gcgallant
September 10, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Razor: Filarmonica 13 Novodur 13/16" Para Profesionales Full Hollow
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Lather: Noble Otter - Firefighter - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I've been missing this fragrance. Really enjoyed it today. I think it combines well with Roman Spice, but most things do :)
September 9, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Razor: Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple Gen 1
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Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
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Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
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Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
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Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful shave today. The Zenith boar feels amazing and I know it will only get better.
It didn't get much attention from me either. I have a number of warm weather soaps, like Firefighter, that I want to use. I think it is time to move away from Sample September for a while. :)
I kind of think that most bases work just fine. There seems to be incentive to offer something new to get customers to return to the brand. It will be interesting to see how long Will stays with Omnibus. He said it would be the last one. In the case of Sri, I think his Crème Fraîche base is actually less expensive for him to produce. It feels different from Siero, and I think it is also top tier, but it's not necessarily "better".
Those scales are gorgeous!!! Awesome job!
September 8, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Razor: Puma 89 11/16 Full Hollow
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Lather: House of Mammoth - 福 (Fú Dào) - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
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Aftershave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
Today's razor is Puma 89 #1 in my collection. It has an Ozuku Jnat edge. Yesterday's Puma 89 (#2) had a coticule edge. I can tell the difference in texture between the two natural finishes. Both are extremely comfortable and both produced excellent shaves. The Jnat edge has a slightly softer feel; one that hides the apex a little. The coticule edge is also soft, but provides more feedback on the apex. I am certain that the coticule edge, though pushed as far as the stone would allow, is slightly less keen than the Jnat edge. Adapting one's shaving technique can easily handle this small difference.
You might be thinking Cerberus and Fú Dào? Yep. They complement each other IMO.
Can’t help with the blades.
Tobacconist++;
Firefighter++;
Love that soap!
September 7, 2024
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Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
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Razor: Puma 89 #2 11/16 Full Hollow
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Lather: House of Mammoth - Almond Leather - Soap
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Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
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Aftershave: Unilever - Brut - Aftershave
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
After only 7 uses, this brush has started to handle lather pretty well I'm getting good flow-through of lather which, to me, marks the end of lather hogging. The tips have felt good since the beginning and have been getting more flexible and softer with each day. This will certainly be a boar brush to rival the Moar Boar.
This Puma razor has a edge on it that was pushed the farthest on my current coticule [I've had other cotis before this one]. By far, it's the best edge I've produced on this stone. I'm excited to do another.
And thank you again PBNTs666 for organizing this!
Like you, I feel like I can make almost any soap work. I think Tusk is fine, but not top tier for me. I assume Vida uses Ben's formula when she makes it. Her Darkwing base, OTOH, is top tier for me. Ben's fragrances with Vida's Darkwing base would be a great match for me. He should just offer that option.