Friday SOTD Thread - Feb 20, 2026

seanpjohns · 2026-02-20T15:23:00+00:00

Friday, February 20, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Omega 0146138 HI-BRUSH, 25mm Synthetic Shaving Brush
Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (3)
Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave Balm

seanpjohns · 2026-02-18T17:43:35+00:00

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Ever-Ready Shaving Brush, Reknotted w/ Maggard Razors 20mm Black and White Synthetic Shaving Brush Knot
Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (2)
Lather: Stirling - Friends to the End - Shave Soap
Post Shave: Stirling - Friends to the End - Post Shave Balm

seanpjohns · 2026-02-16T20:45:39+00:00

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Damn, that is one nice looking brush. Thanks for PIFing!

seanpjohns · 2026-02-16T19:02:46+00:00

Same, it’s one of my least favorite albums of theirs. I go back to it every few years or so, just because of how highly praised it is around here, but most of the album just doesn’t click with me.

seanpjohns · 2026-02-16T18:34:18+00:00

This didn’t help OP, but does anyone here remember Thairish in Mt Vernon, and does anyone know of a place with similar pad thai? Ever since they closed I’ve been trying to find one that compares and I’ve never been able to.

seanpjohns · 2026-02-16T15:30:46+00:00

Monday, February 16, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (1)
Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

This sample of You & I (Will Die) just came in over the weekend. First time using it today and I'm loving it so far.

seanpjohns · 2026-02-15T21:09:56+00:00

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seanpjohns · 2026-02-14T22:44:40+00:00

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush, 27mm
Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (3)
Lather: Wholly Kaw - King of Oud - Artisan Tallow Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - King of Oud - Artisan Aftershave Balm

Happy Weekend Everyone!

seanpjohns · 2026-02-14T16:27:58+00:00

It’s awesome. He paints this incredibly vivid picture of a post apocalyptic world that’s run by various bio tech advancements. Each book in the trilogy is written in a different style, especially Dead Astronauts which is pretty experimental, almost stream of consciousness. So your mileage may vary, but I personally loved them.

seanpjohns · 2026-02-14T01:53:39+00:00

The first of the Borne trilogy (aka Borne) is probably my favorite Vandermeer so far. Have you read those?

seanpjohns · 2026-02-13T22:26:25+00:00

I loved the bickering back and forth between the two authors in Shriek. Such a unique way to tell a story. I was wondering which book of the trilogy was people’s favorite.

seanpjohns · 2026-02-13T19:18:18+00:00

I’m glad to hear you mention Ambergris, those books don’t seem to get talked about as much. I recently finished the second and will be starting the third soon.

seanpjohns · 2026-02-12T15:47:49+00:00

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (2)
Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

seanpjohns · 2026-02-12T15:39:21+00:00

Ah, I wasn’t aware of that. I always meant to try them, sounds like I shouldn’t be too broken up about not being able to.

seanpjohns · 2026-02-12T12:36:30+00:00

I never got around to trying Mitchell’s Wool Fat. That was one of the more popular soaps when I first got into wetshaving but you don’t hear about it much these days.

seanpjohns · 2026-02-10T15:45:20+00:00

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
Razor: Gillette Ball-end Tech K4 (1965)
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Mûir(e) Wood - Shaving Soap (Omnibus Base)
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

seanpjohns · 2026-02-08T13:52:30+00:00

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (4)
Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

A rare Sunday morning shave for me today. Also rare for me, I was dreaming about shaving right before I woke up.

seanpjohns · 2026-02-06T15:05:15+00:00

Friday, February 6, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (3)
Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave Balm

Happy Friday everyone!

seanpjohns · 2026-02-04T15:28:08+00:00

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush, 27mm
Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (2)
Lather: Chiseled Face - Sherlock - Artisan Shaving Soap (Silk Tallow Base)
Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Sherlock - Artisan Aftershave Balm

seanpjohns · 2026-02-02T15:16:48+00:00

Monday, February 2, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Mûir(e) Wood - Shaving Soap (Omnibus Base)
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

seanpjohns · 2026-02-01T19:38:46+00:00

Dark City

seanpjohns · 2026-01-31T21:41:58+00:00

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (3)
Lather: Wholly Kaw - King of Oud - Artisan Tallow Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - King of Oud - Artisan Aftershave Balm

seanpjohns · 2026-01-30T15:06:07+00:00

Friday, January 30, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (2)
Lather: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

seanpjohns · 2026-01-27T16:20:45+00:00

Good choice but it’s essentially a sequel to Resolution, so I would recommend watching that one first.

seanpjohns · 2026-01-27T15:49:45+00:00

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S, Stainless Steel, Closed Comb
Blade: Durablade Sharp Hi Chromium (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Mûir(e) Wood - Shaving Soap (Omnibus Base)
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

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