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SOTD May 2026

Sunday morning:

Warm shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Super Platinum day 2
De Vergulde Hand Extra Fris SS
Proraso Blue ASB
Aqua Velva Musk AS Splash

This Extra Fris version of De Vergulde Hand is terrific - first of all this is the oldest brand in the world because it’s been around for well over 450 years. The scent (to me) is very nice - it’s soapy with aquatic notes, it gives AMAZING lather so easily, although it’s not the slickest soap it still leaves a comfortable post-shave feeling. The Proraso Blue balm felt so moisturizing as well as soothing, and the Aqua Velva Musk aftershave smells great. Another brilliant three pass BBS shave that was really enjoyable!

Wishing you all a nice Sunday - be well and stay safe!

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A refreshing Friday head shave with no alum feedback. Wishing everyone a great day!

Friday May 29, 2026
Brush: Simpson Chubby1B
Soap: MWF
Razor: Henson AL13 +
Henson: 10/14/2021 = 1712
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
P/S: Osma Alum,Thayers,and CeraVe

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Beautiful head shave, Akhi.

I did not know CeraVe has a lotion with SPF50. I will have to seek that out. I use CeraVe Moisturizing Cream everyday on my trouble areas of my body. Great stuff.

Shavuah Tov!
 
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Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Superior Lather Catcher
Personna Gem PTSE Single Age Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Brut After Shave

I started with the cold water rinse. The Williams lathered well with the Jayaruh #425. I did two passes with the Superior Lather Catcher razor with a Personna Gem PTSE Single Age Bladee. After a cold water rinse, I finished with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Brut After Shave. I am now clean, smooth, and refreshed.
 
Sunday 5/31 Shave
MODERN MAY

Final Day of Modern May – many thanks to @BradWorld for hosting
Combination of a nicely broken in AC blade and the Karve Open Comb was Banger
I have reserved June for a serious dive into my Wade & Butcher collection

Razor: Feather SS Kamisori
Blade: Feather Pro SoftGuard (5X)
Clean Up: Karve F-Plate OC
Lather: SPEICK Cream Tube
Brush: Smilez for Milez Grape Handle Manchurian Badger
Post Shave: Pitralon Splash

Post Shave: TABAC EDT Spritz

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SOTD: 05/31/2026
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Razor: Gillette Super Adjustable 109 (D3)
Blade: Personna Platinum Diamond Glide, 12th use
Brush: Paladin Cleopatra Lapis Lazuli Badger
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Scuttle #7 Scuttle
Soap: Ethos Blue Lotus Puck
Aftershave: Ethos Blue Lotus Aftershave
Balm: Ethos Unscented Skin Food Lotion
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Galactic Witch Hazel
Fragrance: Ethos Blue Lotus EdP

- Hope everyone had a great May
 
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