gcgallant

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

Thank you for suggesting this and sending it out. I really enjoyed it! Definitely up my alley. I loved the woodsy, outdoor take on a barbershop. Scent strength was perfect.

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

September 18, 2024 - Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 11/16 Söderfors Extra Specialstål Full Hollow

  • Lather: McDuff's Soap Company - Old Strathcona - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Chicago Grooming - AG 1889 - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


I've wanted to try a McDuff's soap for a while. I really enjoy the scent descriptions on the web site. This one is his barbershop scent and it's a doozy. Great lather, and a very enjoyable shave!

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

Yes, I'm looking forward to it! I agree 💯on the scent.

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

September 17, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: River Razors 6/8 3/4 Hollow

  • Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum

  • Talc: Yardley Classic
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


For this shave I was trying out a new edge on this razor. I created it using a Koma nagura slurry on a Black Arkansas stone. Definitely a unique feel.

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

September 16, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point

  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Roman Spice is such a refreshing scent! It doesn't linger long in the soap or aftershave, so I think the EdT is worth having.

This razor has a combination Black Arkansas/Mikawa Asano Nagura edge. It is beautifully sharp with its own subtle feel. Very fun shave today!

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

September 15, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Koraat 7/8" Near Wedge Spanish Point

  • Lather: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

  • Aftershave: 345 Soaps - Undercut - Aftershave

  • Talc: Yardley Gold
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Great F1 race-day shave!

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

September 14, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Filarmonica 12 Doble Temple 5/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Noble Otter - Ace - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Aftershave: Noble Otter - Ace - Aftershave

  • Talc: Yardley Gold
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Back home from my travels. A very enjoyable, quick shave today. I was quite surprised at how close this shave was. The progress on this Zenith brush is just phenomenal. I know that it will improve, but it does not need to.

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September 13, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Dovo Facharbeit 6/8” Full Hollow Square Point

  • Lather: Noble Otter - Jack - Soap

  • Toner: None

  • Aftershave: Noble Otter - Jack - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

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Jack has an Italian cologne vibe to it. Really very nice. Certainly worth a sample if you’re interested. This boar brush has finally transitioned into total goodness. Excellent shave today!

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

September 12, 2024

• ⁠Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar • ⁠Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 472 13/16” Full Hollow Square Point • ⁠Lather: House of Mammoth - Kryptonite - Soap • ⁠Toner: None • ⁠Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

— Traveling today, but today’s shave used Kryptonite to support u/OnionMiasma’s shave against suicide.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

No I haven't, but that's first on my list. I have only heard good things about this.

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

September 11, 2024

  • Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar

  • Razor: Koraat 6/8" Full Hollow

  • Lather: Noble Otter - Monarch - Soap

  • Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

  • Aftershave: Noble Otter - Monarch - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Great shave! I haven't used Monarch in a while. Great stuff!

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