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SOTD May 2026
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Yehuda D
Sr. Shave Member
Sunday morning:
Warm shower with Tabac bath soap
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Perma Sharp day 8
Tabac SS
Lubriderm Moisturizer
Tabac Deodorant Spray
Tabac AS Splash
Ahhhhhh thereās nothing like the full Tabac experience from head to toe - the scent of this stuff is so delightful, (to me but not to my wife!) the bath soap not only left me squeaky clean itās like washing with a block of moisturizing lotion, the shaving soap lathered like a maniac, this is the original tallow formula so it gave me such great blade glide because of the slickness, and it delivered a soothing, comfortable post-shave feeling. The Lubriderm moisturizer wasnāt really necessary but Iām a creature of habit so I used it anyway. The Tabac deodorant spray has the same awesome scent as the bath and shaving soaps. Last but not least the Tabac aftershave went on with a bit of a sting but then it felt great - not to mention how long the scent lasts - I LOVE it. Three glorious passes gave me a brilliant BBS shave that I enjoyed to the max!
Wishing you all a nice Sunday - be well and stay safe!
Jeff
Warm shower with Tabac bath soap
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Perma Sharp day 8
Tabac SS
Lubriderm Moisturizer
Tabac Deodorant Spray
Tabac AS Splash
Ahhhhhh thereās nothing like the full Tabac experience from head to toe - the scent of this stuff is so delightful, (to me but not to my wife!) the bath soap not only left me squeaky clean itās like washing with a block of moisturizing lotion, the shaving soap lathered like a maniac, this is the original tallow formula so it gave me such great blade glide because of the slickness, and it delivered a soothing, comfortable post-shave feeling. The Lubriderm moisturizer wasnāt really necessary but Iām a creature of habit so I used it anyway. The Tabac deodorant spray has the same awesome scent as the bath and shaving soaps. Last but not least the Tabac aftershave went on with a bit of a sting but then it felt great - not to mention how long the scent lasts - I LOVE it. Three glorious passes gave me a brilliant BBS shave that I enjoyed to the max!
Wishing you all a nice Sunday - be well and stay safe!
Jeff
Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Ever-Ready Lather Catcher
Personna Gem PTSE 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 Ever-Ready Lather Catcher razor with a Personna Gem PTSE 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.
anchovie666
Shave Member
Sunday 5/24 Shave
MODERN MAY
EDGE TEST ā First full JNat Nagura Progression for this razor
Smooth and comfortable edge ā can't get enough of this green monster
Two Pass Straight shave was DFS+ then Futur sealed the BBS deal
Razor: Sun & Moon āGreen Goblinā 14/15
Blade: Shobudani JNat/Botan/Tenjyou/Mejiro/Tomo (1X)
Clean Up: Merkur FUTUR/Dorco Titan
Lather: Abbate Y La Mantia Blue Tobacco
Brush: A P ShaveCo LUXURY Mixed Boar/Badger
Post Shave: Osage Rub Splash Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
MODERN MAY
EDGE TEST ā First full JNat Nagura Progression for this razor
Smooth and comfortable edge ā can't get enough of this green monster
Two Pass Straight shave was DFS+ then Futur sealed the BBS deal
Razor: Sun & Moon āGreen Goblinā 14/15
Blade: Shobudani JNat/Botan/Tenjyou/Mejiro/Tomo (1X)
Clean Up: Merkur FUTUR/Dorco Titan
Lather: Abbate Y La Mantia Blue Tobacco
Brush: A P ShaveCo LUXURY Mixed Boar/Badger
Post Shave: Osage Rub Splash Mix
Post Shave: Proraso White Balma
Happy Sunday!
Cheers
BarberDave
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remfan170
Jr. Shave Member
May 23, 2026 (Mystic May Every Other Day)
ā¢ Bowl: Doug Smith Pottery ā Ceramic Shave Bowl
ā¢ Brush: Semogue ā 2000 (Boar)
ā¢ Razor: Ern ā Model 421; 11/16, Full Hollow, Square Point
ā¢ Soap: Gentlemanās Nod ā Sidama
ā¢ Aftershave: Stirling ā Unscented Aftershave Splash
ā¢ Balm: Eleven ā Unscented Aftershave Balm
ā¢ Fragrance: Olympic Orchids ā CafĆ© V
Really great shave. Have an awesome day, friends!
ā¢ Bowl: Doug Smith Pottery ā Ceramic Shave Bowl
ā¢ Brush: Semogue ā 2000 (Boar)
ā¢ Razor: Ern ā Model 421; 11/16, Full Hollow, Square Point
ā¢ Soap: Gentlemanās Nod ā Sidama
ā¢ Aftershave: Stirling ā Unscented Aftershave Splash
ā¢ Balm: Eleven ā Unscented Aftershave Balm
ā¢ Fragrance: Olympic Orchids ā CafĆ© V
Really great shave. Have an awesome day, friends!
24 May, 2026
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Another fantastic shave this morning! Returned to CBL Premium Shave Soap and @CBLindsay's wonderful Hammam Spa shave soap and splash. Love the scent! This is definitely going to be a summer go-to selection for me. A slick and cushioning lather built with the Simpson badger brush for three passes with the Karve and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel, the matching aftershave tonic & CBL Premium Barber Powder.
BBS bliss!!
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Another fantastic shave this morning! Returned to CBL Premium Shave Soap and @CBLindsay's wonderful Hammam Spa shave soap and splash. Love the scent! This is definitely going to be a summer go-to selection for me. A slick and cushioning lather built with the Simpson badger brush for three passes with the Karve and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel, the matching aftershave tonic & CBL Premium Barber Powder.
BBS bliss!!
Hope you have a great day.
CBL Premium Shave Soap / Simpson / Karve / Wizamet / Thayers
8th Night
Shave Member
Sunday, May 24, 2026
An absolutely fabulous shave this afternoon. The 6s on R-4 easily cleaned up my face. The Subtle Art Soap Co's Tea Tree & Lemon whipped up a beautiful lather that provided a great cushion.
I hope everyone in the US has a relaxing Memorial Day remembering those who gave all for our country.
Happy shaves!!
Overall Rating: ā ā ā ā ā (Epic Shave!)
Smoothness: ā ā ā ā ā (BBS Perfection)
Irritation: ā āāāā (Zero Burn)
Time of Day: Afternoon
Blade Uses: 4
Passes: 3
Razor Setting: 4
Razor: Rockwell 6s
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Soap: Subtle Art Soap Co Tea Tree & Lemon
Shaving Bowl: Timeless Razor Plastic Shaving Bowl
Brush: Stirling Soap Co Synthetic Shave Brush Pro-Handle
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Pre-Shave 2: Van Der Hagen Hypo-Allergenic Fragrance Free Glycerin Puck
Aftershave: PAA Alum Solid Block No slip Grip.
Aftershave 2: Thayers Unscented Facial Toner - 3 Oz mister
Aftershave 3: Ariana & Evans Ultima Unmasked Unscented Splash
An absolutely fabulous shave this afternoon. The 6s on R-4 easily cleaned up my face. The Subtle Art Soap Co's Tea Tree & Lemon whipped up a beautiful lather that provided a great cushion.
I hope everyone in the US has a relaxing Memorial Day remembering those who gave all for our country.
Happy shaves!!
Overall Rating: ā ā ā ā ā (Epic Shave!)
Smoothness: ā ā ā ā ā (BBS Perfection)
Irritation: ā āāāā (Zero Burn)
Time of Day: Afternoon
Blade Uses: 4
Passes: 3
Razor Setting: 4
Razor: Rockwell 6s
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Soap: Subtle Art Soap Co Tea Tree & Lemon
Shaving Bowl: Timeless Razor Plastic Shaving Bowl
Brush: Stirling Soap Co Synthetic Shave Brush Pro-Handle
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Pre-Shave 2: Van Der Hagen Hypo-Allergenic Fragrance Free Glycerin Puck
Aftershave: PAA Alum Solid Block No slip Grip.
Aftershave 2: Thayers Unscented Facial Toner - 3 Oz mister
Aftershave 3: Ariana & Evans Ultima Unmasked Unscented Splash
SpeedyPC
Shave Member
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice Handmade Ceramic
Brush:- Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger 27/50mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Woolly Wash Soapery (Australian made) ~ Shear (unscented tallow)
Razor/Blade:- Weber PH with MR11 Bulldog Handle / Vintage Gillette US Super Stainless (spoiler) #3
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Plunkett's Vita E Pure with Rosehip Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for autumn & winter season)
Fragrance:- Milkman Gold Reserve (Australian made)
Deodorant:- Milkman Gold Reserve (Australian made)
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice Handmade Ceramic
Brush:- Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger 27/50mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Woolly Wash Soapery (Australian made) ~ Shear (unscented tallow)
Razor/Blade:- Weber PH with MR11 Bulldog Handle / Vintage Gillette US Super Stainless (spoiler) #3
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Plunkett's Vita E Pure with Rosehip Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for autumn & winter season)
Fragrance:- Milkman Gold Reserve (Australian made)
Deodorant:- Milkman Gold Reserve (Australian made)
Ram57
Shave Member
Monday (Memorial Day) SOTD
Razor: Jurgen Hempel Jarwin
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (1)
Brush: Vie-Long 16510 Silvertip 24mm
Bowl: Olivewood 6"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2
Pre-Shave Oil: Stirling Island Man
Shave Soap: Shulton Old Spice
Talcum: Shulton Old Spice
Aftershave: Shulton Old Spice Lime
Cologne: Shulton Old Spice Lime
Yehuda D
Sr. Shave Member
Awesome shave Akhi!Sunday, May 24, 2026
An absolutely fabulous shave this afternoon. The 6s on R-4 easily cleaned up my face. The Subtle Art Soap Co's Tea Tree & Lemon whipped up a beautiful lather that provided a great cushion.
I hope everyone in the US has a relaxing Memorial Day remembering those who gave all for our country.
Happy shaves!!
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Overall Rating: ā ā ā ā ā (Epic Shave!)
Smoothness: ā ā ā ā ā (BBS Perfection)
Irritation: ā āāāā (Zero Burn)
Time of Day: Afternoon
Blade Uses: 4
Passes: 3
Razor Setting: 4
Razor: Rockwell 6s
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Soap: Subtle Art Soap Co Tea Tree & Lemon
Shaving Bowl: Timeless Razor Plastic Shaving Bowl
Brush: Stirling Soap Co Synthetic Shave Brush Pro-Handle
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Pre-Shave 2: Van Der Hagen Hypo-Allergenic Fragrance Free Glycerin Puck
Aftershave: PAA Alum Solid Block No slip Grip.
Aftershave 2: Thayers Unscented Facial Toner - 3 Oz mister
Aftershave 3: Ariana & Evans Ultima Unmasked Unscented Splash
Jeff
8th Night
Shave Member
Todah Rabah, Akhi! Shavuah Tov!
Monday's Cold Water Shave
Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick Krona
Astra SP 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 Krona razor with a Astra SP 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.
Yehuda D
Sr. Shave Member
anchovie666
Shave Member
Monday 5/25 Shave
MODERN MAY
MDC MONDAY
This was my 64th Shave with the Gutche Razor
The Rhino A77 Blade is wicked sharp
One Pass with the Gutche and One Pass with the GEM ā BBS Smooth
Memorial Day ā We salute all who have fallen for our Freedom
Razor: GUTCHE A77 Shavette
Blade: Rhinoceros A77 Blade (2X)
Clean Up: Shield GEM Style Aluminium
Lather: MDC Absynthe Sample
Brush: Omega 11047 Mighty Midget Mixed
Post Shave: Pitralon Splash
Post Shave: MSC Frosted Spearmint Aftershave
MODERN MAY
MDC MONDAY
This was my 64th Shave with the Gutche Razor
The Rhino A77 Blade is wicked sharp
One Pass with the Gutche and One Pass with the GEM ā BBS Smooth
Memorial Day ā We salute all who have fallen for our Freedom
Razor: GUTCHE A77 Shavette
Blade: Rhinoceros A77 Blade (2X)
Clean Up: Shield GEM Style Aluminium
Lather: MDC Absynthe Sample
Brush: Omega 11047 Mighty Midget Mixed
Post Shave: Pitralon Splash
Post Shave: MSC Frosted Spearmint Aftershave