SOTD Saturday 20 June - Friday 26 June 2026
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ankerbart
Veteran
Razor: Atelier Durdan Rasoir Le Maurice, Matière Inox 316l l Finition Sablé, GAP 1.6, Type de peigne Fermé / Fermé
Blade: Kai Razor Stainless Steel Double-Edge Blades, #1
Shaving Brush: Sawdust Creation Studios “Segments” – Black Walnut with Maple Inlays, 25mm Oumo Silk -2 shaving brush knot, Fan Shape
Shaving Soap / Shaving Cream: Capt. Fawcett’s Luxurious Shaving Soap
After-Shave Lotion / Splash: Old Spice Whitewater After-Shave Lotion
After-Shave Balm: Balea MEN After-Shave Balm Ultra Sensitive
Booster: Ethos Grooming Essentials Skin Care Collection Derma Boost Rejuvenating Elixir
Eau de Toilette: Parfum Parlour Elegant Tear For Men - 0780, a fragrance similar to Rive Gauche pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent
Blade: Kai Razor Stainless Steel Double-Edge Blades, #1
Shaving Brush: Sawdust Creation Studios “Segments” – Black Walnut with Maple Inlays, 25mm Oumo Silk -2 shaving brush knot, Fan Shape
Shaving Soap / Shaving Cream: Capt. Fawcett’s Luxurious Shaving Soap
After-Shave Lotion / Splash: Old Spice Whitewater After-Shave Lotion
After-Shave Balm: Balea MEN After-Shave Balm Ultra Sensitive
Booster: Ethos Grooming Essentials Skin Care Collection Derma Boost Rejuvenating Elixir
Eau de Toilette: Parfum Parlour Elegant Tear For Men - 0780, a fragrance similar to Rive Gauche pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent
Occams Razor
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I have that brush on the way, because of the superb 24 amd 26mm G7 knots in 3 other brushes.Please let me know what you think of it!
Quique
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Semogue TSN Finest 24x50
Joserra Brit Tonic
Rockwell 6S
PermaSharp #4
Proraso Balm
Williams Aqua Velva
I tested the Joserra soap that arrived unexpectedly this week, a gift from a good friend on the forum. I didn't shave it today; I waited a day to give it a better evaluation.
It's been a long time since a soap surprised me so much on its first use.
The jar has a lime scent that reminds me of Tremonia's Dark Lines. As another member pointed out, once it lathers, the aroma is much cleaner, completely natural, with a touch of mint (not menthol) that makes it perfect for summer.
I lathered it in a bowl, loading it with about 20 strokes. It seemed like it wasn't producing any lather, so I loaded it with another 10 strokes. Clearly, I overdid it. Once it starts lathering, it explodes and produces enough lather for 5 or 6 strokes.
A lather that requires a lot of water, very, very dense, adheres perfectly to the skin, softens the beard, and glides on beautifully.
No itching or anything strange, just a very, very pleasant, cool (not cold) sensation.
Excellent post-shave feel, skin feels cared for, zero tightness, and you can barely feel the lotion.
The only downside (there's always a downside) is that the next day my face feels similar to how tallow soaps leave me, slightly oily. This isn't a problem with the soap, but with my skin; it happens to me with all tallow soaps and quite a few vegetable soaps (I suppose it's related to the vegetable butters used in their production).
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the friend who sent me the soap again and to sincerely congratulate Joserra on this fantastic soap. I can't think of anything better after the tropical night we had than a shave with this Brit Tonic to start the week off right.
Happy Monday!
Joserra Brit Tonic
Rockwell 6S
PermaSharp #4
Proraso Balm
Williams Aqua Velva
I tested the Joserra soap that arrived unexpectedly this week, a gift from a good friend on the forum. I didn't shave it today; I waited a day to give it a better evaluation.
It's been a long time since a soap surprised me so much on its first use.
The jar has a lime scent that reminds me of Tremonia's Dark Lines. As another member pointed out, once it lathers, the aroma is much cleaner, completely natural, with a touch of mint (not menthol) that makes it perfect for summer.
I lathered it in a bowl, loading it with about 20 strokes. It seemed like it wasn't producing any lather, so I loaded it with another 10 strokes. Clearly, I overdid it. Once it starts lathering, it explodes and produces enough lather for 5 or 6 strokes.
A lather that requires a lot of water, very, very dense, adheres perfectly to the skin, softens the beard, and glides on beautifully.
No itching or anything strange, just a very, very pleasant, cool (not cold) sensation.
Excellent post-shave feel, skin feels cared for, zero tightness, and you can barely feel the lotion.
The only downside (there's always a downside) is that the next day my face feels similar to how tallow soaps leave me, slightly oily. This isn't a problem with the soap, but with my skin; it happens to me with all tallow soaps and quite a few vegetable soaps (I suppose it's related to the vegetable butters used in their production).
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the friend who sent me the soap again and to sincerely congratulate Joserra on this fantastic soap. I can't think of anything better after the tropical night we had than a shave with this Brit Tonic to start the week off right.
Happy Monday!
CRISANTO
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Sunday, 21 June, 2026.
Essential oils (aloe vera and jojoba) pre shave. Catie’s Bubbles, Inspirazione di Parma shaving soap. Simpson, chubby 2, platinum fibre, Vesta. Mastro Livi, Snake: Damasteel superdense twisted full hollow, 8/8, snake tip, giraffe bone scales. Acqua di Parma: Lotion, balm aftershave & EdC.
Monday, June 22, 2026.
Essential oils (aloe vera and jojoba) pre shave. Lodrino: “Aroma de Liguria”, shaving soap, lotion & balm aftershave. Boti, two bands badger with blue treasure resin handle. Revisor 8/8, Solingen, custom blue abalone scales by Pablo Fuertes.
Essential oils (aloe vera and jojoba) pre shave. Catie’s Bubbles, Inspirazione di Parma shaving soap. Simpson, chubby 2, platinum fibre, Vesta. Mastro Livi, Snake: Damasteel superdense twisted full hollow, 8/8, snake tip, giraffe bone scales. Acqua di Parma: Lotion, balm aftershave & EdC.
Monday, June 22, 2026.
Essential oils (aloe vera and jojoba) pre shave. Lodrino: “Aroma de Liguria”, shaving soap, lotion & balm aftershave. Boti, two bands badger with blue treasure resin handle. Revisor 8/8, Solingen, custom blue abalone scales by Pablo Fuertes.
TexStubble
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Made-Rite 750 2-band
Chiseled Face Santa Paula
'53 Super Speed
Lord Silver Star (2)
Fine Italian Citrus
Dunhill Edition EdT
Chiseled Face Santa Paula
'53 Super Speed
Lord Silver Star (2)
Fine Italian Citrus
Dunhill Edition EdT
Twelvefret
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‘47 Gillette Superspeed/Yellow Feather
Randy
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Tonyschin
Pogonotomist
22/06/26
Pre - Droyt's Classic Glycerose Soap
Brush - Semogue SOC TAJ Boar
Soap - Signature Soap Valentia
Razor - Asylum Injector
Blade - Schick Proline PB 20
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's E45 / Argan oil Sandalwood and Jasmine Balm
A/S - Signature Soap Valentia
Although the Schick blade has transformed the Asylum from harsh to smooth, complacency always catches you out. I have not had a nick for years but caught my chin going ATG, i didn't feel it but saw the blood trickle, nothing massive, so i finished the shave, a cold rinse and a rub with my Alum block sorted it out.
Enjoy your day all.
Pre - Droyt's Classic Glycerose Soap
Brush - Semogue SOC TAJ Boar
Soap - Signature Soap Valentia
Razor - Asylum Injector
Blade - Schick Proline PB 20
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's E45 / Argan oil Sandalwood and Jasmine Balm
A/S - Signature Soap Valentia
Although the Schick blade has transformed the Asylum from harsh to smooth, complacency always catches you out. I have not had a nick for years but caught my chin going ATG, i didn't feel it but saw the blood trickle, nothing massive, so i finished the shave, a cold rinse and a rub with my Alum block sorted it out.
Enjoy your day all.
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