Shave of the forenoon 9th November 2022

Razor: Mergress “Bling”

Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux

Brush: Vie-Long #13051M

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Asylum Shave Works Flying Mango

Aftershave: Proraso Wood and Spice

Additional Care: Alum Block

SOTD 2022-11-09

A nice, smooth day on a damp Wednesday in late autumn. Life is good.

Shave of the forenoon 7th November 2022

Razor: Mergress “Bling”

Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux

Brush: Omega #10048

Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream

Lather: Proraso Menthol & Eucalyptus

Aftershave: Nivea Cooling After Shave Balm

Additional Care: Alum Block

Sotd 2022-11-07

A new week means new shaves. And new shaves means more enjoyment!

Shave of the day 4th November 2022

Razor: Tatara Masamune

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012

Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream

Lather: CRSW Glide Morning Ghost

Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara

Additional Care: Alum Block

SOTD 2022-11-04

Another fine Friday shave. Those who don’t take the time for a moment of Zen each morning sinply don’t know what they are missing out on.

Shave of the day 2nd November 2022

Razor: Tatara Masamune

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn

Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream

Lather: Cold River Soap Works’ Barbere Sapone

Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe

Additional Care: Alum Block

A luxurious humpday shave, with my most fluffy brush and a very nice, new production razor.

Spooky shave of the forenoon 31st October 2022

Razor: Tatara Masamune

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Vie-Long #12705B

Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream

Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Pine & Cedarwood

Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe

Additional Care: Alum Block

SOTD 2022-10-31

A spooky shave on the spookiest day of the year.

Shave of the early afternoon 28th October 2022

Razor: “Normal”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Vie-Long #14033

Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream

Lather: Williams Mug shaving soap

Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica

Additional Care: Alum Block

SOTD 2022-10-28

A fine Friday shave, showing once again that a traditional shave don’t have to cost an arm and a leg to be highly enjoyable!

Shave of the day 26th October 2022

Razor: “Normal”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Wilkinson Sword Badger

Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper

Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica

Additional Care: Alum Block

SOTD 2022-10-26

A delightful humpday shave.

Shave of the day 24th October 2022

Razor: “Normal”

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Vie-Long #13051M

Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream

Lather: Wet Shaving Products Pre-production Sample

Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica

Additional Care: Alum Block

SOTD 2022-10-24

New week, new shave, and a new aftershave too. Bought after trying it during my Sample September.

Shave of the afternoon 21st October 2022

Razor: Gillette Slim

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Omega #10048

Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream

Lather: Brutalt Bra TSN LE / Norwegian Wood

Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara

Additional Care: Alum Block

SOTD 2022-10-21

A fine Friday shave after being outside all day.

Shave of the day

Razor: Gillette Slim

Blade: Astra Green

Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012

Pre-Shave: O Way Softening Shaving Cream

Lather: Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood

Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara

Additional Care: Alum Block

SOTD 2022-10-19

A smooth humpday shave