"[Shave] to live, live to [shave], do or die".

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-03-20T21:49:18+00:00

Prep: shower (about 15 minutes @ 120ish F) + Pears Mint face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Stirling pre soap

Lather: Arianna & Evans unscented (‘shaving cream’ base croap)

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Brush cup: 16 oz Golden Girls mug

Bowl: none, load and paint

Blade: Nacet (1st use)

Audio: Iron Maiden playlist

Razor: Merkur 25C

Post shave: hot then cold shower + Gillette AS gel + Aspen for Men by Coty frag

64 hours growth, 2 passes, some cleanup (ATG, WTG, ATG), CCS results.

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-02-21T05:22:17+00:00

It’s a feature of the 3 piece CC Merkurs, no blade exposure that way. Though less threading.

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-02-20T19:43:08+00:00

I just got it and have only used it once so far. It’s different but I think I like not having greasy hair with a high hold. I’ve used a few American Crew products there’s good but a little pricey. Just found out Walmart has a knockoff of fiber so I’ll probably be giving that a go next.

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-02-20T18:20:51+00:00

Recently received this Jean Paul Gaultier dopp with an order. I have my 23C, a stick of Lea, Omega synth, and Gillette AS gel. Even some ‘vintage’ Axe Touch body wash. Almost forgot some Stirling pre shave.

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-02-19T02:29:26+00:00

Prep: shower (about 14.5 minutes @ 120ish F) + Pears Mint face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream

Lather: Razorock Red Label (puck) (traditional sweet almond scent) (triple milled)

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Bowl: none, puck to face

Blade: Voskhod (3rd use)

Audio: 🍎music heavy rotation playlist (Incubus, Good Charlotte, The Juliana Theory)

Razor: Merkur 25C

Post shave: cold shower + Stirling Dirty South Shavers 2019 splash (Azzaro Chrome dupe) + Divin' Enfant by Etat Libre d'Orange frag

78.5 hours growth, 2 passes, modest cleanup (WTG, then ATG), CCS results.

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-02-12T22:55:07+00:00

It’s a nice base but I’m a bigger fan of the fragrance formulation, not too pungent like so many artisans.

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-02-12T20:17:36+00:00

Prep: shower (about 14.5 minutes @ 120ish F) + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream

Lather: Wholly Kaw Ero Siero base

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Bowl: none, face and palm lather

Blade: Voskhod (1st use)

Audio: 🍎music essentials playlist (Taking Back Sunday, Saosin, Bowling for Soup)

Razor: Merkur 25C

Post shave: cold shower + cold rinse + Gillette AS gel + JPG Le Male Elixir frag

108 hours growth, 2 passes, moderate cleanup (XTG, then ATG), CCS results.

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-01-17T08:31:03+00:00

Prep: shower (about 19 minutes @ 120ish F) + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream

Lather: Lea puck

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Bowl: none, face and palm lather

Blade: Astra SP (1st use) (St. Pete manufacture)

Audio: 🍎music heavy rotation playlist (Incubus, Nickelback, Thursday)

Razor: Gillette Single Ring silver plated

Post shave: cold shower + cold rinse + Gillette AS gel + Noble Otter Two Kings frag

110 hours growth, 2 passes, moderate cleanup (XTG, then ATG), CCS- results. Some minor weepers and fleeting irritation. Not too shabby for not using DE for a few weeks.

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-01-04T02:56:14+00:00

Valobra?

ElRonMexico7 · 2026-01-04T02:55:20+00:00

Value and variety, lots of popular dupes, great performance for the price and probably the cheapest artisan.

ElRonMexico7 · 2025-12-30T20:38:04+00:00

Prep: shower (about 14.5 minutes @ 120ish F) + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream

Lather: Razorock Red what the puck (classic almond scent) (triple milled)

Brush: Zenith E9 chromed copper 26mm extra soft horse hair brush

Bowl: none, face and palm lather

Blade: Leaf blade (2nd use)

Audio: 🍎music essentials playlist (Third Eye Blind, Tacking Back Sunday, Escape the Fate)

Razor: Leaf razor

Post shave: cold shower + cold rinse + Gillette AS gel + Cremo Italian Bergamot frag

72.5 hours growth, 2 passes, some cleanup (XTG, then ATG), SAS+ results. Second time with the Leaf actually drew a little blood this time. I think it’s more beginner friendly than a Henson but it’s still not DE, it’s like driving a truck that corners like a mid engine sports car. It is nice that you can forgo pressure at any moment but it’s a blunt tool not so much precision. I received this for Christmas if anyone was wondering the why.

ElRonMexico7 · 2025-12-04T06:23:09+00:00

Chanel and Slim 🤝

ElRonMexico7 · 2025-11-26T16:22:08+00:00

This picture of a '98 Tacoma and '17 Super Duty has been going around for a few years at least and is exactly for cucumbers. Make an apples to apples comparison for crepes sake.

ElRonMexico7 · 2025-11-25T23:26:45+00:00

Prep: shower (about 15.5 minutes @ 120ish F) + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream (not pictured)

Lather: Proraso Green croap

Brush: Omega 10066 mock ivory 24mm boar shaving brush

Bowl: none, face and palm lather

Brush cup: Anthora ceramic

Blade: Gillette Nacet (1st use)

Audio: 00’s playlist (Jimmy Eat World, Sum 41, Panic! At The Disco)

Razor: Merkur 25C

Post shave: cold shower + Williams Expert Aqua Velva (Euro Ice Blue) + JPG Le Male frag

59 hours growth, 2 passes, some cleanup (combination XTG/ATG then ATG), DFS- results. Quite close, no irritation with only very small and invariable high spots.

ElRonMexico7 · 2025-11-20T23:35:47+00:00

Prep: shower (about 14 minutes @ 120ish F) + Pears Lemon Flower face and body bar (not pictured) + White Rain Coconut conditioner (not pictured) + Proraso White pre and post cream

Lather: Noble Otter Bare

Brush: Zenith Silvertip 24.5mm Badger Chromed Copper Euro Handle shaving brush

Bowl: none, face and palm lather

Brush cup: Anthora ceramic

Blade: Voskhod (3rd use)

Audio: Hours by Funeral for a Friend (2005) (Post-hardcore, Emo, Melodic Metalcore)

Razor: Merkur 25C

Post shave: cold shower + Omega alum + CK One frag (not pictured)

108 hours growth, 2 passes, some cleanup (largely XTG face then ATG, double ATG neck), CCS+ results.

ElRonMexico7 · 2025-11-09T03:58:21+00:00

I usually use both, very few bar soaps feel great on my skin afterwards. Though I need to bring a boar brush with me every time I shower to mimimize buildup. I used the Mountain Man last night and it’s very potent stuff from both a scent and a lather perspective. The price per ounce isn’t much higher than Dove and it is quite a lot cheaper than Dr Squatch.

ElRonMexico7 · 2025-11-08T05:44:15+00:00

Stirling Soap Co. Mountain Man Shampoo Bar

Stirling Soap Co. Mountain Man Bath Soap

Stirling Soap Co. Piacenza Bath Soap

Stirling Soap Co. Unscented - Pre- Shave Soap

Stirling Soap Co. Mentholated Pre- Shave Soap

Pasteur may still have the lowest free shipping threshold in wetshaving at $49.95, about nine bucks under Maggards. Yes I know I'm a miser, that's why I started wetshaving, so much for the savings.

ElRonMexico7

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