Razor: Filarmonica 12 Doble Temple 5/8" Full Hollow
Lather: The Cajun Blade - Contraband Bay Rum - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
Aftershave: The Cajun Blade - Contraband Bay Rum Aftersauce - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was a test shave for the freshly honed edge on this razor. The comfortable Jnat edge, and the wonderful scent of Contraband Bay Rum made for a very enjoyable shave.
Lather: Central Texas Soaps - Down at the River - Soap
Post Shave: MW - Bay Rum - Aftershave
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
Decent shave! Less irritation than yesterday -- either because of my technique, the lather, or both! What am I saying, isn't it all technique?
This aftershave was sent to me by a good friend who I've converted to wetshaving. He made this Bay Rum using Rum, uh... Bay, and some other stuff. It's very smooth and honestly smells great. A lot of the Bay Rum's that I've smelled are sharp with the spiciness, and this one leans heavily into the actual Rum scent. Quite pleasing!
February 19, 2026
After a long mild spell here we had a pretty big snow, so I decided to get out some more of my winter themed stuff again.
February 19, 2026
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was a test shave for the freshly honed edge on this razor. The comfortable Jnat edge, and the wonderful scent of Contraband Bay Rum made for a very enjoyable shave.
SOTD - 2026-02-19
Sample kill. I don't think I'll get Gingerbread Man again. It's not bad. It's one dimensional and the scent is pretty light.
Airbud is protecting me from LatherBot brutality today.
Have a good day.
February 19th, 2026
Decent shave! Less irritation than yesterday -- either because of my technique, the lather, or both! What am I saying, isn't it all technique?
This aftershave was sent to me by a good friend who I've converted to wetshaving. He made this Bay Rum using Rum, uh... Bay, and some other stuff. It's very smooth and honestly smells great. A lot of the Bay Rum's that I've smelled are sharp with the spiciness, and this one leans heavily into the actual Rum scent. Quite pleasing!
February 19th, 2026
First time using this new synth from Stirling. Soft tips and good backbone, this should serve well as my new travel brush.