Yes, I definitely don't regret having bought it! It's vers different from the Koraats or the TI thoughs
Beautiful photo!
Saturday, June 29, 2024: Et Ego in Arcadia
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
- Razor: Ertan Süer L'Ours Russe (7/8th)
- Lather: Stirling Arcadia
- Postshave: Naissance 702 Witch Hazel
- Postshave: Terre d'Hermès After Shave Lotion
- Postshave: Nivea After Shave Balm
After a long time, good-bye stubble! Very nice shave, with a satisfyingly creamy lather (much better than the Cella I used while traveling).
Have a good night!
Happy to see that you were satisfied with the pushosity!
Sunday, May 26, 2024: Sunday again!
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
- Razor: Parker Straight Razor
- Lather: Wholly Kaw Entropy Man
- Postshave: Naissance 702 Witch Hazel
- Postshave: Floid The Genuine
- Postshave: Nivea After Shave Balm
I underhydrated the lather in the beginning, and it was not as slick as it could have been. And I continue to use this soap in spite of the scent rather than because of it.
Have a nice day!
December 29, 2023
- Preshave: Water -> Face
- Brush: Benny's 21mm Synthetic
- Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (3)
- Lather: The Goodfellas Smile Amber Fougère
- Post Shave: Old Spice After Shave
- Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm
I had forgotten to log a shave on Wednesday - with the same gear. I'm using a slurry-ish lather, and avoid as much contact with the skin as possible, with ok-ish results, at least when not shaving every day. This is probably the last shave with the setup before going back home.
In unrelated news, thanks to meticulous preparation up to and during Christmas, and an unrelenting lack of attention to my dietary choices, I am proud to announce to the world that I have finally unlocked the dad bod. I would like to thank my parents, my family and my agents; without them, this accomplishment could never have happened.
Have a good evening!
December 10, 2023: Double Ishtar
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Yaqi 28mm Synthetic ""Rock""
- Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (39)
- Lather: Abbate y la Mantia Ishtar
- Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
- Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm
- Fragrance: Rogue Perfumery Ishtar
Inspired by @spj_hook@sub.wetshaving.social's shave yesterday, I got out my Slim Adjustable (, aggressive to milf 😊). I also resumed my exploration why Ishtar doesn't lather that well. It's not the Proraso Preshave. I used the Rock brush - really like a soft cloud on the face, but 28mm is a bit excessive. Anyways, it took some work, but I got to YouTube lather.
Lathered, Ishtar doesn't smell anything anymore (or at least, I cannot detect anything). I combined it with Ishtar from Rogue Perfumery - which is a nice enough scent, but should really be named Flowery Balcony or something like that. Clearly, Our Lady of Nineveh wouldn't smell like that!
Have a good night!
November 18, 2023
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Zenith 506U XS Horse 🐎
- Razor: Koraat 14.2 Straight Razor
- Lather: Abbate y la Mantia Ishtar
- Post Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer
- Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm
I went back to my Koraat, and I got a smooth and close shave, even for the spot on the right side of the chin where I'm generally struggling to get a close shave. Unfortunately I massacred a pimple, and some blood was shed.
I seem to get noseblind to Ishtar. There's not the excitement there anymore I had in the beginning - and that started when I had to change the container. Not sure what's going on here.
Have a good day!
November 11, 2023
- Preshave: Water -> Face
- Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
- Razor: King C. Gillette DE Razor
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (11)
- Lather: Haslinger Algae
- Post Shave: Williams Aqua Velva
- Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm
For the ceremonial shave, nothing beats a straight razor. But sometimes, you just want to get rid of your beard, and that's when DEs and Haslinger shines.
Have a good evening!
November 10, 2023
- Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
- Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
- Razor: Mühle R41 (3-piece)
- Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (35)
- Lather: Southern Witchcraft Autumn Ash
- Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
- Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm
I'm tired today, and felt it more prudent to use a DE. I nevertheless managed to nick myself in the upper lip.
Have a good day!
I don't think you'll regret it!