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Showing posts with label SOTD. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Shave of the Day - 9/8


Tuesday's Cold Water Shave 

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
 TAR Razor (Tom's Adjustable Razor)
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with Tom's Adjustable Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, September 7, 2026

Shave of the Day - 9/7

Monday's Cold Water Shave 

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Brass TAR Razor (Tom's Adjustable Razor)
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave

Once again as I start a new shave week, I will continue using the same brush, soap, and after shave. The big change is the razor. I will be using Tom White 's brass adjustable razor, the TAR, a 168g heavyweight. Check it out here.

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with Tom's Adjustable Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Shave of the Day - 9/6

Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
J.A. Henckels Rapide
Henckels Wedge
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the J.A. Henckels Rapide with a Henckels Wedge blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Shave of the Day - 9/5

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Goodwill Razor
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Goodwill Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, September 4, 2026

Shave of the Day - 9/4

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Goodwill Razor
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Goodwill Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Shave of the Day - 9/3

Thursday's Cold Water Shave 

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Goodwill Razor
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Goodwill Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Shave of the Day - 9/2

Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap 
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Goodwill Razor
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Goodwill Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Shave of the Day - 9/1

Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap 
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Goodwill Razor
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Goodwill Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, August 31, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/31

Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Gillette Goodwill Razor
Gillette Silver Blue
Aqua Velva After Shave

This week everything stays the same except the razor. I am using my Gillette Goodwill long comb that was made in England for the French market. For the business end, I am using a Gillette Silver Blue double-edge blade. 

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Goodwill Razor and a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/30

Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Darwin-Stoll Jr. 3D Lather Catcher
Personna SS PTFE
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Darwin-Stoll Jr. 3D Lather Catcher with a Personna SS PTFE blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/29

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8
Drygulch 3 Inch Strop
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, August 28, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/28


Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8
Drygulch 3 Inch Strop
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/27


Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8
Drygulch 3 Inch Strop
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/26

Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8
Drygulch 3 Inch Strop
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. I stropped the Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 on my Drygulch 3 inch strop. One pass and touchups gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/25

Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8
Drygulch 3 Inch Strop
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. I stropped the Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 on my Drygulch 3 inch strop. One pass and touchups gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, August 24, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/24

Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8
Drygulch 3 Inch Strop
Aqua Velva After Shave

I am continuing the same setup this week but changing the razor. It has been a while since I have done a straight razor shave. I decided that this week I would do six days with my Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8. It is one of my favorites. I will be preparing the blade for the shaves by stropping with my 3 Inch Drygulch Strop. 

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Joseph Elliot Wedge 6/8 gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/23

Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher
Personna Injector Blade
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher Razor and a Heljestrand Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/22

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
OC InjecTR by Roger Quintero
Personna Injector Blade
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the InjecTR OC Razor and a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, August 21, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/21

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
OC InjecTR by Roger Quintero
Personna Injector Blade
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the InjecTR OC Razor and a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Shave of the Day - 8/20

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1 Badger
OC InjecTR by Roger Quintero
Personna Injector Blade
Aqua Velva After Shave

The WSP Formula T Pumpkin Pie Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the InjecTR OC Razor and a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...