SoS: August 14, 2017 - August 20, 2017

Aug 20 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
TSD Lavender and Rose Wheat SC
Schick Adjustable
Stirling Unscented PSB
Wholly Kaw Chypre Rose Concerto AS

 

Dad looked so happy when we arrived at the facility and he hugged and kissed all of us, especially Mom and I. I shaved him BBS with the Ming Shi TTO loaded with a new Rapira. The Arko stick lathered up like a bomb with the Omega 49 brush and he needed three passes to get all the stubble off. He said the Tet-a-tet balm felt nice and cooling, and he also enjoyed the scent. I noticed that it's a standard procedure for the place to give the male residents a bottle of Aqua Velva Ice Blue, so I put a little on him after his shave just to give him a little extra freshness, and he enjoyed it!

 

That is so nice of you to do that for your father. What a great son!

 

Rockwell 6C Razor
Feather Hi-Stainless Blade
J&J 156 Badger Brush
Love My Skin Lemon Sugar & Frankincense & Myrrh Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Clubman After Shave

I think this is the fourth shave I've had with this razor/blade combo and it's still going strong. I know some people think this is one of the sharpest, if not the sharpest blade to use and not a good one for novices. But, for me anyway, while not a novice, I think that once one has their technique down, no matter how long or short one has been wet shaving, this blade should be no problem to use. Also, the brush, if you've seen my "Resurrection of Jayaruh #156" thread, you will know why I'm calling it the J&J 156 Badger brush. Well, it's the only thing I can think of as of now anyway. Hope that's ok @Jayaruh. Ok, now on to the shave. A very close and comfortable shave in two passes with a couple of touch up strokes for a great BBS shave.

 

very effective! I have had the Alumnus since it first came out, the Bakelite is third of the price and basically the same exact razor and weight

 

Sounds like you had a great day with your father and created some wonderful memories.

 

Thanks my friend. The nurse who looks after him on the weekend kissed him and told him how nice he smelled and he great he looked!

 

Maggard sells similar knots and in different sizes. I only had one that I personally handled to install for a brush for @Linuxguile and seemed a bit denser than a Tuxedo. I'd say to check them out, also good prices on them.

 

Friendly reminder: @Yehuda D has already frozen up his Monday... New SOTD for tomorrow is up!

Find it here:

http://theshaveden.com/forums/index.php?threads/57172/

 

Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Personna Super (1)
Brush: El Druida Te Vigilo w/Manchurian
Soap: Route 66 Twisted Tweed
A/S: Folsom & Co. Capri

 

Good to hear you had a great day with your Father Jeff. Very happy for you and your family.

 

Thanks.
Shave of course

 

Aluminum and Bakelite are basically the same, Douglas says there same weight as well. I definitely like the retro Bakelite and OX blood color better. Amazing 25 buck razor! also a vintage waulbush goes for huge money.

 

Thank you Jim. Enjoy the rest of your weekend my friend

 

Beautiful pic, Doug!

 

Thanks very much Matt.

 

What a nice way to spend time with your dad.

 

The Club - Cuir de Milano
Island Bladeworks "Stoya" | Elite Razor Manchurian
Ever-Ready 1912 | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE (1)

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The bulletin board there should have the message "There's Something About An Aqua-Velva Man!"

 

Jamie's NIGHT Shave=

 

Doug,
Love that brush. Nice pic.
Steve