SoS; January 2018.

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Queen of Blades, Dec 19, 2017.

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  1. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    January 22, 2018

    Titanium Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
    Gillette Silver Blue
    PAA Atomic Rocket with Envy White Two Band Fan
    Glide Olfactory Hue
    Fine Fresh Vetiver
    Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

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  2. McGrande

    McGrande Well-Known Member

    23 January 2018

    TPT........Two Pass Tuesday

    OK, all my shaves are 2 pass, minor touch-up. This morning's shave was an effortless delight. The Proraso never disappoints. Easy to whip up a slick, cushioned lather. The Fatip mows down whiskers with audible feedback. Finished off with a healthy splash of Pinaud SR. Smoothed, toned and ready to go!

    Soap: Proraso Red
    Brush: Omega 10086 boar
    Razor: Fatip Grande
    Blade: Personna Red (3)
    Aftershave: Pinaud Special Reserve

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  3. Tdmsu

    Tdmsu Well-Known Member

    Thank you!
     
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  4. urrlord

    urrlord Well-Known Member

    This is a two-fer.
    1-22-18
    I was searching for a puck of soap that I had picked up at Atlanta Barber Supply a few years ago.I did not find it.Instead I found a cheap shavette that I have not used in ages and a partial puck of Williams that had turned tan with age in a ramekin.HMMMMM.
    I filled the ramekin a third full of hot water and let it sit.While I removed a two use Good Sense blade from a Gillette razor. Broke it and placed it in the shavette.(I figured my out of practice hands did not need a fresh blade.).Drained the ramekin and whipped up a lather with a no-name china badger brush.I got a thin lather and kept at it for another minute -- medium thick stable lather.I did two passes wtg with stable non disappearing lather.The decision to use the used blade turned out to be the right thing as at one point I "felt" the blade "grab" as I tilted the shavette a little too far and stopped myself.I think A fresh blade would have left a mark.As it was it left an irritated line but no cut.Followed up with a cold water facecloth wash and an application of Adidas Ice Dive a/s with a slight sting at the irritated line where the blade had grabbed.
    so,
    No-name shavette w/2 use blade
    no-name china brush soaked in brass bowl of hot water
    old williams soaked in hot water
    2 passes wtg
    sink of cool water
    Adidas Ice Dive a/s

    1-23-18
    Gillette twin ring w/fresh good sense blade
    Edge Renew shave cream
    warm face cloth wash
    sink of cool water
    2 passes wtg and atg
    cold wash cloth follow up
    Lustray Blue Spice a/s with a few drops of glycerine added

    Observation--the shavette gave a smoother result on the broad planes of the cheeks and neck but around the edges of my beard not so smooth.The gillete gave a more even shave but not as close overall.I may have to play with the shavette more often.
     
  5. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Hi Jeff
    The short answer is no. But it doesn’t have the expected bay scent either. It has an artificial smell that isn’t as pleasing as B&M or Mikes.
     
  6. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Ah ok, thanks for the info. I'd better leave it alone!
     
  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Blackland Sabre L2 w/iKon Bamboo
    Blade: Personna GEM (5)
    Brush: TW 3-D Printer w/ Faux Horse Synthetic. APShaveCo.
    Soap: Jeeves Of Husdon Street Key Lime
    A/S: Folsom & Co Capri
    Bowl: TW 3-D Printer Bowl

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    Last edited: Jan 23, 2018
  8. Tim Spencer

    Tim Spencer Well-Known Member

    No image today. :(

    Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
    Blade - Astra Superior Platinum *9th shave
    Shave Brush - Scaramouche+Fandango 22mm "Ultra-Soft" Synthetic
    Shave soap - Pacific Shaving Co. Caffeinated Shaving Cream
    Aftershave balm - Pacific Shaving Co. Caffeinated Aftershave Balm
    Deodorant - Herban Cowboy "Unscented"
    Fragrance - Lalique Fleur Universelle 1900

    The shave was decent today from a 9th shave blade and the new Pacific Shaving Co. suds and balm. The shave soap has a very light cooling sensation that is pleasant. These two products have a kind of minty scent to them. IMO, the lather slickness is moderate and residual slickness is not really there. Once the blade passes over an area, there isn't much residual protection for more strokes. So, the slickness is a '5' out of 10. The cushion of the lather is good and it has some decent lotion-like properties. The post-shave is a bit heavy on the oil and my face feels like I put Crisco Grease on it when I feel my hand over my skin to detect the smoothness hours later. I never cared for the lotion-like balms and typically use a special face serum that is watery and non-greasy which has special antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to promote moisture in the skin. I think the shave soap is solid but the balm is thick and greasy like so many other balms I've tested from corporate store products. I will use the shaving cream again at some point but will toss the balm in the waste basket. If you like the feel of commercial-balms then you will also like this balm. It's a matter of taste.
     
  9. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

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    Tabac Tuesday!

    Razor - Red tip
    Blade - personna blue(1)
    Brush - omega 48
    Soap - Tabac
    Post - medicated witch hazel
    A/s - vintage 4711

    Shave was rough. My skin was very sore and sensitive from yesterday’s shave. I don’t know why as I didn’t have any issues yesterday. So I got weepers and nicks everywhere. Almost felt as my pores were swollen and I was catching skin with the hair.


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  10. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Wednesday morning:

    C. W. Beggs Facial Wash
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Super Speed/Astra day 3
    Rockwell Razors Barbershop SS
    Lubriderm Moisturizer
    Booster Polar Ice AS Splash
    Lagerfeld Classic EdT

    This soap was a gift from my father-in-law and I must say it's fantastic. Its scent is just the way I love it - very barbershoppy, traditional, and manly as well as so old-school. The lather is a pleasure to work up and it leaves a good post-shave feeling. Although menthol is listed as an ingredient in the Polar Ice aftershave I can't feel any trace of cooling but I can easily forgive that. I love that stuff so much!
     
  11. Tdmsu

    Tdmsu Well-Known Member

    Beautiful Brush/bowl combo!
    I thought it was stone until I read that you 3d printed them!
     
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  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Roby! Have a great day!
     
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Mark!
     
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  14. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much. It was a Tom White project.
     
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  15. poppi

    poppi Well-Known Member

    Parker Variant razor
    Viking's Sword blade
    WD Synthetic brush
    VeraSoapCo Peppermint SS
    Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
    Barbasol Brisk A/S w/added menthol

    All the parts liked each other, resulting in a right fine shave. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks
     
  16. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    January 23rd SOTD
    GEM Jr w Gem stainless (2)
    TGN Finest Fan
    B&M Latha Sandalwood
    Thayers
    Florida Water
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  17. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    The way it is for Wednesday:

    prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Energy)in shower
    shave-Wet Shaving Products(WSP) Rustic Sandalwood soap
    brush-WSP Pure Badger
    razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot+ DisposeABLE
    A.S. WSP Sandalwood**

    **-lookin
    like 4 aftershaves could be done soon, one right after the other, etc..)..TSD Russian Leather, WSP Sandalwood, Clubman Original, and Stoylin Sandpiper).
     
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2018
  18. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas


    Wednesday Planned SOTD

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    Razor: Colonial Razors The General Brass
    Blade: Schick Proline (D11)
    Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry Boar
    Scuttle: Woodhead Medium
    Pre-Shave Scrub: Saponificio Varesino Honey & Grain
    Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Sandalwood
    Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Amber & Oud
    Post: Organic Shea Butter
    Aftershave: HollyKaw King of Oud


     
  19. madmedic

    madmedic Resistance Is Futile

    Tuesday 23rd January

    Olive Oil Soap and RSC Facial Scrub
    Proraso Preshave Cream
    Arko Shave Stick
    Yaqi Barber Synthetic Brush
    Star 1912 with a shimmed GEM SS Blade
    Alum Block and Rinse
    Arko Sensitive ASB
    Brut Passion EDT

    A very early morning shave before a very challenging long day at work:(
    The Arko soap performed wonderfully...I only use it occasionally and then forget about it for months. Really I should use it more often. It has been on the shelf for so long that most of the strong smell has disappeared and it is now more pleasant to use!

    Three passes for a wonderful BBS shave:)
     
  20. Str8on2

    Str8on2 Well-Known Member


    Dovo S/S Shavette & Dovo shavette blade #5
    Zenith Best Badger
    GD Magnolia soap
    Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
    Nivea 2in1 lotion
    Stetson Cooling moisturizing A/S splash
    Dollar Tree Soup/Shave bowl

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    It’s been a while since I’ve used the Shavette. An easy, 3 pass shave that was near BBS, minus the Adams Apple area. Always tough there. Nonetheless, with the GD Magnolia it was sweet success and post shave feel was as always, superb. Have a great evening and shaves Gents.... :happy088:
     
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