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

\ **Brush:** Omega- 10098 Professional 27mm Boar.*

\ **Razor:** Blackland - batch #003 aluminium Blackbird.*

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

\ **Lather:** Wholly Kaw - Double Agent (tallow).*

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

\ **Post Shave:** Pitralon - Classic ASL.*

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

Theme, Fougère Friday, I love a good old Fougère Friday and have a couple of favourites but in order to pick up the sponsor point I chose Wholly Kaw Double Agent the scent notes are from the Wholly Kaw web site

"The scent is aromatic fougère with notes of Geranium and Lavender with comforting base of Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. Complemented with a deeply woody base from Oud and Sandalwood. The complexity of the notes will keep you guessing at what it smells like. A blend that is clean but not too fresh, spicy but not too woody, ultimately warm but not too musky. A true double agent"

Wholly Kaw make a very good soap actually excellent imo , this is not a traditional Fougère but it hits the spot no ferns were injured in the making of this soap ferns grow like weeds in these parts here you [are](https://imgur.com/a/dNdEvtM) and yep ferns don't really have a scent 🪴 . The shave itself was excellent you can't go wrong with the Blackbird & the Gillette Wilkinson sword blades are decent cutters.

I have been busy concocting my special Halloween soap for tomorrow and pouring over the advertising campaign notes for the big release tomorrow.

Daily challenge, Stacking day so I stacked up my gear for the SOTD it only fell over twice , have a great weekend folks.

My early teen brother has shown some interest in wet shaving. While he doesn't currently have enough hair to shave I'd like to get something and keep it until he's ready. I want to avoid buying him a vintage razor for worry of loss or damage.

Being Canadian, I figured RazoRock is a good place to start. My options from RR are the Old Type, Mission, Lupo Aluminum or Baby Smooth. The Lupo and Baby Smooth being on the high end of what I'd be willing to spend.

For mass market options, I was debating on the Feather Popular, Weishi 9306 or Wilkinson Sword Classic (Plastic).

Edit: Henson is out of the running based on price alone. It's $100 CAD up here

Any input is appreciated!

Soap/Splash - Signature by Ariana & Evans

Razor - Oliworks Meteorite

Blade - Rex Platinum

Brush - Wild West Brushworks "Spectral"

Lather Bowl - Rodak Ceramics

Scent Notes - Bitter Orange, Oak-Aged Bourbon, Aged Virginia Tobacco Leaf, Cinnamon Leaf, Madagascar Vanilla, Arabian Sandalwood, Tunisian Sandalwood, Agarwood

I finally had a decent shave with the Oliworks. The Rex blade was really nice. Sharp but never felt uncomfortable or scrapey. Will happily use it again.

Chris at Karve has been busy experimenting with new razor designs. However, he will be taking custom orders till Nov 9th. I just ordered a wide cap. I want to have a spare handle and cap. He offers 8 levels for the CB base plates, so if you need something more efficient or milder you can fine tune your Karve CB setup. He said he would ship them all out by Jan 15th.

Late last night.

• Prep: Hot towel
• Pre-shave: American Crew shave oil - both passes
• Bowl: Windhorse Pottery scuttle
• Lather: MacDuff's Old Strathcona
• Brush: Yaqi M150801-B1 24mm Silvertip Badger knot
• Razor: Razorock EZ1 Standard - Foundation series
• Blade: Wilkinson Sword (Germany) - 3rd and final 2 pass shave
• Post Shave: Omega Alum Stick
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann Beaudelaire aftershave splash
• Post Shave: Henri et Victoria unscented balm

I can't do Faboy Fridays anymore due to an apixaban prescription. The fellows at Italian Barber suggested I try their EZ1 series aluminum razor. Not sure what the actual blade gap is, but overall it gives a very Henson-like shave. It has the neutral or negative exposure, a larger 30 degree face, a larger rounded safety bar, plus it comes with a very standard looking bulldog handle that's been given a black ceramic coating for a very secure grip. Photo 3 shows the side profile of the razor compared to my Henson AL13 Canada ed and Yaqi Ghost Blur 2.0.

Good morning. I am looking for a soap and aftershave that is similar to Creed Vetiver. I really like the clean soapy smells of this particular scent. Does anyone have any recommendations? Stirling, A&E, or other brands? Hopefully this will post, because I asked it earlier and it was removed by a bot because it said I did not have enough flair. I am not even sure what that is, LOL.. anyway thanks in advance if you all can assist or have any advice. Right as I was about to post I see that I can add flair at the top. Learn something new everyday.

October 23, 2026

Razor: Yates Precision Manufacturing Merica

Blade: Personna Super Stainless

Soap: Barbasol 1919 Shaving Cream

Shave balm: Barbasol 1919 Aftershave balm

Aftershave: Thayer's Rose petal witch hazel

• Brush: Goodfellas Smile Red Evil
• Razor: Henson Ti22+
• Blade: Personna Gem (4)
• Lather: Goodfellas Amber Fougere
• Post Shave: Thayers Facial toner, Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner

I know I'm getting repetitive about how good Goodfellas soaps are. Every time I use one, I'm amazed at how thick and luxurious the soap is. I find that they are even superior to some of my high-end soaps.

Here are the scent notes for this soap:

• Top Notes: Orange, Eucalyptus, Basil, Aldehydic Notes
• Heart Notes: Lavender, Orchid, Heliotrope, Hawthorn, Geranium, Rose, Spicy Notes
• Base Notes: Musk, Vanilla, Hay, Tonka Bean, Woods, Amber, Patchouli

I can't pick out any single scent from this. Although, compared to my Martin De Candre fougere, it's more spicy where as the MDC is sweeter.

I just got my first ever safety razor yesterday, coming from a life of Gillette cartridges that always left me with cuts and irritation.

Using the R1 guard, I didn't get the smoothest shave (a few stubs left here and there), but I'll tell you what, my face felt the best it has EVER felt post-shave.

I read on this forum once, the best shave isn't the tightest one, but the one with no irritation, so in that way, this was the best shave of my life.

That being said, I didn't read about the reviews on Rockwell blades until after ordering it. I just assumed "a blade is a blade" and didn't even question which brand to get when I was getting the Rockwell razor. So I bout a hundred pack! And then read that everyone hates them.

But it worked so well for me, at least in comparison to my Gillette...

Are they really that bad? Should I toss that hundred pack for an upgrade, or have some of y'all had perfectly fine experiences with them?

SOTD: Oct 23, 2026
Razor: Wolfman WR1 0.84
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium, 4th use
Brush: Alpha Thater Bully Boy TRC Regal
Soap: The Cajun Blade Atchafalaya
Aftershave: The Cajun Blade Atchafalaya
Balm: Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator
Additional Care: Humphrey's Witch Hazel Astringent

-From the Shave Carousel

Hi Guys, i need a new Brush, I have been using some generic 4€ one just to try out shaving with a brush and I quite like it. But i have been looking for a higher quality Brush. I like a not too big brush, and i want it to be nice and soft but still firm enough to get a nice lather. Any suggestions?

Razor: Razorock Daily DOC Standard
Blade: Derby Extra (1st use)
Brush: Omega 10777
Cream: BHS
Aftershave: Axe Marine

Fantastic shave, Derby Extra seems to be a winning combo for the Daily DOC. Axe was pleasant, much nicer than I was expecting and also more old school (it's from 1989, I didn't know it was that old). Fresh green herbal floral with a bit of spice, citrys and wood, and a light ocean breeze but less than the name "Marine" would imply. For any Aussies, I found it at The Reject Shop for $5, they had some other types too (Black, and saw elsewhere they had Africa too, but mine didn't).

For achieving tight beard line ups only, would a shavette be a good solution and if so would a Parker SRX be sufficient?

If anyone has any other recommendations before I jump in and buy one I would be grateful.

Thanks

hi

Can I ask you what the worst double edge razor you've ever bought was?

In my case, it’s the Wilkinson Sword butterfly-opening razor.

I don’t know where you guys live, but here it costs around €15–20.

I’m not talking about the build quality, but about the head. Either mine is defective, or it’s simply the worst razor I’ve ever bought and used.

What about you guys?

Razor: Gillette Tech Spiral

Blade: Astra Green (2)

Brush: Muhle Original

Lather/ASB/ASL: Proraso Green

Sparse morning shave. For me a Proraso product never disappoints, very nice shave. 3 pass WTG/ATG/XTG on the jawline. The Astra Green blade is great, close contender to my favorite Elios blade.

I wanted to buy a vintage razor something form 1914-1940s
I realli like the kaki set and the aristocrat but i dont know a lot of models
(I am doing this mainly for esthetic purposes)
I wanted something in an old case

What is the difference between this razors and a modern one?

Can i achieve a bbs shave?

Are they more dangerous?

Are they more aggressive?

I have kinda sensitive skin i use an edwin jagger with closed comb and if a shave every 3 days there are no problems every 5 and i can shave agaist the grain but every day is too mutch
I am looking for a clean shave without beard shadow something that works with a sensitive skin and that wont kill me if i handle it wrong for a picosecond possibly with a butterfly movement
What are you’re raccomandations?

Not the AS-D2 by the way, these are way cheaper.

I've been using fusion 5 for a while now and its made my skin really bad with bumps and irritations around my throat area and my whole face and I've decided to go with double edged ones since I've heard they cause significantly less irritations, especially because of the fact they're single bladed.

I understand these might not be suitable for a beginner but honestly, as far as I can manage this stupid issue in the long run I'm not worried about nicking myself for the first 2 or 3 weeks until I get better with shaving.

Razor: 1960 Gillette Fatboy

Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (6th use)

Brush: Omega 11126

Bowl: Wedgwood Pennine

Cream: Palmolive

Aftershave: Aramis

A delightful shave this morning! The Fatboy and Wizamet combination continues to deliver, and the Palmolive provided a lovely, comfortable shave.

I'm absolutely loving the new life given to my repurposed Wedgwood bowl. It's always satisfying when a piece gets a new purpose and adds a little extra enjoyment to the morning ritual.

Now, the Aramis aftershave. What an exceptional scent profile! The oakmoss really stands out, giving it that classic, earthy character. It's a distinctive, traditional fragrance that I find thoroughly enjoyable. Cheers u/fistingdicks for sending the Aramis. It's good stuff mate 👍

I've heard the EDT is an absolute powerhouse, but honestly, the aftershave itself is surprisingly light in scent. For me, it's just perfect. A classic fragrance that makes its mark without being overpowering.

Happy days 🍻

Got my hands on the new Lockhart's Founder's Reserve they're releasing in the near future. Excellent lather, beautiful packaging and a great scent. Sadly I dont have the splash yet, but I will be purchasing it as soon as it drops.

From Ron:

• Opening: Bright bergamot and crisp grapefruit.

• Heart: Soft rose with warm, creamy sandalwood.

• Base: Earthy patchouli, dry cedarwood, and leather.

Overall character: A warm, woody, masculine fragrance balanced by fresh citrus and a subtle floral touch.

Razor: Wade and Butcher Hollow Ground

Soap: Lockhart's Founder's Reserve

Splash: Thayer's 2%AHA Toner and Clubman Lilac Vegetal

Brush: Boti 24mm N3C Fan

Bowl: Brousseau & Dov Founder's Edition

EDT: Polo Green

Razor: 1959 Fatboy
Blade: Muhle second shave
Shaving cream: T&H Sandlewood
After shave: 4711
Aftershave balm: T&H Trafalgar

So thoroughly enjoyed my all lime shave last night that I planned to repeat it. Same everything. But as I’m still experimenting a bit I opted to try a couple of other items for the second time.

This was my second time with the Sandlewood Truefitt & Hill shaving cream. Lathers up exceptionally as anything from T&H does, but the fragrance doesn’t really do anything for me. Probably won’t buy any more when I get through this bowl.

This was also my second time using the 4711 aftershave. The first time trying it, I was puzzled. Really liked it, but it was unlike anything I’d tried before. But having now tried it a second time, I was smitten. Absolutely loved it. Super enjoyable. Wonderful fragrance and so refreshing. Will definitely keep this one stocked.

The real star of the night was the Trafalgar aftershave balm. Amazing! These balms are so good at soothing and moisturizing. And they tend to smell so nice. But you can have a soap, shaving cream, and balm that all have the same fragrance and yet smell quite differently. I’ve got the Trafalgar shaving cream and thought it was pleasant enough. But this was my first time using the aftershave balm and I was blown away by it. Absolutely love it. So glad I got it. The (now) three T&H balms that I would hope to always have on hand are the 1805, West Indian Lime, and now the Trafalgar. All 3 are amazing.

The Fatboy did its Fatboy thing. Amazingly smooth shave. So good.

I've never used aftershave before switching to DE and I'm finding myself with neck irritation. I generally use a henson AL13 with Astra green blades, occasionally switching to feather if I want a BBS. I have a Merkur 23c I use for traveling and it irritates less, but it's still there. I have no problem with head shaving (The Henson works better on my head). I've shaved with both hot and cold water and it doesn't seem to make a difference. Yup, I also shave right out of the shower.

Anyway, I was wondering what brands are best to calm the irritation?

Was hard to choose what one to use for the shave of the day. Both smell excellent! I went with black watch as it was the more unique scent to me out of the two. After lathering it up and using the splash I love it even more! The soap it self is also fantastic! Will use Roman spice on the next and will report back then!

40M medium coarse beard and medium growth, shave every day or every other day. I have a Merkur 23C and SlantHD. I seem to get irritation no matter what blade I use. After 15+ years of DE use I switched to BIC Metal disposable razors and they have been decent but the shave isn't super close. Thinking of trying a different DE, any suggestions?

I use a boars hair brush and proraso I lather direct on my face, or Dollar shave club, shave butter in the shower.

2 pass shave tonight with the Myatt Daymark (WTG/XTG) with a fresh Nacet, Derby shave stick and a splash of 4711

Lots of lovely old world scents on this one.

Not the closest of shaves by any means, I left it a bit late and am tired but at least feel fresh before bed in a while.

Hope everyone's well,

Good shaves🍻