That earthy, woody, grassy scent doesn't get old for most of us. I like the scent but I think Rose would be very difficult to tolerate for months.
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October 18, 2025 -- Seaforth! Saturday
- Brush: Wald Nimbus Bloodline 27mm J3
- Razor: Tanifuji Spalding 0411 6/8" Full Hollow
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Spiced - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I always think that I neglect Spiced in favor of my other Seaforth scents but the puck tells a different story. This scent is terrific and I clearly have enjoyed using it. The Tanifuji is both good looking, and a great shaving razor. I totally enjoyed today's shave.
I’m impressed. Which scent is he using?
October 17, 2025 -- Fougère Friday
- Brush: AP Shave Co Summer 28mm G5C
- Razor: Thiers Issard Évidé Sonnant 6/8" Extra Hollow
- Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Aftershave: Fabergé - Brut - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I leaned into the fougère today with a mostly-French setup and totally enjoyed it. I loaded the MdC heavily and hydrated it close to soupiness. Wonderful. I was reminded of u/EldrormR's go with the brain bowl and was thinking, "I might do that 🤔". But I won't.
The OG Fabergé Brut was a great finish to the shave. Nothing more is needed.
I can understand that, and I agree with you. This may be a formulation (like SV), which operates better by being a little thicker. Sgr is quite focused on minimizing cost in all areas. This includes the amount of soap he uses. I'm certain that resonates with many who are just getting into the hobby. Admittedly, I stopped worrying about the cost of hobbies many years ago. Sailing, golf, and RC will cure you.
October 15, 2025 -- Black WatchDay
- Brush: Wald Stratos Goldvein 29mm A1 Fan
- Razor: C.V. Heljestrand MK 10 13/16 Half Hollow Square Point
- Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Black Watch - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
It is a BVWSC day but USPS managed to lose my smush. At least so far. My guess is that it will turn up sometime in the next week. Anyway, I went with a Black WatchDay. It doesn't get much better than this.
Every time that I use it, I am so Impressed by this MK 10 razor. The MK 31 seems to get the most attention but this MK 10 is extraordinary IMHO. If you're collecting give this one a try.
October 14, 2025 -- Tabac Tuesday
- Brush: Wald Nimbus Bloodline 27mm J3
- Razor: Gillette Aristocrat UK #21
- Blade: Wilkinson Sword Black (1)
- Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
- Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Eau de Toilette
- Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I very much like that Tabac dates from the late 50's. It has that old-timey feel to it. The tallow-based lather is great and after watching u/sgrdddy evaluate the vegan one, I'll stop using this soap when my tallow puck is done. This will make me appreciate each shave a little more. The EdT, btw, is great. much higher key in scent detail and more refined than the soap or splash. This was an evening shave for me. Time for a beverage and a tabac of another kind 🙂
October 13, 2025
- Brush: AP Shave Co Lemondrop 28mm SynBad
- Razor: F.W. Engels Leader 6/8 Full Hollow Square Point
- Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Steady - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Summer Break Soaps - Steady - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Summer Break Soaps - Steady - Eau de Parfum
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This is only my second time using Steady. That's a mistake. Great soap base and great fragrance with this one.
$Discord
- Brush: Chisel & Hound Raven 26mm V26 Fanchurian
- Razor: WoolfBlades 6/8 Full Hollow Square Point
- Lather: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Soap
- Toner: Thayers - Coconut - Toner
- Aftershave: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Aftershave
- Fragrance: Wholly Kaw - Entropy Man - Eau de Toilette
3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I'm widening the definition of Tabactober to include tobacco-related soaps. This helps me keep both the term alive, and sample more of my soap inventory for the month. Great shave today. It would be difficult to have a poor one with this gear.
Absolutely the sort of thing that I procrastinate. I have three knots sitting in a drawer waiting for handles, and I have one brush with a knot that needs to be removed.