Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Quick Late Night Shave


Razor: Merkur 34C
Razor: Rapira Platinum Lux
Soap: Stirling Soap Margaritas in the Arctic (Sample)
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger
Brush: Omega Boar Hair Brush 11574



SOTD: Wednesday August 31, 2016


Razor: Blackbird from Blackland Razors
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street St. James Collection 
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud 
Brush: Omega S-Brush S10005 Synthetic 

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

SOTD: Tuesday August 30, 2016


Razor: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Grackle 
Blade: Rapira
Soap: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Chocolate Bourbon 
Aftershave: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Chocolate Bourbon 
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze 

Monday, August 29, 2016

SOTD: Monday August 29, 2016



Razor: Alumigoose from Mongoose Razors
Blade: Feather Super Professional 
Soap: Fine Platinum
Aftershave: Fine Platinum 
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze 

Sunday, August 28, 2016

SOTD: Sunday August 28, 2016


Razor: Mongoose II (Stainless Steel)
Blade: Feather Super Professional
Soap: Mickey Lee Soapworks The Drunken Goat
Aftershave: Mickey Lee Soapworks The Drunken Goat
Brush: Omega Boar Hair 11574


Saturday, August 27, 2016

SOTD: Saturday August 27, 2016


Razor: iKon X3
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Soap: Catie's Bubbles Ocean Grove
Aftershave Balm: Soap Commander Vision
Brush: Omega Boar Hair 10108 

Friday, August 26, 2016

SOTD: Friday August 26, 2016


Razor: Phoenix Artisan Accouterments The Grackle 
Blade: Feather 
Soap: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Chocolate Bourbon 
Aftershave: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Chocolate Bourbon 
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze 

Thursday, August 25, 2016

SOTD: Thursday August 25, 2016


Razor: Blackbird Stainless Steel from Blackland Razors
Blade: Feather
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street (St. James Collection)
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud 
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze 

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

SOTD: Tuesday August 23, 2016


Razor: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Grackle 
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Soap: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Chocolate Bourbon 
Aftershave: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Chocolate Bourbon 
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze 

Sunday, August 21, 2016

SOTD: Sunday August 21, 2016


Razor: Mongoose II Stainless Steel
Blade: Feather Super Professional 
Soap: Stirling Soap Sharp Dressed Man 
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Sharp Dressed Man
Brush: Omega Boar Hair 10108

Saturday, August 20, 2016

SOTD: Saturday August 20, 2016



Razor: Merkur Futur (Setting 3.5 for WTG, XTG, 3 for ATG)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Cream: The Body Shop Maca Root
Aftershave Balm: The Body Shop Maca Root
Brush: Omega Boar Hair 10101 Blue


Mail call on this awesome brush. The handle is perfect for my larger, but slender hands. I will order more in this line.

Now on to Maca Root. I ordered this in February (here it is August), and I have probably used this cream about four times, five tops. It performance is great, and leaves a lot of slickness, however if I was to describe the smell, it smells like an old lady's moisturizer. No offense to old ladies everywhere. Some might say it's a floral smell. My goal is to love this cream within time.

Friday, August 19, 2016

Mail Call and SOTD: Friday August 19, 2016


Razor: Alumigoose by Mongoose Razors
Blade: Feather Super Professional 
Soap: Phoenix Artisan Accourements Chocolate Bourbon 
Aftershave: Phoenix Artisan Accourements Chocolate Bourbon
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze 

After checking my mailbox this morning, I could not resist getting a good shave in before hitting the Jordan Trail. I really am lucky to live in such a beautiful place.







Quick Late Night Shave


Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Gillette Platinum Plus
Soap: Mini-Moustachery Teakwood
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum
(Not Pictured)
Brush: Shavemaxx Badger

Thursday, August 18, 2016

SOTD: August 18, 2016


Razor: Hone Type 15
Blade: Feather
Soap: Soap Commander Ambition 
Aftershave Balm: Soap Commander Ambition 
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze 

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

SOTD: Tuesday August 16, 2016


Razor: Seyguss
Blade: Gillette Platinum Plus
Soap: Mickey Lee Soapworks The Drunken Goat 
Aftershave: Mickey Lee Soapworks The Drunken Goat
Brush: Omega (Boar Hair)

Monday, August 15, 2016

SOTD: Monday August 15, 2016


Razor: Hone Type 15
Blade: Gillette Platinum Plus
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Luxury (The St. James Collection)
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud 
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze 

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Soap Review: Lebelle Soaps Coconut Island



The awesome thing about this artisan is that they had free shipping on orders over $25.00, while most artisans do not seem to offer that on orders below the $50.00-$75.00 range.

I am a coconut-nut, so I am a sucker for any coconut soap or cream. I was blown away on the richness of this lather, and how easy it was load. The slickness of this is on par as well.

It's safe to say I will be purchasing more product from them in the future.




SOTD: Sunday August 14, 2016


Razor: Mongoose II Stainless Steel
Soap: Mini-Moustachery Teakwood
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22 mm in bronze 



I stopped at the Mini-Moustachery in the Orem Mall the other day. I left before I did too much damage, but have some great products to try out!

Saturday, August 13, 2016

My Current Top Five Artisan Soaps


My current top artisan soaps/aftershaves/balms. There is so much good stuff out there, and this list could change. There is a lot that came close, and still a lot to try.

1. Stirling Soaps Sharp Dressed Man
2. Lebelle Soaps Coconut Island
3. Fine Accoutrements Platinum
4. Soap Commander Confidence 
5. Sapone Di Paolo Cremoso

SOTD: Saturday August 13, 2016


Razor: Blackbird Stainless Steel from Blackland 
Blade: Gillette Platinum Plus
Soap: Lebelle Soaps Coconut Island
Aftershave Balm: Lebelle Soaps Coconut Island
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22 mm in bronze


Thursday, August 11, 2016

Thursday August 11, 2016


Razor: iKon X3 Slant
Blade: Rapira
Soap: Soap Commander Ambition 
Aftershave Balm: Soap Commander Ambition 
Brush: Omega (Boar Hair)

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

SOTD: Wednesday August 10, 2016


Razor: Alumigoose by Mongoose Razors
Blade: Feather Super Professional 
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood 
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

SOTD: Tuesday August 9, 2016




Razor: Hone Type 15 
Blade: Voskhod
Soap: Jeeves of Hudson Street Conservatory 
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum
Brush: Omega Boar Hair 

It's safe to say when you shave with a solid brass instrument, the scent of pine, and bay rum you're shaving like a man.

Monday, August 8, 2016

SOTD: Monday August 8, 2016


Razor: Muhle R89
Blade: Voskhod
Soap: Fine Platinum
Aftershave: Fine Platinum
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze

SOTD: Sunday August 7, 2016


Razor: Alumnigoose by Mongoose Razors
Blade: Feather Super Professional 
Soap: Soap Commander Ambition
Aftershave Balm: Soap Commander Ambition
Brush: Omega Boar Hair 11574

Friday, August 5, 2016


Razor: Standard Razor (Gunmetal edition)
Blade: Feather
Soap: Jeeves of Hudson Street Conservatory 
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud 
Brush: Omega 11574 (Boar Hair)

Thursday, August 4, 2016

SOTD: Thursday August 4, 2016


Razor: Alumigoose from Mongoose Razors
Blade: Feather Super Professional 
Soap: Mickey Lee Soapworks The Drunken Goat
Aftershave: Mickey Lee Soapworks The Drunken Goat
Brush: Omega boar hair 11574 



Wednesday, August 3, 2016

SOTD: Wednesday August 3, 2016


                                   

Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Personna Blue
Soap: Stirling Soaps Sharp Dressed Man
Aftershave: Stirling Soaps Sharp Dressed Man
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

SOTD: Tuesday August 2, 2016



Razor: Hone Type 15
Blade: Personna Blue
Soap: Soap Commander Ambition (Summer Scent)
Aftershave Balm: Soap Commander Ambition
Brush: Omega S-Brush S10005 (Synthetic)

Monday, August 1, 2016

SOTD: Monday August 1, 2016


Razor: iKon X3 Slant
Blade: Personna Blue
Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Coconut
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud (first time use)
Brush: Maggard synthetic 22mm in bronze