SOTD: Month of January, 2025
SOTD: Month of January, 2025
Starting a new month and a new year.
- Murray
- Murray
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
Now that we're posting for a month (and year), this month's hardware includes Strop Shoppe Alpine Frost soap, Joris soap, Caswell-Massey Number 6 cream, and Asylum Flying Mango soap rotating weekly. I'm looking forward to them, each and every one. My blade this month is the Schick Proline P-30 single edge.
My everyday after shave is the Superior 70 Mentholated splash. My everyday razor is the General. For the past two and a half weeks as we were on vacation, I have been using the Noxzema/Kai disposable razor and twin blades and have had outstanding results. My lather when circumstances are unusual is Gillette Foamy and it seems to do the job with no regrets.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
RAZOR: Shield Predator Titanium Gem Razor
BLADE: GEM Super Stainless
BRUSH: Hendrix Classics The Awesome Marble G5C
LATHER: Saponificio Varesino Desert Vetiver Shaving Soap
POST: Saponificio Varesino Desert Vetiver Artisan Aftershave
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
RAZOR: Design 94 Titanium DE
BLADE: Feather
BRUSH: Elite Razor Ivory over Blue and Silver Manchurian White
LATHER: Noble Otter Neon Sun Limited Edition Shave Soap
POST: Noble Otter Neon Sun Limited Edition Aftershave Splash
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
RAZOR: Rocnel SE-P SS Half-Bladel SE Safety Razor
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. Golden Emerald Green 26mm Synbad
LATHER: Spearhead Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime Shaving Soap
POST: Spearhead Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime Aftershave Toner
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
RAZOR: Shield Evolution A/C Razor in BCT Finish
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: OpusBrush 25mm Oumo EHD 2-Band Badger
LATHER: Lodrino La Riviera Shaving Soap
POST: Muelhens 4711 Eau De Cologne Splash
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
RAZOR: Shield Meteorite Anodised Titanium AC Razor
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: Elite Razor Red/White/Blue 24mm Manchurian White
LATHER: OSP Dark Matter Shaving Soap
POST: OSP Dark Matter Aftershave Lotion
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
Week of January 5, 2025
Monday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
A/S: Dollar Tree Splash - Green / "Original" + Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Kouros
Tuesday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Soap: Williams + Leftovers
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Pour Homme
Wednesday
A/S: Afta
Cologne / Fragrance: Aspen
Thursday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
A/S: Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Friday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Tuscany
Mike
Monday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
A/S: Dollar Tree Splash - Green / "Original" + Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Kouros
Tuesday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Soap: Williams + Leftovers
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Pour Homme
Wednesday
A/S: Afta
Cologne / Fragrance: Aspen
Thursday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
A/S: Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Friday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Tuscany
Mike
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
Wow! This morning's shaving soap is Joris. It's one of the best. No tallow I presume, but whatever it does contain, it's one of the best. Easy to lather, thick and plentiful, dense not bubbly. The razor glides along and the lather holds the whiskers in just the right position for the blade to sweep them away. Leaves the skin smooth and lubricated afterward. Being a hard soap, it's going to last a very long time. Yes, I did have the sense to buy two of these cakes. Smells good too.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
Week of 1/12/25
Monday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: Arko Sensitive
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Brut + Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Brut
Tuesday
Cream: Gatsby Shaving Gel (brushless)
Razor: '62 H1 Slim Adjustable
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: SCS New Spice
Wednesday
Cream: Gatsby Shaving Gel (brushless)
Razor: '62 H1 Slim Adjustable
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush + Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Primitive Man
Thursday
Cream: Gatsby Shaving Gel (brushless)
Razor: '62 H1 Slim Adjustable
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Friday
Cream: Gatsby Shaving Gel (brushless)
Razor: '62 H1 Slim Adjustable
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Dollar Tree XtraCare Chivalry Cedar Wood
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Night Time
Mike
Monday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: Arko Sensitive
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Brut + Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Brut
Tuesday
Cream: Gatsby Shaving Gel (brushless)
Razor: '62 H1 Slim Adjustable
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: SCS New Spice
Wednesday
Cream: Gatsby Shaving Gel (brushless)
Razor: '62 H1 Slim Adjustable
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush + Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Primitive Man
Thursday
Cream: Gatsby Shaving Gel (brushless)
Razor: '62 H1 Slim Adjustable
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Friday
Cream: Gatsby Shaving Gel (brushless)
Razor: '62 H1 Slim Adjustable
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
A/S: Dollar Tree XtraCare Chivalry Cedar Wood
Cologne / Fragrance: Azzaro Night Time
Mike
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
Caswell-Massey Number Six brush-optional shaving cream this week. Always surprises me - in a pleasant way - with the lather.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
Castle Forbes Cedarwood and Sandalwood cream
WCS Tuxedo synthetic brush
Colonial General razor
Kai Captain blade
Royall Mandarin aftershave
WCS Tuxedo synthetic brush
Colonial General razor
Kai Captain blade
Royall Mandarin aftershave
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
Week of 1/19/25
Monday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush, because it was -15°F
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Tuesday
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush, because it was -18°F + Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream, because it was -18°F
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Tobacco Reserve
Wednesday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: British Sterling
Thursday
Brush: Omega 13522 Pure
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Clubman Special Reserve
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Devin
Friday
Brush: Omega 13522 Pure
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Power Stick (Dollar Tree balm)
Cologne / Fragrance: Quorum
Mike
Monday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush, because it was -15°F
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Tuesday
A/S: Barbasol Pacific Rush, because it was -18°F + Clubman Classic Barber Shave Cream, because it was -18°F
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Tobacco Reserve
Wednesday
Brush: Made Rite Pure Bristle #5
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: British Sterling
Thursday
Brush: Omega 13522 Pure
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Clubman Special Reserve
Cologne / Fragrance: Aramis Devin
Friday
Brush: Omega 13522 Pure
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Power Stick (Dollar Tree balm)
Cologne / Fragrance: Quorum
Mike
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
Week of 1/27
Monday
Brush: Omega 13522 Pure
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Dollar Tree XtraCare Chivalry Cedar Wood
Cologne / Fragrance: Kouros
Tuesday
A/S: Dollar Tree XtraCare Chivalry Cedar Wood
Cologne / Fragrance: Kouros
Wednesday
Brush: Omega 13522 Pure
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Skin Bracer
Cologne / Fragrance: Quorum
Thursday
A/S: Dollar Tree Splash - Green / "Original"
Cologne / Fragrance: Kouros
Friday
Brush: Omega 10049
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
A/S: Afta Fresh
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Mike
Monday
Brush: Omega 13522 Pure
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Dollar Tree XtraCare Chivalry Cedar Wood
Cologne / Fragrance: Kouros
Tuesday
A/S: Dollar Tree XtraCare Chivalry Cedar Wood
Cologne / Fragrance: Kouros
Wednesday
Brush: Omega 13522 Pure
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Super-Max Platinum
A/S: Skin Bracer
Cologne / Fragrance: Quorum
Thursday
A/S: Dollar Tree Splash - Green / "Original"
Cologne / Fragrance: Kouros
Friday
Brush: Omega 10049
Cream: J.M. Fraser's
Razor: '55 Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SP
A/S: Afta Fresh
Cologne / Fragrance: Yatagan
Mike
Re: SOTD: Month of January, 2025
This past week, in the final days of January, the Asylum Flying Mango shave soap was another great choice. The lather is great.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444