Congrats to Barrister and Mann for yesterday's victory. It's not official yet, but I commissioned u/robodjudge to tally the shaves and it found 50 B&M vs 45 Southern Witchcrafts uses (excluding luxury shaves of multi shavers). It's an entirely deserved victory, but I was really hoping for an upset this time around, and at times it seemed possible. There were even times when SW was leading!
The horse race:
BaM
SW
Other
Total
Time (GMT)
0
0
0
0
06:00
1
0
0
1
08:00
1
1
0
2
09:00
3
2
1
6
11:00
3
3
2
8
12:00
6
3
4
13
13:00
9
8
5
22
14:00
11
14
6
31
15:00
18
17
7
42
16:00
19
20
7
46
17:00
27
22
7
56
18:00
31
26
8
65
19:00
32
28
9
69
20:00
37
31
9
77
21:00
41
32
11
84
22:00
42
36
11
89
23:00
42
37
12
91
00:00
44
40
12
96
01:00
44
40
13
97
02:00
47
43
13
103
03:00
48
44
13
105
04:00
50
45
13
108
04:32
42 and Gravefruit 2 work really well together and I had a great shave with Soft hearts and the MM24. I'll add a second spritz of YRP before leaving for the office.
Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 11/16 Celluloid Full Hollow
Lather: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nera - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nera - Balm
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful shave today, and it was a test shave for a new edge on this Heljestrand. I did make a video of this one too, because this razor is moving on to a new owner.
I find these PannaCrema soaps have very refreshing scents, and I enjoy the lightness of the soap base.
Yes, that's right. The other one is a Söderfors Extra Specialstål. It is older and has an extra hollow grind (I think). I bought it off of eBay and it had geometry issues (probably why the seller dumped it). In fixing the geometry, I also lowered the bevel angle slightly. The combination of bevel angle and grind make that MK No. 31 very special.
A lazy, and good midday shave. I start to see the end of the soap – there's probably still 2-3 shaves in it. I see that I have a tendency to combine soaps with specific (types of) brush: Schafmilch is a boar brush soap.
Will the base from Blackship Grooming work with the Slurry Lather method? Yep, sure enough. Works great.
䷀ Razor and Blade Notes
(Timeless - Stainless Steel .68 - Open Comb ::: Gillette - Nacet - M ‹542 uses›)
As usual for the Nacet: tuggy on pass 1, then fine after. Close shave.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 2 out of 5 (Okay)
䷀ Soap Notes
(Black Ship Grooming - X Tenth Anniversary)
Them: "Pineapple, bay rum, and cedarwood"
Me: fruity, yes, and I'm glad to say I didn't pick up much of the bay. light woody to balance it out. Very pleasant, but not complex.
Scent Strength: 4/10, lightly present during shaving.
Lather... This base worked well with the Slurry Lather method.
On the third or fourth pass, I did add a bit more water. and my last pass was able to be worked into that final creamy lather to top it off with some luxury feel.
With all the hydration this method uses, I think it puts this base in a very good light.
16 sec load with a Very Wet brush
= 5 passes of lather
Bowl: No Bowl
䷀ Brush Notes
(Declaration Grooming - B7 Viking Ivory ‹3 uses›)
Comfy and pretty easy to splay.
During the Shave Feel: Cheeks: Just a little tugging Neck: Just a little tugging After the Shave Closeness: Cheeks: Close Shave Neck: Several hairs are showing some tip length (still a pretty good shave)
Sidama is a complex, coffee and dark chocolate scent. Dark Man's coffee note seems a little sweeter somehow. However, it was the vetiver that tied the whole shave together this morning.
The Blues
Congrats to Barrister and Mann for yesterday's victory. It's not official yet, but I commissioned u/robodjudge to tally the shaves and it found 50 B&M vs 45 Southern Witchcrafts uses (excluding luxury shaves of multi shavers). It's an entirely deserved victory, but I was really hoping for an upset this time around, and at times it seemed possible. There were even times when SW was leading!
The horse race:
42 and Gravefruit 2 work really well together and I had a great shave with Soft hearts and the MM24. I'll add a second spritz of YRP before leaving for the office.
I really like the idea of those scent combinations. I may have to try it soon.
Let me know what you think when you do!
It's really good IMO
Oh, great idea!
😊
March 18, 2024
Brush: Brad Sears Arley 26mm Super Badger
Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 11/16 Celluloid Full Hollow
Lather: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nera - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Aftershave: PannaCrema - Nuàvia Nera - Balm
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful shave today, and it was a test shave for a new edge on this Heljestrand. I did make a video of this one too, because this razor is moving on to a new owner.
I find these PannaCrema soaps have very refreshing scents, and I enjoy the lightness of the soap base.
That's the razor you have a fancier similar version of, right?
Yes, that's right. The other one is a Söderfors Extra Specialstål. It is older and has an extra hollow grind (I think). I bought it off of eBay and it had geometry issues (probably why the seller dumped it). In fixing the geometry, I also lowered the bevel angle slightly. The combination of bevel angle and grind make that MK No. 31 very special.
Plus that extra specialstål 🙂
It is different. Takes an amazing edge, but I don't want to go overboard about that. The standard MK No. 31 is not a slouch by any means.
Monday, March 18, 2024: Haslinger Hétfő
A lazy, and good midday shave. I start to see the end of the soap – there's probably still 2-3 shaves in it. I see that I have a tendency to combine soaps with specific (types of) brush: Schafmilch is a boar brush soap.
Have a good day!
Shared via emacs & sotd.elPrep: Splash of Cool Water
Razor: Timeless - Stainless Steel .68 Open Comb
Blade: Gillette - Nacet (Marathon) (542)
Lather: Black Ship Grooming - X Tenth Anniversary
Brush: Declaration Grooming - B7 Viking Ivory (3 uses)
Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - History 101
Gear Pic :: Video
䷀ General Notes
Will the base from Blackship Grooming work with the Slurry Lather method? Yep, sure enough. Works great.
䷀ Razor and Blade Notes
(Timeless - Stainless Steel .68 - Open Comb ::: Gillette - Nacet - M ‹542 uses›)
As usual for the Nacet: tuggy on pass 1, then fine after. Close shave.
Razor and Blade Performance/Comfort Rating: 2 out of 5 (Okay)
䷀ Soap Notes
(Black Ship Grooming - X Tenth Anniversary)
Them: "Pineapple, bay rum, and cedarwood"
Me: fruity, yes, and I'm glad to say I didn't pick up much of the bay. light woody to balance it out. Very pleasant, but not complex.
Scent Strength: 4/10, lightly present during shaving.
Lather... This base worked well with the Slurry Lather method.
On the third or fourth pass, I did add a bit more water. and my last pass was able to be worked into that final creamy lather to top it off with some luxury feel.
With all the hydration this method uses, I think it puts this base in a very good light.
Bowl: No Bowl
䷀ Brush Notes
(Declaration Grooming - B7 Viking Ivory ‹3 uses›)
Comfy and pretty easy to splay.
During the Shave Feel:
Cheeks: Just a little tugging
Neck: Just a little tugging
After the Shave Closeness:
Cheeks: Close Shave
Neck: Several hairs are showing some tip length (still a pretty good shave)
Ending of Blades Ledger - entry form and the data spreadsheet
Good to see you, sgr! Have you been posting regularly? I just happened to click on this thread from yesterday but usually don't go back in time.
Mar 18, 2024 - Coffee & Vetiver
Sidama is a complex, coffee and dark chocolate scent. Dark Man's coffee note seems a little sweeter somehow. However, it was the vetiver that tied the whole shave together this morning.
Rating: 4.5/5
Edit: added photo
I really like the handle on your razor 😍
Thank you
March 18, 2024
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts w/Maggard SHD 30mm Fan
Razor: EldrormR Industries MM24
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (6)
Lather: The Body Shop - Maca Root & Aloe - Softening Cream
Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Musk - After Shave Cologne
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - Aftershave
Fragrance: Barrister & Mann - Lavender, Interrupted - EdP
(#MMarch24)
The Body Shop cream is actually quite good! I used a ton of it and had a lot of great lather.