I really like this idea.

Things that pop into my head:

1. Have a backup soap choosing method in case ShavingInCT’s Discord bot takes a dump at an inopportune time.
2. If the first quiz answer is PAA, for example, consider waiting for the next one.
3. Maybe give a tad bit of flexibility in case the game picks some super odd-ball soap that nobody has with scent notes from another planet. If it seems like everyone is going to burn their airbud allowance on one day, that would stink. Maybe 2 airbud days?

November 4, 2024

• Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm 2Bed Synthetic
• Razor: Chiseled Face - Legacy Raw Titanium (#69)
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
• Lather: Speick - Cream
• Post Shave: Aqua Velva - Musk - After Shave Cologne
• Post Shave: allMan - Refined - Balm

Luxury shave, as they call it.

If Speick was ubiquitous where I lived (like, available at the drug store), I wonder if I would take it for granted. I find it to be a really excellent, nice smelling shave product that I really enjoy using.

Thrill of the kill!

November 4, 2024

• Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm 2Bed Synthetic
• Razor: Chiseled Face - Legacy Raw Titanium (#69)
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Scots Pine Sheep - Soap
• Post Shave: Old Spice - Hawkridge - Aftershave
• Post Shave: allMan - Refined - Balm

Great soap, of course, but the Scots Pine scent doesn’t inspire much thrill in me. It’d be good for someone who plans on using the same soap every day and doesn’t want to think about it.

The calculator on my phone has an “AC” button, further confusing the situation.

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November 3, 2024

• Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan
• Razor: Muhle R89
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (6)
• Lather: Barrister & Mann - Leviathan - Soap
• Post Shave: Noble Otter - Hamami - Aftershave

Man this soap is thirsty!

November 3, 2024

• Brush: Maggard 24mm G5 Synthetic
• Razor: Chiseled Face - Legacy Raw Titanium (#69)
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
• Lather: Proraso - Red - Soap
• Post Shave: Old Spice - Hawkridge - Aftershave
• Post Shave: allMan - Refined - Balm

Oops, posting the luxury shave first! I’ll post the real one right after this.

I’m going to use it a few times when I get it back so if you see it in a SOTD feel free to PM me as a reminder.

The soap isn’t very strongly scented, but it smells quite nice. I’ve mentioned before that on some days I get a strange sort of smell from the soap, sort of like an off-gassing from something. I’ve had the same thing from Mood Indigo, so maybe there’s a common accord in both of them. Strangely, it depends on the day.

There’s a sort of maturity to the scent. I’m curious what it might smell like in fragrance form. It seems approachable, but not mainstream, if that makes sense.

Are you CONUS? I’m happy to send you mine to try once I get it back from the guy I lent it to.

House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die)

November 2, 2024

• Brush: AP Shave Co. - 24mm Synbad Fan
• Razor: Muhle R89
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (5)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Soap
• Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Sni Mato - Aftershave
• Post Shave: allMan - Refined - Balm

The R89 is more aggressive than I typically like to use. I’m more of a Merkur 34C type of guy. It’s a little bit surprising to me that the “89” series razors became the de facto recommendation for new shavers, although I think over time I’m starting to see some more variety in recommendations. At the same time, I don’t know what I would recommend to someone new… the 89 series razors are ubiquitous, and relatively inexpensive. I’ve never tried a Maggard V3M but it looks exactly like a Baili BR171 which I like a lot.

Anyway, good shave!

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Very nice!

I love that story about OG Roam. I had a similar reaction the first time I smelled it. It immediately threw me back to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

I figured I’d give it a try. I won’t be able to keep up for a whole month, though.

That’s the one. I’m not an expert, but I think “Testina” might refer to the handle, and “Gentile” is the head.

This model is my favorite of the ones I’ve tried (including Classic and Classic Slant). This is also my favorite handle of theirs that I’ve tried (including Piccolo and Lo Storto).

I typically prefer milder razors, but not too mild. The Gentile is close to a Gillette Tech, but it’s arguably more efficient than a tech.

November 1, 2024

• Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/26mm Super Plush Synthetic
• Razor: Muhle R89
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Soap
• Post Shave: Harry’s - Aftershave Balm

This “BBS November” business is ridiculous, so don’t get your hopes up that I’ll be some sort of regular participant.

I really wanted to use my Fatip Gentile, but I have no idea where it is. I just have a drawer with razors in it, and it’s not in there. I just did some digging and I haven’t used it since April 1st.

Edit: I searched my Discord messages and I think I’ve tracked down where it is… I sent it to someone to try in May.

Sounds like interesting soap. I had a chance to try a “homemade” shave soap once which also only had a few ingredients. I was similarly impressed with it.

November 1, 2024

• Brush: Wolf Whiskers - “Gianmaria” w/26mm Super Plush Synthetic
• Razor: Blackland Era - Level 3 SB
• Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
• Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Ozark Mountain - Soap
• Post Shave: Australian Private Reserve - Raconteur - Aftershave
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Santa Noir - EdP

Nice shave. We put on a presentation at an elementary school today introducing them to how things fly, model rockets, RC gliders, indoor micro-drones, and an RC flight simulator. The kids loved it and it was a lot of fun.