Shave of the Day - 2026

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Santa Maria Novella V1 // Urkunet Assassin 1.5 // Wald A1 Stratos // Myrsol Formula K

Exceptional Razor for my taste .
 
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Saturday, May 30 SOTD
RAZOR: Karve CB 3.25” Guilloche “C” Solid Bar
BLADE: Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide DE
BRUSH: Heritage Erskine 150 26mm SHD Manchurian
LATHER: Declaration Grooming La Petite Prairie Shaving Soap
POST: Declaration Grooming La Petite Prairie Aftershave
 
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Prep: NOS Country Life Australia tallow/lanolin/glycerin soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Semogue Owners Club Boar
Soap: Vintage Yardley
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline P-30 (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Tasmanian Huon Pine After Shave Lotion
Scent: Ach Brito Lavanda EdC
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque" AP G5C
Soap: Speick
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne

This is my first time using Speick, a soap that has many fans. I like the fact that this one is comparatively low-impact in terms of packaging. I don't generally go in much for sticks, though I'm not dogmatic about it, because they sort of disrupt the flow of my normal prep routine (I normally let Pears soap soak into my hide while I build my lather). I guess I could work around that, but I didn't.

There's no arguing about the performance of this soap. It's a true hard soap (and will therefore last a long time), and although based on a veg formula, it's slick as a greased pig. One in the eye for the naysayers who claim that only tallow is any good. I had no trouble achieving a perfect GBS in no time at all.

However, I don't think I can ever learn to love the scent. Sure, there is some lavender in there, but for me, that was entirely overwhelmed by the despicable stench of patchouli. Eugh, yuck. :yuck:
 
Gargravarr said:
However, I don't think I can ever learn to love the scent. Sure, there is some lavender in there, but for me, that was entirely overwhelmed by the despicable stench of patchouli.
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Our noses are so weird! I don't get any patchouli in it: for me it is a true alpine fougère: spruce/pine, lavender and, of course, speiknard which is the spicy note. It's a shame that it triggers that for you because, as you note, it is such a great performer. I'd suggest sending it to me for correct disposal, but it is one of the few inexpensive options readily available here, so I have quite a stash of it already! :D
 
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice Handmade Ceramic
Brush:- Semogue Special Edition 2013 Silvertip 24/48mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- Weber PH with MR11 Bulldog Handle / Vintage Gillette US Super Stainless (spoiler) #5
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Plunkett's Vita E Pure with Rosehip Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for autumn & winter season)
Fragrance:- Milkman Oud Noir (Australian made)
Deodorant:- Milkman Oud Noir (Australian made)
Tonight Tipple:- Ardbeg 10yrs Old
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque" AP G5C
Soap: Speick
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne

This is my first time using Speick, a soap that has many fans. I like the fact that this one is comparatively low-impact in terms of packaging. I don't generally go in much for sticks, though I'm not dogmatic about it, because they sort of disrupt the flow of my normal prep routine (I normally let Pears soap soak into my hide while I build my lather). I guess I could work around that, but I didn't.

There's no arguing about the performance of this soap. It's a true hard soap (and will therefore last a long time), and although based on a veg formula, it's slick as a greased pig. One in the eye for the naysayers who claim that only tallow is any good. I had no trouble achieving a perfect GBS in no time at all.

However, I don't think I can ever learn to love the scent. Sure, there is some lavender in there, but for me, that was entirely overwhelmed by the despicable stench of patchouli. Eugh, yuck. :yuck:
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When you smell lavender for too long or for many years, your brain clashes against patchouli. Basically means your scent of smell is very relaxing towards lavender, and patchouli can be harsh against your scent of smell which is normal, patchouli is meant to be a sharp smell as lavender is very relaxing.
 
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Monday, June 1 SOTD
RAZOR: Paradigm Shaveware Salient Elite Ringneck Pheasant
BLADE: Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide DE
BRUSH: Elite Razor Orange over Irish Bog Oak 28mm Boar
LATHER: Valobra Patchouli Triple-Milled Shaving Soap
POST: RazoRock XXX After Shaving Splash
 
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Prep: NOS Country Life Australia tallow/lanolin/glycerin soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Paladin Lapis Lazuli Lotus Select Badger
Soap: Abbate y La Mantia Krokos
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline P-30 (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Myrsol Blue After Shave Lotion
Scent: Abbate y La Mantia Krokus EdC
 
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Roman Kamlash “Sabre” 9/8 Half Hollow - C&H Elm 2-Band Finest - AdP Colonia Cream - Myrsol Agua de Limón - Sukin Moisturiser

I wasn't expecting the AdP to be that much of a step up from Razorock's XXX, which I love; but this is really next level in terms of both performance and the scent profile. :)
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque" AP G5C
Soap: Speick
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne

This is my first time using Speick, a soap that has many fans. I like the fact that this one is comparatively low-impact in terms of packaging. I don't generally go in much for sticks, though I'm not dogmatic about it, because they sort of disrupt the flow of my normal prep routine (I normally let Pears soap soak into my hide while I build my lather). I guess I could work around that, but I didn't.

There's no arguing about the performance of this soap. It's a true hard soap (and will therefore last a long time), and although based on a veg formula, it's slick as a greased pig. One in the eye for the naysayers who claim that only tallow is any good. I had no trouble achieving a perfect GBS in no time at all.

However, I don't think I can ever learn to love the scent. Sure, there is some lavender in there, but for me, that was entirely overwhelmed by the despicable stench of patchouli. Eugh, yuck. :yuck:
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Funny. The fragrance is what I really like in this soap.
 
silverlifter said:
I wasn't expecting the AdP to be that much of a step up from Razorock's XXX, which I love; but this is really next level in terms of both performance and the scent profile. :)
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You used "AdP" and "Razorock's XXX" in the same sentence.

Shame on you.

Go and wash your typing fingers right now.

"this is really next level in terms of both performance and the scent profile"

:facepalm:

;)
 
Mark1966 said:
You used "AdP" and "Razorock's XXX" in the same sentence.

Shame on you.

Go and wash your typing fingers right now.

"this is really next level in terms of both performance and the scent profile"

:facepalm:

;)
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Razorock is a good soap, especially for the price. I was thinking that AdP would be better, but not by that much. I mean, soap is soap, after all. I'll still use XXX as I have some left, but I have got a new tub of AdP squirreled away for when the current one is done! :)
 
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