SOS: May 2018

The University of Pitt is now where Forbes Field was.

 

Preakness Stakes Day Shower Plan*

bodywash-Nivea 4 Men (Sport)
deodorant soap-Dial 4 Men (Odor Armor)
shampoo-Clubman Country Club
deodorant(post-shower)-Mennen Speed-Stick Regular
Hair gel(post-shower)-Clubman Styling Gel**

*-oh yeah, isn't there a weddin' tomorrow, too?
**-with thanks to Doc Pinaud.

 

Fritz Bracht Tennis #80
Antica Barbieria Colla Bitter Almond Soap
Simpson M7
Jeris Osage Rub Aftershave

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Love the brush. It us on my butterscotch grail list

 

I hope they're still going strong next year, so I can get one(NB18 sometimes gets me down, but I'm a fighter)

 

Occam’s razor 2 dot & Schick Proline #1
RR 24mm Plissoft
WK Chypre Rose Concerto
Thayers Medicated W/H
Nivea Fresh Active A/S lotion
WK Chypre Rose Concerto A/S splash


A quick 2 pass shave just to feel fresh and clean as I head out with the Misses for dinner with friends. A very smooth and efficient shave with the Occam’s paired with the Schick Proline. Have a great evening and shaves Gents...
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05/19/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Crown King Alt-Eleven Shampoo & Conditioner Bar- w/ Prickly Pear, Neem Honey & Yucca Root
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Shannons Soaps LTD Forest City Fern Rust Belt Reserve Shaving Soap
Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom Fluted Bishop TGN 24mm Silvertip Grade A Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
RazoRock Stainless Steel Game Changer Razor with Radio Knob Handle
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 10th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements FU Fougère Aftershave & Cologne
NIVEA Men Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

Dieciséis de Mayo, MMXVIII A.D.



Have a lovely weekend!

 

SHAVE OF THE DAY


Prep: Mickey Lee Sandalwood pre shave butter
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Pol-Silver
Soap: Victory Shaving- Rosie
Post: Proraso Woods & Spice balm


Had a wonderful shave this morning with Rosie, beautiful blend of rose and sandalwood. Lather was nice and protective. This in fact may have been the best shave with this blade so far. Proraso Woods & Spice balm soothed any irriation that may have occured. Hope everyone is doing well and getting great shaves!

 

Excellent review of the new CB scent! Have a tub of 322 and agree that the dark pungent vetiver, while not being for everyone, is awesome in its boldness. Ruds Suds sounds interesting as well.

 

Saturday May 19, 2018

Blackland Sabre L2
GEM PTFE
LoveYour Shave Two band
Mike's Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
CRSW Lavish Aftershave
ADP Blu Mediterraneo Cedro Di Taormina

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How do you like the Paragon shaving soap? Haven't heard of this one before.

 

1959 (E-2) Fatboy w/ Gillette Nacet
JR#263
Stirling Piacenza
Razorock XXX

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

Date: 19 May 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Tabac Stick
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C (R4) / Vintage Wilkinson Sword Stainless Super Sword-Edge #12
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic

WOW! I cannot believe my eyes and my own face that the Vintage Wilkinson Sword Stainless Super Sword-Edge is still going.

 

19 May 2018

* Weber DLC + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Rootbeer Translucent C7
* Wholly Kaw Bare Naked Tallow
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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MAYhem 2018!!!!!

May 18 - How about a little MAYHEM?!

Razor - Machine Screw and Two Nuts
Blade - (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Semogue 620
Post - Alum

Time to have some fun. Well, ok, some different fun. Head shave night but I skipped the pain stick and used the Merkur 23c, Arko and VDH Boar brush. No issues, nice finish. Now, on to the MAYhem!

I know I've missed some posts this month but I don't think anyone else has resurrected the "blade on a bolt" shave, so it's time. Actually, it's a blade on a machine screw, but, you know, details. Anyway, this one was done a couple of years ago or so by myself and three others on a dare and we had to use the Feather blade. No sense in being slightly stupid without upping the risk, right? I picked up the package of machine screws today, threaded the Feather on between the two nuts and was ready to go. As for the soap - Arko. Number one it's a good basic soap. Number two it's slick. I need that. For the brush I chose the Semogue 620. No need to get fancy or do it the easy with with a synthetic.

I used the Arko stick, put the brush to my face and whipped up a really nice lather. Grabbed the "razor" and took an extra second or two to make sure my angle was good on the set down. It started cutting right away and, if you think carbon blades in a Gem Junior or Kampfe are noisy, try one of these. Loudest audible I've ever heard. The blade is clearly trying to torque just a bit as it works, even with putting only minimal pressure - just enough to move it through the shave. There's no head on the razor or any other weight so some pressure is needed. The chatter is noticeable as in you can feel the blade chattering and torquing. Just have to keep it under control, hold the angle, watch the pressure - nothing to it really.

I finished the WTG pass without a problem. Lathered again for the XTG and it also went well, if a bit less effective than normal. Decided the CCS I had accomplished just wouldn't be enough. How about an ATG with this thing? Well, I can tell you it's a bit nerve wracking and potentially bloody. More than once on the ATG on my neck the blade tried to stick and dig in, even with good lather, but I stayed alert and avoided any cuts, nicks or any blood at all. The finish? High end CCS to low end DFS. Good enough to work tomorrow.

That was FUN! Further proof that it's what you know that creates the shave (and keeps you blood free). Hope you all have a great weekend!

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Proraso Green PS soap, Proraso Red shave soap
Semogue 1305 boar brush, Suribachi bowl & cool water
'55 Red Tip (A4), Astra SP blade
Alum, B&S tonic, Drakkar Noir EDT​

 

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: RudyVey Shavemac 2-band Silvertip
Lather: Stirling Gin & Tonic
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

SOTD 20180519.



Brush: M keramiek / Tuxedo.
Jabones by Luna "Hierbabuena mango lima mentolado".
Timeless titanium OC 0.68 mm.
Crown Platinum Class (7).
Figaro AS EdT.

Brush with ceramic handle is under test (17).

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 05/19/18

Weishi 9306
Dorco Prime Platinum (1)
Barbasol Original
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Stetson A/S Lotion W/ Aloe

Have A Great Day!