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**May. 20, 2026**

* **Prep:** Razor Emporium Pre-shave soap

* **Brush:** Boti Grape Socket

* **Razor:** Razorock Game Changer .76

* **Blade:** Rapira Swedish Super Steel (2)

* **Lather:** TOBS - Grapefruit

* **Post Shave:** Lucky Tiger Aftershave 🐅

* **Post Shave:** Nivea Sensitive Balm

* **Post Shave:** Osma - Alum Block

* **Bowl:** Captain’s Choice Copper

A very nice shave with my Game Changer .76

The TOBS Grapefruit is very fresh smelling and provides a nice slick lather. The Game Changer is such an easy razor to get a BBS with. The .76 plate is the happy middle but I will be trying the .84 soon.

The brush is one of my weekend tinkering projects. I got the synthetic “grape” BOTI 24mm knot and set it into a socket from Harbor Freight. I like the weight but it gets a bit slick in the shower.

Happy Hump Day shaves, everyone!

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**May. 19, 2026**

* **Prep:** Razor Emporium - Pre-shave - Preshave

* **Brush:** Omega Professional 10098

* **Razor:** Timeless TRBR38 Bronze

* **Blade:** Gillette Silver Blue (5)

* **Lather:** Tabac

* **Post Shave:** Tabac

* **Post Shave:** American Sailor Unscented

* **Post Shave:** Osma Alum Block

Well, it turns out that 5 shaves with the Gillette Silver Blue Is one too many for me. After an amazingly smooth shave yesterday, today’s shave was more than a bit scratchy. The Timeless razor is usually much smoother for me and I’ve had GSBs in it before. Live (and shave) & learn!

Otherwise, this was a very nice shave. The boar brush makes an amazing lather with Tabac and I do love that classic scent.

The razor is interesting- the cap is not quite a double open comb but it is grooved and I think this acts to retain some lather on your face and help the razor glide. It seems like a gimmick but it actually works.

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**May. 18, 2026**

* **Prep:** Hot shower

* **Brush:** YAQI Mysterious Space

* **Razor:** Merkur Progress (3)

* **Blade:** Gillette Silver Blue (4)

* **Lather:** Stirling Margaritas In The Arctic

* **Splash:** Stirling Margaritas In The Arctic

* **Post Shave:** Osma - Alum Block

Amazing shave with the Merkur Progress set on 3 with a GSB on its 4th shave. Even the cat was impressed.

Easy BBS with just a few tiny touch ups.

The Stirling MitA soap and splash almost make the morning coffee unnecessary. Super invigorating and refreshing.

Happy Monday shaves to all!

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**May. 17, 2026**

* **Prep:** Razor Emporium Preshave soap

* **Brush:** Dubl Duck M3 boar

* **Razor:** Valet Autostrop

* **Blade:** Feather FHS-10 High Stainless (1)

* **Lather:** Hearth and Altar - Zeus Fougere

* **Post Shave:** Mäurer & Wirtz 4711

* **Post Shave:** American Sailor Balm

* **Post Shave:** Osma Alum Block

* **Bowl:** Captain’s Choice Copper

My first Autostrop shave. It definitely commands attention and respect. Much like the GEM razors, the Autostrop needs a flat angle and a gentle touch.

At the end I had a very decent shave and I was hesitant to go more than 3 passes. The alum block wasn’t bad - just a bit of static around the jawline.

Once again, I am enjoying the Hearth & Altar soaps. They lather well and have a good glide. The Fougere pairs well with the 4711.

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**May. 15, 2026**

* **Prep:** Hippocampus Soap Co. Charcoal Lavender Preshave soap

* **Brush:** YAQI Sagrida Familia synth 24mm

* **Razor:** Gillette Slim Adjustable Prospector H3

* **Blade:** Astra Green Superior Platinum (2)

* **Lather:** Summer Break Steady soap

* **Post Shave:** Summer Break Steady Aftershave

* **Post Shave:** American Sailor - Unscented - Balm

* **Post Shave:** Osma - Alum Block

* **Bowl:** Leaf -

Excellent shave with my usual Friday gear - the Slim Prospector and an Astra SP. The weather today is perfect and feels like the first hint of Summer so I went with my Summer Break combo and it was great.

TGIF and happy shaves!

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**May. 14, 2026**

* **Prep:** Razor Emporium Pre-shave soap

* **Brush:** Razorock Tricolore Plissoft 24mm

* **Razor:** Razorock Game Changer .76

* **Blade:** Gillette Silver Blue (3)

* **Lather:** Razorock Don Marco

* **Post Shave:** Razorock The Stallion splash

* **Post Shave:** Proraso Pelli Sensibili

My second shave with the Game Changer - this time with the medium .76 plate. It is still super smooth and easy. There was a bit more blade feel than the .68 but not a lot. The real difference became apparent when I started a 3rd pass and discovered I didn’t really need one. I did a couple of touch ups and called it complete.

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**May. 13, 2026**

* **Prep:** Razor Emporium Pre-shave soap

* **Brush:** YAQI Mysterious Space 24mm

* **Razor:** Grand Shave King Self Lubricating

* **Blade:** Gillette Silver Blue (2)

* **Post Shave:** Clubman Classic

* **Post Shave:** Osma Alum Block

* **Fragrance:** Stirling Clubman

First shave with the Grand Shave King. This razor is Henson Mild level smooth. Absolutely no bite and almost zero blade feel. The top cap open comb does indeed provide an extra bit of lubrication and although Stirling has never lacked in providing glide, this felt even smoother.

Of course this also means it is not the most efficient razor. I needed all three passes plus an almost complete 4th pass to get the shave I desire. Even with the extra pass there was zero alum or splash feedback.

I enjoy the double open comb razors. I have the Yaqi DOC Mellon as well as the RazoRock Daily DOC. Both are more aggressive and more efficient with much more blade feel than the Shave King.

I’ll definitely be revisiting this razor often. I may use a heftier handle next time - the aluminum is a bit too light for me.

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**May. 11, 2026**

* **Prep:** Razor Emporium Preshave soap

* **Brush:** Omega Professional 49 boar

* **Razor:** Muhle Neo

* **Blade:** Astra Blue (1)

* **Lather:** A&E Daniele Maullu Legacy

* **Post Shave:** Black Ship Two Bits

* **Post Shave:** American Sailor - Unscented - Balm

* **Post Shave:** Osma - Alum Block

* **Bowl:** Leaf -

I decided to try a Mühle and jumped in at the budget end with the Neo. For under $30, this is a damn good razor. The handle has a silicon grip and is hefty. The head is the same as their R89 - a gentle closed comb classic. It delivered a very nice 3 pass shave but did require some buffing to get close to a BBS. I can see why the R89 is oft recommended as a good razor for beginning wet shavers.

Happy Monday!

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**May. 10, 2026**

* **Prep:** Hot Towel - - Preshave

* **Brush:** YAQI Timberwolf

* **Razor:** Hoffritz Travel Razor

* **Blade:** FlyDear Super Platinum (1)

* **Lather:** House Of Mammoth - Alive

* **Post Shave:** Homemade - Chilled Martinis In The Forest - Aftershave

* **Post Shave:** - Alum Rock

* **Bowl:** YAQI - Travel Bowl

Happy Mother’s Day!

On the road again. Driving home today and started out with a fine shave with this old Hoffritz travel razor. The head looks and performs like a Gillette Old Type and gave an excellent 3 pass shave.

Enjoy your shaves!

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