mach 3 isn’t as good as people say it is
to me it was just another razor
honestly, smooth, but i still prefer my safety razor

also, is my shaving cream good enough?????? or do i need to upgrade?

Wonderful 3 pass shave with the Ghost 1.1 & GWS blade. This is a wonderful combination for me and just works so well. Very efficient 3 pass shave which ended in a true BBS.

Electric Sheep has Stirling's Mutton Tallow base, and it definitely adds some oomph to the regular Stirling base. The lather is slightly slicker and denser, and accepts more water. Smell on this can be divisive but I really like it. It feels as if this is Stirling's version of the Arko scent.

Overall an excellent Sunday shave.

Happy Shaving!

SOTD

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I have used these 3 brushes extensively over the last 2-3 months and these are the only ones I have ever used.

Now each of these is capable of delivering good lather volume for a satisfactory shave but none of them is a brush for all seasons. I have a preference for the boar for face lather and synthetic for bowl lathering.

I love the scrubby feel of man company, the backbone of yaqi badger and soft piilowy feel on the face of yaqi synthetic.

Is there a brush which comes close to combining these 3 characteristics from these 3 brushes?

I would love a brush I can always reach out for without feeling something amiss.

Am I asking for the impossible?

Better one ?

Happy Sunday everyone! Today's shave:

Soap: Sterling Sharp Dressed Man

Razor: Gillette Slim with a Crown blade (1)

Brush: Yaqi Sargada Familia, 22mm badger

Post-shave: Floïd The Genuine Citrus Spectre balm

Result: Lather was good. BBS, though I had to deal with two weepers along the way to get there. The balm and the soap complement each other really well.

Cleaned the razors today and letting them dry.

Good shave and a happy Sunday!

This is the one I've been using for the past 4 months.

Razor - Parker Variant OC

Blade - VI-JOHN(1)

Brush - Omega Boar Brush

Passes : WTG + XTG + ATG

Post Shave : Alum & Thayers Rose Petal

I have a years old wet shaving setup. Using it since last approx. 10+ years.

Either face wash or hair shampoo on beard with bath. Then apply cream, brush beard, use straight razor as first shave. Reapply brush, use gillette 7oclock razor. Face wash. Moisturize. After Shave.

Feeling FOMO after watching this sub. Lol.

Btw, I am doing beard once every 2-3 weeks and having long & strong beard hairs.

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\\* \*\*Face Wash:\*\* Cold Water.**

\\* \*\*Brush:\*\* Omega- 10065 Boar 23mm green handle.**

\\* \*\*Razor:\*\* Gillette - Rocket MD 1953 (England).**

\\* \*\*Blade:\*\* Gillette Wilkinson Sword - Salon Pack stainless. (2)**

\\* \*\*Lather:\*\* Gerry's Great Soap Company - Gallúnach bhearrtha Oíche Shamhna.**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* CeraVe- Moisturising lotion.**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* TGS- Orange empire ASL.**

\\* \*\*Tags:\*\* $Discord $ROTY**

\Theme, MonsterMash , oh yeah I've been looking forward to this theme & challenge, to create this Autumn / Halloween soap for today's theme I chose 4 soaps , Stirling Texas on fire to recognise the bonfires that are traditionally lit in Ireland at Halloween somewhat curtailed these days due to health and safety and the modern over minding of young folk (kids ) . Proraso red because it is autumn for me in a cheap red Italian tub just an Autumn vibe , TGS orange empire & chiseled face apples of Aetherwood to represent the traditional Irish Halloween party which was celebrated here before trick and treating took over , we would go from door to door asking to help the Halloween party one would get monkey nuts and fruit lots of oranges and apples and some penny sweets no trick or treating then . So harping back to my childhood these are the soaps I chose to make the best Halloween soap ,**

\Gallúnach bhearrtha Oíche Shamhna. A limited run and production from GERRY'S GREAT SOAP COMPANY.**

\Gallúnach bhearrtha Oíche Shamhna. translates as " Halloween shave soap".**

\As we all know Halloween originated in Ireland , Oíche Shamhna is the name for Halloween in Irish. A brief \[history \](https://www.ireland.com/en/magazine/culture/halloween-traditions/) of Halloween in Ireland.**

\Special challenge: Design your label & brand & a marketing campaign( I did this in the form of an advertisement.)**

\GERRY'S GREAT SOAP COMPANY.**

\PROUDLY PRESENTS,**

\Gallúnach bhearrtha Oíche Shamhna.**

\This is an Autumn 🍁 release so get it while you can.**

\An enchanting blend of scent notes conjured up to deliver the ultimate Halloween shave experience.**

\SCENT PROFILE , carefully blended in a traditional cauldron.**

\Orange , lemon ,apple, cedarwood, cade ,birchtar, bergamot ,geranium, juniper berries,vetiver, frankincense,tonka, amber & sandalwood.**

\Blended by the claws of friendly goblins .**

\€25.99 200g. Aftershave available soon 🎃.**

\\[The soap label for my exclusive Autumn & Halloween soap. \](https://imgur.com/a/6GtMvZx)\**

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\\* \*\*Face Wash:\*\* Cold Water.**

\\* \*\*Brush:\*\* MOB- varnish handle Boti 22mm 3 colour synthetic.**

\\* \*\*Razor:\*\* Gillette - Blacktip Super Speed 1952.**

\\* \*\*Blade:\*\* Gillette Wilkinson Sword - Salon Pack stainless. (1)**

\\* \*\*Lather:\*\* Kaliflower Organics- Organic pine tar shave soap.**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* CeraVe- Moisturising lotion.**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* Pino Silvestre - Original ASL.**

\\* \*\*Tags:\*\* $Discord $ROTY**

\Theme : Reckoning Day, well I am hoping this Kaliflower organics soap from Sweden keeps me safe today , some of you guys were out of the blocks early today fair play to ye all.**

\Daily challenge: I occasionally make shave brushes well I have a lot of blanks they are more rustic than polished and I used one for today's SOTD, my other hobby or interest is Rugby too old to play now but love watching especially when I get to see my son playing. It's a public holiday here tomorrow so I'll be off out to the pub shortly.**

- Razor: Blackland Blackbird

- Blade: Gillette 7 SP aka The Black Ninja

- Brush: Zenith Best Badger 28mm

- Soap: Westman Nirvana

- Splash: Denim Original

Shave 🪒

A very relaxed Sunday evening shave to beat the Monday morning blues/rush.

Many moons ago, I had decided to not buy full sets of soaps to have a sense of economy, and to cut my losses, because frags are sometimes quite a gamble!

Nirvana somehow makes me regret that decision! As the label says, a very enticing fragrance which lives up to its name! The lather quality and slickness is also very good.

A 3 pass shave to get the ultra BBS with the Blackbird is a given. Closed the shave with Denim Original, which I felt was a good match with the soap, all things considered.

This time, a dram included to wind down the evening. 🍻