SoS: December 12, 2016 - December 18, 2016

12/18/16 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
Shave Secret Pre-Shave Oil
Detroit Grooming Ludington Glycerin Bar Soap
Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Shave Soap
RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm Brush
Crown King Dual Chamber Scuttle
iKon X3 Slant Razor
Derby Extra Blade – 4th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Tonic
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Bay Rum Aftershave
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Thank you Mark.

 

Razor: Gillette Executive Gold Adjustable Fat Boy (F 1) 1960.
Blade: Kai Stainless Steel (4)
Brush: Rubberset 400 #3 Boar
Soap: Route 66 Lumberjack
Aftershave: Route 66 Lumberjack

 

Great set up, Doug! That razor is pretty!

 

Excellent gear selection, is that the original boar knot Doug?

 

Happy 4th Advent to all of you

Here is my Shave of the Day:


Valet VC3 // Feather // Sapone da Barba Vegetale alla Mandorla // Semogue Barbear Classico Texugo // Tüff Red

Good shave. I had higher expectations to the Valet VC3 which i had in my den for a few years now, but didn´t used it. Today, the first time and it was a bit disappointing. Maybe it was the blade, but it was a bit rough and not that thouroughly as i thought and hoped. But it was an "ok" shave. This razor will going back in my den and stay there. Nice to look at, but when it comes to shaving, there are other razors which can do this WAY better.

Stay frosty, stay healthy, have a good time and enjoy your shaves. Take care.

Greetings
Thorsten​

 

Thank you very much @Norcalnewb.

 

Thanks very much Guy. I believe it is the original knot.

 

Sunday....



Irving Barber Company ~ Manhandled Woods Ubersoft II ~ Stirling Scots Pine Sheep ~ British Stirling

Have a great next week, everyone.

 

SOTD December 18, 2016

Blade: Chinese Schick
Straight Razor: Genco (sorry, I don't know the specifics)
Rescue Razor: Schick I1 injector
Brush: JR #60 synthetic
Lather: TSD Barber Shoppe
Post: Witch hazel splash, TSD Barber Shoppe aftershave, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up (basically, but really couldn't keep it on track due to using the straight)

First attempt with a straight razor today. Very interesting. I only did my cheeks and tried to get near the corners of my mouth. I was TERRIFIED to try my neck at all. I did WTG on my cheeks twice. I was tempted to continue and try my chin or neck, but decided that baby steps are better and put it down in favor of the Schick I1. Finished off everything with the I1 for a decent shave.

I had one tiny cut (more like a scrape, really) just below my jawline. But other than that no blood letting. Don't think I'll have much or any irritation. It was a different experience for sure.

Have a great rest of Sunday!

 

Happy Sunday From Florida!

Hot Shower
Vey/Mac Extreme Flat Top
Frankensoap
R41 (V1.0)
Super Max SP (3)
Cold Water Rag
Chilled Pe Re Ja

2-Pass DFS+++

 

Wowwwwwww, das Bild ist absolut fabelhaft - nur noch eine Woche bis Weihnachten - bist Du bereits?

 

I always enjoy your posts Bill! Your the best!

 

I'll send you a PM. I have a couple you might want.

 

Had the Russian out today, a comfortable and bloodless shave once again. 2 passes with touch ups.

 

Derby extra is my favorite mild blade! Great for 1 day growth.. i used derby on 3 day growth the first time and dismissed them as being bad, boy was I wrong! There perfect for 1 day growth on my skin during the dry winter months. The razor was also mild and amazing. Portugals anitque barberia.. heavy and look at that beautiful green handle.

 

and now fresh from my planned shave for Monday, here's planned shower:

Bodywash-Dove Men + Care Hydration Balancxe
deodorant soap-Coast
shampoo-Clubman Country Club
Hair gel-(pre-shave)Clubman
deodorant(post-shave)-Every Man Jack Sandalwood

 

12.18.2016
Love this scent!
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No. I really like the handle, I'll live with the knot. Maybe it'll grow on me..