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SOTD February 2025

SOTD - 2/5/2025

Phoenix Shaving Atmotic
Phoenix Phantom Aerolite 26mm Spectral Synth Hybrid Brush
Phoenix The Quantum Safety Razor | Mixed Metal! | Copper, Brass & Stainless Steel Design

From the PAA website:

Imagine a floating barbershop set up on the deck of an ancient airship and you will immediately understand this very unique scent blend.

Scent Profile: Atmotic quite cleverly evokes the spirit of travel; Aged Oak, Dogwood, Patchouli and Ginger! Rich, Bold, Well-Traveled and Cultured.
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MarkB said:
5 February, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 5

Another great shave with the Williams / Wizamet combo. Five days in and the embossed logo is no longer visible atop the puck. Super thick and slick lather built with the RazoRock "Hive 24" synth for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '58 Gillette Super Speed, and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by Paco Rabanne "Paco Rabanne Pour Homme" aftershave lotion, a dusting of Clubman talc and Paco Rabanne "Paco Rabanne Pour Homme" EdT.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Williams / RazoRock / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Layrite / Clubman / Paco Rabanne

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Look at that gorgeous brush handle!
 
SOTD: 02/05/2025
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Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: AccuTech Pro, 4th use
Brush: Wald Glacial Meltwater A1 Bulb
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper “Obsidian” Bowl
Preshave: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Tube 2.0 Soap
Soap: Wet Shaving Products Connecticut Yankee Puck
Aftershave: Old Spice (P&G Canada) Classic Aftershave
Balm: Proraso Pelli Sensibili Balm
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Galactic Witch Hazel

Drug store software and high end hardware. A great combination!
 
Wednesday 2/5 Shave
FIXED/FRUGAL February Day 5
16th Annual One Blade in February Challenge
Same Razor/Blade/Brush/Soap All Month

Hmmmm - Much better shave today than yesterday
I did pull the angle out a bit - not as shallow
I'll say my technique is improving LOL
I will keep going on the blade
Almost a BBS Shave today

Razor: WECK Sextoblade Hair Shaper
Blade: FROMM Hair Shaper Blade (10X)
Lather: Ginger's Garden VIZIER Soap
Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations RAPTOR Synthetic
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: PAA Good Vibrations Aftershave

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Thursday Shave
RAZOR: Shield Evolution A/C Razor in BCT Finish
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. 24mm APLuxury Mixed Badger/Boar
LATHER: Czech and Speake Oxford & Cambridge (vintage Valobra)
POST: Fine Lavender Pour Homme Classic Aftershave Splash
 

Thursday SOTD
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Razor: Ever-Ready Streamline
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (4)
Brush: Korn D7-XLT Shavemac 28mm 2band
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery Green
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Iced Machine Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Patchouli & Mint
Shave Soap: Martin De Candre Fougère
Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Fern​
 
6 February, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 6

The "W & W" combo is still delivering the goods. Great lather built with the Semogue SOC Super Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '58 Gillette Super Speed, and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by Williams "Aqua Velva" aftershave lotion, a dusting of Clubman talc and Czech & Speake "Oxford & Cambridge" EdC. Great complementary frag for the Williams AV. Plays off the mint, lavender and oakmoss of the splash

Hope you have a great day. :)

Williams / Semogue / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Czech & Speake

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MarkB said:
6 February, 2025

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 6

The "W & W" combo is still delivering the goods. Great lather built with the Semogue SOC Super Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '58 Gillette Super Speed, and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by Williams "Aqua Velva" aftershave lotion, a dusting of Clubman talc and Czech & Speake "Oxford & Cambridge" EdC. Great complementary frag for the Williams AV. Plays off the mint, lavender and oakmoss of the splash

Hope you have a great day. :)

Williams / Semogue / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Czech & Speake

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Beautiful set-up! I've got to see if I can find some Williams. I understand it's OOP, but it's a classic smell and experience I'd like to enjoy myself.
 
Thursday 2/6 Shave
FIXED/FRUGAL February Day 6
16th Annual One Blade in February Challenge
Same Razor/Blade/Brush/Soap All Month

Eleventh Shave and Blade is still going
Another breakthrough today - I went XTG with my Left Hand
One Pass Up the Neck - I've been looking for this angle
Overall a Superb DFS Shave

Razor: WECK Sextoblade Hair Shaper
Blade: FROMM Hair Shaper Blade (11X)
Lather: Ginger's Garden VIZIER Soap
Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations RAPTOR Synthetic
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: PAA Good Vibrations Aftershave

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Friday SOTD
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Razor: Gem Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (5)
Brush: Shavemac 23mm D02 Buffalo Horn
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Iced Enigma Machine Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Balm: TSD Oakmoss Sandalwood
Shave Soap: Spearhead Shaving/Seaforth! Black Watch
Butter: Luxx Jasmine Lime
Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving/Seaforth! Black Watch​
 
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