I use it when I have a little extra time and want to enjoy the extra finish that talc gives. Talc dries moisture but its effect is to leave a silky smooth feeling on the skin. This is especially nice if you have used an aftershave that leaves the skin shiny and a sticky.
November 9, 2024
Brush: Wald Stratos Haunter 29mm A1
Blade Holder: Rex Supply Co. Envoy
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
Lather: Zingari Man - The Nomad - Soap
Aftershave: Zingari Man - The Nomad - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
The Bay Rum scent of The Nomad was a great way to start my morning. I like Bay Rum scents. The touch of lime in this one is a great addition.
November 8, 2024
Brush: Wald Stratos Haunter 29mm A1
Blade Holder: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
Lather: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Soap
Aftershave: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Aftershave
Fragrance: Elysian Soap Shop - Olympus - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Yardley Classic
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
DFTR is on the top of my list for CB soaps. It is a perfect fit for my circumstance, and for my scent preferences. I’m sure I’ll just blind-buy it. I like the premium soap base and I like all the notes in the scent description.
November 8, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
Blade Holder: Smart Helix Apollo (setting: 0.5mm gap)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)
Lather: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminée - Soap
Aftershave: Zingari Man - Mousse Illuminee - Aftershave
Fragrance: Floris of London - Elite - Eau de Toilette
Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Mousse Illuminée is a great way to start the day, and luckily I have a second luxury shave coming later.
The only CB soap I have in the premium base is Blugère. It’s a very easy base to work with for all types of razors.
November 7, 2024
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue Space 26mm Cashmere
Blade Holder: Karve Overlander Brass
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
Lather: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Soap
Aftershave: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Aftershave
Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Wonderful fresh outdoor scent of a warm, clear sunny day. Great second luxury shave!
As you discovered, pretty much everything works well with Cerberus :)
November 7, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad
Blade Holder: Wolfman Razors WR2/WRH2 (setting: 1.05mm gap)
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (Yellow) (8)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino - Cubebe - Soap
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - Cubebe - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
First shave of the day and off-theme, but I have a second shave coming later.
With SV, this was most definitely a luxury shave. I’m enjoying BBS November much more than I ever enjoyed No-Shave November.
November 6, 2024
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
A second luxury shave after returning home. It’s fun to be revisiting my DE collection again, but I’ll revert to some straights soon. Terrific brush handle by our own @whosgotthepudding@sub.wetshaving.social . What a talent!
I think Heather gave me a sample of it, and I took a whiff of it at the Maggard Meetup and liked it.
No, and learning isn’t his thing anyway.
Thanks! Interesting times for us. That’s for sure.
Very good point!
That’s certainly a part of it.
I’m heartbroken over the election results
I’m more interested what motivated the voters. I have a hunch that most of the US still isn’t ready for a woman president. From a practical standpoint, the US stock market had a banner day. It will be important to benefit where possible over the next 4 years. OTOH, my son lives in France. Maybe it’s time to move :)
November 6, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co Black 26mm G5A
Blade Holder: Gillette Tech English Flat Bottom
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (4)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Tobacconist - Soap
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Cerberus - Aftershave
2 passes. Bowl lather. Excellent shave.
Final travel shave. Tobacconist is among my favorite HoM scents.
Heather is proud of her association with Rogue Perfumery on this one.
November 9, 2024
Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan
Blade Holder: Edwin Jagger 3One6 Grooved Blue
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (5)
Lather: Zingari Man - The Master - Soap
Aftershave: Zingari Man - The Master - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Great scent by Shawn Maher. This made for an enjoyable second luxury shave. These Recovery Splashes are perfect for BBS November.