Fragrance: The Scottish Fine Soaps Company – Vetiver & Sandalwood
Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
Now I am becoming Death, the latherer of soaps. For the first time since joining the hobby, I have achieved a ring of death in a Stirling tub:
and that calls for some stats: This was the 49th use of Varen, or 4% of all my documented shaves (1282), or 35% of all my documented shaves with Stirling lather (139). Because the first 6 were from a sample, this ring of death appeared after 43 uses.
Before you say that this sounds quick, 33 of those uses were with the big MOAR BOAR and 2 with this equally big boar brush, 5 were with other 28 mm boar knots, and one with a 28 mm DG B3 knot, so this tub sustained 41 of its 43 uses from what could be considered unreasonably saponiphageous brushes.
Even hidden between Varen and Vetiver, Mountain Man was still present enough to get me a compliment from the wife. I think this seals it and should go and buy a bottle of Silver Mountain Water.
I also used a Stirling with a ring of death today, congrats on nearing the end! It shouldn't, but it still does surprise me how long it takes to go through these tubs. Also, cheers on the stats. You are one organized shaver!
Aftershave: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminee - Aftershave
Fragrance: Creed Green Irish Tweed
Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave today. I haven't used Mousse Illuminée in a while. Very nice. The Frio 14 is in-family with my other razors in this format. A close and comfortable shaver. This setup demanded a talc finish.
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
Post Shave: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Post Shave Balm
I haven't used a Stirling in a while and I totally forgot my Sharp Dressed Man was ring of deathing. Would be cool if I could get through this tub in the next month or so. We'll see.
Lather: London Razors/Summer Break Soaps - Mountain Laurel - Soap
Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm
Had to wake up to go to the airport, so I shaved last night. Despite still feeling smooth from the shave earlier in the day, the razor blade still managed to find plenty of whiskers to slice.
Varening! Ring of Death Detected
Now I am becoming Death, the latherer of soaps. For the first time since joining the hobby, I have achieved a ring of death in a Stirling tub:
and that calls for some stats: This was the 49th use of Varen, or 4% of all my documented shaves (1282), or 35% of all my documented shaves with Stirling lather (139). Because the first 6 were from a sample, this ring of death appeared after 43 uses.
Before you say that this sounds quick, 33 of those uses were with the big MOAR BOAR and 2 with this equally big boar brush, 5 were with other 28 mm boar knots, and one with a 28 mm DG B3 knot, so this tub sustained 41 of its 43 uses from what could be considered unreasonably saponiphageous brushes.
Even hidden between Varen and Vetiver, Mountain Man was still present enough to get me a compliment from the wife. I think this seals it and should go and buy a bottle of Silver Mountain Water.
Happy Friday, all!
I also used a Stirling with a ring of death today, congrats on nearing the end! It shouldn't, but it still does surprise me how long it takes to go through these tubs. Also, cheers on the stats. You are one organized shaver!
I wish that were true. I'm just querying the posts over on r/wetshaving :)
Congrats on the ring o’ death!
“saponiphageous”. Enjoyed that!
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Ring of death! Ring of death! Ring of death!
Feb. 9, 2024
Ok shave. Grabbed this Walmart razor for a shave today. It’s ok for the price.
February 9, 2024
Brush: Chisel & Hound Lost Nativ 26mm Fanchurian V13
Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 14 Full Hollow Square Point
Lather: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminée - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
Aftershave: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminee - Aftershave
Fragrance: Creed Green Irish Tweed
Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great shave today. I haven't used Mousse Illuminée in a while. Very nice. The Frio 14 is in-family with my other razors in this format. A close and comfortable shaver. This setup demanded a talc finish.
Friday, February 9, 2024
I haven't used a Stirling in a while and I totally forgot my Sharp Dressed Man was ring of deathing. Would be cool if I could get through this tub in the next month or so. We'll see.
Happy Friday and weekend everyone!
February 9, 2024
Had to wake up to go to the airport, so I shaved last night. Despite still feeling smooth from the shave earlier in the day, the razor blade still managed to find plenty of whiskers to slice.
Feb 9, 2024 - 🌿 Fougère Friday: The Highlander🪻
The Highlander fit the bill for today's shave.
Rating: 4.5/5