November 4, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co Black 26mm G5A
Blade Holder: Gillette Tech English Flat Bottom
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (1)
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Autumn Ash - Soap
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
— Travel shave. Tis the season for Autumn Ash. It must be used. And, as we all know, Cerberus matches zero or more soap scents.
Oh, MMMMFF! I’ve got to do at least one of these this month. Shire+Valedictorian sounds interesting!
Oh yeah. I’ll be visiting Desert Vetiver this month. That’s a given :)
November 4, 2024 - Morado Monday
Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
Blade Holder: Carbon Shaving Co. Cx-316L
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (Yellow) (6)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino - Morado - Soap
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - Morado - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Morado, like all the SV soaps I have, has a wonderful, subtle fragrance that’s warmer and very suitable for fall and winter.
I can send you a soap sample if you want.
Los Jabones de Joserra - Noir
Soap base: sebum, shea butter, coconut butter, camellia oil, castor oil, lanolin, glycerin, activated charcoal and green clay
Fragrance: cypress, vetiver, frankincense and musk
Thank you for reminding me!
Yeah, after years of posting daily, I’m having a hard time keeping up for some reason.
November 3, 2024
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This is the soap I use on a Formula 1 race day. Very interesting Brazilian Gran Prix in the rain today.
It is a bit polarizing. Some don’t like it at all. I did not like it at first, as I did not get the association with Marilyn Monroe, even though I’m familiar with the scent of Chanel N°5. After using the soap sample a couple of times, I decided to buy the EdT, and that changed my mind. Now I know what nuances are there but barely noticeable in the soap and splash.
I’d say the scents tend to be polarizing and have that in common. Otherwise, they are quite different IMO. Tabac is strong, and more of an everyday scent (if you like it). Marilyn is subtle, warm, with hints of perfume that catch you (I have the fragrance), the way you catch the scent of a new partner on you after an intensely romantic evening.
November 3, 2024
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Roman Spice is always a great way to start the day.
November 2, 2024
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This is a soap that sets a mood. Very nice second luxury shave this evening.
Yes, I have the 0.86mm plate and the 0.99mm plate. I generally only use the 0.99mm plate, but for this month I’m going with milder exposures where possible.
When you just want a big lather pillow
I’ve been looking for another brush handle that will go with the Motherlode knot, or a Motherlode knot in different colors. They are a wonderful change of pace.
Hmm. Interesting that you mentioned Indigo. That’s my favorite HoM scent, and also a miss for me in its description (leaving a blues club). I get none of that vibe. Similarly, for You and I (Will Die): “an exploration of the fragile impermanence of humanity”. WTF?
Great setup! The BR-1 is on tap for my second luxury shave today, but I plan to switch out the 0.99 plate for the 0.86 plate. I really enjoy the simplicity and elegance of the design of this razor. I don’t see it like a Henson, though I have not used a Henson. My impression is that the Henson is much more restrictive on angle choice between cap and safety bar.
What’s your take on the fragrance?
Yeah, that brush handle is a keeper!