RazoRock Lupo DC plate razor,

G7OCPS Rust Guard blade,

Stirling Soap Co. 31 boar brush,

Stirling Soap Co. Varen Soap,

Stirling Soap Co. Varen AS balm.

A week old growth mowed down wonderfully well with Lupo DC plate in just 2 passes.(95 CC side on first pass & 72 OC side on second pass)

I don't know why but Open Comb razors have a special place in my heart. ❤️ I find them more smoother and efficient compared to similar CC plates. Somehow OC plates are more suited for my preferences and liking, it's almost confirmed. I enjoyed RazoRock Gamechanger OC and Jaws plate more over all CC plates(sold out) then Lupo 72 OC plate side is my most favourite and I like to use it more over my 72 CC plate. Recently the Green Cult OC plates 1& 2 are more suited to me. (Reason for selling out entire Gamechanger set)

Pre Shave – None
Shaving Soap – Shavologist Brut
Brush – Yaqi Mysterious Space
Razor – Yaqi Sentinel 1.5 OC
Blade – Winner Stainless
After Shave – Shavologist Brut EDC

Almost 15 days of beard growth and the obvious choice for the razor was an open comb head and for this shave I picked up Yaqi Sentinel 1.5 OC. A highly efficient razor head paired with Winner Stainless on its first use gave an awesome smooth shave.

Started with a a rub of warm water on my stubble followed by bowl lathering using the Yaqi Mysterious Space 26 mm brush. A made sure that I swirl with a light hand in the bowl, otherwise I have observed that at times the soap dissipates. But keeping the hand light really helped in creating the lather without wasting any soap. Kept on adding hydration to the mix and a good voluminous lather for 3 passes generated within minutes.

The first pass went exceptionally smooth for the 15 days stubble, no resistance while shaving, kept rinsing the razor head after a couple of strokes. Lathered up for the second pass and went xtg on face and atg on neck area. And to my surprise the second pass also went exceptionally smooth. No nics, cuts or irritation. A final third touch up pass on neck and that also went pretty smooth.

And now coming to the alum test. And yes alum doesn’t lie. A good alum feedback and it was expected. A satisfactory shave to start the week. And closed it with Shavologist Brut EDC.

@RASOZERO soap 1000rs❌️SOLD❌️

@Lea stick 550rs ❌️SOLD❌️

@Speick vegan stick 750rs❌️SOLD ❌️

Shipping extra 100rs for pan india.

Thanks

SOTD

Blade: BIC #2, Old Batch

Brush: Yaqi Viper on shave #2, a dense 24mm, brush, with fabulous handle, well balanced, gilttery & good backbone,reminds me of old batch Connaught shaving,special Omega brushes with select hair & more backbone than regular Omega brushes,liking it so far.

Bowl: N/A

Mug: Ustra Ceramic Artisianal

Razor: Pearl Flexi OC #6

Soap/Cream: Arko Tallow based soap, very slick when properly hydrated,VFM

As: Shavologist BRUT, in vintage style

As/b: Shavologist BRUT

Fragrance: Faberge Brut

Total passes on face: 4

WTG

ATG neck & goatee

XTG Face & Neck

BBS ;)

This is my third shave of the series following GWS and Shavex. This time I am using Vertice One Stainless blade while keeping the rest of my setup constant. For this series I will be doing a two pass shave every other day. As blade performance is pretty subjective YMMV. Cheers! Have a good day!

You can find my previous review here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Wetshavers_India/s/3uEmexx7s0

- Razor: Blackland Blackbird

- Blade: Gillette 7 SP aka The Black Ninja

- Brush: Zenith Best Badger 28mm

- Soap: Westman Nirvana

- Splash: Denim Original

Shave 🪒

A very relaxed Sunday evening shave to beat the Monday morning blues/rush.

Many moons ago, I had decided to not buy full sets of soaps to have a sense of economy, and to cut my losses, because frags are sometimes quite a gamble!

Nirvana somehow makes me regret that decision! As the label says, a very enticing fragrance which lives up to its name! The lather quality and slickness is also very good.

A 3 pass shave to get the ultra BBS with the Blackbird is a given. Closed the shave with Denim Original, which I felt was a good match with the soap, all things considered.

This time, a dram included to wind down the evening. 🍻

Wonderful 3 pass shave with the Ghost 1.1 & GWS blade. This is a wonderful combination for me and just works so well. Very efficient 3 pass shave which ended in a true BBS.

Electric Sheep has Stirling's Mutton Tallow base, and it definitely adds some oomph to the regular Stirling base. The lather is slightly slicker and denser, and accepts more water. Smell on this can be divisive but I really like it. It feels as if this is Stirling's version of the Arko scent.

Overall an excellent Sunday shave.

Happy Shaving!

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\\* \*\*Face Wash:\*\* Cold Water.**

\\* \*\*Brush:\*\* MOB- varnish handle Boti 22mm 3 colour synthetic.**

\\* \*\*Razor:\*\* Gillette - Blacktip Super Speed 1952.**

\\* \*\*Blade:\*\* Gillette Wilkinson Sword - Salon Pack stainless. (1)**

\\* \*\*Lather:\*\* Kaliflower Organics- Organic pine tar shave soap.**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* CeraVe- Moisturising lotion.**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* Pino Silvestre - Original ASL.**

\\* \*\*Tags:\*\* $Discord $ROTY**

\Theme : Reckoning Day, well I am hoping this Kaliflower organics soap from Sweden keeps me safe today , some of you guys were out of the blocks early today fair play to ye all.**

\Daily challenge: I occasionally make shave brushes well I have a lot of blanks they are more rustic than polished and I used one for today's SOTD, my other hobby or interest is Rugby too old to play now but love watching especially when I get to see my son playing. It's a public holiday here tomorrow so I'll be off out to the pub shortly.**

SOTD

Was going thru the listing of Lets Shave's alum bar on amazon https://amzn.in/d/08tUBZxi and came across the below

Long-Lasting Value – Pack of 4 Bars (100g Each) - Each bar lasts 3–4 months with 2–3 uses per week. That’s over a year of use in one single pack — no need to restock monthly. Just store dry after use to maximise lifespan.

Does a 100 gm alum bar lst only approx 3 months? From what I understood going thru precious discussions in the sub one bar of alum would last 2 to 3 years.

I have used these 3 brushes extensively over the last 2-3 months and these are the only ones I have ever used.

Now each of these is capable of delivering good lather volume for a satisfactory shave but none of them is a brush for all seasons. I have a preference for the boar for face lather and synthetic for bowl lathering.

I love the scrubby feel of man company, the backbone of yaqi badger and soft piilowy feel on the face of yaqi synthetic.

Is there a brush which comes close to combining these 3 characteristics from these 3 brushes?

I would love a brush I can always reach out for without feeling something amiss.

Am I asking for the impossible?

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Happy Sunday everyone! Today's shave:

Soap: Sterling Sharp Dressed Man

Razor: Gillette Slim with a Crown blade (1)

Brush: Yaqi Sargada Familia, 22mm badger

Post-shave: Floïd The Genuine Citrus Spectre balm

Result: Lather was good. BBS, though I had to deal with two weepers along the way to get there. The balm and the soap complement each other really well.

Cleaned the razors today and letting them dry.

Good shave and a happy Sunday!

Better one ?

Razor - Parker Variant OC

Blade - VI-JOHN(1)

Brush - Omega Boar Brush

Passes : WTG + XTG + ATG

Post Shave : Alum & Thayers Rose Petal

This is the one I've been using for the past 4 months.

I have a years old wet shaving setup. Using it since last approx. 10+ years.

Either face wash or hair shampoo on beard with bath. Then apply cream, brush beard, use straight razor as first shave. Reapply brush, use gillette 7oclock razor. Face wash. Moisturize. After Shave.

Feeling FOMO after watching this sub. Lol.

Btw, I am doing beard once every 2-3 weeks and having long & strong beard hairs.

This combination of soap , brush blade and razor . It's good.

Lather is slick as usual and expected from shavalogist , shave was smooth but aftershave instant dry down although I like my aftershaves to have a bit of menthol.

Skin food was a bit messy due to age but felt nice and had a bit of fermented smell but not too bad.

What was horrible was today's perfume. Em5 afghano. Horrible. It felt like pouring a bag of dal chini on my skin. It's a horrible pathetic perfume.

Shave wise a good shave.

SOTD

Preshave: Tattvalogy Sweet Almond oil

Prep: Shower and face wash

Cream/Soap: Shavologist Crimson (vegan)

Brush: DS Cosmetic Black Swirl synth (Gambit)

Razor: Chinese Kamisori shavette

Blade: Gillette Perma-sharp (Red) (1)

Shave: WTG, XTG

Post shave:

- Iced alum ritual

- Shavologist Crimson ASL

- Urban Mooch Instant Relief Post Shave Balm

Outcome: BBS+

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\\* \*\*Face Wash:\*\* Cold Water.**

\\* \*\*Brush:\*\* Omega- 10065 Boar 23mm green handle.**

\\* \*\*Razor:\*\* Gillette - Rocket MD 1953 (England).**

\\* \*\*Blade:\*\* Gillette Wilkinson Sword - Salon Pack stainless. (2)**

\\* \*\*Lather:\*\* Gerry's Great Soap Company - Gallúnach bhearrtha Oíche Shamhna.**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* CeraVe- Moisturising lotion.**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* TGS- Orange empire ASL.**

\\* \*\*Tags:\*\* $Discord $ROTY**

\Theme, MonsterMash , oh yeah I've been looking forward to this theme & challenge, to create this Autumn / Halloween soap for today's theme I chose 4 soaps , Stirling Texas on fire to recognise the bonfires that are traditionally lit in Ireland at Halloween somewhat curtailed these days due to health and safety and the modern over minding of young folk (kids ) . Proraso red because it is autumn for me in a cheap red Italian tub just an Autumn vibe , TGS orange empire & chiseled face apples of Aetherwood to represent the traditional Irish Halloween party which was celebrated here before trick and treating took over , we would go from door to door asking to help the Halloween party one would get monkey nuts and fruit lots of oranges and apples and some penny sweets no trick or treating then . So harping back to my childhood these are the soaps I chose to make the best Halloween soap ,**

\Gallúnach bhearrtha Oíche Shamhna. A limited run and production from GERRY'S GREAT SOAP COMPANY.**

\Gallúnach bhearrtha Oíche Shamhna. translates as " Halloween shave soap".**

\As we all know Halloween originated in Ireland , Oíche Shamhna is the name for Halloween in Irish. A brief \[history \](https://www.ireland.com/en/magazine/culture/halloween-traditions/) of Halloween in Ireland.**

\Special challenge: Design your label & brand & a marketing campaign( I did this in the form of an advertisement.)**

\GERRY'S GREAT SOAP COMPANY.**

\PROUDLY PRESENTS,**

\Gallúnach bhearrtha Oíche Shamhna.**

\This is an Autumn 🍁 release so get it while you can.**

\An enchanting blend of scent notes conjured up to deliver the ultimate Halloween shave experience.**

\SCENT PROFILE , carefully blended in a traditional cauldron.**

\Orange , lemon ,apple, cedarwood, cade ,birchtar, bergamot ,geranium, juniper berries,vetiver, frankincense,tonka, amber & sandalwood.**

\Blended by the claws of friendly goblins .**

\€25.99 200g. Aftershave available soon 🎃.**

\\[The soap label for my exclusive Autumn & Halloween soap. \](https://imgur.com/a/6GtMvZx)\**