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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Travel Tubac Tubesday

Tubes of Tabac creme and aftershave balm standing next to an E-bar leaning on the handle of an ESC Medium Jock handle in front of a decorated bathroom wall.

  • Razor: Ever-Ready Natural Angle (E-Bar)
  • Blade: Personna GEM PTFE
  • Brush: Executive Shaving Medium Jock
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Cream
  • Post shave: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original aftershave balm

First of a few travel shaves in merry old England, and I brought my made in England E-bar for the occasion. I'm not sure the brush is made here, but at least its branding is from Scotland.

Happy Tabac Tuesday, everyone!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What do you think of the E bar? For me it's the worst of the GEMs I've tried. Way too mild and pretty inefficient

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Oh, really? Mine's definitely not inefficient. I prefer Micromatics because they have the coolest mechanism in shaving technology, but I don't see any fault in how the E-bar shaves.

I think my Flying Wings might be milder, and I like those, too.

I can't get excited about the E-bar because it's a bit boring, though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m not sure I ever tried the e-bar.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

At some point. I should probably just buy one for my collection…

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fair warning: it is remarkably unremarkable. That being said, I bought one for the exact same reason :D

I'm happy to lend you mine if you want to try, just don't expect anything mindblowing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks! I’d take you up on it if it wasn’t for the fact that for a bit more than the price of transatlantic shipping I can buy myself one. I don’t feel too compelled to buy a new razor right now, but when the urge strikes it’s good to know what I can look at.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

You do you 👍

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)
  • Razor: Ever-Ready Streamline
  • Lather: B&M Fern
  • Brush: Muhle 23mm Synth
  • Blade: PTFE (4)

I rarely post a SotD, not sure I ever have on Reddit, only now and then at B&B. But somehow I feel motivated by this new place. This was last night (June 13th somewhere!) and a bit of a rush so no straight but the Streamline with a blade in the sweet spot was certainly no hardship! I actually had put off grabbing one of these since people didn't seem to highlight the shave particularly and while it's cool looking I wasn't about to splash out just for that. Glad I bumped into a user-grade one because it instantly tied my Clog-pruf for favourite Gem shave. Bit milder but not so very much as the newer ones and, while I don't mind light razors and find some modern ones a bit heavy, the heft here is just right.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Welcome, great picture!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago
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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago
  • brush: MOAR BOAR
  • razor: Gillette NEW type
  • Lather: barrister and mann softheart sandalwood

Sandalwood+++++

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

June 13, 2023 – Tempo Tuesday

  • Brush: Declaration Grooming B11 Jefferson “Lake Pelham Watson” one-off
  • Razor: Gillette Slim
  • Blade: 7 O’Clock – Super Stainless (Green)
  • Lather: Storybook Soapworks – Fresca Intensa
  • Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve – Fresca Intensa

On my running calendar, Tuesdays are workout days. Today, that meant a 40-minute tempo run in the pre-dawn swampiness of central Florida summer. I saw 5 bunnies on the first lap around the neighborhood. On the second lap, I saw 5 bunnies and an armadillo.

Cooled off in the shower and had an excellent shave with Fresca Intensa. The Storybook Soapworks soap just exploded into a rich, well-hydrated lather with minimal effort. I dialed the slim down to 5 and did 2 quick passes to get a shave that’s plenty good enough for my day full of Zoom meetings.

Doing my SOTDs on wetshavingdatabase.com and then copy-pasting them into Lemmy isn’t half bad. Certainly no worse than copy-pasting them into Reddit. Fuck Spez.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

June 13, 2023 – [42]uesday

  • Brush: West Coast Shaving Clear Smoke Burlwood 26 mm
  • Razor: Timeless Titanium Slim
  • Blade: Durablade Sharp Titanium (4)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann – 42
  • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – 42

A cold and rainy late spring day and I felt like reaching for some more Barrister and Mann. I’m getting a better appreciation for the Ti Slim. I used to think it was too aggressive, but I was just applying too much pressure since I’m used to heavier razors.

Hope your day is bright.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

SOTD 13.06.23

  • APR - Fougère Trois
  • Yates Precision - 921 H
  • Polsilver Stainless Steel
  • Trotter Handcrafts - 26mm T1

Possibly the Goat when it comes Fougère scents, Rose and Heliotrope really make this a beautiful scent that lingers all day.

First post on here an i honestly have no idea what Lemmy even is so hopefully its worked

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Excellent photo!

I really enjoy fougère scents. So sad that this is unobtainium.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Its a beauty

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

June 13, 2023

  • Brush: Rubberset 400-4 w/24mm Maggard SHD
  • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
  • Blade: Kismet hair shaper
  • Lather: Chicago Grooming - Way-Oh
  • Post Shave: Lucky Tiger
  • Post Shave: Zingari Man - unscented balm
  • Post Shave: CeraVe Daily Moisturizer

I wanted to keep the sample kill attempt going. I overlook my samples too much. I should try to get through them all. I have way too many. I could use nothing but samples the rest of the year and still not kill them all. I've got 6 months worth of Stirling samples alone.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I’ve got 6 months worth of Stirling samples alone.

So, 6 Stirling samples?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I had the problem of them all falling to the bottom of my bin where my soap is stacked. Pulled them out into their own space so I remember them better.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)
  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts 49ers Custom with 28mm B5 knot
  • Razor: Muhle Rocca R94
  • Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum
  • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Fake Yellow Light
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Almond Leather

Rocca mowed through a little over 2 days' worth of growth with no issue. Getting closer and closer to killing this tub of FYL and I'd very much like to do so before LG

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Jun 13, 2023 - Phantom of Kyiv

  • Prep: Klar - Activated Charcoal - Face Soap
  • Brush: Shore Shave Honey Jar 26mm Plisson Knot
  • Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
  • Blade: Personna Lab Blue [13]
  • Lather: Areffa Soap - Phantom of Kyiv - Soap
  • Post Shave: Areffa Soap - Phantom of Kyiv - Aftershave

Phantom of Kyiv is a refreshing scent: woody with a citrus opening. Areffa has several soap bases, and this is in their beef tallow base. It was easy to work with and produced a slick, dense lather.

Rating: 4/5

Edit: I also wanted to point out the cool Made in Ukraine stamp in the soap.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Interesting soap, slava Ukrani! Thanks for sharing. And nice photo, what'd you use to take it?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I'm using the camera on my phone and some post-processing tools.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

June 13, 2023

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. 26mm G5C
  • Razor: Karve CB
  • Blade: Astra SP (Green) (1)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann – Mûir(e) Wood
  • Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps – Teacher’s Pet
  • Post Shave: Noble Otter – Bare

Busted out the Karve to do a full 3 pass today. Was going to let my hair grow out this summer, but the inflammation and dandruff is already unbearable, so definitely shaving my head again tomorrow.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

6/13/23

  • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 24mm Silvertip
  • Razor: Koraat 8/8, Near Wedge Square Point
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Voices
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Voices Aftershave Splash
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Voices EdP

I picked up this Voices EdP from the zaar and it just showed up last night. This is Mrs. Puddings favorite scent in my den. I really like this one too. Sweet without leaning too hard into gourmand. Mrs. Pudding is always blown away by how Ben managed to capture the smell of the rice.

The near wedge on this Koraat was a stark contrast compared to the thin and light Fili yesterday. An awesome shave all the same, however. Just not as chatty.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Scots Pine Sheep Soap
  • Brush: Declaration B4 Vastness
  • Razor: Wolfman WR1 .67 SB
  • Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Z Unscented Balm

got a little weeper rapira blades are decent but not my favorite. was one i threw in my travel razor, blade going in the bin.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

June 13, 2023

  • Prep: Hot Shower - Preshave
  • Brush: Zenith /r/Wetshaving MOAR Boar 🐗
  • Razor: Rex Envoy
  • Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (4)
  • Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Prom King Soap
  • Post Shave: Noble Otter Soap Co. - Northern Elixer Splash
  • Post Shave: Zingari Man - AS Balm Unscented

First time using a SBS soap and it did not disappoint. Prom King is a great scent and one that I could probably use as a daily driver. MOAR BOAR did a fine job of getting the soap up to a great lather and I always appreciate when there's almost no feedback from a splash.

Time to get this Tuesday rolling and get more coffee into the system. Have a great day all!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

June 13 2023

  • Brush: Zenith MOAR BOAR

  • Razor: Muhle Rocca R95

  • Blade: Derby Premium (2)

  • Lather: Stirling - Vanilla Sandalwood

  • Post Shave: Stirling - Sandalwood splash

  • Fragrance: D.S. & Durga - Radio Bombay

Stirling and MOAR BOAR is such a great combination, I got an easy lather from this endless tub. I had a much better shave with the Rocca than I did last time, which confirms that the bad shave must have been a fluke. Good to know I'm not losing my touch.

I got assigned to an annoying workflow so I'm going to do the bare-ass minimum today

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Jun. 13, 2023

  • Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Gillette Super Speed Flair Tip
  • Blade: Gillette Platinum
  • Lather: House Of Mammoth - Sonder - Soap
  • Post Shave: House Of Mammoth - Sonder - Aftershave

Good shave with this old beauty.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

SOTD Tuesday 13 June, 2023

  • Prep: WDCB.org Chicago’s Home for Jazz
  • Prep: Warm Shower
  • Brush: Van der Hagen Boar
  • Lather: Chiseled Face Midnight Stag 1st of 10 samples
  • Razor: 1940s Gillette Gold Ball-End Tech
  • Blade: Shaving Revolution Platinum Series (9)
  • Post: Nivea Men Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
  • Post: Brut Classic After Shave

First time with the gold ball-end tech. First of all, the tomato skin comes off when I rub it with my dry thumb. This razor is really starting to glisten. The shave was better than I expected - as long as I rode the cap. Otherwise it passed over the hair without much cutting. Minor stinging with my balm and some irritation, especially on my neck. Small portions of my neck are still tender, but this is typical since my neck hair lays flat - sometimes I gotta press a little. Not BBS, but DFS which is nice. I supposed the shaves will get better with experience. Have a great day, everybody!

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[–] peroleu 7 points 1 year ago
  • Brush: Omega 11137 24mm
  • Razor: Van der Hagen
  • Blade: Gillette Platinum
  • Lather: Wholly Kaw - Lav Sublime
  • Post Shave: Nivea aftershave balm

First SOTD on Lemmy! On vacation and brought this VDH razor on accident, so it wasn't the best shave.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

June 13, 2023 - Tabac Tuesday

  • Brush: Yaqi Cola 22mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Karve CB C Solid Bar
  • Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless Green (8)
  • Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac Original
  • Post Shave: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac Aftershave Lotion
  • Fragrance: Mäurer and Wirtz- Tabac EdP

It is an after dinner shave today. As usual, brought out Tabac for this Tuesday shave.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

June 13, 2023

  • Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue Space 26mm Cashmere

  • Razor: Dovo Facharbeit 6/8" Full Hollow Square Point (Straight Shave 252)

  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Soap

  • Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Post Shave: Zingari Man - Unscented - Balm

  • Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Marilyn - Eau de Toilette  

3 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.

I'm really enjoying 3-pass shaves again. Three quick passes takes only a little longer than two more deliberate passes and I enjoy the experience more.

Marilyn is stunning. Pun intended.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Marilyn is stunning.

Captivating, even.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

SOTD Jun 13, 2023

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts “Dune” 28mm DG B8
  • Razor: Blackland Sabre
  • Blade: GEM (37)
  • Lather: Ariana & Evans - Cha Cha Matcha - Shaving Soap
  • Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Cha Cha Matcha - Aftershave
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Dammusi
  • Passes: WTG, XTG
  • Coffee: Colombia/Indonesia Blend
  • Music: James - Be Opened by the Wonderful

I think it's time to change this blade. No horrible tugging, but there's also a minute roughness that I'm attributing to a dull blade.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think it’s time to change this blade.

In the name of @[email protected], don't!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

June 13, 2023

Today, the razor felt overlye aggressive - maybe I 'll try the number 2 plate.

Have a good evening!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

June 13, 2023

  • Brush: Semogue - Semogue Owners Club
  • Razor: Razorock GameChanger .84p
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet
  • Lather: Blades Grim - Smolder
  • Post Shave: Lucky Tiger Splash

Super happy to have the GC back. While Blades Grim as a company is questionable I still love the way this soap smells. It's like toasted marshmallows, and it makes a good lather. This was an amazing shave. 10 of 10 would highly recommend.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Jun. 13, 2023

  • Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Arcane Abyss Timberwolf
  • Razor: Blackland Blackbird Ti
  • Blade: Personna Super
  • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Soap
  • Post Shave: Proraso - Green - Aftershave

And a fine tabac Tuesday to you!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago
  • Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire Soap
  • Brush: Zenith - MOAR BOAR
  • Razor: Gillette - Slim Adjustable
  • Blade: Gillette - Silver Blue
  • Osma: Osma - Osma
  • Splash: House of Mammoth - Shire
  • Balm: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented
  • Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

I had a great shave yesterday with the Slim Adjustable, but today’s was awful. Yesterday I was impressed with how efficient it was on 9, today on both 7 and 9 I was left with quite a bit of discomfort. I was going to use this on my trip, but now I’m rethinking that.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

June 13, 2023

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm 2Bed Synthetic
  • Razor: Baili BD179 TTO
  • Blade: Super-Max Super Platinum (3)
  • Lather: Barrister & Mann - Lavanille - Soap
  • Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Eurfros - Dama Noche - Balm

Haven't used this razor in a considerable amount of time. I think one side is more aggressive than the other. I got a nice shave, but the feel -- neigh, the soul of this razor, doesn't speak to me. Still, I'm going to use it for the next few days because I'm traveling.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow. You usually use a cart when you travel. Interesting.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I traveled by car this time. TSA did stop me at the end of my driveway, but I respectfully told them to fuck off.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ahh. Well...at least you were polite about it. lol

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And I know you're wondering.... I did not shit in a ditch.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

13 June, 2023

  • Brush: Zenith - MOAR BOAR
  • Razor: GEM - Pushbutton
  • Blade: GEM - PTFE (7)
  • Lather: Maggard Razors - London Barbershop - Soap
  • Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Shore - Aftershave
  • Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Dammusi - Eau de Parfum
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