Post Shave: Spearhead - Fleur De France - Aftershave
Great shave. This tub has an ever shrinking ring of death at the bottom and I will be sad when it’s gone. This scent was the first spearhead offering I tried and I quickly acquired more.
Post Shave: Gentleman’s Nod - Cosecha Catalana - Aftershave
A very enjoyable #fougerefriday shave. Mousse Illuminee and Cosecha Catalana paired really well together. Interestingly enough, they're also the only two scents in my collection that list Artemisia.
The aftershave version of Cosecha Catalana brings out so many beautiful nuances of the scent that unfortunately the soap just doesn't capture. I highly recommend it!
Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company – Seaforth! Heather
Very nice morning shave today. I enjoyed the sweet and fresh Land Ho!
The new B16 is quite hungry (I'll have to increase my scoop size for the rest of #SampleStraightember), but just feels wonderful while face lathering 🥰
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
Blade: Lord Super Chrome (2)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Presto Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Nivea - Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
If I only used this soap sample for the rest of the month, and if I also shaved every day, I might be able to finish this sample before the end of September. But I probably won't do either of those things, so it's seeming unlikely. Oh well.
Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Phenomenal. I bring the same mediocre technique to each morning's shave, but I consistently get amazingly close and comfortable shaves from this "14" form factor. I need a "Most Excellent" rating just for these razors.
Sep. 15, 2023
Great shave. This tub has an ever shrinking ring of death at the bottom and I will be sad when it’s gone. This scent was the first spearhead offering I tried and I quickly acquired more.
Spearhead ++;
Just fantastic scents!
Sep 15, 2023 - Sample September: Mousse Illuminee
A very enjoyable #fougerefriday shave. Mousse Illuminee and Cosecha Catalana paired really well together. Interestingly enough, they're also the only two scents in my collection that list Artemisia.
The aftershave version of Cosecha Catalana brings out so many beautiful nuances of the scent that unfortunately the soap just doesn't capture. I highly recommend it!
Rating: 4/5
Mousse Illuminée++
September 15, 2023
Great shave. MdC is very decent soap.
Fougère Friday
Very nice morning shave today. I enjoyed the sweet and fresh Land Ho!
The new B16 is quite hungry (I'll have to increase my scoop size for the rest of #SampleStraightember), but just feels wonderful while face lathering 🥰
Friday, September 15, 2023 - Samptember
If I only used this soap sample for the rest of the month, and if I also shaved every day, I might be able to finish this sample before the end of September. But I probably won't do either of those things, so it's seeming unlikely. Oh well.
Happy Friday everyone!
2023.09.15 SOTD:
Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser
Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium Extra Stainless (5)
Lather: 345 Soap Co. Shark Bite with Permafrost
Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, Stirling Glacial Satsuma Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry
3 pass shave - 0 irritation and a DFS result. Once again these Wizamet blades prove to be fantastic. Nothing else to say, really.
September 15, 2023
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Phenomenal. I bring the same mediocre technique to each morning's shave, but I consistently get amazingly close and comfortable shaves from this "14" form factor. I need a "Most Excellent" rating just for these razors.
September 15, 2023: Equine Greatest Hits Straightember
A nice Friday evening shave. Narcisse by LPL is one of my favorite scents, even though the base is not totally up to par with the best American soaps.
Have a good night!