A few years ago I finally saw Goodfellas for the first time. I watch a lot of movies, and I was certainly aware of it when it came out, it’s just one of those movies that I somehow never ended up watching. Of course I loved it and got it on Blu-ray immediately afterwards. But it sounds funny if I ever try to bring it up around anyone, like I’m saying ‘man that classic movie everyone loves, apparently it’s pretty good’.

Is this for real?? This is the first I’ve heard of it.

Sunday, December 10, 2023 - Rainy Day Shave

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
• Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
• Lather: Zingari Man - The Watchman - Sego Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchman - After Shave Balm

With it's "Stormy Air and Dark Seas" subtitle, The Watchman has become a soap I reserve for rainy/stormy days, especially with how little I have left in this tub. Although I wish I didn't have to go anywhere on this rainy day today, at least I get to use one of my favorite scents.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 1st shave of the year

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush, 27mm
• Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan - Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan - Aftershave Balm

First shave of the new year (I've been sick and haven't felt up to it), and unfortunately it didn't go well. It felt like it was going well throughout the shave, but I somehow ended up with a few small cuts on my neck. This razor is more aggressive than what I usually use, so I guess it's not that surprising, but still unexpected.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush, 27mm
• Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
• Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (1)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchman - After Shave Balm

Damn fine shave today, which makes me think of Agent Cooper in Twin Peaks describing his favorite beverage. Coincidentally his favorite beverage is the main scent note I pick up from Leviathan. Damn fine indeed.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

• Prep: hot tea, hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
• Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (1)
• Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling – Post Shave Balm – Sharp Dressed Man
• Post Shave Beverage: hot coffee

As the Sharp Dressed Man ring of death gets smaller and smaller, I feel compelled to only shave with this until it's gone. Of course Stirling soaps take forever to get used up, so that's easier said than done.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Unknown Travel Brush, Reknotted w/ Maggard Razors Shaving Brush Knot 20mm Timberwolf Grey Synthetic
• Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (2)
• Lather: Zingari Man - The Watchman - Sego Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Watchman - After Shave Balm

Pleasant shaves to you all.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Muhle 39K527 Synthetic Silvertip Shaving Brush, Faux Ivory, 19mm
• Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
• Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Post Shave Balm

I wasn't planning on using this brush today, but as I was choosing my gear I accidentally knocked it off the shelf and directly into the trash. After cleaning it I figured it's already wet, so why not just go ahead and use it.

First time using a Lord Super Chrome in my Tech. Super comfortable.

Friday, February 2, 2024

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan - Aftershave Balm

I'm really getting down to the end of the Leviathan balm, having to bang it upside down against my hand to get some out. I do kinda wish they had a different container than the pump bottle. I don't know what a better alternative would be, but it's frustrating not being able to get it all out.

Monday, September 18, 2023 - Some Sample, Some September

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Omega 0146138 HI-BRUSH, 25mm Synthetic Shaving Brush
• Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (3)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Presto Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Nivea - Moisturizing Post Shave Balm

Was out of town for the weekend, and hadn't shaved since Friday morning. I usually shave every other day, and so this extra day off made it particularly satisfying.

June 23, 2023 - my first Lemmy SOTD

• Lather: Wholly Kaw - Monaco Royale Tallow Soap
• Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush, 27mm
• Razor: Gillette Ball-End Tech K4 (1965)
• Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome
• Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - Monaco Royale Balm

This is my first time posting a SOTD to Lemmy. I'm trying it out just as I did on Reddit, let's see how it looks.

edit: it worked!

Friday, November 3, 2023

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89L
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (3)
• Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling – Post Shave Balm – Sharp Dressed Man

Man, I've been suffering through all week with the Jagger. Lately I've been taking all the blades I own in bulk and systematically going through them one at a time, using them in each razor I own. Right now I can't tell if the Jagger + Lord Super Chrome is just a bad combo for me, or if it's that I haven't used the Jagger in a while and it's taking me a while to readjust. I could have sworn this blade used to work well for me with this razor, but so far this week it has decidedly not.

Although I have a few streaming services, I’ve always continued to buy physical media. It’s great, I can watch what I want to watch, and when to watch it. This just further confirms my decision to do so.

Sunday, December 24, 2023 - Xmas Eve Shave

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
• Lather: Wholly Kaw - Monaco Royale - Premium Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale - Artisan Aftershave Balm

I don't have any "Christmas" themed soaps, but Monaco Royle feels a litte festive with it's sweetness. Merry Shaves to you all.

Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Shavesgiving

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Unknown Travel Brush, Reknotted w/ Maggard Razors Shaving Brush Knot 20mm Timberwolf Grey Synthetic
• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable H3 (1962, 3rd quarter)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
• Lather: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale - Premium Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale - Artisan Aftershave Balm

As has been noted, it's Thanksgiving here in the US. And has also already been stated, I'm thankful this year to all of you in this Lemmy instance. Happy Shavesgiving to you all.

I was confused too, thought it was the same post just with way less comments. Well played.

Monday, January 29, 2024

• Prep: hot shower
• Lather Bowl: Georgetown Pottery G12 Shaving Scuttle (Hamada & Blue)
• Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
• Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89L
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Hygge - Soap
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Hygge balm

I just noticed that a couple of you also used House of Mammoth today. Is Mammoth Monday still a thing?

Friday, February 9, 2024

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
• Lather: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Shave Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling – Sharp Dressed Man - Post Shave Balm

I haven't used a Stirling in a while and I totally forgot my Sharp Dressed Man was ring of deathing. Would be cool if I could get through this tub in the next month or so. We'll see.

Happy Friday and weekend everyone!

Sunday, September 3, 2023

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Unknown Travel Brush, Reknotted w/ Maggard Razors Shaving Brush Knot 20mm Timberwolf Grey Synthetic
• Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (2)
• Lather: Stirling - Deep Blue Sea
• Post Shave: Stirling - Post Shave Balm - Deep Blue Sea

Friday the 13th, October 2023

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
• Razor: Gillette Aristocrat (1948-50)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (2)
• Lather: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale - Premium Shaving Soap
• Post Shave: Wholly Raw - Monaco Royale Artisan Aftershave Balm

I totally forgot it was Friday the 13th until just now. If any bad luck comes my way today at least I'll be well shaved and smelling good for it.