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

November 18, 2023


I went back to my Koraat, and I got a smooth and close shave, even for the spot on the right side of the chin where I'm generally struggling to get a close shave. Unfortunately I massacred a pimple, and some blood was shed.

I seem to get noseblind to Ishtar. There's not the excitement there anymore I had in the beginning - and that started when I had to change the container. Not sure what's going on here.

Have a good day!

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

I seem to get noseblind to Ishtar.

I hate when that happens. I had it with SSL at some point.

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

How did you get rid of it? Not using it for some time?

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

Unfortunately, I haven't gotten rid of it πŸ˜•

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

AutoStropped

  • Brush: Chisel and Hound Ambrosia Maple with 26 mm synthetic Maggard knot
  • Razor: Valet AutoStrop VC1 (1922-1929?)
  • Blade: Feather FHS-10
  • Lather: Noble Otter ThΓ© Noir et Vanille
  • Aftershave: Noble Otter ThΓ© Noir et Vanille
  • Fragrance: Imaginary Authors Saint Julep

Shout-out to u/Marquis90, the mind behind ThΓ© No(ir et vanille)V(alet Autostrop)ember. I can finally join for a shave.

This is my first run with this pretty Valet AutoStrop VC1, and my first time using any AutoStrop, or other razor using the FHS-10 blade format. (Mail call) I love the clever and simple design of the stropping mechanism, although it's not useful anymore with coated blades. (I have the same mechanism on my Wilkinson Sword razor with permanent blades, too, so I get to enjoy it there)

I struggled a bit with finding the right angle initially, and at first the razor felt mild with little to no blade feel, but once I found the angle, it quickly felt more natural. The audible feedback is much less intense than on GEM razors, closer to what I'm used to from injectors.

I chased BBS, and wasn't punished for it, so I'm thinking this VC1 and I are going to get along well.

TN&V++

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

Nothing mundane about that shave! Very well curated!

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

Thanks! I never thought of this as SOTD curation, but it fits πŸ˜„

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

November 18, 2023

  • Brush: Wild West Brushworks Deep Pearl 26mm Sweet Spot Badger

  • Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Soap

  • Post Shave: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Aftershave

  • Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Eau de Parfum

  • Talc: Pinaud Clubman
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Everything about this setup is very pleasant. I like the soap base and I like the scent. And there's nothing standout or distinctive with either. For me, the marketing from Elysian Soaps makes me expect much more. I hope someone else can weigh in with their experience with this soap maker.

Great shave this morning. Enjoy your weekend!

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

Lovely setup.

I've tried one Elysian soap before, and while the base and scent were good, the scent strength left a lot to be desired. How is the strength of Olympus?

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

The scent strength is just below medium; more European than American. And the blend of notes (there are a lot of them) is such that it is hard to pick out top, middle, and base. This is similar to SV, however the SV scents (I've tried 5) seem more distinctive.

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

I'm travelling so I used a Harry's razor with shower gel as soap.

I know, pretty intense.

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

That's hardcore.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

November 18, 2023

  • Brush: Stirling 24mm Synthetic
  • Blade: Cien Men 2-Blade Cart (7)
  • Lather: Chatillon Lux/Storybook Soap Works - La ForΓͺt de Liguist - Soap
  • Post Shave: allMan - Fearless - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Bulldog - Original Moisturizer
  • Fragrance: Musgo Real - EdC

Not much to shave since it had only been 9 hours between shaves.

I think this cartridge is ready to be retired.

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

since it had only been 9 hours between shaves.

During BBS November, 9 hours can be a lot! :)

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

Absolutely, you should aim for a shave every 8 hours during BBS November!

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

It's the next frontier! Shave for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

There are the same number of hairs to cut, you're just cutting shorter slices πŸ˜‰

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

Three Scots, but which ones?

  • Brush: Chisel and Hound Ambrosia Maple with 26 mm synthetic Maggard knot
  • Razor: Valet AutoStrop VC1 (1922-1929?)
  • Blade: Feather FHS-10
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company Seaforth! Black Watch
  • Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company Seaforth! Spiced
  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company 3 Scots

I know that Black Watch and 3 Scots were developed based on the same prompt (backstory), but 3 Scots bears a striking resemblance to Spiced rather than Black Watch. It's like a fresher version of Spiced without the Vanilla to me (Mandarin + Spices). Either way, it seems like u/hawns and u/Ironbeard_Sys collaborating can do no wrong, and all six scents they've published are right down my alley.

I can tell I'm going to enjoy matching 3 Scots with different soaps and post shaves going forward.

The Valet AutoStrop is treating me well, especially for a new-to-me razor. Good shave.

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

Black Watch++;

Awesome looking brush! Goes well with the steam punk AutoStrop.

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

Thanks! Chisel and Hound++;

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

Nov. 18, 2023

  • Brush: Proraso Professional
  • Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
  • Blade: GEM PTFE (3)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Smoking Bishop
  • Balm: Stirling Soap Co. - Unscented
  • Osma: Osma - Osma
  • Scuttle: Georgetown Pottery - G20

This scent is more pleasant than I remember.

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

I too always forget how much I like the scent until I use it again.

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

November 18, 2023

  • Brush: Elite Razor Honduran Rosewood Burl 24mm HMW Fan
  • Razor: Gillette Tech English Flat Bottom
  • Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (Yellow) (1)
  • Lather: Declaration Grooming - Cerberus - Soap
  • Post Shave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner

This is my kind of DE razor. I can feel what is happening with the blade at all times. Great shave!

And … Cerberus! Love it! All I can say is that I need to buy the EdP.

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

Cerberus was love at first sniff for me in the first release. Unfortunately I only bought the soap back then.

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

Cerberus was love at first sniff

πŸ’―
The aftershave and frag are available again. Lots more detail in the aftershave. That's why I'm considering buying the EdP.

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

The aftershave and frag are available again.

One of each are in the mail to my reshipper ☺️

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

Yes, I have the frag on the way as well. I am, literally, reorganizing my shelf space to fit this stuff atm.

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

I had to switch to storage baskets a while ago πŸ«