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June 12th, 2026

  • Brush: DinoBoar - no handle 26mm Boar
  • Razor: Puma 76 - Solingen - 13/16 Half Hollow (5)
  • Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Verdigris - Soap
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Oleo & Company Soapmakers - Unscented - Facial Toner
  • Fragrance: GLHF Workshop - Atriox - EdP

Nice. I think the razor has started to settle in a little bit. I've been very happy with the shaves from this razor, but what I'm chasing now is a slightly kinder feel. Naturally, one could blame the synthetic edge, but it's more than likely my honing technique. Still, I do find the feel to be improving with use.

I got a DinoBoar knot from Rad Dinosaur Creations. They aren't listed loose on the Etsy shop, but a quick PM with Prius solved that. I might try my hand at 3D printing a handle for this knot. As far as boars go, I think I'm going to love this knot. It has been nice and soft from the start, requiring little to no break in period. It hogged some lather today which is par for the course.

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June 12th, 2026

  • Brush: Summer Break Soaps - Unbleached Zenith 28mm Boar
  • Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb (Gen. 1)
  • Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (7)
  • Lather: Stirling - Lampasas - Soap
  • Post Shave: Stirling - Lampasas - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
  • Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co. - Susurro - EdP

Lovely shave with the MMOC. I have two three day weekends coming up, very much looking forward to that!

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JeJune SOTD - 2026-06-12

  • Prep: Hâttric - Classic Pre-shave
  • Bowl: Captain's Choice - Obsidian Copper
  • Brush: Zenith - 507U - Olivewood Boar - 28mm
  • Razor: RazoRock - Superslant - L3++
  • Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Noble Man (based on Creed Millésime Impérial)
  • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz - 4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser
  • Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Glacial Unscented Balm
  • Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman Reserve Whiskey Woods Powder
  • Tool: WSDB
  • Tags: $discord $junegamesoflathering

I'm not an expert in aquatic scents. Stirling says this is an aquatic. It smells damned good to me.

Have a good one.

JeJune Scorecard

CategoryΔ
Basic Points (1)11+1
Brand Buddy Bonus (n)22+2
Twinsies Penalty (0)-2-
uNObTaNiUm (20)180+20
Obtanium (-20)-20-
Total191+23
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June 12th, 2026

  • Brush: AP Shave Co. - Black Butterscotch w/ AP Pure Bliss Synthetic
  • Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .76-P
  • Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
  • Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Armonia - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Chicago Grooming Co. - Golden Balm - Balm
  • Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Co. - Armonia - EdP

Shave 121 of the brain bowl

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June 12, 2026

  • Brush: Thäter Faux Ivory 29mm 2-band Silvertip
  • Razor: ERN 6/8 French Point Full Hollow
  • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
  • Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Just a wonderful refreshing shave. The perfect remedy for a very hot day.

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HNDRX razor first impression - 12. Juni 2026

  • Brush: Omega Roma Colossea 31 mm
  • Razor: HNDRX razor
  • Blade: 2 Derby Premium half-DE
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - The Full Measure of Man
  • Post Shave: Störtebekker - Tortuga Aftershave Tonic spray
  • Additional Care: Moisturiser

2 passes on the dome. Smooth, irritation free shave.

So I received this razor from amazon on Friday. It's a pivoting safety razor, similar to the Leaf or Shavent. After seeing that the Shavent is mostly made of Zamac, I didn't really want to spend so much on it. This one here claims to be mostly stainless steel, which from the weight of the handle seems to be true. I guess the head could be aluminium. Here's a link with some pictures

The handle has some nice ridges, making it rather grippy. I must say, I was impressed with the first result - a very close yet smooth shave, handling is similar to a cartridge razor just minus the plastic and slimy goop strip. I'll see how it holds up - at the price it's hard to beat (I got mine at just 50€). Blade feel is definitely present with it, but it's a nice shaver. Very much an autopilot razor on first impression.

Night shift is good so far, currently posting from my break.

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