SOTD: Monday August 7, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 blade gap)

Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (2nd use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 

Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Clinton

Closeness and Efficiency: 9.5/10

Scent Subjectivity: 9.5/10

Performance: 9.5/10

Post Shave Feel: 10/10

• After initial use of this yesterday I was blown away by the post feel and lasting scent, so I am going to use this combo as my daily driver for the next few days. I've had samples of Mason Boutique before and this is a consistent product.

• Top notch customer service from Frank and Strike Gold Shave. 

• Masculine scent. Imagine a more pleasant cologne-like version of Tabac .

SOTD: Sunday August 6, 2017

Razor: Mühle R41

Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (1st use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: Strike Gold Shave Clinton 

Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Clinton

Closeness and Efficiency: 9.5/10

Scent Subjectivity: 9.5/10

Performance: 9.5/10

Post Shave Feel: 10/10

First whiff this comes off as better smelling Tabac. The scent really comes out once it's lathered, and the aftershave has really good scent strength.

SOTD: Saturday August 5, 2017

Razor: Parker Variant (restored by Delta Echo)

Blade: Perma-Sharp (4th use)

Brush: Custom Made Tuxedo Knot 24MM

Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Cedarwood

Aftershave: Lucky Tiger 

Closeness and Efficiency: 9.5/10

Scent Subjectivity: 9/10

Performance: 10/10

Post Shave Feel: 9.5/10

• Cedarwood has became one of my top TOBS scents. 

• My first (of which I hope is many) custom made brush.

SOTD: Friday August 4, 2017

Razor: Feather Artist Club Shavette 

Blade: Feather Super Professional (4th use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Cream: C.O. Bigelow (by Proraso)

Aftershave: Proraso Green 

Closeness and Efficiency: 9.5/10

Scent Subjectivity: 8/10 for cream, 9.5/10 for aftershave. 

Performance: 9.5/10

Post Shave Feel: 9/10 to 9.5/10

• Nice, close, nick-free shave with the shavette.

SOTD: Thursday August 3, 2017

Razor: Wunderbar from Italian Barber 

Blade: Perma-Sharp (3rd use)

Brush: DeLuxe Shaving Co. 30MM Silvertip 

Soap: DeLuxe Shaving Co. Doo-Wop Barbershop Citrus

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

Closeness and Efficiency: 9.5/10

Scent Subjectivity: 9.5/10

Performance: 9.5/10

Post Shave Feel: 9.5/10

• Citrus comes out with the lather, very pleasing scent. Worked really well with a bowl lather. 

• The balm provides an excellent post feel. 

• Top notch customer service from Anthony. A lot of thought and creativity has gone into these products and labels. 

SOTD: Wednesday August 2, 2017

Razor: Hone Type 15

Blade: Perma-Sharp (2nd use)

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough 

Aftershave: D.R. Harris Marlborough

Closeness and Efficiency: 9/10

Scent Subjectivity: 8.5/10 to 9/10

Performance: 9/10 to 9.5/10

Post Shave Feel: 9.5/10

• After purchasing the Marlborough shaving stick for my gym bag or travel, I did enjoy the scent enough to spring for the soap and aftershave.

• The aftershave is not as strongly scented as the soap.

SOTD: Tuesday August 1, 2017

Razor: Timeless (.95 blade gap)

Blade: Perma-Sharp (1st use)  

Brush: Maggard Synthetic 22MM in Bronze 

Soap: The Shaving Shop Barbershop Poivre Rosé

Aftershave: The Shaving Shop Barbershop Poivre Rosé

Closeness and Efficiency: 9.5/10 to 10/10, very close to full BBS.

Scent Subjectivity: 10/10!! 

Performance: 9.5/10

Post Shave Feel: 9.5/10

• Fantastic scent, a cologne-like Barbershop wii a spicy peppercorn note.

• The Timeless and Perma-Sharp blades were a perfect match with a smooth shave and a smooth face a few hours later still.