SOTD: May 2026

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Pre shave: Hot shower and Neutrogena glycerin soap bar
Razor: 2nd generation Ever Ready Streamline
Blade: AccuTec pro GEM (4)
Brush: Captain Fawcett Synthetic V
Bowl: Captains choice copper
Soap: Moon soaps Amaretto Speciale
Post shave: Moon soaps Amaretto Speciale aftershave splash

What a scent this is!

I've read it described as Cella on steroids, and while I have no frame of reference for that having never tried Cella, when it arrived yesterday and I opened the tub the strong scents of Sweet almond/frangipane, Cherry, and biscotti immediately struck me as a dead ringer for Cherry Bakewell tarts.
So much that It gave me a wicked craving for them, so I had to pick some up this morning for a post shave snack, since eating the amazing smelling soap wouldn't have been the best idea.

It's a far softer soap than I'm used to and I was worried that I'd use too much if I tub loaded as I normally would, so I followed Moon Soaps suggested instructions and rubbed a tiny amount into the bristles of the brush before moving over to the bowl.
It's a thirsty one, and quickly whipped up into a beautifully well hydrated, slick pillowy soft lather that made for excellent glide and an effortlessly enjoyable shave with the Streamline which glided like a hot knife through butter for 3 comfortable passes.

The soap itself leaves the skin feeling very well moisturised and the splash provided instant soothing, leaving a silky smooth and nourished feeling.
A seriously impressive soap and splash from Moon, both in terms of the quality of scent and performance and definitely a maker I'll be revisiting.


Hope you're all having a great hump day.
 
SpeedyPC said:
Brush:- Omega MB1899 Black Resin 24/53mm knot Elite Fibre Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- BIC 1 Sensitive Disposable Cartridge Razor #5 ..... finished
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Plunkett's Vita E Pure with Rosehip Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for autumn & winter season)
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Not using your new Weber much these days pissy pants, time to move on to the UK?
 
6th May 2026
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Milky May

Savonniere du Moulin Shaving Soap & Semogue SOC Taj Pure Bristle
BIC Flex 5 Hybrid & BIC Flex 5 (3)
Pinaud Clubman After Shave Lotion
 
Weds 6 May
Waitrose Pure Glycerin Soap
Razorine Flatboy
Bolzano Super Inox
Highlander Bog Oak Omega Boar
Wickham’s Club Cola

Witch Hazel
Hattric A/S
Mühle Hydrating Serum with Aloe
Salycylic Acid Serum
Boots No 7 Balm

A bit of a rough one, hence the long list post shave which did a good job. Normally a good razor and blade combo but nicked myself a few times, neck got irritated and overall not as enjoyable as I hoped, as I had to concentrate more than normal and made me more on edge than relaxed. Could be because I haven’t used the razor for a while and it does need to be used differently to my other DEs. A razor that aesthetically looks good to me and is fun due to the noisy feedback, but you need your wits about you - especially against the grain which I have to do as have dark, coarse stubble. Reminds me a lot of how I felt about the yaqi top aggressive slant which I moved on.

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6 May 2026
Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (Epic Shave!)
Smoothness: ★★★★★ (BBS Perfection)
Irritation: ★☆☆☆☆ (Zero Burn)

Time of Day: Evening
Blade Uses: 1
Passes: 2

Razor: Above The Tie Windsor R plate
Blade: Proctor and Gamble Perma-Sharp
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary
Brush: Zenith Copper Boar
Pre-Shave: 3P Crema 3P
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary
 
SpeedyPC said:
I was in spinal rehabilitation hospital for nearly three months now, and I’m going home tomorrow hopefully around lunchtime.

So I can get back into real shaving, you have no idea how much I’ve missed the bloody Weber in my hands so badly.
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Flipping heck, so sorry to hear that, I must have missed that if you’ve mentioned it.

Really hope the transition from hospital to home will be as smooth as it can be. Take it easy mate.
 
SpeedyPC said:
I was in spinal rehabilitation hospital for nearly three months now, and I’m going home tomorrow hopefully around lunchtime.

So I can get back into real shaving, you have no idea how much I’ve missed the bloody Weber in my hands so badly.
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Safe journey home, it's a shame you will miss those bed baths...
 

SOTD: 7th May 2026.

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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ BULLDOG Lemon & Bergamot Energize Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Wrights Traditional Bar Soap with Coal Tar Fragrance.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Palmolive Classic Shave Cream.
Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum.(D2)
Razor: Chinese R41 Clone Razor Head w/Mühle Handle.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's,/Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+ Witch Hazel./P&G Old Spice Swagger ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

Greetings,

Early morning Shave,

A close comfortable shave with the assertive Chinese R41 clone razor to finish my first shaving week of May on a high with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a generous splash of P&G Old Spice Swagger ASL.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.;)

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
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Ghostbuster said:
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Pre shave: Hot shower and Neutrogena glycerin soap bar
Razor: 2nd generation Ever Ready Streamline
Blade: AccuTec pro GEM (4)
Brush: Captain Fawcett Synthetic V
Bowl: Captains choice copper
Soap: Moon soaps Amaretto Speciale
Post shave: Moon soaps Amaretto Speciale aftershave splash

What a scent this is!

I've read it described as Cella on steroids, and while I have no frame of reference for that having never tried Cella, when it arrived yesterday and I opened the tub the strong scents of Sweet almond/frangipane, Cherry, and biscotti immediately struck me as a dead ringer for Cherry Bakewell tarts.
So much that It gave me a wicked craving for them, so I had to pick some up this morning for a post shave snack, since eating the amazing smelling soap wouldn't have been the best idea.

It's a far softer soap than I'm used to and I was worried that I'd use too much if I tub loaded as I normally would, so I followed Moon Soaps suggested instructions and rubbed a tiny amount into the bristles of the brush before moving over to the bowl.
It's a thirsty one, and quickly whipped up into a beautifully well hydrated, slick pillowy soft lather that made for excellent glide and an effortlessly enjoyable shave with the Streamline which glided like a hot knife through butter for 3 comfortable passes.

The soap itself leaves the skin feeling very well moisturised and the splash provided instant soothing, leaving a silky smooth and nourished feeling.
A seriously impressive soap and splash from Moon, both in terms of the quality of scent and performance and definitely a maker I'll be revisiting.


Hope you're all having a great hump day.
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How nice is it when something as "ordinary" as a shaving soap can create such ecstasy in its user.

My wife occasionally uses Guerlain perfume "little black dress" that has that same Bakewell tart fragrance but even more exotic. I keep trying to bite her neck.
Loving your description of the lather.
 
Sandpaper said:
Weds 6 May
Waitrose Pure Glycerin Soap
Razorine Flatboy
Bolzano Super Inox
Highlander Bog Oak Omega Boar
Wickham’s Club Cola

Witch Hazel
Hattric A/S
Mühle Hydrating Serum with Aloe
Salycylic Acid Serum
Boots No 7 Balm

A bit of a rough one, hence the long list post shave which did a good job. Normally a good razor and blade combo but nicked myself a few times, neck got irritated and overall not as enjoyable as I hoped, as I had to concentrate more than normal and made me more on edge than relaxed. Could be because I haven’t used the razor for a while and it does need to be used differently to my other DEs. A razor that aesthetically looks good to me and is fun due to the noisy feedback, but you need your wits about you - especially against the grain which I have to do as have dark, coarse stubble. Reminds me a lot of how I felt about the yaqi top aggressive slant which I moved on.

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I was reading a review on those Razorine razors just yesterday. Everyone said that it needs to come with a warning notice.
 
Chalkie said:
How nice is it when something as "ordinary" as a shaving soap can create such ecstasy in its user.

My wife occasionally uses Guerlain perfume "little black dress" that has that same Bakewell tart fragrance but even more exotic. I keep trying to bite her neck.
Loving your description of the lather.
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Absolutely.
I've had this experience with a few soaps now either being reminiscent of something I enjoy or triggering a memory or nostalgia for something.

It makes wet shaving all the more enjoyable.
 
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