Share your Shave of the Day for Thursday!
January 8th, 2026
- Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts - “Santa Noir” w/ 28mm Badger
- Razor: Joseph Rogers & Sons Near Wedge (6)
- Lather: Honeybee Soaps - Vetyver - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Varen - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
Oh wow. After yesterday’s excellent shave I wasn’t sure if it could be beat using my current straight razor technique, but I think today I managed to get an even closer shave. This is great news, because it proves a couple of things. 1) I can put an edge on a razor and it can be wonderful, and 2) 10k is sharp enough.
So now I have 2 razors that I love, and 2 or 3 that I need to learn better and put some more work into the edges.
I want to try a wedge/near wedge at some point. Do you find it easier to shave with than a hollow grind?
I find it very easy to shave with. It’s super quiet compared to a hollow type of grind. I’d be happy to send it to you if you want to try one before you buy one.
This one was really cheap on auctionninja.com because it had a big chip in it. I was local to the listing, too, so no shipping.
I will definitely take you up on that!
It seems to be in a sweet spot at the moment… I can refresh the edge before I send it or just leave it be. Up to you.
I’ll try it in the sweet spot unless you think you can improve it further.
SOTD - 2026-01-08
- Prep: Proraso - Crema Pre Barba Protettiva (blue)
- Bowl: Captain’s Choice - Obsidian Copper
- Brush: Semogue - Owners’ Club Cherry Wood Boar - 24mm
- Razor: RazoRock - Superslant - L3
- Blade: Feather - New Hi-Stainless
- Lather: Through The Fire Fine Crafts - Birch Forest
- Post Shave: Fine Accoutrements - Italian Citrus Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - Sego Unscented Aftershave Balm
- Post Shave: Proraso - Polvere Post Rasatura
- Tool: WSDB
- Tags: $discord
Another sneaky scent from TTFFC. Almost no scent off the puck. Slight scent while lathering. Puffs of woodiness shaving. Driving to work, smells like I’m in a forest.
Have a good one!
- Brush: Grizzly Bay - Chisel & Hound v24 Fanchurian 28mm Badger
- Razor: Gillette Rocket HD
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (13)
- Lather: Woolly Wash Soapery - Outback - Soap
- Post Shave: Stirling - Destination Unknown - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
- Fragrance: Stirling - Destination Unknown - EdT
Really great shave. The Rocket HD shaves just as nicely as my Super Speed, but feels nicer in the hand. A great shaver.
This brush still has a hint of Autumn Ash smell to it. Note to self: use a synthetic brush with Autumn Ash!
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January 8th, 2026
- Brush: Chisel & Hound - Cherry w/ v25 Fanchurian Badger
- Razor: Above the Tie - Windsor
- Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
- Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Vetiver - Soap
- Post Shave: Oaken Lab - Serious Moonlight - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - Sego Unscented - Balm
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