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11 January 2026
Brush: Turningz by TanZ, Model FB, The Razor Company 26mm Regal synthetic
Software: Catie’s Bubbles V
Razor: Urkunet Assassin 1.5
Blade: Tatra Platinum (3)
I swapped out knots for the new Regal synthetic from The Razor Company...
SOTD - 1/10/2026
Barberry Coast Bay Rum
Boar Brush by Trotter Handcrafts
Tatara MASAMUNE NODACHI RAZOR - Stainless Steel - Open Comb
From the Barberry Coast website:
The Bay Rum No. 28 Aftershave Splash is a luxurious, handcrafted aftershave...
10 January 2026
Brush: Spot Prints, Shadow Orange, 26mm Spot Knot
Software: Ariana and Evans The Kingdom
Razor: Gillette Red Tip, A2 (1956)
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (2)
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
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Friday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Proraso White Shave Cream
Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger
Leaf Thorn (first Shave)
Gillette Silver Blue Half Blade
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave...
Thursday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Proraso White Shave Cream
Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger
Schick J3 Golden 500
Schick Super Krona
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Derby City Chop Shop Winter Reserve After Shave
The Proraso White...
8 January 2026
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts, SNØ, Muhle STF ++
Software: Barrister and Mann Promises
Razor: Urkunet Assassin 1.5
Blade: Tatra Platinum (1)
What an impressive first shave with my new Urkunet razor. A new razor company launched by...
Jan 08, 2026
Prep: Hot water
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Permasharp
Brush: Simpsons Berkeley 46 Best ('The Berkeley’)
Soap: Los Jabones de Joserra: Charmer
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Fougère d’Argent by Tom Ford
The Ugly Duckling that delivers very smooth shaves. Never a bad shave from this unconventional SE razor.
Occams OREN/Feather
Alpha Shaving 28mm Jade
Ethos Vetivert soap & splash
John Varvatos Artissn XX
SOTD - 1/7/2026
Saponificio Bignoli Liquirizia e Menta
Razor by Rod George
Grizzly Bay Brush with a 26mm Fanchurian Knot
From the BullGoose Shaving Supplies website:
Saponificio Bignoli shaving soaps are steeped in tradition. Launched in 1945...
7 January 2026
Brush: Aylsworth Razors, Altare, AR-1 badger
Software: Ariana and Evans Mafioso’s Retreat
Razor: Karve & Aylsworth NA5 Christopher Bradley
Blade: Tatra Platinum (3)
It’s Mafia Day and it’s been a bit since I’ve used this banger...
Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger
Schick J3 Golden 500
Schick Super Krona
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave
The Tabac Shave Soap was face-lathered well with...
6 January 2026
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts, Monster Dark, AP Shaveco 26mm Pure Bliss
Software: Løthur Grooming Dave
Razor: Rex Supply Co. Page
Blade: Tatra Platinum (2)
Løthur Dave is an outstanding start to the day. Have a good one folks!
Sent...
Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Ingram Shave Cream
Jayaruh #144 Finest Badger
Schick J3 Golden 500
Schick Super Krona
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer AS
The Ingram Shave Cream was face-lathered well...
5 January 2026
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts, Honduran Mahogany, Oumo 30mm ChongQin boar
Software: Nomad Theory Magens Bay
Razor: Aylsworth Razors Apex-CU, plus
Blade: Tatra Platinum (1)
This is my first shave with Nomad Theory Magens Bay, which has...