SOTD: Friday January 12, 2018

Razor: Blackbird (black oxide version, closed comb)

Blade: Astra (3rd use)

Brush: That Darn Rob “Old Cahaba”

Soap: Black Ship Grooming Two Bits 

Aftershave: Black Ship Grooming Two Bits 

BBS-level achieved. No tacky or greasy feel in the post either. 

SOTD: Wednesday January 10, 2018

Razor: Timeless (.95 Blade Gap)

Blade: Astra (1st use)

Brush: That Darn Rob “Old Cahaba”

Cream: Taylor of Old Bond Street Cedarwood 

Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Fourth & Pine 

All these products hit it out of the ballpark as always-the efficiency of the Timeless, the smoothness of the Astra, the craftsmanship of That Darn Rob, the ease of lather with TOBS and awesome post with Chatillon Lux. 

SOTD: Tuesday January 9, 2018

Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird (polished, open comb)

Blade: Personna Red (4th use)

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

Soap: The Shaving Shop Poivre Rosé 

Aftershave: The Shaving Shop Poivre Rosé 

This is some of my favorite hardware and software and I always look forward to using any of these products; so much so that I pulled out a mirror after and did a back of neck shave (or attempted one to the best of my dexterity). 

SOTD: Sunday January 7, 2017

Razor: Rockwell 6C (plate 3)

Blade: Personna Red (2nd use)

Brush: $1.99 Boar Brush that was acquired from a local thrift store 

Soap: Wickham Soap Co. Club Cola 

Aftershave: Wickham Soap Co. Club Cola 

This was my first go with Wickham’s balm and talk about amazing. This ranks up there with Soap Commander and Sapone Di Paolo balms in terms of post feel. Plate 3 on the Rockwell seems to be a bit mild for my taste and seemed to be hard to find the proper blade angle (those of you that use this on a more frequent basis feel free to chime in) but all around delivered a smooth shave once I did. 

SOTD: Saturday January 6, 2018

Razor: Rex Supply Co. Ambassador 

Blade: Personna Red (1st use)

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

Soap: Parma Inspiration 

Aftershave Balm: Parma Inspiration 

Body Cream: Aqua Di Parma 

SOTD: Friday January 5, 2018

Frugal Friday 

Razor: Wilkinson Sword 

Blade: Personna Blue (3rd use)

Brush: Omega Boar Hair 

Soap: Omega Eucalipto 

Aftershave: Nivea

One of the better scented budget soaps and anyone who is a fan of eucalyptus might enjoy it.  The soap provided enough residual slickness and the razor was smooth enough I was able to buff between passes with a decent amount of comfort. The razor is fairly mild with a good amount of weight in the handle. 

SOTD: Tuesday January 2, 2018

Razor: Stainless Steel Mongoose 

Blade: Feather Professional 

Brush: Frank Shaving 26MM Silvertip 

Soap: WSP Black Amber Vanille

Aftershave: WSP Black Amber Vanille

The vanilla note comes out with decent scent strength and staying power.