SOTD May 2026

[NurseDave]

Nice shave, Dave. You have such an obscure collection of soaps and aftershaves. I don't think I recognized any that you've posted since I've been a member. That not saying much as I have very limited exposure to many different brands.

It might just be that I bought too much so everything I have is years old.

 

[8th Night]

I don’t know - we’re going to my in-laws for Shabbat supper and whatever my mother-in-law serves will be better than good enough. She’s a fantastic cook and hostess - she doesn’t know how to make blintzes because she’s Sephardic of Moroccan origin. Strangely enough my wife makes delicious blintzes because my Mom of dearly loved and blessed memory gave her a great recipe!

Jeff

Im sure you'll enjoy whatever your mother-in-law serves. I forgot that blintzes are an Ashkenazi dish. TBH, my wife does not know how to make blintzes. Her grandmother, Z''l, made them and they were fabulous. My wife ordered them from a local restaurant. We have them frequently.

 

[Ram57]

Saturday SOTD

Razor: Gem G-Bar
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (6)
Brush: Oumo General 25mm X Density ST-1
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mojito
Shave Soap: MAOL & Grooming Dept FrankinLime
Balm: Castle Forbes Lime
Aftershave: MAOL & Grooming Dept FrankinLime​

 

[remfan170]

May 23, 2026 (Mystic May Every Other Day)

• Bowl: Doug Smith Pottery – Ceramic Shave Bowl
• Brush: Semogue – 1470 (Boar)
• Razor: Muhle – R41 (Black)
• Blade: Lord – Super Stainless
• Soap: Mystic Water – Orange Vanilla
• Aftershave: Lucky Tiger – After Shave and Face Tonic
• Balm: Stirling – Unscented Post Shave Balm
• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Co. – Seaforth! Black Watch EDT

I wanted to mention that Michelle Burns from Mystic Water popped into out Mystic May thread. I encourage you to stop by and say hello to Michelle and ask her any questions you may have. She really is a wonderful person, on top of being a talented artisan. It has been wonderful to part of Mystic May and to be introduced to TSC. I have enjoyed getting to know some of you and to see and read your cool SOTDs.

It is supposed to be a bit colder this weekend before heating up some next week. This is a good time to use Orange Vanilla from Mystic Water. It smells sweet (though not cloying) and some days it leans more citrus and some days it leans more vanilla. The scents are incredibly natural and focused. This is not candy, this is real orange, tangerine, and vanilla. As Michelle says, “Sweet orange and tangerine peel essential oils blended with Madagascar vanilla. The soap turns brown due to the vanilla content.”

I am not a huge fan of the Lucky Tiger aftershave anymore, but I will finish this bottle. I have been craving a more orange focused citrus aftershave, but I am not entirely sure what that might be. Perhaps Eleven will have something for me to check out. I have been pleased with their balm and very impressed by their use of citrus essential oils. However, their base isn’t so great in my opinion. Still, it is nice to think there might be more that I can purchase from them. I love to support folks from the Midwest. The Black Watch is lovely and I enjoy having a chance to wear it whenever I can.

Have an awesome day, friends!

 

[Jayaruh]

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick J3 Golden 500
Personna Injector Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Brute After Shave

I started with the cold water rinse. The Williams lathered well with the Jayaruh #425. I did two passes with the Schick J3 Golden 500 razor with a Personna injector blade. After a cold water rinse, I finished with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Brute Classic After Shave. I am now clean, smooth, and refreshed.

 

[wombadom]

Razor: Colonial Razors The General
Blade: Schick Proline (3)
Brush: Omega Silvertip Badger 22/55

Shave Soap: Tabula Rasa TEA
Post: ūgen witch hazel & aloe vera
Provence Santé Green Tea Aftershave

Have a wonderful day everyone .

 

[Yehuda D]

Friday, May 22, 2026

A great shave this afternoon with Razorock's Don Marco, and the Rockwell 6s on R-2. I used the menthol pre-shave soap and mentholated aftershave to add a little chill. BBS finish.

Happy shaves!

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Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (Epic Shave!)
Smoothness: ★★★★★ (BBS Perfection)
Irritation: ★★☆☆☆ (Barely There)

Time of Day: Afternoon
Blade Uses: 3
Passes: 3
Razor Setting: 2

Razor: Rockwell 6s
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Soap: Razorock Don Marco
Shaving Bowl: Timeless Razor Plastic Shaving Bowl
Brush: Stirling Soap Co Synthetic Shave Brush Pro-Handle
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 Unscented Aftershave Splash w/Menthol
Aftershave 4: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

Great shave Lantsman!

I think have the Don Marco soap but I haven’t used it in a very long time!

Jeff

 

[Yehuda D]

Great shave, Lantzman! Even without aftershave or cologne I'm sure you still have the OS Spice scent from the cream and balm.

Again, Shabbat Shalom and Shavuot Sameach!

Thanks so much Lantsman!

Yes, the scent lingers for a while and I LOVE it!

Jeff

 

[Yehuda D]

Saturday morning’s Grand Freeze:

Tepid shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Perma Sharp day 7
MSC Frosted Bay Rum SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
MSC Frosted Bay Rum AS Splash

Oh la la this Frosted Bay Rum…….the scent is absolutely GORGEOUS. IMHO it’s the most brilliant bay rum I’ve ever had - the soap is a tallow based with magnificent lather that’s so thick, rich, super slick as well as protective, the menthol sensation is really strong, and it’s so gentle on my sensitive skin. The Gold Bond moisturizer felt so cooling and soothing, not to mention how frigid the Frosted Bay Rum aftershave felt - its delightful scent lasts for most of the day. Another wonderful three pass BBS shave that was so much fun!

Enjoy your day and your shaves - be well and stay safe!

Jeff

 

[celestino]

23 May 2026

* Yates EH
* Super Iridium
* Zenith Boar
* Macduff's Alberta Boys
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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[8th Night]

Great shave Lantsman!

I think have the Don Marco soap but I haven’t used it in a very long time!

Jeff

Todah Akhi!

The Don Marco smells great to me and it performs wonderfully. Love that Bergamot and Neroli.

 

[BarberDave]

05.23.26

 

[anchovie666]

Saturday 5/23 Shave

EDGE TEST – Honing Redemption at last
Full two pass & clean up with the straight razor
As close to BBS as I can muster with my skills
Even my “hard to get” areas were exceptional

Razor: The Hero Razor – Fully Warranted
Blade: Coticule Refresh/Naniwa 12K Finish
Lather: Lisa’s Natural Herbal Creations Mash Up
Brush: BOTI 30mm Synthetic
Post Shave: Pitralon Splash
Post Shave: PAA Good Vibrations Mix

 

[MarkB]

23 May, 2026

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Today's shave wins the week! Returned to my Valobra rea TAOS shave soap. This is truly a wonderful soap with a lather that is thick, slick and cushioning. Three passes with the Karve and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel, Ogallala "Bay Rum, Limes & Peppercorns" aftershave splash & CBL Premium Barber Powder.

BBS bliss!!

Hope you have a great day.

The Art of Shaving / Rad Dinosaur Creations / Karve / Wizamet / Thayers / CBL Premium Shave Soap

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[Aomalley27]

SOTD
Warm weather calls for warm weather scents.....enter Seaforth.

 

[Ram57]

Sunday SOTD

Razor: Gem Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (7)
Brush: Heritage Collection Dubl Duck 4 W 26mm Boar
Bowl: Tatara 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Chamomile & Lemon
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Credence
Balm: Alvarez Gomez Agua Colonia
Aftershave: Pereja Limon Cicegi Kolonyasi​

 

[Aomalley27]

SOTN
Second shave of the day; going out for the evening and wanted to clean up a bit. Reached for my most dependable soap/splash in my collection. Yep, Athos by WTF. I probably sound like a broken record, but this soap scent is phenomenal. I use it at least once a week. And it's quite versatile, I can use it any season. Though; admittedly, I reach for it more often in Spring and Summer, and the warmer months of Fall. Really great stuff.

 

[Aomalley27]

23 May, 2026

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Today's shave wins the week! Returned to my Valobra rea TAOS shave soap. This is truly a wonderful soap with a lather that is thick, slick and cushioning. Three passes with the Karve and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel, Ogallala "Bay Rum, Limes & Peppercorns" aftershave splash & CBL Premium Barber Powder.

BBS bliss!!

Hope you have a great day.

The Art of Shaving / Rad Dinosaur Creations / Karve / Wizamet / Thayers / CBL Premium Shave Soap

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love the brush. (I'm a brush geek) I'm also a fan of CBL powder. I've been reaching for it quite often. Really pleasant stuff. I'm about ready to order another.

 

[MarkB]

love the brush. (I'm a brush geek) I'm also a fan of CBL powder. I've been reaching for it quite often. Really pleasant stuff. I'm about ready to order another.

Thank you.

 

[Beau Chapeau]

Shaves for the week..

May 25, 2026

Prep: Hot water
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Timor
Brush: Brush: Executive Shaving ‘G.O.S.H’ (Rooney Heritage)
Soap: Ariana & Evans: The Equestrian
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Eau d'Ombré Leather by Tom Ford



May 27, 2026

Prep: Hot water
Razor: RazoRock GOAT
Blade: Timor
Brush: Brush: Simpsons (Somerset) Duke 3 Best
Soap: Gentleman's Nod: Musashi ( C4 )
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Azzaro pour Homme by Azzaro



May 30, 2026

Prep: Hot water
Razor: Aylsworth APEX-Ti Elite
Blade: Timor
Brush: Brush: Simpsons Chubby 1 Super
Soap: Shannon's Soaps: Aries
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Saja by Loumari