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Apr 12, 2024 - 🌿 Fougère Friday🪻
- Brush: Chisel & Hound The Diplomat 26mm v19 Fanchurian Badger Knot
- Razor: Aylsworth Razors Drakkant Plus
- Blade: Gillette Platinum [2]
- Lather: Zingari Man - The Highlander - Soap
- Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Sir Irisch Moos - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather - Eau de Toilette
Happy Friday!
Rating: 4.5/5
Happy Fougère Friday 🍻
Heather++;
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- Razor: Schick E2
- Blade: Personna Injector
- Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
- Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
- Lather: B&M Latha Oceana
- Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
- Additional Care: Alum Block
A fine and fast Friday shave.
Oceana ++;
April 12, 2024
- Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan
- Razor: Ever-Ready Streamline Jewel Gen 2
- Blade: Personna GEM PTFE (2)
- Lather: Central Texas Soaps - Cherry Pipe - Soap
- Post Shave: Old Spice - Original - Aftershave
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
- Fragrance: Brut - EdT
I seem to remember the Streamline (ok sorry, “Ambassador”) that I borrowed from EldrormR being milder than this one. I still like the way this one shaves, but it feels similar to my other GEM razors aside from the Bullet Tip which is mild.
Killing Varen: Operation Inferno
- Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Zenith Boar Brush 31mm × 50mm
- Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8", “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
- Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co. Varen
- Fragrance: Chatillon Lux Weinstrasse
- Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
Yesterday, I had broken up the ring of death to cover the bottom of the tub, and today’s load already broke through it again. This thing is racing to its conclusion.
I added a talc step to the routine and thoroughly enjoyed it. I should just do it by default, it’s always a plus.
The big Koraat is fun. The blade is great, but unlike most straight razors, the tang, the spine and the tail have been left raw. Love it.
the tang, the spine and the tail have been left raw
Same. I think it adds some awesome character
I agree. I think the Piggy Bank razors are real gems.
I think it adds some awesome character
Maybe, but I am not a fan of this sort of character – I like the shiny and polished stuff (probably because contrary to other humans, who descend from apes, I descend from magpies).
I descend from magpies
You might be on to something!
The big Koraat is fun
There’s no doubt. I am really surprised not to see more of these Sparschweinchen around. Ulrik does terrific work.
I should just do it by default, it’s always a plus
I feel that way too, and feel a little vain to admit it, but, there it is.
I am really surprised not to see more of these Sparschweinchen around.
I suspect the marketing as a budget razor might not have been the best.
You’re probably right, but, Koraat quality steel and machining at a budget price? What’s not to love?
No idea, that’s why I have one 😅
I was seriously thinking of purchasing a Piggy Bank but happened upon my 7/8 near wedge on the 'zaar around that time.
And you bought that mammoth 14 shortly thereafter, right?
I purchased the 6/8 full hollow with the light blue acrylic next, then the 14-2.0 with the mammoth ivory. I like to spend money as if I have it :)
4/12/24
- Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/ 28mm TNS M7 Fan
- Razor: Kampfe STAR Lather Catcher
- Lather: Chicago Grooming - No. 11
- Post Shave: Chicago Grooming - No. 11 Aftershave Splash
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Z Aftershave Balm
- Fragrance: Maison Margiela - Replica! At The Barber’s
Cool razor - is it original? I’ve never seen one in this good state before.
All original. It was a little dull looking when I got it, but it polished up easy enough and cleaned right up. I love this thing.
Gorgeous razor!
I really lucked out with it
April 12, 2024
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Brush: Simpsons Chubby 2 Jade 27mm HMW
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Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Verde - Balm
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
A very close, very comfortable shave from this Évidé Sonnant. Perhaps the best edge that I’ve had on this razor. And, it was a test shave. Here’s the honing video.
MdC Fougère and Nuàvia Verde really compliment each other. A pretty terrific fougère Friday, I’d say.
Have a great weekend!
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Friday, April 12, 2024: Le vendredi du cerf
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Muninn Woodworks Gloire de France with Zenith 505BC Boar 🐗
- Razor: Parker Straight Razor
- Lather: Chiseled Face Midnight Stag
- Postshave: Naissance 702 Witch Hazel
- Postshave: Chiseled Face Midnight Stag Aftershave
- Postshave: Nivea After Shave Balm
It was a beautiful day, and in the evening, I caught the sweet scent of hydrocarbures. Obviously, this needed to be extended. I took out the Stag – which I had unfortunately bought in the tallow version. It lathers not very well (at least with my hard water here), although it’s slick enough. The aftershave is excellent, though.
The shave itself was good, and my face feels hydrated and relaxed.
Have a good night!
