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Journal Entry 151
(DE:58 SE:33 SR:47)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: Gong Razor 5/8
Blade:
Brush: Stirling Badger
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: Zingari Man- The Soloist
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Zingari Man- The Soloist Recovery splash
Aftershave: Zingari Man- The Soloist Balm
Moisturizer: Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: None
Fragrance: Stirling- Gentleman

Results:

Nice shave although not BBS. Stubborn chin whiskers. I don’t normally use balms, but I love the scent of this soap so much that I will always use it. Also, Zingari Man’s post-shaves are really soothing and make my face feel great.
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Reminding me that I need to swap my Zingari Healers soap out at some point, hopefully find something that my skin doesn’t react to. Love the Zingari base!
 
Patelliott said:
I have gotten a lot of great advice and @CBLindsay was kind enough to help get me started by selling me a few synthetics for a great price. I am going to go with a synthetic progression from 1K (bevel set), 4K, 6K (with slurry), 12K, and then finish on a Black Arkansas. I’m going to see how that does and depending on the results I may even strop on a couple pasted balsa strops before going to linen and leather.
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Perhaps more than anything else, SRs seem to be a study in patience. I confess that I lack the patience for properly honing a blade for shaving. Add that to my inherent caution around straights (owing to a childhood cut from my grandfather's SR), and you'll find me happily using my Vector. Enjoy your shaves, Pat.
 
dangerousdon said:
There has been an influx of Zingari Man soaps around here lately. It seems that I need to get on the bandwagon!
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Thanks Don. I really like the soap base. Maggard’s carries almost all of their soaps and post-shaves. The Soloist is only available at West Coast Shaving though.
 
Graybeard57 said:
Perhaps more than anything else, SRs seem to be a study in patience. I confess that I lack the patience for properly honing a blade for shaving. Add that to my inherent caution around straights (owing to a childhood cut from my grandfather's SR), and you'll find me happily using my Vector. Enjoy your shaves, Pat.
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SR’s definitely take patience, and I am still learning a lot, but I love them. Shaving is very zen for me and especially so when using a straight. I am really debating on getting a Max Sprecher straight razor. I am still shopping around, but I would like an 8/8 US straight razor.
 
Journal Entry 152
(DE:58 SE:33 SR:48)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: Fromm No. 72 6/8
Blade:
Brush: AP Shave Co. Gelousy Badger
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: DG- Darkfall
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Stirling Witch Hazel, Aloe, Tea Tree splash
Aftershave: DG- Darkfall splash
Moisturizer: Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: None
Fragrance: Mont Blanc

Results:

Second time using this soap and I really enjoy this scent. It is like walking outside during a cold fall day. The foliage changing, the smell of the dew in the morning, coupled with the smell of a fire in the background and a hint of sweetness to pull it together. Aside from the scent, this Milksteak vase is a joy to use. Declaration Grooming has a few scents in different wheelhouses and I highly recommend giving them a try.
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Patelliott said:
Second time using this soap and I really enjoy this scent. It is like walking outside during a cold fall day. The foliage changing, the smell of the dew in the morning, coupled with the smell of a fire in the background and a hint of sweetness to pull it together.
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Interesting! I would have said that almost described their After The Rain (minus smoke and rain instead of dew). Sounds good!
 
GearNoir said:
Interesting! I would have said that almost described their After The Rain (minus smoke and rain instead of dew). Sounds good!
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I like the smoke a lot in this soap. It is not as strong as Texas on Fire, which I like, but I feel bad wearing ToF aftershave to work.
 
Journal Entry 152
(DE:58 SE:34 SR:48)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: Occam OREN
Blade: Feather ProGuard (1)
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: Stirling- Deton 8
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Stirling Witch Hazel, Aloe, Tea Tree splash
Aftershave: Stirling- Deton 8 splash
Moisturizer: Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: None
Fragrance: Stirling- Deton 8 EdT

Results:

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