Monday, March 31, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/31

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Virgilio Valobra Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #467 Synthetic
Yaqi Adjustable (Merkur Progress Clone)
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer AS 

The Virgilio Valobra Shaving Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #467 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Yaqi Adjustable razor on 3 and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Mennen Skin Bracer AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/30

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchel's Wool Fat Shave Soap
Jayaruh #462
Ever-Ready Lather Catcher
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray Spice After Shave

The Mitchel's Wool Fat Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready Lather Catcher razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Jayaruh 468 and 469

 I spent some time today working on these two handles. The wood is from a burl I cut off a wild cherry tree. I have some knots coming my way. I will further refine the handles after they arrive.




Update: April 1

The knots arrived today. This is a dry fit with JR468. I am giving Charlie first dibs on the knot.






Shave of the Day - 3/29

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchel's Wool Fat Shave Soap
Jayaruh #462
Ming Shi Adjustable 
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray Spice After Shave

The Mitchel's Wool Fat Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ming Shi Adjustable razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed.....

Friday, March 28, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/28

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchel's Wool Fat Shave Soap
Jayaruh #462
Ming Shi Adjustable on 6
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray Spice After Shave

The Mitchel's Wool Fat Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ming Shi Adjustable razor on 6 and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed.....

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/27

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Mitchel's Wool Fat Shave Soap
Jayaruh #462
Ming Shi Adjustable on 5
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray Spice After Shave

The Mitchel's Wool Fat Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ming Shi Adjustable razor on 5 and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed.....

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/26

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #462
Ming Shi Adjustable 
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray Spice After Shave

The Williams Mug Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ming Shi Adjustable razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/25




Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #462
Ming Shi Adjustable 
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ming Shi Adjustable razor on 3 and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, March 24, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/24


Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Shave Soap
Jayaruh #462
Ming Shi Adjustable 
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer AS

The Proraso Green Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #462 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ming Shi Adjustable razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Mennen Skin Bracer AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Ming Shi Adjustable Double Edge Razor

 I ordered the Ming Shi Adjustable razor from AliExpress. I will be using it next week M-Sat. It appears to be a very aggressive razor once past about 3 on the dial. We shall see.


Here is tomorrow's line up. It is the first shave with the Ming Shi. It will be the first shave for the Jayaruh #642.

Shave of the Day - 3/23

Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Colgate Shaving Mug Soap
Jayaruh #467 Synthetic
Pal Injecto-Matic 
Vintage Pal Hollow Ground 
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Colgate Shaving Mug Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #467 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Pal Injecto-Matic injector razor and the Vintage Pal Hollow Ground Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/22

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Colgate Shaving Mug Soap
Jayaruh #467 Synthetic
Pal Injecto-Matic 
Vintage Pal Hollow Ground 
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Colgate Shaving Mug Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #467 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Pal Injecto-Matic injector razor and the Vintage Pal Hollow Ground Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, March 21, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/21

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Colgate Shaving Mug Soap
Jayaruh #467 Synthetic
Pal Injecto-Matic 
Vintage Pal Hollow Ground 
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Colgate Shaving Mug Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #467 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Pal Injecto-Matic injector razor and the Vintage Pal Hollow Ground Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/20

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Colgate Shaving Mug Soap
Jayaruh #467 Synthetic
Pal Injecto-Matic 
Vintage Pal Hollow Ground 
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Colgate Shaving Mug Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #467 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Pal Injecto-Matic injector razor and the Vintage Pal Hollow Ground Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/19

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #467 Synthetic
Pal Injecto-Matic 
Vintage Pal Hollow Ground 
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Florida Water

The Williams Mug Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #467 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Pal Injecto-Matic injector razor and the Vintage Pal Hollow Ground Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/18

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #467 Synthetic
Pal Injecto-Matic 
Vintage Pal Hollow Ground 
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #467 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Pal Injecto-Matic injector razor and the Vintage Pal Hollow Ground Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, March 17, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/17

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Ingram Shave Cream
Jayaruh #467 Synthetic
Pal Injecto-Matic 
Vintage Pal Hollow Ground 
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer AS

The Ingram Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #467 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Pal Injecto-Matic injector razor and the Vintage Pal Hollow Ground Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Mennen Skin Bracer AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/16



Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap 
Jayaruh #463 Synthetic
Gillette Sheraton
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #463 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Sheraton TTO razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/15



Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap 
Jayaruh #463 Synthetic
Gillette Sheraton
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #463 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Sheraton TTO razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, March 14, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/14

Pi Day's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap 
Jayaruh #463 Synthetic
Gillette Sheraton
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #463 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Sheraton TTO razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...


Thursday, March 13, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/13



Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap 
Jayaruh #463 Synthetic
Gillette Sheraton
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #463 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Sheraton TTO razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Jayaruh #467

 




Jayaruh #466

 




Shave of the Day - 3/12





Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #463 Synthetic
Gillette Sheraton
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

The Williams Mug Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #463 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Sheraton TTO razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/11



Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #463 Synthetic
Gillette Sheraton
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #463 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Sheraton TTO razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, March 10, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/10


Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Shave Soap
Jayaruh #463 Synthetic
Gillette Sheraton
Gillette Silver Blue Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer AS 

The Proraso Green Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #463 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Sheraton TTO razor and the Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

I have to say that the Gillette Sheraton is probably the best shaving razor of all my razors. I love the long curved combs. It is so easy to get the right angle and an excellent shave.

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/9

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap
Jayaruh #465 Synthetic
Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray's Spice After Shave

The Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray's Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/8

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap
Jayaruh #465 Synthetic
Gem Damaskeene
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray's Spice After Shave

The Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Damaskeene razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray's Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday, March 7, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/7

Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap
Jayaruh #465 Synthetic
Gem Damaskeene
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray's Spice After Shave

The Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Damaskeene razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray's Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/6

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap
Jayaruh #465 Synthetic
Gem Damaskeene
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray's Spice After Shave

The Col. Conk Amber Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Damaskeene razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray's Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/5

Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #465 Synthetic
Gem Damaskeene
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lustray's Spice After Shave

The Williams Mug Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Damaskeene razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Lustray's Spice After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/4

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #465 Synthetic
Gem Damaskeene
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Damaskeene razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Monday, March 3, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/3

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tea Tree Body Bar
Jayaruh #465 Synthetic
Gem Damaskeene
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Mennen Skin Bracer AS

The Tea Tree Body Bar lathered well with Jayaruh #465 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Damaskeene razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/2

Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap
Jayaruh #424 Synthetic
C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher
C.V. Heljestrand  Wedge
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
CWR
Duru Cologne

The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #424 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher razor and the C.V. Heljestrand  Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Shave of the Day - 3/1

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap
Jayaruh #424 Synthetic
Torqued Slant Razor 
Gillette Nacet Stainless 
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
CWR
Duru Cologne

The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #424 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Torqued Slant Razor and the Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Duru Cologne. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...