Shave of the day 20th January 2025

A “back to the roots” kind of shave – today’s setup is pretty close to the first kit I bought.

Except for the blade, the prep, and about thirteen years experience with traditional wetshaving, that is.

SOTD 2025 01 20
  • Razor: Parker 22R
  • Blade: Persona Platinum
  • Brush: Omega #10048
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Proraso Menthol & Eucalyptus
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 15th January 2025

Another fine midweek shave.

SOTD 2025 01 15
  • Razor: Gillette “Big Fellow”
  • Blade: Treet Platinum
  • Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 13 January 2025

New week, new shave, and an experiment of sorts. I’ve done things like that before, but…

SOTD 2025 01 13

Razor: Gillette “Big Fellow”
Blade: Treet Platinum
Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
Lather: Dr Bronner’s 18-in-1 Pure Castile Soap (Tea Tree)
Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
Additional Care:
  Alum Block

And the key take-away? Well… don’t get rid of your shaving soaps yet. Better than plain water, less good than olive oil.

Shave of the day 10th January 2025

Another fine Friday shave. The “Airline” Tech is a very smooth shaver, perhaps a little on the light side but that is part of its charm.

SOTD 2025 01 10
  • Razor: Gillette Airline Tech
  • Blade: Treet Platinum
  • Brush: Vie-Long #14033
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: GzD Shavestick
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 6th January 2025

A late shave after spending a couple of hours snowblowing…

SOTD 2025 01 07
  • Razor: Gillette Airline Tech
  • Blade: Treet Platinum
  • Brush: Vie-Long #13051M
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: B&M Latha Oceana
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 3rd January 2025

The last shave away from home for a while… and while the shave was good, I do look forward to shaving in my own den.

SOTD 2025 01 03

Razor: Gillette Old Type “Khaki”
Blade: Lord Classic
Brush: Omega #50014 Travel
Lather: Derby Shave Stick
Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Additional Care:
  Alum Travel Stick