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SOTD April 2026

Sunday 4/19 Shave
VINTAGE APRIL
LATHERS - STICKS, SAMPLES & TUBES MONTH

EDGE TEST – A perfectly acceptable Botan edge
Two Pass and some minimal clean up with the Super Speed
Majority of the shave was Straight Edge
Overall a smooth and comfortable BBS Shave result

Razor: The HERO
Blade: JNAT-Botan Refresh (1X)
Clean Up: Gillette Super Sport – Perma Sharp Blade
Lather: Barrister & Mann 42 Sample
Brush: Ever-Ready H40 Vintage Boar
Post Shave: Sea Breeze Astringent
Post Shave: Blue de Chanel Aftershave Balma

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RAZOR: Tatara Muramasa Adjustable @4
BLADE: Tatara Blade
BRUSH: Yaqi Aqua 24mm High Mountain Silvertip Badger
LATHER: Valobra Menthol Soft Shave Cream Soap
POST: Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave (Spanish Version)
 
Sunday, April 19, 2026

I did a comparison shave this afternoon of the Proof Benchmark vs the Rex Page. Today's shave caused a lot of irritation on both sides. The Proof Benchmark was definitely more efficient. I was fighting with the Rex to get any kind of efficiency. I know from past experience that the Proof can handle multiple days of growth, where the Rex Page cannot.

At least the Razorock Don Marco shave soap did a good job and smelled great... Neroli and Bergamot.

I try this comparison again with different soap and different blades tobsee of it is any better... or worse.

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Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆ (Solid Shave)
Smoothness: ★★★☆☆ (Pretty Good)
Irritation: ★★★★☆ (Ouch Factor)

Time of Day: Afternoon 🌤️
Blade Uses: 2
Passes: 3

Razor: Rex Supply Co. Page
Blade: Gillette Perma Sharp
Additional Pair 1: Proof Benchmark + Gillette Perma-Sharp Half DE
Soap: Razorock Don Marco
Shaving Bowl: HC&C Stainless Steel Straight Walled Bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Pre-Shave 2: Stirling Soap Co. Mentholated Pre-shave Soap
Aftershave: PAA Alum Solid Block No slip Grip.
Aftershave 2: Thayer's Cucumber Facial Toner - Witch Hazel
Aftershave 3: Stirling Soap Co Eucalyptus Mint Aftershave Splash
Aftershave 4: Stirling Soap Co Eucalyptus Mint Post-Shave Balm


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8th Night said:
Sunday, April 19, 2026

I did a comparison shave this afternoon of the Proof Benchmark vs the Rex Page. Today's shave caused a lot of irritation on both sides. The Proof Benchmark was definitely more efficient. I was fighting with the Rex to get any kind of efficiency. I know from past experience that the Proof can handle multiple days of growth, where the Rex Page cannot.

At least the Razorock Don Marco shave soap did a good job and smelled great... Neroli and Bergamot.

I try this comparison again with different soap and different blades tobsee of it is any better... or worse.

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Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆ (Solid Shave)
Smoothness: ★★★☆☆ (Pretty Good)
Irritation: ★★★★☆ (Ouch Factor)

Time of Day: Afternoon 🌤️
Blade Uses: 2
Passes: 3

Razor: Rex Supply Co. Page
Blade: Gillette Perma Sharp
Additional Pair 1: Proof Benchmark + Gillette Perma-Sharp Half DE
Soap: Razorock Don Marco
Shaving Bowl: HC&C Stainless Steel Straight Walled Bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Pre-Shave 2: Stirling Soap Co. Mentholated Pre-shave Soap
Aftershave: PAA Alum Solid Block No slip Grip.
Aftershave 2: Thayer's Cucumber Facial Toner - Witch Hazel
Aftershave 3: Stirling Soap Co Eucalyptus Mint Aftershave Splash
Aftershave 4: Stirling Soap Co Eucalyptus Mint Post-Shave Balm


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Awesome shave Akhi!

Shavuah Tov!

Jeff
 
Yehuda D said:
Sunday morning:

Hot shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/new 7 O’Clock
Delmy SS
Prep ASB
Booster Polar Ice AS Splash

These 7 O’Clocks are such fantastic blades - not only are they very sharp, they’re also very forgiving especially when I use them in my cherished 50s Super Speed. This Delmy soap is from India and it’s probably the CHEAPEST shaving item on this planet - it costs perhaps 25 cents so even a man on an ultra tight budget can afford it. Despite its small size it gives huge performance - it has a beautiful old school barbershop scent, I find the best way to use it is to wet it and rub it all over my face and neck like a stick, a moderately wet brush makes the lather explode, it’s surprisingly slick, and the post-shave feeling is fairly comfortable. The Prep balm delivered very generously on the soothing and moisturizing not to mention how wonderful the Polar Ice felt when I slapped it on - its scent is identical to the Delmy soap. Three passes with the new 7 O’Clock blade gave me an awesome BBS shave that was so much fun!

Wishing you all a great Sunday - be well and stay safe!

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Fantastic shave Akhi! That soap sounds amazing!!

Shavuah Tov
Paul
 
8th Night said:
Sunday, April 19, 2026

I did a comparison shave this afternoon of the Proof Benchmark vs the Rex Page. Today's shave caused a lot of irritation on both sides. The Proof Benchmark was definitely more efficient. I was fighting with the Rex to get any kind of efficiency. I know from past experience that the Proof can handle multiple days of growth, where the Rex Page cannot.

At least the Razorock Don Marco shave soap did a good job and smelled great... Neroli and Bergamot.

I try this comparison again with different soap and different blades tobsee of it is any better... or worse.

View attachment 158246

Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆ (Solid Shave)
Smoothness: ★★★☆☆ (Pretty Good)
Irritation: ★★★★☆ (Ouch Factor)

Time of Day: Afternoon 🌤️
Blade Uses: 2
Passes: 3

Razor: Rex Supply Co. Page
Blade: Gillette Perma Sharp
Additional Pair 1: Proof Benchmark + Gillette Perma-Sharp Half DE
Soap: Razorock Don Marco
Shaving Bowl: HC&C Stainless Steel Straight Walled Bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Pre-Shave 2: Stirling Soap Co. Mentholated Pre-shave Soap
Aftershave: PAA Alum Solid Block No slip Grip.
Aftershave 2: Thayer's Cucumber Facial Toner - Witch Hazel
Aftershave 3: Stirling Soap Co Eucalyptus Mint Aftershave Splash
Aftershave 4: Stirling Soap Co Eucalyptus Mint Post-Shave Balm


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High on the ouch factor Akhi!

Shavuah Tov
Paul
 

Menthol Monday SOTD
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Razor: OneBlade GENESIS
Blade: Feather FHS (1)
Brush: Nathan Clark 2-Band 24mm Envy White
Bowl: Tatara 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2
Pre-Shave Balm: 3P
Shave Soap: The Holy Black Ruby Red Creeper
Balm: Nancy Boy Cooling
Aftershave: The Holy Black Ruby Red Creeper​
 
Yehuda D said:
Sunday morning:

Hot shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/new 7 O’Clock
Delmy SS
Prep ASB
Booster Polar Ice AS Splash

These 7 O’Clocks are such fantastic blades - not only are they very sharp, they’re also very forgiving especially when I use them in my cherished 50s Super Speed. This Delmy soap is from India and it’s probably the CHEAPEST shaving item on this planet - it costs perhaps 25 cents so even a man on an ultra tight budget can afford it. Despite its small size it gives huge performance - it has a beautiful old school barbershop scent, I find the best way to use it is to wet it and rub it all over my face and neck like a stick, a moderately wet brush makes the lather explode, it’s surprisingly slick, and the post-shave feeling is fairly comfortable. The Prep balm delivered very generously on the soothing and moisturizing not to mention how wonderful the Polar Ice felt when I slapped it on - its scent is identical to the Delmy soap. Three passes with the new 7 O’Clock blade gave me an awesome BBS shave that was so much fun!

Wishing you all a great Sunday - be well and stay safe!

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Great shave, Akhi! Another soap from the vault. 😁
 
8th Night said:
Another great Tabac shave, Akhi!
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8th Night said:
Great shave, Akhi! Another soap from the vault. 😁
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Thanks Akhi!

I bought a bunch of stuff from Captain Nemo Shaving Supplies in Kolkata, India and this Delmy soap got thrown into the package as well. To be honest I’m happy I received it but believe me, I don’t think it’s something I’d want on a regular basis!

Jeff
 
Menthol Monday’s Frigid Report:

Hot shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/7 O’Clock day 2
Stirling Glacial Cedar SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Stirling Glacial Cedar AS Splash

After using a setup like this one I think I’ll need all day for my face to thaw out. A most enjoyable and awesome three pass BBS shave even if I say so myself!

Wishing you all a great week ahead - be well and stay safe!

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Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Palmolive Menthol
Jayaruh #144
Hoffritz Travel Razor
Astra SP
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer

The Palmolive Menthol Shaving Cream face-lathered well with Jayaruh #144 Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Hoffritz Travel Razor and the Astra SP Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
 
Jayaruh said:
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Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Palmolive Menthol
Jayaruh #144
Hoffritz Travel Razor
Astra SP
Cold Water Rinse
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer

The Palmolive Menthol Shaving Cream face-lathered well with Jayaruh #144 Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Hoffritz Travel Razor and the Astra SP Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
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Thanks for your excellent post. That's a great looking brush of yours.
 
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