Halloween SOTD: Tuesday October 31, 2017

Razor: Grackle DOC from Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements 

Blade: Kai (2nd use)

Brush: Custom Handle from Rich Hansen, 24MM Synthetic Tuxedo Knot

Soap: WSP Pumpkin Spice 

Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Pumpkin Spice 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: This soap reminds me of the pumpkin cookies from my local bakery, so I’m a little partial to it. Smooth shave all around. 

SOTD: Monday October 30, 2017

Razor: Blackbird from Blackland (open comb, polished) 

Blade: Kai (1st use)

Brush: Rich Hansen Custom Handle, 24MM Synthetic 

Soap: Mason Boutique Maya 

Aftershave: Mason Boutique Maya 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: There was a lot of bite with this blade pairing with what is normally a smooth razor, but still was nick-free. 

Maya is one of my favorite scents, and I won’t lie I’m disappointed it won’t be around anymore 😢

SOTD: Saturday October 28, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 blade gap)

Blade: Shark Super Chrome (2nd use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Cream: Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood 

Aftershave: Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: Not a plain traditional Sandalwood, very pleasant and light fragrance. Lathers and performs like a British Cream should, but TOBS still beats it out in the scent category.

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SOTD: Thursday October 26, 2017

Razor: Seygus 

Blade: Shark Super Chrome 

Brush: Rich Hansen Custom Handle, 24MM Synthetic 

Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville 

Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Seville 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: Consistent hardware and software across the board. The only unknown variable is the blade. First off the Seygus razor. Mild and lightweight, it was my daily driver for awhile after I got it in the spring of last year, but fell out of regular rotation as new razors came into my den. I’m going to make a point to use it more often. You can’t argue with B&M’s performance, and I get an amazing post feel with this combination. There is a more prominent citrus note in the aftershave that I is more subdued in the soap. 

SOTD: Wednesday October 25, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 blade gap)

Blade: Polsilver (4th use)

Brush: Rich Hansen Custom Made Handle, 24MM Synthetic 

Soap: Lakewood Soap Co. Bacchanal

Aftershave: The Stray Whisker After Balm 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: This has become one my favorite soaps scents, I can’t help but think how awesome a custom made matching splash would be. Bourbon, berries and chocolate, how can you go wrong? 

SOTD: Monday October 23, 2017

Razor: PAA Alpha Ecliptic 

Blade: Polsilver (3rd use)

Brush: Custom Made Handle from Rich Hansen, 24MM Synthetic 

Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Baker Street 

Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Baker Street

Comments/Overall Thoughts: Excellent pairing of blade and razor providing an excellent shave. I enjoy the Baker Street scent, and it might be good for those who like lighter scents.

SOTD: Sunday October 22, 2017

Razor: Parker Variant (restored by Delta Echo)

Blade: Polsilver (3rd use)

Brush: Custom Made by Rich Hansen 24MM Synthetic 

Soap: Ginger’s Garden Maple Toddy 

Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Pumpkin Spice 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: Maple Toddy of my favorite fall scents. Really delicious and consistent lather. The new brush is a work of art. The attention to detail and combination of wood and resin sold me on it. 

SOTD: Saturday October 21, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 blade gap)

Blade: Polsilver (2nd use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: Reef Point Soaps Classic Barbershop 

Aftershave: Reef Point Soaps Classic Barbershop 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: Awesome take on traditional Barbershop. Reef Point has some amazing slickness and post feel. 

SOTD: Thursday October 19, 2017

Razor: Claymore from Executive Shaving 

Blade: Feather Professional 

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood 

Aftershave: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Balm 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: I pulled out the Claymore in an effort to use items that I have been neglecting lately. The TOBS Sandalwood scent lingers around, and lathers easily. 

SOTD: Wednesday October 18, 2017

Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird 

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4th use)

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22 in Bronze

Soap: Lakewood Soap Co. Bacchanal 

Aftershave: The Stray Whisker After Balm 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: This scent remind me of a bag a dark chocolate covered berries. Very delicious smell. The Blackbird delivered as always. Although I really like the longer handle version, I do think the weight on this is more ideal. 

SOTD: Monday October 16, 2017

Razor: RazoRock Stainless Steel Hawk

Blade: Feather Professional 

Bowl: Jay’s Clay 

Brush: Omega Boar Hair 

Soap: Col. Conk Almond 

Aftershave: Ginger’s Garden Almond 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: I was going to skip the SOTD pic today, but after getting a smooth DFS shave, with an excellent post feel, I decided to throw it all together and do one anyway. 

Update: I kept these items out and repeated this shave the following day.

SOTD: Sunday October 15, 2017

Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird 

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3rd use)

Brush: West Coast Shaving Beacon Black Synthetic 

Soap: Oleo Soapworks El Caballero

Aftershave: Oleo Soapworks El Caballero

Another top scent of mine for this year. Very masculine and long lasting. 

SOTD: Friday October 13, 2017

Razor: Parker Variant (restored by Delta Echo)

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1st use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: Lakewood Soap Co. Bacchanal 

Aftershave: Lucky Tiger

Delicious scent. The dark chocolate note immediately came out followed by the bourbon and the berries. This has made it into my top ten scents for the year.

SOTD: Tuesday October 10, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Dorco Titan (1st use)

Brush: Custom Made Handle by Rich Hansen 24MM Tuxedo Knot.

Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Cedarwood 

Aftershave: Barbedeaux 

• Close shave with the Dorco Titans. Although not the smoothest, they are significantly better than the Dorcos I’ve tried in the past. 

• Anyone who is a fan of TOBS, I recommend the Cedarwood scent.  

• Awesome post feel with Barbedeaux. 

SOTD: Sunday October 8, 2017

Razor: Mongoose Razors Alumigoose 

Blade: Feather Super Professional

Brush: West Coast Shaving Black Beacon Synthetic 

Soap: Black Ship Grooming Co. Two Bits 

Aftershave: Black Ship Grooming Co. Two Bits 

• Traditional Barbershop scent, with great consistency and a kick to the aftershave. 

• The Mongoose is smooth and efficient, and continues to be one of my favorite shavers. 

SOTD: Saturday October 7, 2017

Razor: Parker Variant (restored by Delta Echo)

Blade: Polsilver (3rd use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip Badger 

Cream: Coates Cream Sandalwood 

Aftershave: Nivea Post Shave Balm 

• Quite the lather built up with this cream. Out of all the Coates Creams I ordered this had the best and strongest scent. It is in line with TOBS Sandalwood scent wise. 

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SOTD: Friday October 6, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 gap)

Blade: Polsilver (2nd use)

Brush: Vulfix Pure Badger 

Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough 

Aftershave: D.R. Harris Marlborough

Great post feel and scent despite not being strongly scented or long lasting.

SOTD: Thursday October 5, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 blade gap)

Blade: Polsilver (1st use)

Bowl: Jay’s Clay 

Brush: Stirling Boar Hair 

Soap: Lakewood Soap Co. Harvest 

Aftershave: The Stray Whisker After Balm. 

• Great pairing with the Polsilver blade and the Timeless razor. These sharp blades that have a good degree of smoothness to them pair really well with this razor. 

• Without looking at the scent notes I get a fresh bag of apples with this soap. I am really enjoying the fall sampler. 

SOTD: Wednesday October 4, 2017

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Razor: Parker A1R Travel Razor 

Blade: Perma-Sharp (3rd use)

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22MM in Bronze 

Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Sharp Dressed Man 

Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Sharp Dressed Man

• There is nothing like that fresh, clean Tweed scent after a workout. 

• Smooth shave all around. The razor feels like it is in that mid-aggressive range.

SOTD: Tuesday October 3, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Perma-Sharp (2nd use)

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22MM in Bronze 

Soap: Lakewood Soap Co. Autumn Spice 

Aftershave: Lucky Tiger 

• Smooth, near-BBS Shave with awesome post feel.

• Sandalwood is the top note, but once lathered a pleasant sweeter scent came out. I really enjoyed this scent.

SOTD: Sunday October 1, 2017

Razor: Rockwell 6C (plate 2)

Blade: Perma-Sharp (1st use)

Brush: West Coast Shaving Black Beacon Synthetic 

Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Platinum 

Aftershave Balm: The Stray Whisker After Balm 

• A friend of mine offered me the 6C unused for $15.00. I couldn’t pass up that offer to try it out. Very efficient and smooth. The chrome head just glided along. 

• Very good post feel with TOBS and The Stray Whisker After Balm.