SOTD by u/gcgallant

u/gcgallant posted on 2024-06-28 13:45:24-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

June 28, 2024

  • Brush: AP Shave Co Strawberry Cream 26mm G5A
  • Razor: Parker A1R Travel Razor #ZAMAC
  • Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (Yellow) (4)
  • Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Island Man - Soap
  • Post Shave: Combe Inc. - Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue - Aftershave

 

If I'm to do a frugal shave, then it will be a straightforward, no frills affair. So, no witchhazel, or talc. That's for sissies.

I was surprised to find that this AP Shave Co brush is, at $60, my least expensive brush. It is equal in cost to several other synthetics I have, and tied with my cheapest badger brush. I've given away brushes that cost less so I'm left with rather high-end bristles. Anyway, here's the cost rundown of my setup:

  • Island Man - bought off the 'zaar so not fair, but Stirling is definitely the best cost/gram shaving soap I have. I make up for the great value by owning more tubs than I'll ever be able to finish. Oh, did I mention how great the soap actually is?
  • Parker A1R Travel Razor - $30
  • AP Shave Co brush - $60 (this one was best for the photo)
  • Aqua Velva - $5

Cheap gear, absolutely excellent shave. It's the blade that does the cutting. The better you wield it, the better your shave.

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**[June 28, 2024](https://imgur.com/V5pji2A)**


* **Brush:** AP Shave Co Strawberry Cream 26mm G5A
* **Razor:** Parker A1R Travel Razor \#ZAMAC
* **Blade:** Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (Yellow) (4)
* **Lather:** Stirling Soap Co. - Island Man - Soap
* **Post Shave:** Combe Inc. - Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue - Aftershave


 

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If I'm to do a frugal shave, then it will be a straightforward, no frills affair. So, no witchhazel, or talc. That's for sissies.

I was surprised to find that this AP Shave Co brush is, at $60, my least expensive brush. It is equal in cost to several other synthetics I have, and tied with my cheapest badger brush. I've given away brushes that cost less so I'm left with rather high-end bristles. Anyway, here's the cost rundown of my setup:

* Island Man - bought off the 'zaar so not fair, but Stirling is _definitely_ the best cost/gram shaving soap I have. I make up for the great value by owning more tubs than I'll ever be able to finish. Oh, did I mention how great the soap actually is?
* Parker A1R Travel Razor - $30
* AP Shave Co brush - $60 (this one was best for the photo)
* Aqua Velva - $5

Cheap gear, absolutely excellent shave. It's the blade that does the cutting. The better you wield it, the better your shave.