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Septidi 27 Ventôse an 234 de la Révolution, jour de Sylvie: Zingari Zischtig
Nice Zingari Zischtig, with an excellent and comfortable shave.
Have a good evening!
Another great CGC shave. Super smooth with no nicks or irritation.
I've gotten better at lathering this vegan base. More water and more soap, as always!
Here's hoping that CGC lives to fight another day.
Here's hoping indeed, I think it's going to be a tight one.
Tub Kill Day 6 - March 17, 2026
My Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary came yesterday. It smells wonderful and the tin is pretty neat looking. Thought about taking a day off from killing this tub to give it a try, but I'm going to stick it through all the way. The tub is getting pretty low. Should be gone in a week or so. I might stick with my badger brush until it's gone cause that will get rid of it pretty quick. There's a huge difference before and after today's shave.
Thought about taking a day off from killing this tub to give it a try, but I’m going to stick it through all the way.
I admire your restraint.
March 17th, 2026
This razor is definitely more efficient than a Tech, at least with a Bolzano. I like it. Not too aggressive, either. Naturally I plan on doing a side-by-side shave to compare them one of these days.
I'm also tempted by such a razor – but who knows whether there will be ever imports towards the EU again 😭
At least it wouldn't have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz 🤔
At least it wouldn’t have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz 🤔
The Golden One has now heard about this place, but I guarantee you, he could not find it on a map. He would be able to find it if it were located at 80⁰ N latitude and above. Then it would appear large enough, and it would look like a great place to put a golf resort. He doesn't understand what a Mercator projection is, nor how it distorts a spherical surface. (Sometimes I can't help but go on a rant -- I'm only a little younger than the Golden One)
I can certainly stick one in the mail and see what happens 🤓
There were some British made Star razors, too. They look identical.
March 17, 2026 -- March Madness
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
March 17th, 2026
Shepherds of Stirling, unite! :)
Have a good day.
March 17th, 2026: SLS
A second luxury shave to cool down with at the end of the day. Now off for tacos with my wife!
