SOTD May 2026

[MarkB]

25 May, 2026

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Great shave this morning! Returned to my vintage Williams shave soap. No scent but an incredibly slick and cushioning lather built with the Sorrentino Brushworks synth for three passes with the Karve and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel, Floris "Santal" aftershave lotion & CBL Premium Barber Powder.

BBS bliss!!

Hope you have a great day.

Williams / Sorrentino Brushworks / Karve / Wizamet / Thayers / Floris / CBL Premium Shave Soap

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[remfan170]

May 25, 2026 (Mystic May Every Other Day)

• Bowl: Doug Smith Pottery – Ceramic Shave Bowl
• Brush: Semogue – 1305 (Boar)
• Razor: GEM – Junior 1912 Brass with Art Deco/Chain Link Handle
• Blade: Accuforge – GEM Microcoat
• Soap: Mystic Water – Prospect Creek (Peppermint)
• Aftershave: Myrsol – Formula K
• Balm: Every Man Jack – Signature Mint Face Lotion and Post-Shave
• Fragrance: Imaginary Authors – Saint Julep

This shave soap is pure Peppermint essential oil from Yakima Valley in Washington State. Michelle notes that it is “a very pure, clean mint scent. Cold and refreshing, but not face-freezing!” Thank God for that. As I’ve written before, sometimes I’m after the scent of mint and not so much after the menthol.

Prospect Creek is like a cup of hot peppermint tea. For me, the most potent brand of peppermint tea is Mlesna/Metropolitan Tea Co. (their office is located just outside of Toronto, but you can order on amazon, etc.). My hope someday is to find myself in Boulder, Colorado at the Celestial Seasonings Factory where they allow you a tour with a stop in the “Mint Room.” Until then, I have Prospect Creek to enjoy.

Happy Memorial Day and have an awesome day, friends! To the many veterans in this forum: Thank you for your service. God Bless you and any friends you may have lost.

 

[DrC527]

May 25, 2026
Parker Shavette with Parker platinum blade (first use)
Razor Emporium preshave soap
Rockwell preshave oil and aftershave balm
Stirling Orange Chill
Thayers Rose Petal
Osma alum block

Thanks to those who gave the "last full measure of devotion" for our freedom!

 

[BarberDave]

05.26.2026 - Memorial Day Shave

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[wombadom]

Razor: Merkur 23C CC
Blade: Astra SP (1) St. Ptrsbrg
Brush: WCS Synth 26/56

Shave Soap: Stirling Glacial Citron
Post: Nivea Sensitive

 

[Klinker]

RAZOR: Rocnel 2022 Sailor Series Adjustable Razor @3
BLADE: Feather New Hi-Stainless
BRUSH: TurnNShave Chess Piece 25mm BOSS Knot
LATHER: OSP Neroli Scented Shaving Soap
POST: OSP Neroli Scented Aftershave Lotion

 

[8th Night]

Monday, May 25, 2026



1 day of growth with the Henson AL-13+. A nice comfortable shave. An eighth tsp of soap built enough lather for 5 or 6 passes. Slick, cushiony, and smelled wonderful. Great cooling affect without any added menthol... just what was in the preshave.

Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (Epic Shave!)
Smoothness: ★★★★★ (BBS Perfection)
Irritation: ★☆☆☆☆ (Zero Burn)

Time of Day: Afternoon
Blade Uses: 1
Passes: 3

Razor: Henson AL-13+ Mild - Copper
Blade: The Gentleman Super Platinum Max x 7 (India)
Soap: Stirling Soap Co Eucalyptus Mint
Shaving Bowl: Timeless Razor Plastic Shaving Bowl
Brush: Stirling Soap Co Synthetic Shave Brush Pro-Handle
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Pre-Shave 2: Stirling Soap Co. Mentholated Pre-shave Soap
Aftershave: PAA Alum Solid Block No slip Grip.
Aftershave 2: Thayers Unscented Facial Toner - 3 Oz mister
Aftershave 3: Stirling Soap Co Eucalyptus Mint Aftershave Splash
Aftershave 4: Stirling Soap Co Eucalyptus Mint Post-Shave Balm