SOTD: May 2026

[JonB]

29th May, morning shave



Prep: warm shower
Razor: Fatip Piccolo with open comb plate
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Soap: Ariana and Evans Amber Rose
Post: Alum Block & pure witch hazel
Aftershave: Ariana and Evans Garwood

First go out with this new razor (thanks Sabre et al for the recommendations); figured I'd use a less nippy blade to start with.

Verdict: this razor is a bitey little thing, I could also feel the blade "tugging" rather than cutting (brand new blade). I don't think Astras work for me, so won't get any more. Bit worried about sticking a Feather in this. Results however are fantastic, two passes and it's gone albeit with a few minor weepers. Really like this one...

 

[LesC]

29th May, morning shave

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Prep: warm shower
Razor: Fatip Piccolo with open comb plate
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Soap: Ariana and Evans Amber Rose
Post: Alum Block & pure witch hazel
Aftershave: Ariana and Evans Garwood

First go out with this new razor (thanks Sabre et al for the recommendations); figured I'd use a less nippy blade to start with.

Verdict: this razor is a bitey little thing, I could also feel the blade "tugging" rather than cutting (brand new blade). I don't think Astras work for me, so won't get any more. Bit worried about sticking a Feather in this. Results however are fantastic, two passes and it's gone albeit with a few minor weepers. Really like this one...

FYIW I find the same with Feather, bit BIC Chrome (made in Greece) as sharp but way way smoother

 

[JonB]

FYIW I find the same with Feather, bit BIC Chrome (made in Greece) as sharp but way way smoother

Thanks for the tip LesC, these are now on the list of things to try.

 

[Electrif]

Friday 29th May
InjecTR v1 3D + Schick Proline B #3 + Yaqi Heavy Metal + Wickham 1912 Scottish Heather + Williams Aqua Velva AS + Aloe Vera Gel

 

[Chalkie]

Nice warm shower with Aleppo Soap and Palmolive shower gel

Proraso menthol shave cream. Omega 49 brush

Edwin Jagger De89 Bic chromium blade

Proraso AS plus witch Hazel moisturiser

Everything went perfect today.
I am guessing that, because of the warm weather, the soaps were all up to working temperature.
The Aleppo soap produced lots of lather and the shave cream whipped up into a lovely thick and slick frothy goodness.

I had a most enjoyable shave. One of those classic moments when everything came together. Just an easy glide with absolutely no effort on my part. Just the weight of the Razor and the smoothness of the blade.

Have a fabulous day everyone, wherever you are.

 

[Jayaruh]

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #425 Synthetic
Schick Krona
Astra SP Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Brut After Shave

I started with the cold water rinse. The Williams lathered well with the Jayaruh #425. I did two passes with the Schick Krona razor with a Astra SP Blade. After a cold water rinse, I finished with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Brut After Shave. I am now clean, smooth, and refreshed.

 

[Tony'schin]

29/05/26
Pre - Droyt's Classic Glycerose Soap
Brush - Simpson Commodore X1 Best Badger
Soap - HWF #1 Patchouli & Cedarwood
Razor - Blackland Sabre V2 - L2
Blade - Modified GEM PTFE S/S
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's E45 / Argan oil Sandalwood and Jasmine Balm
A/S - Signature Soap Danum

The V2 Sabre fitted with the L2 bar is just a little more aggressive than the V1 - L1, which tbf is spot on.
Enjoy your day all.

 

[Zipp]

Brush: A.P. Shave Co.
Lather: Tabula Rasa "Sandalwood"
Razor: Matador
Blade: King C. Gillette
Witch hazel: Thayers "Rose Petal"
Alum block: Osma
Aftershave balm: The Art of Shaving "Sandalwood"

 

[roBertriGer]

Blue themed. It feels like there's still quite a lot of the tusk gel so guess it will be a while before I finish it by using it sporadically
I've told myself I won't buy any more razors (for now) but have been looking at the Parker adjustable injector...
Good news is that it should cool down next week

 

[Gairdner]

RazoRock GT
Wilkinson Sword
Hand-carved Oak & Boar
Vintage Floris Mug & Soap
Mr Taylor’s AS & Cologne

 

[brit]

Friday
Canadian New Deluxe
Rooney 3/3 Finest Badger
1805

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[lindyhop66]

Gondola Souvenir of Munich
Yaqi 26 Brush
Martin De Candre Agrumes Shaving Soap
Vitos Post Shave
Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
Myrsol Agua De Limon
Vanicream Facial Moisturizer

 

[Johnny Bravo]

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

Time of Day: Morning
Blade Uses: 2
Passes: 2
Razor Setting: 6

Razor: Blackland Osprey Titanium Mirror polished.
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
Soap: Chiseled Face Cryogen
Brush: Highlander Blue G5C fan
Pre-Shave: Mr Myrsol Emulsion
Aftershave: Aramis Aramis EDT

Notes: It's a lovely day for a cooling shave.
Lovely, lovely lovely.

 

[pjgh]

29th May 2026

Haslinger Honig Shaving Soap & Muhle Olivewood Pure Bristle
Edwin Jagger DE89G & Treet King (1)

Absolutely lovely shave, that!

I popped a Treet King in for this weekend as a compare and contrast against the new Treet EdgeX that I used last week and my instincts were right - the EdgeX is NOT the King. Both superb blades but polar opposites. The King is smooth ... and sharp enough, while the EdgeX is sharp ... and smooth enough.

For folks wanting a similar smooth experience to the Treet Platinum but from a plain stainless format, that's the King. For folks wanting the bite of the old Trig (Silver Edge) but with modern grind and finishing, that's the EdgeX.

Have a great weekend, guys!

 

[TobyC]

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Blue themed. It feels like there's still quite a lot of the tusk gel so guess it will be a while before I finish it by using it sporadically
I've told myself I won't buy any more razors (for now) but have been looking at the Parker adjustable injector...
Good news is that it should cool down next week

Hey, they made blue injectors too!

 

[udrako]

29
SR: EJDE89
Blade: Perma-Sharp
Brush: Semogue 1800
Stick: Proraso Sandalwood
AS: Tabac