SOTD Saturday 16 May - Friday 22 May 2026

[TRS]

I used a 13mm masonry drill to make a pilot hole in the top (by hand - no drill needed!) and carved it bigger with a flat blade screwdriver I had lying around, measuring it to make sure I didn't make it too big. I glued the knot with hot melt. I may make a base from builder's bog, as the pumice could end up scratching the acrylic bathroom surface. I doubt I will seal it, and will probably use it until it breaks and make another handleb. It was really a bit of an experiment - a what if thought - that turned into an enjoyable bit of crafting.

This is the thought that drives all great discoveries and products—this thought is the engine of progress! Your experiment was clearly a success and looks gorgeous! I agree that protecting your bathtub from scratches is important. With this brush, even a thin cork base (there are such pads for cabinet and table legs) will look great and natural.

 

[Occams Razor]

This is the thought that drives all great discoveries and products—this thought is the engine of progress! Your experiment was clearly a success and looks gorgeous! I agree that protecting your bathtub from scratches is important. With this brush, even a thin cork base (there are such pads for cabinet and table legs) will look great and natural.

Cheers for your kind words, mate! Cork is an awesome idea - may even have a piece lying around somewhere.

 

[JamieM]

Diamond Hayashi Ryūichi Saitō SK 3
Kanayama 95000
Muhle Firbe Silvertip XL
Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba
Santa Maria Tabacco Toscana Aftershave
Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscana Eau de Cologne​

 

[CRISANTO]

Friday, May 22, 2026.

Essentials oils pre shave. Omega: Crema da barba, all' olio di eucalipto. Epsilon, synthetic hair, buttercotch handle. Gotta, 120, 6/8, Solingen. Bonté: Lotion & balm aftershave.

 

[Randy]

Monday May Eighteenth's Shave Of The Day was good...

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PreShave: Stirling's Bonaparte PSO
Lather Gear: Yaqi 24mm Synth Mountain Lake whipped up VITOS Red in Captain's Choice Copper Aquamarine
Razors&Blades: Rolls Razor De-Luxe(?) & Blade 1 buffing WTG... Shavette loaded with Shark Saloon 1 buffing WTG cheeks & neck... 1974 Gillette Super Adjustable loaded with Wilkinson Sword 1 buffing WTG(5) around the maw...
AfterShave Gear: Omega Alum Stick then Stirling Sport PSB

so we learned the Rolls Razor is a evolution of a straight razor... and after several honing passes in it's case and a clean up we decided to try it... the problems with my hands were exaggerated from the small stick/handle... only area the hand/s couldn't try was under the snot rocket... got a little irritation on the beard area and a small red spot on a cheek... a fun experience... and not sure when the Rolls Razor will get another go... got a little feedback from Omega and Stirling moistened us up and has us sniffing good...

Have a Good Start to your week and SOTDs ATGSers...

Oh I see some friends came for shaving too

 

[p.b]

Yay! Finally a day warm enough to use my new Snake Bite ASL and it didn’t disappoint- a fantastic shave this morning and sadly my last with the Rosa Oud soap.

 

[ankerbart]

Razor: YAQI Chrome Color KNIGHT-HELMET Safety Razor Head (SRH039-C) with Yaqi Diagonal Stainless Steel Safety Razor Handle (RAS2582)

Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic, #3

Shaving brush: Kent Brushes Extra Large Pure Badger Ivory White Shaving Brush BK12

Shaving soap / shaving cream: Dovo x Seifen Manufaktur Klar German Shaving Soap Skull & Bones

After-shave lotion / splash: Pitralon, Swiss Version

After-shave balm: Balea MEN After-Shave Balm Ultra Sensitive

Booster: Ethos Grooming Essentials Skin Care Collection Derma Boost Rejuvenating Elixir

Eau de Toilette: Vetiver de Guerlain

 

[Marky26]

SOTD 🪒
Mühle Rocca with Gillette Silver Blue.
Semogue boar brush.
Mastro Miche Revisited Rive Gauche soap.
Nivea Deep AS.
'My Beard' balm.

A lovely way to start my weekend.
Smooth and feeling fresh.
Happy Shaving

 

[TexStubble]

Omega 10066 boar
LEA puck
'66 Tech
Tatra Platinum (6)
Lustray Coachman

 

[Twelvefret]

‘47 Gillette Super Speed first year

 

[J349]

• Carbon Cx (+)
• Treet Platinum
• Semogue 2040 HD 25x53
• Stirling Green
• Proraso Green

 

[Johnny Bravo]

22 May 2026
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (Great Shave)
Smoothness: ★★★★☆ (Very Smooth)
Irritation: ★☆☆☆☆ (Zero Burn)

Time of Day: Morning
Blade Uses: 2
Passes: 2
Razor Setting: 2

Razor: TATARA MURAMASA Adjustable
Blade: Tatara Tatara
Soap: Chiseled Face Cryogen
Brush: Highlander Black with gun metal grey Boti fan
Pre-Shave: 3P Crema 3P
Aftershave: Chiseled Face Cryogen Balm

 

[brit]

Friday
Brit Rhodium Flaretip
Rooney
Juniper Reverie
Burberry

 

[purerockfury]

Fryday May Twenty-Second's Shave Of The Day was good...

did a 1 buffing shave... the Shavette loaded with Shark Saloon did the cheeks and neck... the 1974 Gillette Super-Adjustable loaded with Wilkinson Sword did around the maw... we're smoof and sniffing good...

Have a Good Weekend and Good SOTDs ATGSers...

 

[purerockfury]

Oh I see some friends came for shaving too

maybe odd... butt not getting your reply... hahaha