SOTD: 09/01/2026

Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable Prospector H3
Blade: Personna GEM DE, 1st use
Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations Chathogany Manchuridon Badger
Preshave: Razor Emporium pre-shave soap
Soap: Tabac Puck
Aftershave: Tabac Classic Aftershave
Balm: Nivea Sensitive Balm
Additional Care: Alum Rock
Fragrance: Stirling Green - Solid Cologne

After 31 days of the same kit, it is a pleasure to try something new. Using the Slim felt like I had training won on comparison to the MMOC. Despite nearly no blade feel, all I needed was 2 passes for a near BBS. An excellent shave.

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After Austere August, I’m presenting “Splurge September” entry #1.

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\ **Face Wash:** Cold Water.*

\ **Brush:** DS Cosmetic - Boti 25mm synthetic badger .*

\ **Razor:** Ever-Ready - Streamline Ambassador.*

\ **Blade:** Personna- Gem PTFE (3)*

\ **Lather:** Ach Brito - Lavanda cream.*

\ **Post Shave:** Denim - Original ASL.*

\ **Post Shave:** CeraVe- Moisturising lotion.*

\ **Tags:** $Discord*

Back to good smells and variety God I love Denim. The Streamline was its usual noisy self.

Last week I was doing yet more research on how to shave without my skin completely exploding with irritation. I’d tried cartridges, electric razors, straight razors, all to no avail (though I’m sure the straight razor failing was due to my own ineptitude and cheap equipment). Nonetheless, I stumbled upon this subreddit NUMEROUS times when searching “Best DE Razor”, “Best Shaving Cream”, “Best Blades” (trust me, I ordered a sample kit first), “Best Brushes”, etc.

Well I ended up buying a Mhule R89 with an Astra Stainless (currently) and a Prosaso Brush, Cream, and After Lotion. I was able to use it for the very first time 30 minutes ago.

IT WAS LIFE CHANGING!!!

I’m writing this now with literally no bumps and no irritation. I know I didn’t lather the cream enough, and I know that I didn’t always go with the grain, but it was honestly the best shave I’ve never had. And with the help of a couple YouTube tutorials, it was so incredibly approachable - dare I say easy - unlike the straight razor I had been trying to use.

So why write this long post you might ask. Well I’m nonbinary, and quickly before there are any knee jerk reactions, I’m not here to debate, argue, or proselytize.

Shaving just makes me feel better about myself. It makes me feel more genuine. Being able to shave while not having to worry and dread the inevitable irritation that comes with it is truly a godsend and blessing. So thank you so so much from the bottom of my heart.

I ask because the first time I started wet shaving I did purely on products that I could find locally, and wet shaving isn’t really a thing at all here anymore. For some reason the only blades anyone seems to stock are these dorcos, to the point where any DE blade is referred to as dorco. I have since purchased samplers with more popular brands, but every now and then I see some of you rocking these, and I wonder if by chance they are actually solid options. I have gotten mediocre to decent shaves on these.

Palate cleanser

Hello! First time posting here as I've recently gotten back into wet shaving after many years of using an electric trimmer. I recently decided that I wanted to try a badger brush and looked into a used one. I found this on FB Marketplace. The seller said that it's from a long-defunct company and is probably at least 50 years old, so I was just curious if anyone here had ever seen a Birks product or knew anything about the company. Thanks!

The only change up for tonight is my soap, and technique.

I broke out the ⁠Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary. The same quality I now come to expect from this brand.

However, I am nothing if not open to feedback and I got some great feedback last night on my improvement opportunities with my lather.

I took more time to load up my brush, and I used a bit more water in the scuttle, and the results were a decidedly better lather than what I’d done with Floris yesterday.

I again used true boiling water in the scuttle and the experience was luxurious.

I do 2 passes with the grain. Very little against the grain, and the results are a great shave. The lather was nice and hot for both passes. Does it matter? I don’t know but it’s certainly a more enjoyable experience.

Looking for a new razor for my wife as an anniversary present. I've decided on Henson and thought I'd found a great deal at hensonshavingbest.it.com

Notice the random .it.com, I didn't, should have.

The prices are super low which should have been my second clue. Gave them my credit card info, now I need to cancel that...

Learn from my stupidity...

• Brush: Simpson T3
• Razor: Henson Ti22+
• Blade: Personna Comfort Coated (2)
• Lather: Lucky Tiger
• Post Shave: Lucky Tiger After Shave & Face Tonic

Second day of using Lucky Tiger products for the week, just with a different brush the day before. Running low on the product so I will re-purchase because of how well it performs. Next week it's back to the pucks & tubs.

Henson Ti+, Bic Chrome blade, Yaqi tuxedo 24mm synthetic brush, Zingari man The Wanderer, Thayers and Clubman Pinaud.

Lovely two pass shave today. WTG & XTG and no touch ups needed so very pleased. It’s been a while since I used my Henson and it didn’t disappoint. Smooth and trouble free.

I had been looking forward to trying my new soap and it was well worth the wait. Lovely clean scent that I am finding really difficult to label. I find it a lovely barbershop with a bit of spice and clean detergent. Told you I was struggling to label it! My wife and even our neighbour, who was visiting said what a lovely scent I was giving off so it definitely got a thumbs up. The lather was very rich, it can take a ton of water and the slickness is great and so is the residual slickness. It paired lovely with the clubman and left my skin feeling great. Really looking forward to trying the soap with my boar brushes.

I’ve been wet shaving with a safety razor/shavette for over a year. Even though I made a few small mistakes at the beginning, I can now complete a flawless two-pass shave even with a Japanese blade. However, no matter how careful I am, I get severe razor burn with double-edge/shavette blades, whereas I feel no skin irritation at all when using a Gillette Fusion 5 Proglide. I’ve tried pre-shave lotions, oils, and various creams. I’ve also tried at least 20 different blades, but nothing has changed. I’m starting to think my skin just isn’t suited for shavette shaving. Has anyone else experienced this? Is razor burn inevitable when shaving with a shavette? How can I tell if my skin is actually sensitive?

Nothing wrong with them, these blades just aren't for me. I'd like to give these away free, I'll cover the shipping, but please, inside the U.S. only.

Guess my favorite color. Get it right, get the blades. I'll dm the winner and edit the post when someone has gotten it right.

Edit: There are only 11 packs, my bad

Edit 2: u/SAM_SMITU has guessed correctly (and quickly) with purple.

It was raining heavily today so I took out my Noble Otter Jasmine Green Tea which i have never used before. Bought it around 6 months ago, took a sniff and found it to be special and today seemed like a perfect time to open it and it didn't disappoint.

Brush: Yaqi Caramel

Razor: R96

Blade: Astra Blue

Post shave: Alum + Nat Habit Lavendar Jal

Another instance of you should take u/ EnvironmentalOil8616 recommendations seriously. The lavendar Jal is gentle on the skin and a great scent.

Personally not a fan of astra blue but the soap and the after shave elevated the overall experince. The post shave feel was just

Will give a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for the soap.

Razor: Oliworks Meteorite SS (medium plate)
Blade: Personna Gem PDG
Brush: Terry’s Soap
Soap/AS: Terry’s Soap Mysterious Barbershop

Despite the extreme heat where I live, all of Terry’s Soap products have arrived in flawless condition. I’ve seen users receiving defective soaps due to the heat, but this is never an issue with Terry’s. His soaps come with a clear protective piece on top when you open the container. I presume this preserves the soap. Terry’s stuff is high quality and he really knows what he is doing.

For me, Mysterious Barbershop opens as a splash of citrus followed by spicy and leather notes. I’m also getting a bit of an earthy vibe. I imagine this as a luxury barbershop that’s sitting in the middle of an open forest. It’s a classy, unique fragrance. The scent is very pleasing and indeed mysterious.

As always, Terry’s Soap delivers an incredibly slick lather with immense volume and ample cushioning. His after shaves are also a real treat. A nice tingle when first applied, followed by a quick dry-down and a silky smooth finish to the skin. Incredible post-shave feeling with great healing properties, zero residue left behind and a pleasant, well-balanced lingering scent.

Wellington is still firmly in winter’s grip, but before stepping out into yet another chilly morning I spent a brief time in the (virtual) Mediterranean. The Shield is a very good razor and the Feather Professional AC blade delivered despite being the sixth use.

**Sep. 2, 2026**
* **Prep:** Epsilon - Blue Mediterranean - Preshave
* **Brush:** Simpson ‘Petrol Head’ TT
* **Razor:** Shield Artist club
* **Blade:** Feather Professional (6)
* **Lather:** Epsilon - Blue Mediterranean - Croap
* **Post Shave:** Epsilon - Blue Mediterranean - Aftershave
* **Post Shave:** Epsilon - Blue Mediterranean - Lotion

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Pre Shave: Shower and Waitrose glycerin soap bar

Razor: 1956-58 Gillette No. 58

Blade: Personna GEM PDG (51)

Brush: Captain Fawcett Synthetic V

Bowl Captains choice copper

Soap: Stirling Barbershop

Post shave: Stirling barbershop aftershave balm

A great shave this evening with the No. 58, or maybe it should be called the Rocket HD deluxe, as that's pretty much what they are.

A great balance of slightly aggressive and extremely efficient, makes for a very good shave.

Nice and smooth due to the tank like build amd heft.

3 passes without issues.

As the rotation would have it, it turned out to be a classic pairing today with this razor, Stirlings amazing barbershop and Captain Fawcetts Excellent synthetic brush.

Which altogether made for a very enjoyable one.

Hope your week is going well!

Sufficiently different from Zingari Man's Coconut Nanas, even though the scent profile is very similar. Top tier base, as always with Noble Otter.

⌾ Razor: Blackland Ti OC
⌾ Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (2)
⌾ Bowl: Captain’s Choice Obsidian
⌾ Brush: Oumo Climber ST-2
⌾ Soap: Martin de Candre Original
⌾ Balm: Nivea Sensitive
⌾ Splash: Floïd the Genuine

The second day of great shaves with the Blackbird Ti.

I love using the OC plate - max efficiency and smoothness for me. It’s an excellent daily shaver, not a trace of irritation

Overview and Features:

Brass, you either love it or hate it. Keep in mind it oxidizes and does require regular polishing (or you can keep it savage, depending on how you like it). Small razor, yet quite heavy. Generous blade reveal from the top cap, with a fair bit of blade bend. Very small blade gap, wide lather channels but hard to clean properly due to the slotted design, a toothpick and/or cotton swab is recommended once in a while since soap scum does get trapped over there. No clogging issues within the 2 - 3 days of growth. Base plate corners are quite pointy, but haven't bothered me personally (not a head shaver tho). Note, the threaded post on the top cap is ever so slightly shorter than on most razors I've seen.

Feel:

Zero blade feel whatsoever, super mild razor although the surprising exposure value. Some chatter ATG due to the blade reveal, and some smoothness to be lost due to the higher friction brass tends to make against the skin (at least personally). Efficiency does vary when playing around with the angle, but it never really gets super close. Very nice handle in my opinion, excellent grip and interesting different design.

Final Thoughts:

Exceptional build quality, tight tolerances and neat details. Superb matte factory finish, later polishings might affect it. Fair price for a CNC machined razor I’d say. Recommended to beginners? Hard to knick yourself, but be careful not to run too many passes because that’s the way this razor makes you lean towards. Probably aimed more towards every-other-day shaves, keeping it as delicate as possible. Definitely a fair tool if you don’t seek closeness and blade feel, and of course if you enjoy the aesthetics and weight of raw brass.

Specs:

• Material - CW510L Brass (Pb ≤ 0,2%)
• Making Process - CNC Machining
• Surface Finish - Satin/Blasted
• Razor Type - Double Edge Closed Comb
• Blade Gap - 0,65 mm
• Blade Exposure - 0,15 mm
• Total Weight - 99 g
• Handle Length - 87 mm
• Handle Thickness - 13 mm
• Blade Side Tabs - Covered
• Made in Italy

Feel free to ask any question or further information down in the comments and let me know if there are any specific razors that you would like to see on this series. Thanks to whoever took their time to stop by!

For a long time I had been a quick, in the shower, Arko/Proraso straight on the face, no brush, 2 pass, 2 minute shave kinda person outside of special occasions. Recently I decided to get back into nicer soaps, making a nicer lather with a brush, etc. but I still want to get on with the day so keep it pretty quick and still do it in the shower.

I wet and drain the soap and start the brush soaking in a mug first thing, wash my body, load my brush with soap, use that to wash my face/neck/whole head, load more soap and face lather for the shave, 2 passes with that, use the mug to rinse the brush using big flings only acceptable in a shower. Total is maybe 5 minutes at most? But still feels pretty luxurious compared to my old routine.

Anyone else part of the hobby but also want to get on with your day? What do your setups consist of?

September 1, 2026

Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (Epic Shave!)

Smoothness: ★★★★★ (BBS Perfection)

Irritation: ★☆☆☆☆ (Zero Burn)

Time of Day: Morning ☀️

Blade Uses: 4

Passes: 2

Razor Setting: 5

Razor: Merkur Futur Adjustable

Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (IN)

Soap: Through The Fire Fine Craft For Flint

Brush: Merkur Futur Silvertip

Aftershave: Through The Fire Fine Craft Roadmaster

Notes: Great shave. Lather was easy and plentiful, and the scent lasted a few hours.

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Bought them off Naver and shipped to my accommodation, price difference is huge