2023 Standouts..

[MarkB]

So what were some items (shave-wise or not) that, as the title suggests, took things to the next level in the year past?

For me, definitely the Martin de Candre soaps, Riva Brushes from Italy & Zenith boar brushes.

 

[woodpusher]

Using my backlog/stockpile of stuff has introduced little new to me .... but ....

I did pick up an Eagle G2 which I think is an incredible brush (even if it is in pure).

 

[Spider]

Yep!

A puck of Williams Mug Soap which has lasted for 311 shaves this year, and still going.
and
A Personna Platinum Chrome blade which has lasted 311 shaves this year, and still going.

 

[Tathra11]

I finally got around to buying a razor that uses AC type blades. I'm really enjoying the shaves from these blades. I haven't used any of the 'guarded' type blades yet but I will do.

 

[EMG06]

Ethos Skin Food Lotion

Goes on light and not greasy. Feels great on the skin. Wonderfully scented. A next level post-shave product from an amazing artisan!

@Dragonsbeard

 

[BarberDave]

Litsea Cubeba drinks n daves, from CBL Soaps @CBLSoap.com

 

[OpusX]

Yep!

A puck of Williams Mug Soap which has lasted for 311 shaves this year, and still going.
and
A Personna Platinum Chrome blade which has lasted 311 shaves this year, and still going.

Same but 309 shaves for me in 2023.

 

[ED3054]

Yep!

A puck of Williams Mug Soap which has lasted for 311 shaves this year, and still going.
and
A Personna Platinum Chrome blade which has lasted 311 shaves this year, and still going.

That’s Impressive.


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[TheBurgh]

Squeaking in during December 2023...

Lambda Athena razor.

 

[HMan]

So what were some items (shave-wise or not) that, as the title suggests, took things to the next level in the year past?

For me, definitely the Martin de Candre soaps, Riva Brushes from Italy & Zenith boar brushes.

Riva is new to me, what sets them apart, to make them a game changer for you?

 

[HMan]

Nothing really new 2023, more just the realization that I've found some stuff that works great for me, and I don't need to bother with looking for more. Especially with soap, just nothing works for me like Tallow + Steel, and I'm tired of filling up my space with tubs that won't get used in the next 10 years.

The new Blackland adjustable is tempting though, so maybe something more exciting to say in 2024.

 

[MarkB]

Riva is new to me, what sets them apart, to make them a game changer for you?

Quality and craftsmanship primarily. I have 5 now and they're all spectacular. Here are a few of them.