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Yes, I'm looking forward to it! I agree 💯on the scent.

September 17, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: River Razors 6/8 3/4 Hollow

• Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum

• Talc: Yardley Classic
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

For this shave I was trying out a new edge on this razor. I created it using a Koma nagura slurry on a Black Arkansas stone. Definitely a unique feel.

September 16, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point

• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Roman Spice is such a refreshing scent! It doesn't linger long in the soap or aftershave, so I think the EdT is worth having.

This razor has a combination Black Arkansas/Mikawa Asano Nagura edge. It is beautifully sharp with its own subtle feel. Very fun shave today!

September 15, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Koraat 7/8" Near Wedge Spanish Point

• Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave

• Talc: Yardley Gold
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Great F1 race-day shave!

September 14, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Filarmonica 12 Doble Temple 5/8" Full Hollow

• Lather: Noble Otter - Ace - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: Noble Otter - Ace - Aftershave

• Talc: Yardley Gold
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Back home from my travels. A very enjoyable, quick shave today. I was quite surprised at how close this shave was. The progress on this Zenith brush is just phenomenal. I know that it will improve, but it does not need to.

Thank you!

September 13, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Dovo Facharbeit 6/8” Full Hollow Square Point

• Lather: Noble Otter - Jack - Soap

• Toner: None

• Aftershave: Noble Otter - Jack - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

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Jack has an Italian cologne vibe to it. Really very nice. Certainly worth a sample if you’re interested. This boar brush has finally transitioned into total goodness. Excellent shave today!

September 12, 2024

• ⁠Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar • ⁠Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 472 13/16” Full Hollow Square Point • ⁠Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap • ⁠Toner: None • ⁠Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

— Traveling today, but today’s shave used Kryptonite to support u/OnionMiasma’s shave against suicide.

No I haven't, but that's first on my list. I have only heard good things about this.

September 11, 2024

• Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

• Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow

• Lather: Noble Otter - Monarch - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: Noble Otter - Monarch - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Great shave! I haven't used Monarch in a while. Great stuff!

Like you, I feel like I can make almost any soap work. I think Tusk is fine, but not top tier for me. I assume Vida uses Ben's formula when she makes it. Her Darkwing base, OTOH, is top tier for me. Ben's fragrances with Vida's Darkwing base would be a great match for me. He should just offer that option.