Cella – The Eclectic Mix @ Lathropworld

The Astra Green Comparison Shaves

This is week two of the Astra blade comparison shaves. If that doesn't mean anything to you, read last week's SOTD post, or just check out the next paragraph if you don't want to invest that much time or get...

Paul January 18, 2026

Personal Care Shaving Shaving Reviews

The Astra Blue Comparison Shaves

Just a little behind-the-scenes for you: I planned this week's shaves (and next week's) the week before Christmas. And I'm really excited about these two weeks (and the two after that, but that's for a later post) because they give...

Paul January 11, 2026

Mail Call Personal Care Shaving

Another December Mail Call

Thanks to the sample haul back in July, there were a couple of lathers that I really have wanted to add to the collection. I put them on my wish lists for the family, but all I got from that...

Paul January 1, 2026

Personal Care Shaving Shaving Reviews

Rating the Lathers

I have, at least once in the last year, tried almost* all of the shaving lathers (the product used specifically to hold the hairs while shaving) in my collection, be they foam, cream, gel, soap, or stick. I have also...

Paul December 11, 2025

Personal Care Shaving Shaving Information

Sample Reviews – Part Two

A little while ago, I reviewed some of the samples I'd received in July, with a promise that I'd be back to review more of that collection. So here goes, the review of the rest of the samples: Edwin Jagger...

Paul October 16, 2025

Personal Care Shaving Shaving Reviews

Some Sample Reviews – Part 1

You may recall that back in July, I ordered 17 samples thanks to a sale at Maggard Razors. The samples included three complete product groups (pre-shave, lather product, aftershave) of the same brand or line, and then piecemeal samples of...

Paul September 23, 2025

Personal Care Shaving Shaving Reviews

The Cella Sample SOTD

I'm continuing to work through the samples. 3 soaps/creams left! Of all the samples I got recently, this is one of a couple I was most looking forward to. This is because of my experience with Proraso. Cella is also...

Paul August 5, 2025