• Mühle R41
• Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide
• Mühle Traditional, Chrome | 21mm x 46mm STF
• Arko shave stick (life begins at the end of your comfort zone)
• Old Spice

I recently had a recommendation to get a shave soap and brush by my dad. Taconic Urban Woods and a Ichabod Conk Boar brush. Thought the idea was way better than using Barbersol or a gel.

Then I found this sub while lurking and seeking answers lol. I thought no way would I end up using a DE blade but I went and picked up a cheaper Van Der Hagen and shaved with it yesterday.

Not only was it super enjoyable but no nics or irritation which irritation was a huge problem I had with disposable razor heads.

Thanks to this sub I'm kinda hooked. I already have a sampler pack of blades coming and while running around this weekend found a unused little 1965 Gellette Travel Tech with case for $15 at an antique shop. I can see how this can turn into a little bit of a hobby lol.

Either way, I've seen a lot of good advice on hear and I'll take any that I can get. I'll probably just use my cheapy or travel tech a bit before diving in head first but so far I can already tell I won't go back to disposable. I can't believe it's taken me this long to figure this out.

• Brush: Simpson T3
• Razor: Henson Ti22+
• Blade: Personna Comfort Coated (1)
• Lather: Stirling Barbershop
• Post Shave: Thayers Facial toner, Thayers Hydrating Milky Toner

First time using the R41 and the Pinaud Clubman aftershave

Brush - Omega pure badger

Razor - Muhle R41 Grande

Blade - Feather (new)

Preshave- Proraso sandalwood

Shaving cream - TOBS sandalwood

Aftershave - Omega alum stick and Pinaud Clubman

Moisturiser - Nivea sensitive cool

First time using the R41 and Clubman

Loved how smooth the R41 feels and I'm glad I bought one after a year of contemplating lol

Can't wait to get even better with the razor.

The Pinaud Clubman is such a lovely smell and I'm not sure how to describe it exactly. Sort of a fruity classic smell to it.

Definitely recommend the R41 if you're curious about it and like a nice smooth yet aggressive shave

I forgot to post this last night, so please forgive me.

- Maggard V3A on a Maggard MR11 handle

- Personna Comfort Coated (1)

- Maggard 24mm synthetic

- Maggard Limes & Bergamot soap & (alcohol) splash

I started my shave with a nice hot shower, then got my lather going in my usual mug. If you know me, then you know this is one of my favorite soaps (and splashes!), so you'll know that I think very highly of it. As usual, it produced a thick and slick lather in no time!

The Personna blue was my go to for years in a 34C, before I started branching out in both razor and blade. I find it a little more aggressive in this V3A than I care for, but not so much that I dislike it; it just needs a little more care to avoid nicks. That said, the splash didn't reveal any, so I consider this shave to be a success!

I'm skipping tonight, and we'll see how tomorrow goes; I have a couple of packages that will be here, but it will be a late night. In any case, I hope everyone starts the week off right tomorrow, and happy shaving!

(No, I'm not sponsored by Maggard, I just really like their stuff!)

Had an absolutely fantastic shave to kick off the day with the King C. Gillette fixed with a Kai, before finishing a little Shave Compass work and watching my Rams crush it. Rounded off by a fantastic dinner with my family and a little extra pour on the bourbon. Going to bed a blessed man.

Be kind and enjoy the moment.

Cheers! 🍻

Decided to take the plunge on the Fatip il Grosso after I heard so much about it...crooked head and all, I'm hoping mine isn't too bad. The packaging looks like it had been opened already. Not a good start but hoping it's worth it.🤞

Hi all, just received this late model 1912 earlier today - internet says it's circa 1948 -1953 and that would make it one of the last of its type, a series of razors I am very fond of.

I see these come up for sale every now and then and have quite fancied one. To be fair I think I just love the handle hehe - light saber vibes

This old thing hadn't been used/cleaned since then as it had an old 50s blade in it and some matching wrappers in the box. It was probably thee worst I've ever had in terms of green gunk, old soap, and tons of hair - enough to put you off your dinner - I ain't joking.

It's been soaked, scrubbed, brushed, tooth picked, flossed, WD40'd, barbicide and Silvo polished 😅 - Should be safe now hehehe

Anyway thought I'd show some pics, including the ones before cleaning. Hope to have a shave with it later

Cheers🍻

**Oct. 26, 2026**
* **Prep:** Cella - Extra Extra Bio - Preshave
* **Brush:** Alpha Shaving Works Red T-400 2 Band Gel Tipped Badger
* **Razor:** Blackland Osprey
* **Blade:** AccuThrive Med Prep (1)
* **Lather:** Zingari Man - The Healers
* **Post Shave:** Fine - Snake Bite - Aftershave
* **Post Shave:** Zingari Man - The Healers - Balm
* **Post Shave:** Thayers - Unscented
* **Post Shave:** Osma - Alum Block
* **Bowl:** Captian’s Choice - Aquamarine

zingari man- The Healers Shave Soap: SOTN 10/25/2026

I the dwindling daylight has been getting to me. I have had less energy and motivation to post and my sleep hasn’t been the greatest lately.

The good thing is I have been still been enjoying nearly daily shaves. I find self care is important for staying on top of my mental health. I think a little hiatus from posting was good for me too.

Anyway I picked up a new Lightbox for the mornings and am thinking it would be a good idea to switch to night shaving so I have time to sit in front of the light longer as I wake up for the day.

I also decided to use my Shop cash I got as a bonus from my Osprey purchase. The Healers soap by zingari man has been on my radar for a while. I knew I would like it based upon the scent notes and that some money from my purchase goes to the Ronald McDonald house.

The shave went well today I have discovered warm water during my shaves seems to work better than cold water. I seem to get less feedback from the alum block and today that was also true.

I splashed on Thayers, followed by the Snake Bite alcohol based ASL from Fine, and finally the matching serum. I really enjoyed this shave. I have been experimenting a bit with the settings on the Osprey. Today I did 7 for pass one and 4.5 for pass two. I really like having the ability to adjust this razor.

This is a great scent! I got an ooo! out of my wife at first whiff. The scent is very refreshing, and calming, but uplifting at the same time.

From the zingari man website:

The Healers was first released in 2020 during one of the most uncertain chapters in recent history. At the time, I was still working in a hospital laboratory while building Zingari Man. While I wasn't at patients' bedsides, I witnessed the fatigue, stress, and exhaustion carried by the people who kept the hospital running. This fragrance was created to honor those who continued showing up, day after day, to care for others.

When The Healers first launched, a portion of every sale was donated to Samaritan's Purse to support relief efforts. Today, that same spirit continues. For every item of The Healers sold, Zingari Man will donate $1 to our local Ronald McDonald House, helping provide comfort and support to families while their children receive medical care.

The fragrance itself is bright, clean, and uplifting. Vibrant grapefruit, zesty lemon, and tart lime open with fresh energy before crisp cucumber and juicy pineapple bring a cooling freshness. Blackberry and delicate jasmine flower create a soft, refined finish that is refreshing, optimistic, and easy to wear.
The Healers is more than a fragrance. It's a tribute to the people who never stopped showing up when others needed them most.

Top Notes: Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime
Heart Notes: Pineapple, Cucumber
Base Notes: Blackberry, Jasmine Flower

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* **Face Wash:** Cold Water.

* **Brush:** Hjm- Fibre 21mm.

* **Razor:** Design 94-Aviation94 SpaCe aluminum razor.

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

* **Lather:** Mäurer & Wirtz- Tabac shave stick.

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

* **Post Shave:** Mäurer & Wirtz- Tabac ASL.

* **Tags:** $Discord $ROTY

Theme :Time warp Monday, A mostly German shave the blade being the only exception for today's theme shave with a soap which has been around before you were born and Tabac fits the bill there .

Here is a wee bit of history about Tabac from there website.

Say what you like about the scent but for me it provides a damn good shave .

I spotted this poster in one of the pubs we visited last night.

Daily challenge, this was just silly .

SOTD: Master Soap Creations Tabacchi
Shaving Soap: Master Soap Creations Tabacchi
Brush: Rudy Vey 53mm Badger
Razor: Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Super Iridium
Aftershave Splash: Master Soap Creations Tabacchi

I've been playing around with the order of everything, how I want it to look and I think I've got it.

Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to be able to do cards in the display but I did think of a couple different ideas. I'll either go old school and print a catalog and have a 3-ring binder OR,get a small display and find a program to run on a raspberry PI. It will show the digital catalog I'm currently typing up on a word document like PowerPoint slides, kinda like the info screens at interactive museums or malls or company digital message boards.

I cant really say this is one of the worst shaving experiences I have ever had, because its actually just straight up the worst. At this price I expected the razor to be as advertised good on sensitive skin, good on course hair, and able to deliver a clean efficient shave. Van Der Hagen razor is small, and hard to maneuver due to its blade shape design, it cannot get into nooks or folds of skin (such as around the jawline) and cuts you easily. Even at the lowest setting which is for sensitive skin it just leaves you with and unclean shave, and at the highest setting there is hardly a noticeable change since the design of the razors head is so bad. It misses alot of hair, especially if you have acne and even on smooth surfaces such as the cheeks and neck it still leaves alot to be desired. I couldnt even finish my shave because Van Der Hagen was so bad. Ive tried electric shaver, bic razors, gilette, and harry's and so far I would rank Van Der Hagen at the bottom. 1/10

Double deliveries today! All of the samples smell exactly as I imagined - the descriptions were perfect. I can see myself using, if not buying full tubs, of all of them except 1988; the powder comes off pretty strong in that one, and while it does really fit the decade, it's not a scent I envision myself using frequently, but I'll definitely give it a shot! I'm most excited for the 1944: the bay rum actually takes a back seat to the cinnamon, but it smells fantastic regardless. I also found what smells like tobacco, but none is listed, which is interesting...maybe it's a result of a combination of some of the oils? Who knows! The aftershave is much the same, but isn't as forward on the cinnamon, letting the leather shine a bit more, in addition to the bay rum base.

I'm also looking forward to this brush. It's relatively comfortable to hold, with a slight awkwardness, but I'm sure that'll get sorted out relatively quickly with use. It's a beautiful brush and the tribble synthetic looks an awful lot like real hair.

I can't wait to try the 1944 combo and the brush. I'll try for tonight, but it'll be a late night after sports practice, so it may be tomorrow. I have a handful of new blades on the way from Maggard that might be here tomorrow, anyway.

Until then: happy shaving!

✰ Razor: Guerrilla Ti 84
✰ Blade: Dorco ST-301 (1)
✰ Bowl: Captain’s Choice Obsidian
✰ Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
✰ Soap: Martin de Candre Absinthe
✰ Balm: Nivea Sensitive
✰ Splash: Floïd the Genuine

A great shave today with one of my favourite razors.

Alla fine ho ceduto e me lo sono regalato. Non vedo l'ora di provarlo. Al momento la mia collezione vanta un Merkur 34C, in Gillette King C. Penso che il Gillette andrà in pensione...

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🤡 Brush- Stirling 24mm boar

🤡 Razor- Mongoose

🤡 Blade- Feather professional proguard (5)

🤡 Soap &AS splash- PAA Clown Fruit

SOTD

SOTD: Oct 26, 2026
Razor: George Wostenholm & Son Pipe Razor
Brush: HalfRottenHardwoods Redwood STF ++OG
Soap: BBS Providence
Aftershave: BBS Providence
Balm: Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator
Additional Care: Humphrey's Witch Hazel Astringent

-From the Shave Carousel

I've been using this for the past month along with Thayers witch hazel tonic and it's probably the best my skin has been for daily/every other day shaving. I'd sometimes get chin whiteheads shaving and they've completely stopped.

I did switch to cold water shaving like a year ago and that helped a lot too. Also dropped alum blocks a while back as they just caused redness.

It does mean I've mostly dropped aftershaves with the Thayers and instead opted to put the balm on and leave it at that. Miss them for the smell, but I guess perfect skin matters more!

Just a tip for anyone with sensitive skin that a Cica balm may help you out.

I've been shaving with a "Henson" ++ (Kampfe clone) the past month to try out the design. Routinely BBS without irritation. Going to try the +++ clone shortly. I have tried + (mild) and it just wasn't enough for my coarse hair.

Does anyone else use balms like this?