First Sundrunk Sample Straightember Sunday Shave

• Brush: Αλφα Rubberset 400 Tribute
• Razor: Filarmónica 14 Doble Temple (8/8, extra full hollow, red scales)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann – Nordost
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann – Seville
• Fragrance: Imaginary Authors – Sundrunk

Colour-coordinated shot of an Αλφα Rubberset 400 Tribute brush with red handle, a Fili 14 with red scales, orange bottles of BaM Seville splash and Imaginary Authors Sundrunk frag, and an orange sample tub of BaM Nordost

When I first used my Friodur 14, I noted how safe it felt. This form factor if a big blade with this extra hollow grind gives it a very deliberate feeling, like there can't be any surprises shaving with them. The pristine first generation Fili 14 of @gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social gave me the same impression, and I'm happy to feel the same way with this (probably second generation?) Fili I just got.

Nordost always makes me happy and I may need to get myself a full tub of it.

Sundrunk++,

Sunday, September 3, 2023

• Prep: hot shower
• Brush: Unknown Travel Brush, Reknotted w/ Maggard Razors Shaving Brush Knot 20mm Timberwolf Grey Synthetic
• Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed A1 (1955)
• Blade: Lord Super Chrome (2)
• Lather: Stirling - Deep Blue Sea
• Post Shave: Stirling - Post Shave Balm - Deep Blue Sea

September 3, 2023: Equine Greatest Hits Straightember 2

• Preshave: Proraso Green Preshave
• Brush: Semogue C3 Galahad Horse 🐎
• Razor: Thiers-Issard 188 7/8 ""Coq et Renard""
• Lather: Le Père Lucien Narcisse
• Post Shave: Floid The Genuine
• Post Shave: Nivea After Shave Balm

I made the rule that I won't shave after 22:00 with a straight, but I felt confident enough to break it. I was right. Good shave overall, though I got 2 weepers on the chin. The whole process felt better than on Friday.

Have a good night!

2023.09.03 SOTD:

• Prep: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleanser

• Brush: AKA Brushworks Amethyst Watchman with 26mm AP Shave Co G5C

• Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable

• Blade: BiC Chrome Platinum (1)

• Lather: Summer Break Soaps Cannonball!

• Post Shave: Alum, Stirling Mentholated Unscented Witch Hazel and Aloe, House of Mammoth Rumble Aftershave Splash, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry

Very nice shave today. First time using a BiC in my Slim, and it worked beautifully. Great way to start off a Sunday morning.

Sep 3, 2023 - Sample September: Barrbarr

• Brush: Craving Shaving Blue Bronze 26mm Crave Knot
• Razor: Betued Shavette
• Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional [2]
• Lather: Noble Otter - Barrbarr - Soap
• Post Shave: Summer Break Soaps - Valedictorian - Aftershave

Today was a bloody comedy of errors. I managed to give myself a couple nicks due to what I'll call a sudden loss of hand-eye coordination, but the actual shave was surprisingly good. I didn't have any feedback from the aftershave.

Afterwards, while cleaning the razor, the blade clamping mechanism unexpectedly popped open. The AC blade fell into the sink and went straight down the drain. I guess I'll be trying to figure out how to take apart the sink trap later.

Luckily the scents of Barrbarr and Valedictorian made the experience better.

Rating: 3.5/5

September 3, 2023

• Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan
• Razor: Koraat 14-2.0 8/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 315)
• Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
• Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner
• Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
   

3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

This was my first shave with the Koraat 14-2.0. I ordered it in March and it was completed in late July. US Customs decided it would be fun to keep the box for over 3 weeks and I finally received it in late August during Days of Weckoning. This is the second Koraat razor that I have ordered. As a knife guy, I like the idea of ordering a straight razor from a company called Koraat Knives. Ulrik, the proprietor, is terrific to work with and the quality of his work is exceptional.

How did it shave? Even better than it looks! [Well, I think it looks amazing.] This model is Ulrik's take on a Filarmonica 14 - a V2.0. It has everything the Fili 14 has with a significant bump up in craftsmanship. I have a Gen 1 Fili 14 too. As @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social has pointed out, these "14" style razors (8/8" - full hollow - great steel) stand apart from everything else. You won't be seeing this baby on the 'zaar!

Enjoy your Sunday!

September 3, 2023

• Brush: Summer Break Soaps w/Maggard 28mm Silvertip Badger
• Razor: Merkur Futur
• Blade: Personna 74 (33)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - Mood Indigo - Soap
• Post Shave: Eufros - Dama Noche - Balm
• Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Damocles - EdP

Sep. 3, 2023

• Brush: Semogue 1438
• Razor: Razorock Hawk V2
• Blade: Feather AC Pro
• Lather: Henri et Victoria - Costa - Soap
• Post Shave: Henri et Victoria - Costa - Aftershave

Ok shave. This razor is a bit wider and provides unique challenges to obtaining a good shave. This soap is relatively difficult to work with as well it is very easily over hydrated.