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Jul 23, 2024

• Brush: Declaration Grooming Know It All 28mm B14 Badger Knot
• Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
• Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [10]
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two - Soap
• Post Shave: Noble Otter - Lonestar - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Noble Otter - Lonestar - Eau de Parfum

The scent notes for Roam Two (2.0) are listed as Tobacco, Grass, Soil, Thyme, Sage, Leather, Coffee, Pink Pepper, Juniper, Cypriol, Ginger, Musk, and Black Currant. It opened bright and tangy, but it didn't last long. There were hints of tobacco and leather, but not much more. The scent overall didn't live up to the hype of the original Roam, but I have no basis for comparison with the original.

Lonestar also starts with a similar bright, tanginess, but it opens up in a completely different way, making it a very enjoyable scent.

My wife, who knew nothing about the soap, struggled to get anything approaching avocado. I think it's more the suggestion of avocado.

I agree that Nirvana is amazing.

🦣 Mammoth Monday: Avocado 🥑

• Brush: Declaration Grooming Magic Hour 28mm B8 Badger Knot
• Razor: Blackland Razors Blackbird Ti
• Blade: Gillette Platinum [6]
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Avocado - Soap
• Post Shave: Westman Shaving - Nirvana - Splash
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Just Right for a Tuesday - Eau de Parfum

I tried out the sample of Avocado I received from HoM. It's an earthy and fresh scent, and it paired nicely with the fig notes in Nirvana and Just Right for a Tuesday.

I've seen some good reviews of this one. Where does it fall in terms of sweetness?

I'll nominate Macduffs' Old Strathcona, an earthy barbershop/fougère fit for fall.

Behold the Whatsis!

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf 26mm Maggard Razors Premium Boar Boar Knot
• Razor: Karve Shaving Co. Overlander
• Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [9]
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Behold the Whatsis! - Soap (Omnibus)
• Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Teacher's Pet - Aftershave
• Fragrance: Southern Witchcrafts - Tres Matres - Eau de Parfum

Beautiful florals and fruits in today's Summertime shave.

Technically it's just a R41 head on the handle of my R89. If you were to buy it new though, it's listed as the MUH-R41BLACK.

Which version do you have?

Jul 19, 2024

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Brilliance 26mm v23 Fanchurian Badger Knot
• Razor: Mühle R41
• Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [10]
• Lather: Chicago Grooming Co./House of Mammoth - Armonía - Soap (Darkwing)
• Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - AG 1889 - Splash
• Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Valedictorian - Eau de Parfum

Happy Fougère Friday ✌️

Rating: 4.5/5

It's in the Ultima base. I couldn't really tell much of a difference over the Kaizen base, but it was only my first shave with it. Maybe it's a little thirstier, but good performance nonetheless. Signature does look like it would be nice.

Excellent photo, btw.

Thank you!

Thank you 🙏

Lavendursday: Lavender Noir

• Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Space Portal 25mm Mühle STF Synthentic Knot
• Razor: Wolfman Razors Satin WR1 Dual Comb Head (0.74 mm gap) on Hollow WRH1 Handle (on loan)
• Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Stainless (Green) [2]
• Lather: Ariana & Evans - Lavender Noir - Soap
• Post Shave: Ariana & Evans - Lavender Noir - Splash
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavender - Eau de Toilette

Excellent shave this morning! Lavender Noir is a subtly dark, lavender scent that just hits all the boxes. Once I tried the splash, I knew I had to get the soap as well.

AG 1889++