SOTD: Saturday September 30, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4th use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip Badger 

Soap: Soap Commander Confidence 

Aftershave: Soap Commander Confidence 

I’m going to go as far as saying Soap Commander has the best artisan balms. Non-greasy with excellent post feel.

SOTD: Friday September 29, 2017

Razor: Parker Variant (restored by Delta Echo)

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3rd use)

Brush: DeLuxe Shaving Co. 24MM Synthetic 

Soap: DeLuxe Shaving Co. Doo-Wop Barbershop Citrus 

Aftershave Balm: DeLuxe Shaving Co. Doo-Wop Barbershop Citrus 

• Awesome take on traditional the barbershop scent, with great post feel. 

• I would describe this as more of a croap than a cream. Today I directly lathered it from the tub. 

• Top notch customer service.

SOTD: Thursday September 28, 2017

Razor: Above the Tie (Kronos handle, R2 plate)

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2nd use)

Brush: Omega Boar Hair 

Soap: Proraso White 

Aftershave: Proraso White 

• This razor is efficient and smooth. Perfect pairing with the Silver Blue blades. 

• This is probably my favorite scent in the Proraso line-up. 

• Nick-free with great post feel.

SOTD: Wednesday September 27, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1st use)

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22MM in Bronze 

Soap: Mason Boutique Maya

Aftershave: Mason Boutique Maya

• Gillette Silver Blue blades have the perfect balance of smoothness and sharpness. Excellent pairing with the Hone Type 15. 

• Excellent post feel with soap and aftershave. 

SOTD: Tuesday September 26, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 blade gap)

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (3rd use)

Brush: West Coast Shaving Black Beacon Synthetic 

Soap: Mason Boutique Maya 

Aftershave: Mason Boutique Maya 

• Fantastic cologne-like scent scent all around with staying power on the splash. 

• Awesome customer service as always. 

SOTD: Sunday September 24, 2017

Razor: RazoRock BabySmooth 

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (1st use)

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22MM in Bronze 

Soap: RazoRock Tucsan Oud 

Aftershave: RazoRock Tuscan Oud 

• Fantastic scent. Makes me want to splurge for the Tom Ford version.

SOTD: Saturday September 23, 2017

Razor: Merkur 34C

Blade: Perma-Sharp (4th use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip Badger

Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Coconut 

Aftershave Balm: The Stray Whisker After Balm 

• TOBS Coconut is very much a delicious scent. 

• Perma-Sharp blade still going strong on 4th use, even in the mild 34C. 

• Amazing post feel with the balm. A little bit goes a long way. 

SOTD: Friday September 22, 2017

Razor: Parker Variant (restored by Delta Echo)

Blade: Perma-Sharp (3rd use)

Brush: West Coast Shaving Black Beacon Synthetic 

Soap: L&L Grooming Bandwagon 

Aftershave: L&L Grooming Bandwagon

• Amazing consistency and after an approximate 30 to 40 second load I had plenty for three passes. 

• Unfortunately this particular L&L soap is not mine, but I am giving it whirl before sending it across the pond to it's proper owner.

SOTD: Thursday September 21, 2017

Razor: Blackbird (polished, open comb)

Blade: Perma-Sharp (2nd use)

Brush: Yaqi Synthetic 

Soap: WSP Black Amber Vanille 

Aftershave: WSP Black Amber Vanille

• Efficient, near BBS shave. The Blackbird has always been one of my more consistent razors. Perfect pairing between it and the Perma-Sharp blade. 

• The brush is a great value, and I am always impressed by their handles. Be forewarned the knots are stiff with a lot of backbone. 

SOTD: Wednesday September 20, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Perma-Sharp (1st use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 

Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Clinton

I know this is a somewhat repetitive shave with gear I've used a lot lately, but this morning's shave was a thank you to Jennifer Mason Marting and her husband Matthew for all they've done for the wet shave hobby the past couple years. 

Birthday Shave: Monday September 18, 2017

Razor: 1983 Gillette Black Beauty 

Blade: Bolzano (3rd use)

Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Boar Hair 

Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Baker Street 

Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Baker Street

SOTD: Sunday September 17, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 blade gap)

Blade: Bolzano (2nd use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: Oleo Soapworks El Caballero

Aftershave: Oleo Soapworks El Caballero

Fantastic scent, and lathers easily. I am going to invest in the splash next.

SOTD: Saturday September 16, 2017

Razor: 1983 Gillette Black Beauty 

Blade: Bolzano (1st use)

Bowl: Jay's Clay 

Brush: Omega Boar Hair 

Soap: Col. Conk Almond 

Aftershave: Ginger's Garden Almond

• Conk might not be the slickest soap, but it lathered easily with decent consistency and no dissipation despite the fact I've heard this being an issue. Great budget soap.  

• On setting 3 the Black Beauty has more bite to it than many older Gillette models I have. 

• Always reliable post feel and skin food with Ginger's Garden balms. 

SOTD: Friday September 15, 2017

Razor: Feather Artist Club 

Blade: Feather Pro Guard (lost count of uses)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: Tabac

Aftershave: Tabac 

• Love the scent of the Tabac soap. Depending on the day the lingering scent of the aftershave can be a bit much. 

• I needed something that would be reliably slick to go with the shavette.

SOTD: Thursday September 14, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (3rd use)

Brush: Yaqi Synthetic 

Soap: Barrister & Mann Limon

Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Limon

• Really fresh scent that pops out as soon as you open the tub. 

• The brush's knot is really stiff with a lot of backbone.  

SOTD: Wednesday September 13, 2017

Razor: Merkur Futur 

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (2nd use)

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22MM in Bronze 

Soap: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 

Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 

• I rave about this soap for good reason. Awesome post feel with lasting scent. 

• BBS achieved on settings 3.5, 3, and 2.5 with each pass. 

SOTD: Tuesday September 12, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (1st use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: Lakewood Soap Co. Rustic Woods 

Aftershave: Lucky Tiger 

• Sweet earthy scent that is really good for the fall time. 

• Awesome post feel. 

• Hot that sweet spot between DFS and BBS.

SOTD: Monday September 11, 2017

Razor: 1966 Gillette Flare Tip 

Blade: Voskshod (3rd use)

Brush: West Coast Shaving Beacon Black Synthetic 

Soap: RazoRock For New York  

Aftershave: RazoRock For New York

Post Fragrance: Drakkar Noir 

• One of my favorite aquatic scents; pairs well with Drakkar Noir. 

• The photo of the Statue of Liberty was taken when I was in New York a few years ago. 

SOTD: Saturday September 9, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 blade gap)

Blade: Voskshod (1st use)

Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Boar Hair 

Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Baker Street 

Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Baker Street

• This scent initially reminded me of Soap Commander's Ambition, but they don't appear to have any common notes. Very masculine and an overall awesome scent that is not overwhelming. This earns it's place among my top Stirling scents. 

• Perfect pairing of the Voskshod blade and Timeless razor. 

This shave was so superb I repeated it the next day. 

SOTD: Thursday September 7, 2017

Razor: Parker Variant (restored by Delta Echo)

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3rd use)

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22MM in Bronze 

Soap: Henry's Lather Co. Craft Brew 

Aftershave: Barbedeaux 

• After the shave there still was residual scent from the soap. This is a fantastic blend of oatmeal and stout. Jonathan was really receptive to feedback after his initial run, which is a good practice for any new and upcoming artisan to perfect their formula. 

•  I enjoy the post feel Barbedeaux gives after the aftershave has had a chance to work it's magic after an hour or so. Real skin food. 

• https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HenrysLatherCo

• http://www.barbedeaux.com

SOTD: Wednesday September 6, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2nd use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville 

Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Seville

One of my top soaps for awesome post shave feel. 

SOTD: Tuesday September 5, 2017

Razor: Stainless Steel Mongoose 

Blade: Feather Super Professional (5th use)

Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Synthetic 

Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Platinum 

Aftershave: The Stray Whisker After Balm 

• Nick-free, near BBS shave. 

• The bergamot and sandalwood immediately come out. 

Labor Day SOTD: Monday September 4, 2017

Razor: 1983 Gillette Black Beauty 

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1st use)

Bowl: Jay's Clay 

Brush: Omega Boar Hair 

Soap: Williams Mug Soap 

Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel 

Lazy day shave. No need for top shelf products today. 

SOTD: Sunday September 3, 2017

Razor: Standard Razor (gunmetal edition)

Blade: Bolzano (3rd use)

Brush: West Coast Shaving Beacon Black Synthetic 

Soap: Regiment Beach Master 

Aftershave: The Stray Whisker After Balm 

• Fantastic aquatic scent. One of my friends let me smell this, and I knew this was the first Regiment soap I had to get. 

• I don't reach for the Standard Razor enough. I am never disappointed with the shaves from it. 

SOTD: Saturday September 2, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15 

Blade: Bolzano (2nd use)

Brush: West Coast Shaving Beacon Black Synthetic 

Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville 

Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Seville

• Lemon note immediately came out when I used the splash. 

• Smooth, near BBS shave with amazing post feel. I can't say enough about the performance of B&M. 

SOTD: Friday September 1, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15 

Blade: Bolzano (1st use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood 

Aftershave: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Aftershave Gel

• Fantastic post feel with TOBS. 

• Bolzano blades have the perfect combination of sharpness and smoothness. 

• Read my review of the Hone Type 15 here:

http://fiveoclockshadow-shaving.blogspot.com/2017/06/razor-review-hone-type-15.html?m=0