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SOTD April 2023

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Monday AM 2023-04-17
National Haiku Poetry Day
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Rooney 1/2 Ivory Finest (24/53)
Crabtree & Evelyn Mysore Sandalwood shaving soap (tallow) enlivened with a few sprays of Ethos Mysore Santal EdP
Paradigm 17-4
Wilkinson London Bridge (11)
Aramis aftershave (vintage)
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SOTD - 4/17/2023

A short lived Artisan who produced what I considered to be an excellent soap. Was based in Sunnyvale, California and sold on Etsy.

Lather Jack Bourbon and Oak shave soap, pre shave, and aftershave.

Rich Man shaving brush with an UltraLUX knot

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Tuesday SOTD
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Razor: Charcoal Goods Gen3 L3
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D2)
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Platinum 27mm
Scuttle: Woodhead Medium
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ach Brito Glyce Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom
Shave Soap: Wickham 1912 LE2019 Apricus
Balm: Wickham 1912 LE2019 Apricus
Aftershave: Extro Pirata​
 
18 April 2023

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Razor: Tatara Muramasa
Blade: Wilkinson Sword , 1st use
Brush: Simpsons M6 Manchurian Badger
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Standard “Rawhide” Bowl
Preshave: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Tube 2.0 Soap
Soap: Geo. F. Trumper Officers And Gentlemens Puck
Aftershave: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Champagne Aftershave
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Galactic Witch Hazel

Used a “twist adjustable” PAA El Fantasma for the past 2 shaves (uses spring tension in the blade to slightly alter the angle of the blade relative to the guard). I do personally see some differences between the blade fully clamped and backed off 1/8 turn. So I’ll allow it as an adjustable (plus I was traveling). This week time to use what is possibly the most unique adjustable the Tatara Muramasa.
 
18 April, 2023

Good morning Cadre! Hope you had pleasant evening.

I guess this would be a 66.6% Italian appreciation shave since four of the six artisans represented originate from there (the razor handle was made in Raleigh NC and the RazoRock head in Canada). New soap day as well with the Mondial 1908 "Zagara" soap arriving over the weekend. Medium-strong scent strength both off the soap itself and when lathered with a nice mix of floral and light citrus. Thick, slick, yogurt-like lather built with the Zenith Manchurian 26mm ST badger brush. Two passes (+touch-up) and I finished with RazoRock's "Blue Barbershop" splash and a spray of Acqua di Parma "Colonia Essenza" EdC.

Hope you have a great day. :)


Mondial 1908 "Zagara" Shave Soap / Zenith Manchurian ST Badger / Imperium Shaving + RazoRock DE / Gillette Platinum
Alum / RazoRock "Blue Barbershop" After Shave Splash / Acqua di Parma "Colonia Essenza" EdC


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Tuesday Afternoon Shave 04.018.23
RAZOR: Karve CB “C” Plate OC, 3” Gladius handle
BLADE:: Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow
BRUSH: Elite Fire & Ice 24mm Manchurian White
LATHER: Ach Brito Mogno Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Italian Citrus After Shave Splash
 
Tuesday AM 2023-04-18
National Piñata Day
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Rooney Emillion 2 Tiger Stripe Finest (24/53)
Ethos Grooming Succès shaving soap
Carbon Damascus Adamas
Wilkinson London Bridge (12)
Bleu de Chanel aftershave

Yes, that's a Paradigm 17-4 handle on the Carbon razor head. I just thought I would try it out of curiosity; I much prefer the regular Carbon handle. Although the Chanel aftershave has grapefruit and lemon in its top notes rather than pineapple, it still works quite well with the Ethos soap scent.
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Wednesday SOTD
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Razor: BRW replated Gillette SC
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D3)
Brush: Simpson M7 Platinum 22mm Faux Tortoise
Bowl: Georgetown 4.5” Opal-Iron-Rim
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ach Brito Glyce Lime
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Lavender
Shave Soap: La Savonniere du Moulin " Asses Milk" 40%
Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: TOBS Lavender Water​
 
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Wednesday 04.019.23
RAZOR: Boti Anodised Titanium AC Razor: Meteor
BLADE: Kai Captain Mild PINK
BRUSH: Oumo 01 Venus SHD Badger Fire Color 26mm FAN
LATHER: Noble Otter Soap Co. Two Kings Shave Soap
POST: Noble Otter Soap Co. Two Kings Aftershave
 
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