Loaded from the tub today as boar brushes a very absorbent and to get enough soap loaded I've found tub loading is the way to go. It seems a lot of folks soak their brush before lathering and I prefer to just get it nice and wet under the faucet, especially with this brush. I find soaking it sometimes introduces too much water into the mix off th bat even if I squeeze out the excess. This is what I prefer to do with badger as well.
This fragrance smells really nice. I've tested authentic Layton in the store as well and it's something I want to get the next time I decide to spend money on designer fragrance but even this cheap dupe smells fantastic.
Brush: Wolf Whiskers - "Gianmaria" w/Maggard 26mm Synthetic
Razor: RazoRock GOAT
Blade: Zorrik Super Platinum (4)
Lather: Catie's Bubbles - 322 - Soap
Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Ice Blue - Aftershave
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
Excellent shave. This soap is like no other so I'm trying to alter my loading technique. Today I went at it gently with a wet brush, and I think I'm on to something.
SOTD - 2026-02-04
Have a good one.
February 4th, 2026
Today's daily theme soap was Mickey Lee Soapworks - Cape Verde. Scent notes: Lavender, Orange, Tangerine, Thyme, Oakmoss.
This is Not a Test shares 50%+ of these notes, namely Lavender, Orange, and Oakmoss.
An excellent shave, I love this base and the scent is very pleasant.
Road to victory:
February 4, 2026
Loaded from the tub today as boar brushes a very absorbent and to get enough soap loaded I've found tub loading is the way to go. It seems a lot of folks soak their brush before lathering and I prefer to just get it nice and wet under the faucet, especially with this brush. I find soaking it sometimes introduces too much water into the mix off th bat even if I squeeze out the excess. This is what I prefer to do with badger as well.
This fragrance smells really nice. I've tested authentic Layton in the store as well and it's something I want to get the next time I decide to spend money on designer fragrance but even this cheap dupe smells fantastic.
February 4th, 2026
Excellent shave. This soap is like no other so I'm trying to alter my loading technique. Today I went at it gently with a wet brush, and I think I'm on to something.
February 4th, 2026
Shave 12 of the brain bowl
Sextidi 16 Pluviôse an 234 de la Révolution, jour de Buis
This was the best shave with anything else than a straight in a while.
Have a good night!
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