Day 11/31 of Looking for Serenity in Austerity
- Brush: Semogue Owner's Club (cherry wood and boar) (11)
- Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 50 (7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel, masonic deco) (9)
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
- Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Roman Spice
Morning shave! Last day of vacation, and I finally managed to switch back to shaving in the morning. For vacation djundjila, this feels like a big accomplishment. I'll miss vacation djundjila tomorrow.
I've reached the uneventful part of AA. The razor still has a great edge, the brush makes ok lather and doesn't change a lot anymore between shaves, Roman Spice still smells summery and fresh, and I'm enjoying the routine.
If not for the required daily pic for Raw Hoggin', I wouldn't even move my gear (with the exception of the straight, which I keep out of Djunior's reach.
Now off to the neighborhood pool for dinner fun with Djunior.
August 11, 2024
- Brush: Maggard 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Gillette Tech (Z-4)
- Blade: Derby Premium (3)
- Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Port-Au-Prince - Soap
- Post Shave: Spearhead - Seaforth! Heather - Toner
- Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Balm
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Ah, this blade feels so much better in this razor compared to the Baili BR171. I do like the BR171, but not with this blade.
This razor/blade combo is simply great.
August 11, 2024
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Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving 31mm x 57mm Moar Boar
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Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 14 Full Hollow Square Point
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Lather: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Guerlain - Jicky - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave. $headless $FriodomRiders #NoStrop
"It's Déjà vu all over again", Yogi Berra
Today I felt the beginnings of change in the edge. It feels just a little softer and more accepting of more pressure. Comfort and closeness are still where they have been, but if I wanted to, I could get away with a sloppier shaving style.
11.08.2024 - Shaman shave test
- Prep: cold water
- Brush: RazoRock 400 Noir SE 24 mm
- Razor: Leaf Thorn
- Blade: snapped BIC Chrome Platinum
- Lather: E&S - Shaman
- Post-Shave: Thayer's Original toner; Phytorelax Aftershave scalp cream
-> 2 pass head shave and 1 pass around the beard. Good shave!
First try of E&S Shaman. It was a bit tricky to lather up, but once I managed to do so it totally exploded with lather. That's why I did more passes than usual. The scent is a interesting mix. Different kinds of tobacco (pipe and flower), leather, some woody notes... I can definitely see what they were aiming for with the name & tub art. Also, their base made my skin feel really good! In general, a very positive first impression of this soap. However, more shaves will be required of course.
Had a bit of a uneventful weekend, apart from setting up my new smartphone today. All this signing in for every app again was a bit annoying, but the phone also came with some wireless headphones as a freebie which are surprisingly comfortable to wear atm. If something is looking a bit off in my posts, it's probably because I still need to set everything back up the way I'm used to do things!
Aug 11, 2024 - AA24 - Day 11
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Brush: Zenith Multi-Color (2006 XSE) 21mm Unbleached Boar Knot
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Blade: Gillette Platinum [11]
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Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Soap (Mutton Tallow)
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Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Splash
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Tags: $ShepherdsofStirling $RawHoggin $Discord
