It is time for one of the Holy Grail razor again. Makes a Monday shave even better!
Sep. 4, 2023
Excellent shave. Very pleasant scent the only possible complaint is that it’s a bit mild which they caution in their description.
2023.09.04 SOTD:
Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser
Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
Razor: Gem Jr. 1912
Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (2)
Lather: Summer Break Soaps Daydream
Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Summer Break Soaps Remote Learning Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
Take number 2 with my Gem., but still not able to achieve a close shave. The shave was better than attempt #1, but that wouldn't take much. I'm sure I'll get better the more I use it, but that will take time. I did make sure to ride the cap like crazy this shave, which is probably why it was better than the last. 3+ pass shave.
Delicious early Monday morning shave with new to me Armonía. Thank you @[email protected] for the smush! The much hyped Darkwing base is crazy creamy and easy to dial in, and the tobacco fougère is right up my alley. A great first impression. Good start into the week so far.
Sep 4, 2023 - Sample September/Mammoth Monday: Dammusi
It's #mammothmonday in #sampleseptember, and today's sample is Dammusi. The scent is beautiful. I really want to love it, but I think it's just too powdery for me. I'm curious if the aftershave has the same powdery-forward notes.
The WR4 was a quick, smooth shaver. I still need to find a snazzy aluminum handle to use instead of the Razorock stainless steel handle. The balance is off just enough that it's noticeable during the shave.
Calabria offered a citrus-forward, Mediterranean escape. An excellent new scent from GN. While Calabria's opening is much brighter, I thought I picked up some heart notes that were similar to Musashi. As such, I used the Musashi fragrance as well.
Rating: 4.5/5
I'm surprised that Calabria isn't a chilli scent, they put that in everything, including ice cream 😅
😂 Now you have me wondering if there are any good chili scented soaps.
Abbate Y La Mantia's Vulcano 💖 (Warning, for some, the anise note is stronger than the chilli. In my nose, it's mostly a chilli scent)
Thanks for the suggestion. I need to explore more of the AylM product line.
September 4, 2023
The level 2 is nice and mild. Although the shave wasn't super duper close, it's still very good and comfortable. Everything smelled wonderful and I'm in love with Woodshop.
Woodshop++
September 4, 2023
Razor: Koraat 14-2.0 8/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 316)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I went for a deep, rich YouTube lather today. The SV Beta 4.3 base just loves this. I pushed a lot of water into it.
Wonderful shave today; my second with the Koraat 14-2.0. An obvious thing to do next is to refresh the edge on my Fili 14, and compare.
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