Rose theme today scentwise. I've had this soap for a while, it's actually on the old Chicago grooming base, not the new one, and use it sparingly cause I never saw it available after I bought it. But - I saw that it was available recently in the new base (sold out currently). Hoping it's available again soon and I can grab some. Scooped so as to use as little as needed, into the Captain's Choice bowl and loaded and lathered in the bowl.
Word on the street is that CGC is working on a reformulation of Rougere for release this year. I'm looking forward to trying it out if/when that happens!
Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Summer Storm - Aftershave
Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - SIR Irisch Moos - EdT
I haven't used Summer Storm in quite some time. This was one of the first soaps that got me really excited about shave soap fragrance. This soap brings me back to the summer monsoon season in northern New Mexico every time. Lovely!
How are you able to use a blade so many times?? I guess it is pretty different from a DE blade? Does the comfort of the shave degrade over the life of the blade?
How are you able to use a blade so many times?? I guess it is pretty different from a DE blade?
Yeah, GEM blades tend to last longer than DE blades. I can pretty comfortably use them for 20-25+ shaves.
Does the comfort of the shave degrade over the life of the blade?
I don't think the comfort degrades too much, but you'll definitely notice a drop in efficiency over time. Often palm stropping the blade will bring it back into a usable place, but sometimes it's just done.
February 3, 2026
Rose theme today scentwise. I've had this soap for a while, it's actually on the old Chicago grooming base, not the new one, and use it sparingly cause I never saw it available after I bought it. But - I saw that it was available recently in the new base (sold out currently). Hoping it's available again soon and I can grab some. Scooped so as to use as little as needed, into the Captain's Choice bowl and loaded and lathered in the bowl.
Word on the street is that CGC is working on a reformulation of Rougere for release this year. I'm looking forward to trying it out if/when that happens!
February 3, 2026
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful shave with the Black Beauty and a new Bay Rum scent from The Cajun Blade.
SOTD - 2026-02-03
Still a great scent in Stirling's mutton base <3
Have a good day!
February 3rd, 2026
Super great lather. I'm enjoying this razor, it just needs a bit of buffing and the shave is super close.
I sat down next to my kid on the couch and he said "you're stinky, go away". Thanks, LLP.
February 3rd, 2026
I haven't used Summer Storm in quite some time. This was one of the first soaps that got me really excited about shave soap fragrance. This soap brings me back to the summer monsoon season in northern New Mexico every time. Lovely!
Road to victory:
How are you able to use a blade so many times?? I guess it is pretty different from a DE blade? Does the comfort of the shave degrade over the life of the blade?
Yeah, GEM blades tend to last longer than DE blades. I can pretty comfortably use them for 20-25+ shaves.
I don't think the comfort degrades too much, but you'll definitely notice a drop in efficiency over time. Often palm stropping the blade will bring it back into a usable place, but sometimes it's just done.
February 3rd, 2026
Shave 11 of the brain bowl