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SOTD 2 - 8 March 2020

Monday March 2, 2020
2020 Shave # 65 ( 483 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi SB
Blade: Wizamet (2)
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft Silvertip
Soap: Razor Master Pine Tar
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
Aftershave 2: Stirling Texas on Fire
Fragrance: Bvlgari Man In Black Essence
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SOTD - Monday
Russian Start Razor 1.18 SB
Karve CB Polished Brass -D plate
and for the final pass 🐺 WR2 1.15
Wickham 1912 Cashmere
2 fresh Voshkod blades (Russian and Karve)
Feather (3) 🐺
28mm Maggard standard 2 band Badger
Cocobolo Graydog brush
The Russian Start and the Karve had the first 2 passes on right side and the left side of my face.
The Wolfman WR2 was howling from the cabinet and I just had to use her before she woke up my Wife :)
The Wickham was amazing in scent and performance.
And the Brush for being just the "Standard"
2 Band Badger was outstanding, Face feel and lather release were second to none. Great knot!
Great way to start the day:)
Outstanding results ! 00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200302070818994.jpg00000IMG_00000_BURST20200302074925417_COVER.jpg
 
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2 March, 2020

Good morning Cadre! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Today I used "Hamami" for the first time and, as promised, here are my thoughts on it.
  1. Straight out of the tub, the "wet stone" accord is immediately evident. I don't know how it's possible to create that scent but they did it. Bravo Noble Otter!
  2. Very light floral notes out of the tub which become more evident once lather has been made. The citrusy bergamot and green-peppery geranium notes stand out most to me. I can detect an earthy note which I assume is from the saffron. Those other notes may be in there but I couldn't really pull them out. I believe using a scuttle and adding the element of heat, the scent would be incredible! I may have to try that tomorrow with the Baby Yaqi and my PAA travel scuttle.
  3. Soap performance was fantastic! I used the 28mm Yaqi with the Stirling travel bowl and building lather was almost effortless. I had enough for three passes with a lot left over in the bowl. Easily enough for two more passes if I so desired.
  4. The accompanying splash is basically identical to the soap. Close to two hours since applying it, I can still smell it. It has since settled into a light sandalwood note but I can still detect the floral aspects as well. I cannot smell tonka bean on either the soap or the splash.
Overall I'm extremely pleased with "Hamami". Despite its "wet stone" undertone, I found it to be a rather "warm" scent. I've been to Turkey (Antalya to be exact), but I didn't go to any bath houses while I was there so I can't comment on the accuracy of the scent. What I can say is that "Hamami" is an interesting addition to the chypre category. However I do not think this would be everyone's cup of (Turkish) tea. It is very "floral" (nigh feminine floral) forward to my nose so if you're not a fan of those type scents, this one may not be for you.

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PAA "The Cube 2.0" w/ Menthol
Noble Otter "Hamami" Shave Soap
28mm Yaqi Tuxedo Synthetic Brush
Stirling Soap Co. Travel Bowl
1968 Gillette Slim
Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade
Alum
PAA Unscented Star Jelly
Noble Otter "Hamami" Splash ​
 
Used Old Hickory Strike Gold soap today. I'm not very good at picking out various notes in a scent as some on here are, but I know what I enjoy using, and so far, Strike Gold is two for two with me. Like Teddy, Old Hickory is a very pleasant sent and though its stronger than Teddy, it still is in the mild to medium strength range for me
The soap itself performs very well, easily building a slick lather that provides good cushion and a smooth shave.20200302_124551.jpg
 
3 March, 2020

Good morning all! Great shave today! Broke in the new Yaqi. WCS was running a sale so I decided to pick up another. Immersed myself in "Old Spice" goodness this morning. Even the wife commented on how good the master bath smelled! That almost never happens so she has to really like it to make a comment like that.

Hope everyone has a great day!!

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PAA "The Cube 2.0" w/ Menthol
Barrister's Reserve "Spice"
26mm Yaqi "Mysterious Space" Synthetic
Timeless Razor Shaving Bowl
1968 Gillette Slim
Gillette Nacet
Alum
PAA Unscented Star Jelly
Old Spice Original Splash (Indian)​
 
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