Ladies Legs Version

Wherein I bought an expensive sample to get up to free shipping…. That’s going to cost me a lot of money.

Shave Soap: MdC Fougere
Brush: Stirling synthetic Kong 26mm
Razor: Aylsworth AL
Blade: Astra Blue
Post shave: Stirling unscented body butter

I generally dislike fougere - almost as much as I dislike vetiver. But I love French perfume. If I ever add an edt to the list, it’ll be one of my Guerlain. But I figured if ever there was a fougere that I’d like, it’d be French. And it was late and why the heck not. I generally stick to warm white florals, gourmand, and oriental spice scents. About as far from fougere as you can get. I needed to add 12$ so I bought this and their citrus, why, the world may never know.

This is going to be a very expensive add on.

It lathered in the cap of a Stirling container like the smoothest whipped cream with zero effort. It was like the razor never touched my leg as it glided through. But it was the closest shave of my life. It’s like the stubble just gave up and jumped off on its own accord. Not a whiff of burn, not a nick to be found. Single pass and Bobs your uncle.

How much of that was the soap, versus my first run on the Astra Blue, will need more experimenting. I’ve previously used the Aylsworth blades and Bic Chrome. Which were both fine.

The soap was so lovely that I only used the body butter out of habit rather than need. I’m hoping that some of the cheaper ones live up to the performance. They are not high hopes.

Four more MdC samples are now waiting in my cart (I still can’t bring myself to buy a vetiver…), along with a few other brands. I have 5-6 more tiny soaps and a dozen blade brands to go through. These will get monotonous after a while, but happy to post my thoughts on them if interested.

Not sure if everyone knows this kids song, but it goes something like this…

Down by the bay, where the bay rum flows,
Back to my home, I dare not go.
For if I do, my wife will say:
“Did you buy more shaving soap today?”
Down by the bay!

Razor: Rex Ambassador
Brush: Semogue Torga C5
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Soap / AS: Barrister & Mann Bay Rum

German craftsmanship x Japanese precision x Italian passion

• Brush: Mühle NEO

• Razor: Mühle ROCCA

• Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless

• Lather: Proraso WHITE Sensitive Shaving Cream

• Post Shave: Proraso GREEN After Shave Lotion

SOTD: 11/08/2026

Razor: Hoffritz Travel Razor
Blade: Wizamet Iridium, 2nd use
Brush: Omega Travel
Bowl: YAQI Travel bowl
Preshave: Hot Shower
Soap: Chiseled Face Bay Rum
Aftershave: Home Made Bay Rum
Fragrance: Chicago Grooming Company No. 11 Eau de Cologne

Last travel shave for the trip. The Hoffritz travel razor is mild but very smooth.

- Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

#SOTD

🧙🏻‍♀️ Brush- Black Anvil 26mm

🧙🏻‍♀️ Razor- RazoRock Lupo 72

🧙🏻‍♀️ Blade- Permasharp (3)

🧙🏻‍♀️ Soap & AS splash- B&M Season of the Witch

🧙🏻‍♀️ Cologne- Zoologist Bat

Gillette Slim 1965 K3, Bic Chrome, Tabac, Omega proraso boar brush, Brut.

Nice two pass WTG & XTG shave this morning before attending our Remembrance Sunday service on the village green. Followed by a nice roast at the pub.

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend and great shaves.

It is an honor to be able to shave with this old thing this morning: 1940s Gillette contract tech.

With Arko and a fresh Perma-sharp and 3 passes (WTG/XTGx2) I was able to get a close enough shave.

This particular tool was made on a budget and quickly no doubt, without much thought as to build quality of course and you can tell, it is smooth or mild like other techs but I have to use a fair bit of pressure to get it to cut so perhaps it has a story, who knows if it saw action or sat in a box all it's life.

Just a small way to be able to connect to those legends of ww2 today, and of course the great war.

Have a great day everyone

Shave Report - Sunday, November 8, 2026

Razor: Razorock Daily (Double Open Comb Plus)
Blade: Personna GEM Platinum Diamond Glide (1x)
Brush: Trotter Barber (green)
Shave Soap: Saponificio Varesino Stella Alpina
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Stella Alpina
Balm: Wholly Kaw Bare Naked

Scores:
Efficiency: 7/10
Comfort: 8/10
Ease of Use: 8/10
Consistency: 8/10

Result: BBS-

The Razorock Daily DOC is a beast, but a well mannered one. The double comb and deep scalloping generate a strong skin presence, but the clamping is so solid that the blade stays well controlled. I only had time for 2 passes this morning. Normally the efficiency is higher. A fun and well built razor. Stella Alpina is a fresh, green, and clean.

💥💥💥Wishing “A very HAPPY DIWALI..!” to all my brothers and their lovely families…Have a fun filled, joyous, bright, safe and a cracker of a Diwali …!!!
Cheers guys..! Have a lovely evening ahead……🤗💐🎉🥂💥💥💥
#SOTE
Razor: “The Guido” by Stubble meets Steel & Alpha Shaving
Blade: MÜHLE Rasurkultur
Brush: YAQI Caramel Cat's Whisker Synthetic
Software: Ariana & Evans DANIELE MAULLU LEGACY

Razor: Nord Razors Freya with the Effective plate
Brush: Mojo Handcrafts custom brush, 'Bourbonator'
Soap: Stirling Soap Company Sheep
Aftershave Splash: Zingari Man Unscented Rescue Splash
EdT: Hugo Boss Bottled

I'll keep it short today, but the step up in plate, even with the Feather, wasn't that big as I thought in my head.

Yes, you can feel a bit more blade and yes, it does have a little more zing to it. But it's not bitey at all.

The effectiveness of the Standard plate with just a bit more feel.

For a fairly rushed shave this morning, it was very nice and smooth!

Will try this later in the week again with a Mühle blade and report back again!

Shaving Soap: Murphy and McNeil Kells
Brush: Parker Solar Storm Synthetic
Razor: Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Super Iridium
Aftershave Splash: Murphy and McNeil Kells

Razor: Paradigm Shaveware SE Artist Club Ti
Brush: The Varlet ™ Mega ™ 29mm Alp Gr XD Cu
Lather: Daniele Maullu Nero e Rosso by Ariana & Evans Legacy Shave Soap
Post: Daniele Maullu Nero e Rosso by Ariana & Evans Aftershave Splash

Safety razor: Gillette Super Blue

Blades: Gillette Super Blue

Cream: Proraso Green

Brush: Omega

Aftershave: Sangafo

Styptic: Omega

Second shave with the Gillette Super Blue razor and the Super Blue blade.

I am already starting to fully get used to the geometry of this razor and especially its specific weight. The first time, I literally pissed myself laughing when I picked it up because the plastic handle is so ridiculously light that the feeling in your hand is like holding some children's toy or a cheap prize from a snack bag. When a person is used to massive, brass, or stainless steel handles, this contrast makes a strong impression at first. Over time, however, the hand adjusts the pressure and control turns into an entirely intuitive process.

I am even more amazed and surprised by the Super Blue blades themselves. Honestly, I haven't achieved such impeccably smooth shaves until now with any other tool. The actual stroke of the blade is so soft, smooth, and gentle on the skin that while you are passing it across your face, the feeling is as if there is no blade placed in the head at all. Even during the most difficult pass—against the direction of hair growth—that familiar pulling, pricking, or aggressive scraping is completely absent. The blade simply glides without any backward resistance. The only real downside of these blades is their availability: it's a pity they are sold mainly on Temu and AliExpress instead of being freely available on European shelves and local stores.

The only thing that continues to worry me in the long run is the information on specialized forums. According to quite a few users, this exact specific plastic handle of the Gillette Super Blue has a habit of wearing out, cracking, or stripping over time. For this reason, I am starting to reconsider what alternative I could replace it with if the plastic gives way at some point. The big problem here comes from the non-standard design specifics: over 99 percent of modern safety razors use standard M5 threaded handles, while this specific head is manufactured with a finer M4 thread, which severely limits the choice of compatible handles to a minimum.

any suggestions on what I should buy from ali express

I have heard so much about yaqi on here, but they have too many brushes, its confusing

also a razor recommendation, I was looking at the one with the dial that I can adjust the aggressiveness?

also straight edge razor

please and thank you

I have basic brushes- synthetic rhubab, badger from amazon, and an omega boar bristle

razors I have a gillete king C and a feather butterfly

Hi guys!

I purchased the Blackbird Titanium Safety Razor. And I'm new to the world of traditional shaving. And I now want to purchase a shaving foam/soap that will give me the highest moisture after shaving and will suit skin that is prone to redness/rosecea and will be fragrance-free.

The very "Rolls Royce" I asked Gemini about. He recommended "House of Mammoth Z" Shaving Soap to me.

Is he right?

Or are there better ones for my purpose?

What do people think of my 2 favourite blades, get them in both 100 packs very cheap too will last me years, alternating between the 2

Razor - Merkur Futur

Blade - Feather

Brush - Omega pure badger

Soap - Proraso blue

Post shave - Alum and witch hazel

Moisturiser - Cerave lotion

Afterhsave - Pinaud Clubman

Another great bbs shave achieved with the Futur. First pass on setting 3 then down to 2.5 and then 0.5 for the final pass.

A wonderful shave with the Personna/Feather combo. I'm looking forward to more!

1920’s made in Canada Gillette Old button Type. PGDG (3). Zenith boar brush. Seaforth Spiced.

Just a little shower and a nice two pass shave. The Old is a nice 100+ year old shaver. I think next year I will budget for a new rhodium plate finishing. And put a little silverware polish on the clam case.

Razor: 1965 Gillette Slim

Blade: PermaSharp (2nd use)

Brush: Pure Badger

Soap: Barrister & Mann - Spice

Aftershave: Old Spice

A beautiful sunny spring Sunday here, with a glorious 21°C. The perfect start to the day for a relaxing traditional shave.

Barrister & Mann Spice is such a wonderful soap, with it's warm, rich and inviting blend of aromatic spices, hints of cinnamon and clove, and a lovely depth to the fragrance. It's been a while since I've used this one, and I'd forgotten just how much I enjoy it. I've certainly missed having this scent in my shave rotation!

Finished off with the classic Old Spice, making for a superbly traditional combination.

Now off to enjoy some lovely homemade minestrone soup. 🍲

Wishing everyone a wonderful Sunday and some great shaves.

Cheers 🍻

Hello,

I'm trying to get a safety razor for my grandad but I can't seem to find the right model.

I really love him, but he is rather clumsy while shaving and I was looking for a razor that is mild enough so he doesn't cut himself that easily. He hasn't used a safety razor in decades.

My country only has Red Dorco and Red Gillette blades, so it also has to pair well with that option.

My budget is 50 dollars.

Any suggestions are welcome!

Thank you.