Both readily available here in New Zealand from supermarkets and chemists everywhere. Guess I’ll try em out and see how good they are!

I have a sample of SV felce aromatica so knew I had to get a full soap. I've also been using MWF tallow for years and love it, I thought I should try the new 2024 veg recipe and then a few others whilst I'm at it

I've been mostly using alum right after if I remember 😅 and then witchaloe, then aftershave. Anybody have thoughts for otherwise? Use the witchaloe, then seal it in there? 🤣

I got this yesterday, and was so excited to shave with it today, but I couldn't smell any pineapple at all (I did feel the methol though). From other reviews I've read, I expected a beautiful sweet pineapple smell, but there was no pineapple smell at all in my lather :( (I whipped it in a bowl per the Stirling youtube videos; it was lovely and thick and soft, but unscented).

My sample said 'batch 4790' on the back, not sure how old it was?

Razor- REX Envoy Blade- perma sharp (1) Brush- HC&C emerald city 26mm G8 synthetic knot Soap- A&E Spartacus A/S- A&E Spartacus

Today is also a mail call with the REX envoy and first time trying it, I gotta say it’s a chef kiss, excellent shave today with it.

Proraso boar brush and Eucalyptus & Menthol shave cream. Hone Type 15, secondhand from eBay after a 36 month wait for one to come up for sale. Shaves well with Wilkinson Sword and Feather blades, though I prefer Proraso Green Tea.

• Razor: Gillette Fatboy F4
• Blade: Wizamet (4)
• Brush: Custom Badger
• Lather: TRC SW Gothorum Tonstrina
• Post: Nivea balm
• Album: Papercuts by Linkin Park

Papercuts

Still shaping the goatee and it’s beginning to take shape, nice aggressive WTG pass at 9 on the fatboy followed by a ATG at 6 and a bit of shaping around the goatee with a shavette

Hi all - greetings from a recent entry to the wet shaving world.

I'm giving away 5 brand new A+E shaving soaps, as well as a cella aloe vera (all bought last week).

Why? I didn't realize that these ones are made with beef tallow. I agonized over it...but ultimately, for personal reasons, it's tough for me to use beef tallow products. Fortunately - tons of vegan options out there!

The soaps are listed below (and a pic is attached). I'm happy to ship them anywhere in the continental US. I'd love if you contributed something to help cover some of the shipping costs (I was thinking $10), but up to you).

To help me figure who to give it to, I have a little homework: Who is Sourav Ganguly, what is his (most commonly used) nickname, and why is he considered so important?

1. Manila
2. SoCal Hipster
3. Pistachio
4. St Bart's
5. Spartacus
6. Cella Aloe Vera
7. Bonus: I used the Kaizen exactly once - if you're comfortable with that, happy to include it.

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I wasn't sure I wanted to spend that much on a razor. When I unpacked it, I didn't particularly like the light weight; just didn't feel substantial enough to warrant the price tag. Hopped out of a hot shower and went for a head shave. Worth every penny. My new favorite razor: Proof (2nd gen) with a Perma-sharp half blade.

I've been using the hand soap with this fragrance for a couple months which I got as a sample and I really liked it. Next time I order from Gentleman's Nod I'm goingbto buy a couole bars. Kind of oriental floral. Excellent spring and summer.

I finally broke down and bought it on Friday from Shave Supply which is the product arm of Handlebar Barbershop in Thousand Oaks which is a really upscale men's Barbershop. They have Master Barbers and do straight razor shaves. They serve craft beer with your shaves and haircuts.

Shave Supply carries a decent but not extensive selection. I went there to get because it's relatively close and they also had Kensei the new companion fragrance line.

Both Musashi and Kensei aftershave splash has Koolada in them which acts a lot like menthol without the aroma. I think it has more Koolada than Gentleman's Nod's Sidama but I'm not sure. I cut some corners and had razor burn and my skin reacted like it does with an alcohol splash but somewhat longer. Menthol and Koolada tend to make my face flush rather than a cooling effect.

This is Gentleman's Nod dupe of Penhalligon's Blenheim Bouquet my favorite citrus based cologne. I've used Blenheim Bouquet for 20 years. Can't wait to try it later today.

This apparently is only available from BullGoose. Gentleman's Nod doesn't have. Gentleman's Nod.refered me to BullGoose.

First time using BullGoose. Service was excellent. Storefront worked great. Shipped quickly. Excellent communication on sale and delivery. Would use them again.

This is my first time using a stick (I switched from Gillette the red canister), and I want to know how to make a lather in a few simple steps.

Videos and article go into too much detail and I’m not the type to read a 20 page thing on how to make the perfect lather.

Thanks!

Also any tips for a beginner are greatly appreciated.

Opinions on Fine shave soap.

Soap: Westman “Dark Man” (Nirvana Base) (Notes: Coffee, Incense, Nutmeg, Amber, Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood)

Brush: Yaqi Freedom Cashmere Knot Razor: Muhle R96 Rocca Blade: Tatra Platinum AS: Alum + Clubman Gents Gin

I’m new to shaving my face in general (trans man) and have been using a DE razor (Maggard Standard V3 with Gillette 7 o’clock sharp edge blades) for about a month and a half now.

I’m starting to get a hang of the technique in general but am a little overwhelmed by all the options that are out there. I have pretty sparse facial hair at this point and only wet shave about once a week. Can I get some blade recommendations to experiment with? Or places where I can get sample packs? Any other beginner advice?

Is there a reason to use higher or lower blade exposure on the wtg pass? I'd think the shorter the hair the easier it will be to achieve a bbs when shaving atg. Therefore, using the highest setting for wtg seems like the best option. Except my neck, especially in one area, is very sensitive so the 6 can irritate as well. The irritation is what seems to be omnipresent no matter what I do. WTH man!

Today was my first rodeo with this new to me Gillette Silm Adjustable. I must say it’s the finest piece of shaving gear I’ve had the pleasure of using yet! Two passes on the 4 setting with a green Astra (1st shave), brush is a vintage Rubberset not sure of the model, Proraso green preshave, Proraso green soap rehomed into a vintage Old Spice shave mug finished off with a splash of Aqua Velva! It was a DFS, really set me up for a nice day. Excuse the ugly work bathroom countertop, it can’t help being ugly.

Hello,

Little Background: I've been wetshaving for 7 years now, and in that time I've owned 5 razors. I usually shave once or twice a week and I like an efficient razor. BBS is almost always the goal. My favorite shave is my Merkur Futur set on 6, but it's just too big under my nose. I've cut my nose twice recently and I can't keep doing it. I've fallen back on my R41 Twist which, while not as smooth, does give me the closest shave, even closer than the Futur on 6. I like to use the sharpest blades I can get, single use Feather or double use Permasharp. I'm going to try out some Nacet's and Bic's in the next couple weeks.

I am looking for my first stainless steel razor and have some characteristics in mind:

Build: 3 Piece

Finish: Matte Preferred, Polished is OK. I like the smooth feel of my Futur

Grip Texture: Again, I like the smooth feel of my Futur. I don't mind a more textured grip though.

Grip Length: I like a longer handle in that 85mm+ range. Merkur 38c, R41 Twist / Grande, Futur. My 34c served me well for years, but that size of a razor is too short for my preferences now.

Weight: I do like a heavier razor.

Blade Gap / Exposure: I'm sure you can tell with my love of the Future on 6 and R41 that I do appreciate some gap and / or exposure to provide efficiency on my less than daily shaves. For this razor, I am thinking something a little more mild than these two. Maybe something like my Futur on 4. Something that is more efficient than my Merkur 38c but not quite as bold as the Futur on 6 / R41.

I have several razors in mind, but am open to any other suggestions as well (ordered by price):

Razorock Gamechanger 1.05

Muhle Rocca

Rex Envoy XL

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With my criteria in mind, what stainless 3 piece razor comes to mind?

Thanks a lot for your help

Muhle Rocca razor Muhle Super Platinum blade GDMG G5 brush Stirling Scots Pine Sheep soap

I recently bought a DE safety razor, some razors, a couple of non-aerosol shave creams, and some after shave.

I’ve been really excited to use this older tech for shaving. It’s fun, sexy, and everything a hobby should be.

However, no matter what I do, or how much time I take shaving, I just can’t get the DE safety razor to compete with the closeness I get from dry shaving with an electric foil razor.

I get how DE safety razors are more economical than cartridge razors, but with my electric foil razor, I don’t have to worry about shaving creams or disposable blades (even though the blades cost pennies, good cream does not).

What am I doing wrong? I’d like to have a reason to dive deeper into this hobby, but I just can’t justify it in my mind when it is more time consuming, ironically more expensive, and not even giving me a closer shave.