SOTD: Wednesday April 5, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 Blade Gap)

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (3rd use)

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22MM in Bronze

Soap: Barrister & Mann Night Music 

Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Night Music 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: 9.5/10, after hearing a wide range of opinions on Night Music I was weary of purchasing until I smelled it myself. The strawberry notes came out immediately, and once lathered it smelled like a chocolate strawberry dessert. Sitting in my local shaving supply shop in the mall I debated between this and B&M Diamond, and this won out at the end of the day.

SOTD: Tuesday April 4, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (2nd use)

Brush: Vulfix Pure Badger

Soap: Beehive Soap & Body Care Bay Rum

Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum

Comments/Overall Thoughts: 9.5/10, Bay Rum is usually hit or miss for me, and this is a hit. The ingredients the artisan has put in are those those that tend to nourish the skin. Once again went with a two pass shave, and my skin for the past week has been thanking me for it.

SOTD: Monday April 3, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15 

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (1st use)

Brush: Omega Boar Hair 11574

Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville

Aftershave Balm: The Stray Whisker After Balm

Comments/Overall Thoughts: 9.5/10, that sweet spot between DFS and BBS achieved with two passes (N-S, S-N). The razor is mild, but with a Feather (or any other sharp blade), is amped up enough to make this an efficient shaver. As far as B&M Seville goes, the scent and slickness is a strong suit of this product. After the rough shave with the shavette over the weekend, I went to this soap and balm for a reliable post feel.

SOTD: Sunday April 2, 2017

 (Face and upper neck only after yesterday's debacle with the shavette)

Razor: Vintage 1966 Gillette Flair Tip (restored by Delta Echo)

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (2nd use)

Bowl: Jay's Clay

Brush: Magyars Synthetic 22MM in Bronze

Soap: RazoRock Holy Connoli!

Aftershave Balm: The Stray Whisker After Balm 

Comments/Overall Thoughts: 10/10, with three passes in the designated areas. Yesterday after my routine I noticed neck irritation, and although it has mostly healed I spared those areas from any abuse today. This razor is mild, but extremely smooth and efficient. Holy Cannoli! has that sweet awesome chocolate 🍫 smell, with the lather whipping up well in the bowl. Post feels amazing, After Balm never disappoints.

SOTD: Saturday April 1, 2017

Razor: Feather Artist Club SS Shavette 

Blade: Feather Super Professional (1st use)

Brush: RazoRock Plissoft

Soap: RazoRock Don Marco 

Aftershave: RazoRock Don Marco

Comments/Overall Thoughts: 6/10, as I am getting more proficient with the shavette I should have used a slicker soap. Don't get me wrong I am a fan of RR and Don Marco smells fantastic, but this razor and soap combo might not be the best until I have my legs with the shavette a bit more. For now I will stick with the DE when using it. Great orange dreamsicle scent on soap and aftershave, plus I like the new labels. 

Revised Update: Intially in the shave forums I rated this shave a 8/10, but once I noticed the neck irriatation and cuts I bumped it down. Keep in mind this rating is not a reflection on any products as it  is an overall quality of the shave. A combination of products and technique are a part of this.

Mail Call: A Surprise Package from Grandma

My dear Grandmother sent me a package which happened to contain vintage shave gear. She has always been a collector of antiques, and like myself a huge fan of history. Among the razors was a rare vintage  Gillette Big Boy, a Stahly (which I had no idea vibrated), a Schick Kororna, and various GEM and Gillette razors.

SOTD: Friday March 21, 2017

Razor: Merkur 34C

Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (1st use)

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22MM in Bronze

Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Stirling Blu

Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Stirling Blu

Comments/Overall Thoughts: 9/10, this razor and blade combo is becoming my my preferred option for my gym bag or travel. Normally it is passed up in my day-to-day routine, but I am not risking losing a more expensive razor. If you're a fan of Polo Blue cologne I suggest this soap and aftershave due it it's scent strength and longevity.