Brush: Chisel & Hound Lost Nativ 26mm Fanchurian V13
Razor: F.W. Engels Chas R. Coates & Sons 6/8 Full Hollow
Lather: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Soap
Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner
Aftershave: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Aftershave
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
This was a test shave of this F.W. Engels razor. The Jnat edge on this came out stunningly good, and the whole experience was enhanced by the wonderfulness that is Thé Noir et Vanille.
I am continuing my quest to end Autumn Ash – not sure that I will achieve this is 2024. My skin is very dry these days, and the Marmara Barber aftershave is not really helpful in this.
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Tabak Oridjinal, now with 28 mm Gelousy knot
Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels 14 (8/8", extra hollow ground, carbon steel)
Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
Continuing my run through the 14s in my den, today with the Henckels, the predecessor of yesterday's Heckels Fiodur 14. The freshly refreshed edge is sublime.
Lather: Barrister & Mann/Zingari Man - Nocturne - Soap
Post Shave: Pinaud - Clubman - Aftershave
Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral
Nocturne is so good this time of year. This "older" vegan base is very easy to lather, but it loses slickness pretty quickly if you add too much water. It's pretty much ready to go with whatever water was in the brush during loading.