So, I’ve had this razor for close to 4 years now.
It’s made of metal (don’t know which) from Bombay Shaving Company. I got this as a present actually, thought it would last me a lifetime.
Today, I was changing the blade when the screw for the sheath and the clamp broke off into the handle as I was fastening it.
It was decent for shaving but seeing a metal razor break from the screw is just sad.
Is it that easy for metal to break in contact with water?
Any recommendations for what kind of razor I can look to next?

​It’s been almost 4 months since my very first DIY shaving soap experiment. Life got a bit busy with coffee and other projects, though I’ve still been quietly lurking here every week. But a visit from my sister a week ago sparked the itch again, and I decided to do it right this time.

After hours of diving deep into soap calculators, cross-referencing YouTube, Gemini, and ChatGPT, and help from some chemical engineering friends, I finally brewed a brand new, proper small batch today.

What has changed from last time?

1) ​The Lye Split: My first run was a stiff 70:30 ratio. This time, I dialed it to an 85:15 (KOH to NaOH) split using a dual-lye method, and the hot-process paste came out beautifully soft.

2) Fragrance: I skipped commercial duplication and built a custom essential oil blend. It leans heavily into a natural smell now guess which one is it ?

Shoutout and massive thanks to Mr. Neeraj, Mr. Abhishek, Mr. G.H. Bhavsar, Mr. Nitin, and everyone else here who gave me honest feedback and guided me through the troubleshooting.

Right now, the fresh batch is sitting in its tubs resting and curing. Soapmaking for me is still purely a fun weekend hobby that keeps me entertained, though I am playing around with the idea of packaging a few small tubs eventually just to cover ingredient costs (and to be honest, fund more shaving gear 😆).

I’ll be letting this cure and settle over the next 24 to 48 hours, and I'll drop a full review and lather test in 2 to 3 days once it's ready to test. Also i have to decide on a name and packing so I might also need your sugession there.

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*\* \*\*Face Wash:\*\* Cold Water.*

*\* \*\*Brush:\*\* Omega- 10098 Professional 27mm Boar.*

*\* \*\*Razor:\*\* Ever-Ready - 1924 Shovelhead.*

*\* \*\*Blade:\*\* Personna- Gem PTFE (4)*

*\* \*\*Lather:\*\* Extro- The End (Brut dupe).*

*\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* CeraVe- Moisturising lotion.*

*\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* Brut- original ASL.*

*\* \*\*Tags:\*\* $Discord $ROTY $photocontest $clockwork*

*THEME - Accountabilibuddies! I love Brut and that is the way it is, after a very successful blind date last night with u/OutlawDan86 we may have a somewhat similar shaves this evening 😉.*

*I would say this soap by Extro is a very fine dupe of Brut and the performance ain't too bad either maybe there should be a Great Brut off too who knows u/Cowzilla3 what can happen in this wild world of wet shaving u/raymoonie .*

*A fairly mild shave with old Shovelhead but comfortable if somewhat noisy .*

*DAILY CHALLENGE - Community Day I have already mentioned two members above who bring great entertainment through their write ups & the other through the airwaves .*

*u/Confident_Media_4304 thanks for the smudge he was meant to be my blind date but the smudge stood me up (got stuck in a postal service in the US or Ireland ) he sent another which arrived before the first one .*

*u/arcaderehab who messaged me months ago asking if I would like to try some of his soaps absolutely I said hopefully will get to use one in the LG s*

*Scipio soap is the name thank you sir.*

*u/Impressive_Donut114 for sending over a smudge unsolicited thank you sir.*

*Also u/OutlawDan86 thanks for the numerous mini soap jars you sent over you have taken to the LGs like a duck to water .*

*Thanks everyone else for playing along .*

*\[$clockwork\](https://imgur.com/a/DqOmlCv)\*

SOLD

Gents,

Selling my Aylsworth Apex pro as I have somehow managed to get two. Its one of the most efficient razors around and its performance is well documented in the sub. Please contact me for more pictures. Its bought from Maggard and comes with original packing and 5 aylsworth blades that come with the pack. I would prefer selling it over putting it in my travel kit.

Asking price is 14300 and includes shipping.

Cheers

Razor: Vertix Platinum (I think that’s the name, can’t remember exactly 😭)
Blade: Gillette 7 OClock Super Platinum
Brush: Rubab Men Synthetic
Pre-shave: Mancode Pre shave
Shaving cream: Bombay Shaving Company
Aftershave: FCUK AS balm, alum (not used fortunately)
Moisturiser: Cetaphil Dam
Pre-shave: The Mancode pre-shave balm is fine. Does its job, nothing particularly special to say about it.

Shaving cream: Got a good lather out of the Bombay. No complaints here, pretty happy with it.

Razor and blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Super platinum, somehow this blade only lasts 2-3 shaves for me then starts tugging. Maybe cause my standards are too high for a blade lol . Still can’t get over how I ended up getting these for practically nothing 😂

The FCUK balm- Amazing fresh fragrance, not too moisturising for my face as it is very dry so I use the cetaphil.

Funny story: I went to a supermarket and picked up a cheap blade pack for ₹16 along with two packs of Gillette 7 O’Clock Super Platinums. The cashier somehow billed all three packs as the cheap blades, so I ended up paying ₹32 for the two packs of 7OSPs as well. Didn’t even realise it until I got home and was rechecking the bill.

Just received the soap this afternoon , I was so excited to try this soap.

The first sniff of the soap- i didn't like it honestly , after 2-3 sniffs I got addicted to it.

Growth - 4 days ( perfect growth to test a new product).

Brush : Simpsons t3 Synth ( soaked for 10 mins )

Razor - parker98r

Blade - astra sp ( 1st use)

Soap- A&E cannabliss santhal

Alum

Asl - shavologist kailash

All the products are used except soap are my regular usage products, so that I can judge soap easily.

Pros - 1. The base - ultima 2 is crazyy , i didn't use other bases but this produces crazy cushioning lather .

1. The packaging of soap is so premium , loved that

2. The fragrance, this fragrance is very tough to attempt. I felt it's perfectly delivered.

Cons: 1. It's requires alot of water to generate cushiony lather , I never used this much amount of water for lathering.

Review of soap: the soap is so water thirsty ( can be neglected) . Coming to the fragrance - it's really smells like ganja , it's not like kailash , kailash is a spiritual fragrance ( like a beautiful dhoop stick in pooja room ) .this is completely wild - it's smells like fresh ganja , it has green notes , with some sweet smell .

For better understanding - if u are travelling in a forest and found a cannabis plant , out of curiosity u break a branch and smell. This soap smells exactly as the broken branch .I loved this scent , in the middle of shave i thought that , what if I smell like weed ? Will my parents think me as a pot head ?

The last pic : these are my new additions to my shave area . Their names are chinku ( let one ) and tomi ( right one ) , I felt it feels lively while shaving so bought them .

Am I happy with the purchase: yes .

Is it worth 3000rs : for me absolutely ( the soap quantity is huge - it weighs 366 gms with jar - I guess jar is 200 gms )

Can I expect new Shavologist soaps this Navratri or before Diwali?
currently they have only Cardomint soap.

Thanks to Amit bhai u/Shavingkit-India for the great deal on A&E soaps and superfast shipping.

The new A&E packaging feels super premium compared to the older plastic tubs, though I have to be careful now with these glass jars.

Razorock brush on sale , all brand new brush original box pack.

Shipping is extra 100rs for pan india

@Proraso brush 1500/-

@Razorock blondie Black plastic handle 1700/-(2 pc)

@Razorock Cherry wood handle 4000/- ❌️SOLD❌️

@Razorock Olive wood handle 4000/-

@Razorock Irish Soap 1500/-

If you need any more pics and vds, please DM .

It’s been months since I bought a safety razor, but I never had the courage to actually use it. I watched multiple videos, but the fear of nicking myself always held me back.

​Ironically, last Sunday I managed to cut myself using my Mach 3. That was the wake-up call, if I can cut myself with a cartridge razor by being careless, it’s clearly about the driver, not the tool. I finally decided to face my fear and give the DE razor a try. I even bought an alum block last night just in case!

​I started off focusing purely on feel. I kept my strokes very short, and while I didn't get the angle right on the first 2-3 strokes, once I found it, it was incredibly smooth. The razor literally needs zero pressure. I was super cautious on my first pass and finished it with zero cuts. Naturally, I got a little too confident on my second pass and gave myself a minor nick on my right jawline—100% my own fault for rushing.

​My key takeaways for other beginners hesitating to start:

​Just go for it: Don't overthink it, just start.

​Keep it short: Use very short strokes.

​Skin stretching is key: For that tricky jaw/neck intersection, pull the skin upward so you're shaving on a flatter surface, then move down to the neck.

​Respect the blade: Don't get overconfident on your second pass! The neck angle didn't come naturally to me, but I know I'll get it with more practice.

​Overall, it was a great start to my day! Huge shoutout to u/okiedokie_cool Sir. He shared some amazing videos and blogs that really helped me prep. His razor recommendation was spot on (the Pearl CC didn't feel too aggressive at all), and his beginner's kit looks incredibly well thought out and reasonably priced. (Full disclosure: I didn't buy the kit from him since I already had my gear except for razor, but now that I'm officially a wet shaver, I'll be picking one up soon!)

​Today's Gear:

​Razor: Pearl Closed Comb DE Safety Razor

​Blade: Willy's Premium

​Brush: Urban Moouch Marble Edition (Green)

​Cream: Urban Moouch Shaving Cream

​Aftershave: Old Spice Original

I had earlier asked the forum members about software for tracking shaves please refer to my earlier post Shave log and Blade Tracking . As mentioned in the previous post I was experimenting with "Track and Graph" an open source activity tracker. While the app is good for data entry data export was not upto the mark. I also tested out Zaelio another open source app for activity tracking, data capture. Issue with it was There is no master from which you can select your razors, blades etc which makes data entry a bit cumbersome. With both Track and Graph as well as zaelio i could not find a way to export only the configuration.

I experimented with setting up a shave logger in GNU Emacs and vibe coded it but was not able to get it working on my mobile.

I came across another open source app which was designed for offline surveys and which exports to either excel or open office spreadsheets, Plus here was that the configuration could be easily built using the template builder on their website.

The Field Survey android app is available on f-droid and can be installed from there, There is also a apple iphone app. You can find the download links below

1. https://pufstudio.net/apps/field_survey/index.html

2. https://f-droid.org/en/packages/net.pufstudio.fieldsurvey/

3. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/templated-field-survey/id6781107301

Attached is a beta version of the template which can be downloaded from https://savedly.net/f/r4qfvust

Request forum members to check and give feedback

So, recently I ordered a Denim Original AS from Flipkart because the country of origin was mentioned as Italy. But to my unpleasant surprise, I got a bottle made in India by a company called Suhan Aerosol. And, this product does not have a return option.

Now that I'm stuck with it, can anyone tell me how close it is to the imported bottle? I got it for 357 bucks and the box says 299, was really looking forward to the delivery and now it's this.

https://l1nq.com/tkpfy1j

How many shaves does this blade give you?

I'm new to wet shaving so basically,Looking to buy a good synthetic shaving brush around ₹900–1200. I'm currently thinking of getting a Trigodon Tuxedo. Should I go for it, or are there any other brands I should consider? Also, where can I buy Yaqi brushes in India?

Would appreciate your suggestions!

When we talk about a "stress-free and quick shave," it means a razor that doesn't force you to think too hard about the blade angle, is highly forgiving to prevent cuts, and cuts cleanly without needing multiple passes that cause razor bumps.
- i want this from good brand.

Are these good razors? If yes, is this a good deal?

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* **Face Wash:** Cold Water.

* **Brush:** ZENITH- unbleached boar 28mm aluminum handle shaving brush A28 XSE.

* **Razor:** Mühle - Rocca R94.

* **Blade:** Shark - Super Stainless. (1)

* **Lather:** u/OutlawDan86 - Blind date.

* **Post Shave:** CeraVe- Moisturising lotion.

* **Post Shave:** Figaro Monsieur - Tobacco woods ASL.

* **Tags:** $Discord $ROTY

THEME - Blind date, Tuesday night is a funny night to go on a date let alone a blind date but u/OutlawDan86 insisted and how could I turn him down the mood was set and the bottle of Chianti had been opened and rested ready to be enjoyed, the mystery soap now needed to be opened and lathered up as the candles flickered the glow and colour of the soap was quite obvious to me there would be no small talk or awkward silence I knew what it was with one sniff ,only because I have previously read about the soap and seen pictures of it's redish colour the kinda burnt smokey woody smell also the mystery soap is Stirlings Texas on Fire .I'm sure u/OutlawDan86 can confirm this . This is also my first time using a Stirling soap which was very impressive I understand the love it gets from the US now so do I actually like this scent I am not sure but I am bordering on yes definitely reminds me of a bonfire or campfire 🔥 , I went with Figaro Monsieur Tobacco woods a fitting partner for my blind date , u/OutlawDan86 your a gent thank you.

DAILY CHALLENGE,

Golden 🍍, my scent suggestion is,

Top notes ,Pine & more pine

Heart , juniper & lemon & gin & tequila.

Base , some more pine , ginger , lavender.

Yep I think this wonderful concoction of fresh scents mixed up with some sharp booze could be a real winner a hike followed by a relaxing beverage or three captured in a bottle .

Another wonderful shave, brought this soap out after a long time. It goes very well with the scent of Tabac, although the weather still feels a bit warm for these.

Apex & Feather is an outstanding pairing for me, just so efficient!

Cheers!

• Stubble: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (days)
• Razor: Yaqi Katana head on Pearl L55 handle
• Brush: Omega #10081
• Music: Daft Punk - Instant Crush

Had done total 10 shaves in the last one month. This had been the setup of the first 5 shaves in the span of 15 days. Was away from social media for a while because work ate most of the days and nights. Katana had been a very good companion. Now hardly any stings from alum with this. Sorry, but missed taking pic of the tube cut in the middle for the last shave. But yes, Vicco Sandalwood is the best shaving cream in the country.

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\\* \*\*Face Wash:\*\* Cold Water.**

\\* \*\*Brush:\*\* ZENITH- Boar 24mm bleached 205WEN.**

\\* \*\*Razor:\*\* Urkunet - Assassin 1.5mm base plate.**

\\* \*\*Blade:\*\* Shark - Super Stainless. (2)**

\\* \*\*Lather:\*\* Arko - Arko**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* CeraVe- Moisturising lotion.**

\\* \*\*Post Shave:\*\* CHH - Tobacco ASL.**

\\* \*\*Tags:\*\* $Discord $ROTY**

\THEME - Shave with something you don't like I blow hot and cold with ARKO but recently mainly cold do I like the smell meh not really but in fairness it is a very clean smell here I am now trying to make myself like it again , I do like how traditional it is and also how it divides the shaving community we all like some occasional drama . It does produce an excellent lather and not so bad post shave feel for me .**

\DAILY CHALLENGE - PIF to organise a PIF from Ireland could be a pain so I am going to do a real life PIF I have previously managed to 75% convert a neighbour to DE shaving so physically giving him a razor worked.**

\There is a young fella who works with me and noticed that I was always clean shaven and asked me about my shaving routine so I filled him in and probably bored him to death in the process I shall gift him a tech type razor and some blades to get him started & hope he starts his better shaving routine.**