wtharris89

I totally mistyped there -- I meant to say that this balm and artisan are new to me. Meaning Ginger's Garden. I'm not sure whether CF was part of the prize list.

I agree though, Chiseled Face is one of my favorites. I get a great lather with their base every time.

October 18, 2024

• Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
• Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R3 plate)
• Blade: Personna - Lab Blue (1)
• Lather: Chiseled Face - Summer Storm
• Post: Chiseled Face - Summer Storm AS splash
• Post: Ginger's Garden - Unscented Aftershave Balm with Menthol
• Frag: Chiseled Face - Summer Storm EdP

Just a beautiful shave this morning. Summer Storm always brings me back to being in the desert during a thunderstorm. Makes me miss living in New Mexico.

This balm and artisan is new to me and was one of the prizes I won in the children's cancer raffle. Nice menthol level, good ingredients, and left my skin feeling great!

Have a great one y'all, we made it to the weekend! ✌️

October 17, 2024

• Brush: Yaqi - Sagrada Familia 24mm synthetic
• Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 + R2 plates)
• Blade: Astra - Superior Platinum (5)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Cologne Russe
• Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
• Post: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag AS splash
• Frag: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag EdP

Another first shave with a new sample, Cologne Russe was a lovely experience. Subtle, slightly powdery, with what smelled to me like a light cedar or oak note. I'm still developing a nose for these sorts of scents, so I could be way off base here!

Lather performed excellently as always. I'm growing to love the lower-structured lather that B&M provides. It still gives excellent slickness and a comfortable shave.

Have a great one y'all! ✌️

lol damn, that post is next level

I often wish they could just use their damn words, but perhaps this is good preparation for any possible children someday. :)

I'm glad I picked up a sample and curious to see how the scent changes in the EdT.

It's a very warm-yet-subdued scent. I get a bit of tobacco and musk, maybe a hint of vanilla. Overall it feels well-balanced. Definitely more restrained than Haverford, if you're familiar with that scent.

• Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
• Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 + R2 plates)
• Blade: Astra - Superior Platinum (4)
• Lather: Stirling - Stirling Gentleman
• Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
• Post: Barrister & Mann - Roam Two AS splash
• Frag: Barrister & Mann - Roam Two EdT

My first shave with this sample of Stirling Gentleman was very enjoyable. My wife liked the scent so much that she insisted I order the EdT for future use. 😊

Overall a close and comfortable shave. For whatever reason, one of our cats yelled at me for the entire shave. Of course, as soon as I finished she settled down and slept. 🙄

Have a great one y'all! ✌️

Oh snap, an emacs plugin for your SOTD is next-level.

I wonder how much effort it would be to port to nvim... 🤔

• Brush: Yaqi - Mysterious Space 24mm 2-band badger
• Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 plate)
• Blade: Astra - Superior Platinum (3)
• Lather: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac shave stick
• Post: Osma alum block
• Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
• Post: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac Aftershave Lotion
• Frag: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac EdC

A great stankening this morning. Tabac always gives me a drama-free lather and shave.

Have a good one y'all! ✌️

Los Jabones de Joserra seems to have such interesting scents. I’d love to try some of their soaps one day.

Maybe I’ll see about finding some samples when I have a bit of space for more soap

• Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
• Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 + R2 plate)
• Blade: Astra - Superior Platinum (2)
• Lather: Stirling - Autumn Glory
• Post: Osma alum block
• Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
• Post: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber AS splash
• Frag: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP

First shave with my Autumn Glory sample, and I quite enjoyed it. I get notes of wet leaves, apple cider, and wet earth.

As always the lather was great. I still hold that Stirling performs best with a boar brush.

Have a good one all!

No need, I have a sample of Oro Valley kicking around. :)