'm vaguely on theme with British Leather today, but I don't have any Sheffield steel or British soaps. I did have a tub of TOBS sandalwood from when I first started, but that's long gone.
Have a great one y'all. ✌️
Pomona felt much worse than Barbershop did for me. You're right though, it's an unpleasant sensation.
I hope my second shave will give me different results, but it might be wishful thinking. It is a lovely scent though, so I'm pretty bummed.
Luckily there's no shortage of great soaps to try. :)
October 23, 2024
- Brush: Omega -- 10048 boar
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (4)
- Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Pomona
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Southern Witchcrafts - Pomona AS splash
- Frag: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP
My first shave with Pomona gave great results, but I think it gave me a bit of frag burn while it was on my face. I've had this happen with a couple of other soaps as well (Stirling Barbershop and the bit I tried of PAA Bay Rum before trading it away).
I'm wondering whether my skin may be sensitive to cinnamon or clove. There must be some shared ingredient contributing to this.
I plan to give it another shot with Pomona later this week or next since I enjoy the scent. But unfortunately, this might not ultimately be one for me. :(
Have a great day y'all. ✌️
Not surprised that the OG was also great. I’ve yet to meet a BaM scent that I didn’t like.
October 22, 2024
- Brush: Zenith - B21 boar
- Razor: Gilette - Super Speed black tip
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (2)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two
- Post: Ginger's Garden - unscented aftershave balm + menthol
- Post: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two AS splash
- Frag: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two EdT
I love Roam Two. That is all.
I am very curious to try the OG Roam, but I haven't seen it pop up on the zaar yet. Anyone want to trade a smush of Two for a smush of the OG? :)
Have a great one y'all. ✌️
Ah, I didn’t know this. Interesting! And yes, clever marketing move for sure.
I did a bit of looking but couldn’t find a site that compares the Gentle Shave’s model numbers with those assigned by Zenith. Do you happen to know where I can find that info (preferably without learning Italian 😄)?
October 21, 2024
- Brush: Zenith - B21 boar
- Razor: Gilette - Super Speed black tip
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (1)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Stetson - Cooling Moisture AS splash
First shave with this brush and razor (thanks u/EldrormR over on reddit!). The razor was very forgiving and felt nice and mild. The brush is very different from the Omega 10048 that I've been using over the last few months. Way less flop, much softer bristles.
I think I'm going to enjoy getting to know these two better.
Have a great one y'all. ✌️
It's a lovely scent! I enjoyed my sample so much I ordered the trifecta :)
October 20, 2024
- Brush: Yaqi - Mysterious Space 24mm 2-band badger
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (3)
- Lather: Stirling - Arkadia
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Stirling - Arkadia AS splash
- Frag: Stirling - Arkadia EdT
Smelling great and off to face the Sunday.
Have a great one y'all. ✌️
October 19, 2024
- Brush: Yaqi - Sagrada Familia 24mm synthetic
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (2)
- Lather: Stirling - Black Ice
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Stirling - Ramblin' Man AS splash
- Frag: Stirling - Ramblin' Man EdT
First time trying Black Ice, I really enjoyed it. I love the smell of anice, and the kick of menthol was perfect for a warm day.
Ramblin' Man afterward to please the missus. Have a great one y'all! ✌️
That’s such a cheeky response to a cease and desist over the previous name. I love it
I totally mistyped there -- I meant to say that this balm and artisan are new to me. Meaning Ginger's Garden. I'm not sure whether CF was part of the prize list.
I agree though, Chiseled Face is one of my favorites. I get a great lather with their base every time.
October 18, 2024
- Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
- Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (1)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Summer Storm
- Post: Chiseled Face - Summer Storm AS splash
- Post: Ginger's Garden - Unscented Aftershave Balm with Menthol
- Frag: Chiseled Face - Summer Storm EdP
Just a beautiful shave this morning. Summer Storm always brings me back to being in the desert during a thunderstorm. Makes me miss living in New Mexico.
This balm and artisan is new to me and was one of the prizes I won in the children's cancer raffle. Nice menthol level, good ingredients, and left my skin feeling great!
Have a great one y'all, we made it to the weekend! ✌️
October 17, 2024
- Brush: Yaqi - Sagrada Familia 24mm synthetic
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 + R2 plates)
- Blade: Astra - Superior Platinum (5)
- Lather: Barrister & Mann - Cologne Russe
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag AS splash
- Frag: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag EdP
Another first shave with a new sample, Cologne Russe was a lovely experience. Subtle, slightly powdery, with what smelled to me like a light cedar or oak note. I'm still developing a nose for these sorts of scents, so I could be way off base here!
Lather performed excellently as always. I'm growing to love the lower-structured lather that B&M provides. It still gives excellent slickness and a comfortable shave.
Have a great one y'all! ✌️
I often wish they could just use their damn words, but perhaps this is good preparation for any possible children someday. :)
