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Sep 23, 2024 - Mammoth Monday - Alive
Rating: 4.5/5
Whoa! That's a helluva brush! Love your collection!
Thank you! I bought this brush from Ben, so it has a special significance using it with HoM sets.
September 23, 2024
Only 2 passes because I'll have to shave again later today (or maybe wake up really early tomorrow morning) for work. I prefer 3 passes :)
This blade is exceeding my expectations. I don't know why, but I just assumed moving manufacturing from Germany to Egypt would result in a worse blade. They're slightly different based on my earlier side-by-side testing, but the new ones are worthy of my support.
Roam Two++ is very different from OG Roam, but it's a fantastic scent.
@PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social brought out the Ash yesterday and sparked a little crisis/opportunity moment in me. On the one hand "oh, fuck, summer is over, we're past the equinox, let's check the vitamin D reserves", on the other: Autumn Ash 🎉 !
Today, I'm mouthwateringly sweet, spicy, and smoky. I love the SW base, and I'm looking forward to more of it now that it's SW season again.
Since the autumnal equiox was yesterday, I intended to use Autumn Ash yesterday. But I forgot. So I was definitely going to use it today ... but I forgot.
Autumn Ash++;
And today you can't because of Tabac Tuesday 😱
There's always Wedcrafts Witchesday!
Wedcrafts Witchesday++;
That's a stretch, but I like it a lot! :)
Autumn Ash++
Monday, September 23, 2024: Ich bin ein Alt-Strathconer
The lather was nice, very nice. I was lucky that my vote for Batters Up didn't win.
Have a good night!
Yes, MacDuff's was a very pleasant surprise to me. I intend to unload some soaps and buy some of this brand.
September 23, 2024
Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
Razor: Thiers Issard Le Grelot 6/8 Full Hollow
Lather: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Aftershave
Fragrance: Zaharoff - Signature Rosé - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
