Shave of the day 29th July 2024

A Monday shave is a magnificent way to start a new week.

  • Razor: Gillette Slim
  • Blade: Astra Green
  • Brush: Omega #10048
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps Pine & Cedarwood
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 26th July 2024

A fine and slightly experimental Friday shave.

  • Razor: Gillette 1958 TV Special
  • Blade: Lord Platinum
  • Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
  • Pre-Shave: Peanut Oil
  • Lather: Arko Shavestick
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

While using peanut oil as a preshave worked well enough, it was messy enough that I won’t do it again.

No shadow of doubt…

No shadow of doubt ever exists in the mind of a man who uses a –

Gillette Safety Razor.

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Shave of the day 24th July 2024

Another fine midweek shave.

  • Razor: Gillette 1958 TV Special
  • Blade: Lord Platinum
  • Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Pereira Shavery Orange Blossom w/ activated charcoal
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 22nd July 2024

A fine shave on a rainy Monday.

  • Razor: Gillette 1958 TV Special
  • Blade: Lord Platinum
  • Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 10th July 2024

A quick shave as I wrap up the vacation.

  • Razor: Gillette Old Type
  • Blade: Lord Platinum
  • Brush: Omega #10048
  • Lather: Williams Mug shaving soap
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 8th July 2024

A nice Monday morning shave.

  • Razor: Gillette Old Type
  • Blade: Lord Platinum
  • Brush: Semogue TSN LE 2012
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Asylum Shave Works Frankincense & Myrrh
  • Aftershave: Asylum Shave Works Frankincense & Myrrh
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 5th July 2024

A fine Friday shave with a minty aftertaste.

  • Razor: Gillette Airline Tech
  • Blade: Lord Platinum
  • Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
  • Aftershave: Krampert’s Finest 80 Below
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 3rd July 2024

A fine, if fast, Wednesday shave.

  • Razor: Gillette Airline Tech
  • Blade: Lord Platinum
  • Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: Pereira Oud
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block

Shave of the day 1st July 2024

New day, new week, new month. And a new shave.

  • Razor: Gillette Airline Tech
  • Blade: Lord Platinum
  • Brush: Vie-Long #14033
  • Pre-Shave: Proraso Pre Shave Cream
  • Lather: B&M Latha Oceana
  • Aftershave: Barber No3 Marmara
  • Additional Care: Alum Block