SoS; April 2018

Friday SOTD



Razor: Timeless Razor OC\Jurgen Hempel Ti
Blade: Personna Reds (D6)
Brush: MS Faux Horn 30MM 2 Band
Scuttle: TDG Style 10 5½” Walnut
Pre-Shave Scrub: Lisa's Citrus
Pre-Shave Gel: AOS Ocean Kelp
Shave Soap: CRSW Le Chypre Sombre LE
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Le Grand Chypre

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Date: 20 April 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- La Toja (3 shave sticks grated into a 150ml plastic tub)
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C (R4) / Vintage Wilkinson Sword Stainless Super Sword-Edge #1
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)

 

New
Today's shave was with a St.Louis/Germany made razor. I had a smooth 2 pass shave, with minor touch-ups, that left me BDBS. No issues. For a smallish razor, this one is a very fine shaver, light nimble, and sharp.

Razor- Norvell-Shapleigh, "SNAP No35".
Brush- B400 By Tom( @twhite ). Whipped Dog Boar knot. 4 hairs lost.
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Florida Water

 

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Hot wash, Cremo Bourbon & Oak Body Wash
2 hot towels
Cremo Lathering Sandalwood Shave Cream (as pre-shave)
Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood
Razorock Plissoft
Gillette Slim (4) w/Gillette Silver Blue (3)
3 passes, touch up
Cold rinse, witch hazel, Nivea Men Sensitive Post-Shave Balm, Stetson Cooling Moisture AS

A little sensitivity and redness, but overall, a nice shave. The T&H produced copious amounts of lather. It was a little airy, though; I might have used a bit too much water. And I smell GOOD!

 

Star 1912 style razor
Treet blade
WD Silver Tip brush
TSD Iced Lemongrass SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
TSD 2X Mentholated A/S

The Star was sitting on the shelf saying, "Use me, use me". So I did and got a terrific shave. My face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Jamie - terrific composition with all the hues of blue! Never seen some of that Nivea aftershave. You always have interesting software!

 

SOTD 4.19.2018
Pre-shave: hot shower
Brush: RazoRock Synthetic
Cream: AoS Lemon Shaving Cream
Razor: Gillette Fatboy (set #9)
Blade: Crystal (4)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Original WH, Nivea Men Sensitive PS Balm, C.O. Bigelow No. 1585 Elixir White Cologne

 

Gotta take it back. When I got to the car, I could see in the mirror terrible redness on both sides of my neck, and both jawlines. I was getting acceptable shaves until about a week ago. Now I'm back to where I was 2 years ago. I can't figure it out.

 

Early early flight tomorrow AM so that means a closer than close shave the night before. What could be fit the bill better than the Hussy? As always, she showed her Den mates why she is the Queen.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip
Schick Type H aka The Hussy
NOS Longs Platinum Chrome (2)
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

20 April 2018

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Graphite Black
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Grooming Dept After The Fire
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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PAA DOC EVO SS & Assured SS blade #2
RR BC 24mm Plissoft
WSP Tobacco Formula T
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
Stetson Cooling A/S splash


Just a magnificent 2 pass shave. One thing is certain, there are NO dull blades with the DOC SS razor. Excellent blade feel, light touch and the whiskers go away. True, not everyone’s cup of tea but this razor delivers a shave like very few others can. Heck of a razor for sure. Have a great evening and shaves Gents.....
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Razor: Bakelite Slant w/ Gillette Nacet blade
Brush: Razorock Beehive XL 28mm
Soap: CRSW Puro Fresco
A/S: Razorock One X
Fun little slant to play with.

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

i think your aristocrat may be a #15/21. very cool.

 

SOTD 04.19.18
Hot Shower
Leresche No.77
Feather (new)
Simpson Super Badger
Wholly Kaw Tempest
Alum
Thayer's Lavender
Wholly Kaw Tempest A/S
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Arko Adjustable April!!

April 19

Razor - 1962 (H1) Gillette Slim (6)
Blade - (1)
Pre-Shave - Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Soap - Arko
Brush - Jayaruh #54
Post - Alum

Well I've gone through all of my adjustables this month so I just randomly picked one to continue on with. The Slim was the chosen razor so I set it wide open and chose the Perma-Sharp blade, one of my favorites from St. Petersburg. Gillette razor, Russian Gillette blade. The Jayaruh #54 for a fantastic lather and off we go.

The Perma-Sharp is a very sharp blade, living up to its name, and also a very smooth blade. Paired in the Slim it was a smooth shave and the alum stayed quiet after three full passes. The shave itself was excellent in every way. Smooth, no blood, and the baby showed up. I probably didn't need three full passes but was just enjoying the Zen of the moment so kept going. Had enough lather left over for another three passes.

So far this month I've used only adjustable razors and 17 out of 19 shaves featured Arko. The two that didn't I used D.R. Harris Marlbourough stick to try it out. With 11 days left I'll work back through a couple more adjustables and stick with Arko to the end.

MAYhem is coming up fast - which means my use of "alternative soaps" is around the corner. I also have a few less known creams to try out. And, of course, I'll be breaking out some of my less reliable gear to give it a go. Should be a fun month! Until then - let the Arko continue to rule!

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04/20/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Prickly Pear ATG Pre-Shave Soap
Dr. Jon's 1803 Natural Vegan Shaving Soap Vol. 2
Dogwood Handcrafts Aurora Shaving Brush - 24mm Maggard Synthetic Knot
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Edwin Jagger 3D Laser Diamond Knurled Handle Safety Razor
Astra Green Superior Platinum Blade - 5th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
K Shave Worx Saratoga Aftershave
Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 After Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

Red Dawn sounds amazing. Great write up and of course photo Matt. Always a great read my friend.
Steve

 

Thanks Paul. Sherlock was one of the first soaps I bought and I really enjoy the scent. The first was Cryogen because I thought I would like something real cold, but quickly discovered as my one and only soap, it is tough to use every day as a daily driver and learn wet shaving as well. Shortly after I placed and order for Sherlock and Ghost Town Barber!
Steve

 

AoS Pre-Shave Oil Lemon
AoS Shaving Cream Lemon
Caswell-Massey Pure badger brush
Suribachi bowl and cool water
'59 Fat Boy & Astra SP blade (2nd use)
Alum, AoS After-Shave Balm Lemon
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Had no great expectations for the AoS samples and found them Meh at best. They work, but lack scent. The travel brush performed well. It's about the smallest handle I've ever used yet works like a full sized unit. The knot is 22mm X 42mm and delivers well with a cream lather.