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Dec. 8th - Dec. 14th 2019

Morris & Forndran Alibaba 22mm Flattop in Blonde Badger, Ivoorwit
Le Pere Lucien - Rose de Pushkar
Pampat - White (s)
Wyzamet - Iridium Super (5)
Tunney Alum

Pampat is basically a hairdressers-razor, that can be adjusted and used for texturizing. One possible position creates a Kabrand-like slant, that is, depending on angle, either too mild or a bit rough.
 
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AP Shave Co Synbad 30 mm
Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary
Razorock Gamechanger 0.84
Asco Super Stainless Blue (2)
Humprey’s Citrus
Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary AS
Myrsol Emulsion

This Asco blade is not as good as the Orange one. However, still better than for example a Polsilver for me is. Good day!
 
Stirling 26/54,
Via Barberia 2Fructi,
HomelikeShaving START 0.90,
Voskhod (3),
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Príncipe Real aftershave lotion on ice.

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First use of the HomelikeShaving START, it's a smooth shaver, reminds me off the Game Changer. In efficiency it feels in between the two versions of the Game Changer (.68/.84).
I like the handle.
 
Yaqi 24mm Red Marble
SV Tundra Arctica
Pereira bowl
Yasuki 6/8
Osma alum
Williams Aqua Velva as with added menthol Crystals

First use of the Yaqi brush. I ordered 2 of them on the 11/11 Singles Day. One is for my father in law to replace his old and battered cheap badger.
Like it very much. I also have a 26mm Timberwolf with the blue handle. The two are very similar, the red marble is just a bit smaller. The synthetic hairs on the red marble feel just a little bit coarser, which in my opinion is a good thing.
Soap is just fantastic as always.
Great shave.
 
Balea rasieröl
Yaqi brush
Tabac shaving stick
Razorock gamechanger .84P
Rapira pl (7x)
Vdh alum
Thayer's witch hazel
Reuzel AS, vdh balsem

I made it tabac thursday as well.

Time to move on. The blade went into the bank. Now I have to get some inspiration for the next safety razor.
 
Yaqi R1605-S Tuxedo,
Stirling Gatlinburg,
RazoRock Game Changer 0.84-P,
Derby Premium 4th x,
Pinaud-Clubman Whiskey Woods,
Toco-Tholin Lavender ASB,
Loris So Oud.

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Brush and soap:
Yaqi R1605-S Tuxedo and Stirling Gatlinburg:
Strong scents this morning. First with the Yaqi R1605-S Tuxedo the bathroom filled with the smoke and tar notes of the Stirling Gatlinburg. Beautifully fragrant foam, that really matches this place in the Smokey Mountains!
Blade and razor:
The Derby Premium for the 4th x used.
The Derby Premium is really a nice blade. I can shave myself nice and smooth with it and that even before the 4th x. Much better than the extra of the same brand. I wondered what would happen to the Derby Premium in the RazoRock Game Changer 0.84-P. Well, without pre shave, just a nice sharp and smooth shave. Smooth running over the skin and no irritation or anything else. Excellent shave, which requires a firm final chord.
Result: BBS.
Finally: The Pinaud-Clubman Whiskey Woods, Toco-Tholin Lavender ASB and Loris So Oud were allowed to make the final notes. Absolutely good and nice to match the time of year.
 
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Pre-Shave: Prep cream

Shaving Soap: Meissner Mint Ice Menthol :weihnachten1

After Shave: Joop
Eau de Toilette: Joop

Shaving Brush: Edwin & Jagger Synthetic XL

DE-Razor: Paradigm Diamondback
DE- Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux 1x


With the sun high in the sky, the thought of a white Christmas is unfortunately far away. :(

So we have to wallow in melancholy with the thought of Christmas full of snow and ice and therefore we have to take the "snow-white" Meissner soap. :)

By the way, the first shave with the Paradigm Diamondback really pleased me.
 
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Voskhod
Pre-Shave: None
Shaving Bowl: Edwin Jagger
Soap: Beecosmetics Anise & Cedrus
Brush: AP Shave Co Silksmoke Blach Handle
Aftershave:Kruidvat Alum
Aftershave: Cien Aftershave
Aftershave: Cien After Shave Balsem
EDT: No. 1
 
Early shave !
Gillette DE , with a Gillette Nacet blade ( 2 )
Custom made synthetic brush .
Mondial Mandarino Espezie soap .
Myrsol AS .
3Passes , but not the shave i like .
Started in position 5 , and that is far to mild .
2e Pass position 7 , better !
Last touch upp position 9 , and now we are talking .
Smooth , but could be better .

Have a nice weekend .
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Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Voskhod
Pre-Shave: None
Shaving Bowl: Edwin Jagger
Soap: Beecosmetics Anise & Cedrus
Brush: AP Shave Co Silksmoke Blach Handle
Aftershave:Kruidvat Alum
Aftershave: Cien Aftershave
Aftershave: Cien After Shave Balsem
EDT: No. 1
 
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AP Shave Co Synbad 30 mm
Mama Bears - Oak Leaves & Acorns
Paradigm Diamondback
Personna Lab Blue (1)
Humprey’s Astringent
Myrsol Don Carlos 1972 + Emulsion

The Personna Lab Blue is a blade that don’t work well in every razor for me. In the Paradigm it gave a close shave, but not as comfortable as I expected from the Paradigm. Have a good day!
 
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Pre-Shave: Cattier dry oil
Shaving Soap: GF. Trumper Eucris
After Shave: Pinaud Whisky Woods

Shaving Brush: Shavemac 28 mm. Fan Silvertip Badger 2 bander

DE-Razor: Paradigm Diamondback
DE- Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux 2x
 
  • Charcoal lvl 1 SS (Bronze Spiral handle)
  • Lord Classic (8) (needs to go in the bladebank)
  • Noble Otter - Jungle Warrior
  • Stirling ASB - Varen
  • AS - Green Vetiver
The blade is near its end, quite a raw shave, BBS two rounds and touchup. I love this soap, a really great scent daumenh!
 
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