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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Local Razor

  • Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
  • Razor: F. Rolli Rolli's Hollow Ground 5/8" (carbon steel, barber's notch)
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann – Leviathan
  • Aftershave: Barrister and Mann – Lavanille
  • Fragrance: Chatillon Lux – Gratiot League Square

This little Rolli came up for auction on a local eBay competitor a while back. It was made right here in Lausanne so I couldn't resist. I couldn't find out anything about this razor maker, so it's a bit of a mystery. I didn't expect much, but it turned out to be a really nice little straight.

It's the first straight razor I have with a polished blade. Shiny!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Shiny is good, shiny is life!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

That razor looks like a nice grab!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Saturday, May 4, 2024: Saturday Sheep


Electric Sheep is such a happy soap – probably less because of the soap itself, but somehow, I associate it with good times.

Have a good day!

~Shared via emacs & sotd.el~

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

5/4/24

  • Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving Exclusive MOAR BOAR (31 mm × 57 mm bleached boar)
  • Razor: Ralf Aust 6/8, Full Hollow Square Point
  • Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Sir Irisch Moos
  • Post Shave: Mäurer and Wirtz - Sir Irisch Moos Aftershave Splash
  • Fragrance: Mäurer and Wirtz - Sir Irisch Moos EdT

Close and comfortable shave, small nick (but no blood) near my ear. No irritation.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

May 4, 2024

  • Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian
  • Razor: Gillette Fatboy E4 (setting: 7)
  • Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (Yellow) (2)
  • Lather: Murphy and McNeil - Gael Laoch Orange - Soap
  • Toner: Thayers - Lemon - Toner
  • Aftershave: Murphy and McNeil - Gael Laoch Orange - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


I have this soap in the Kodiak base which has bear tallow in it. It's a nice base, but I would like to learn how the animal the tallow comes from makes a difference.