SoS; March 2018

March 18, 2018
Colonial Razors Brass General
Feather Super Pro
WDC-6 with El Druida Manchurian
Nuàvia Blu

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Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Omega 11137 Boar
Soap: Salters Tallow
Razor: MIL Industries OC (pass around)
Blade: Astra SP
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Pashana AS

As others have said the finish on this razor isn't great, lots of burring between the teeth on the underside of the baseplate. Definitely not a £70 razor, though I understand you can pick them up for £20 on eBay.
The blade aligns up evenly and is held securely and the shave was pretty efficient and smooth but my skin feels slightly uncomfortable.
I suspect this is due to the very heavy (3 5/8oz) handle and I'll try it with a different one next time.
The Pashana aftershave is really growing on me, the very old school scent is like comfort food for the olfactory receptors.
Have a great Sunday.

 

Sun. 3/18/18



Good morning friends. A fine three pass shave this morning. I am smooth and refreshed. Have a great day guys. ☺️

 

SOTD 20180318.



J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm.
Razor Master "Ari".
Vintage 7 O'Clock NEW / custom handle.
Hema blade (5).
Jan's Splash "Orange/Thyme/Pine".

 

Very razor Steve

 

SE Sunday's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Williams
Jayaruh #268
C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher
C.V. Heljestrand Wedge
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Musk

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Williams Mug Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #268 synthetic brush. I did two passes with the C.V. Heljestrand Lather Catcher Razor using a C.V. Heljestrand Wedge blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Although my Astra blade is pretty well finished it still gave me one last hoorah by cleaning me up BBS in two passes - there's no way it could have done a third one. This Wriggly Tin Rosemary Mint soap from South Africa wouldn't win an Academy award for its scent, but it sure lathers beautifully, it's fairly cooling, and it has excellent post-shave care. The Lucky Tiger and Skin Bracer were a perfect finish to this great shave!

Enjoy your Sunday!

 

Thank you!

 

Sunday

Prep: Warm Shower-Maggard London Barbershop Soap
Soap: Country Club Spice Trail
Razor: Gillette NEW Long Comb
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super (Shave #8)
Brush: Elite Razor Manchurian White-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Country Club Southern Oud

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Country Club Spice Trail today. 20 seconds to load the Elite Razor Manchurian White brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Perma-Sharp Super still in the Gillette NEW Long Comb. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Country Club Southern Oud aftershave.

Bob

 

Favorite song from those fellas.....Can't Get It Out Of My Head.

 

It’s been over a week since I posted last on SOTD, been traveling for work. So, I ask my fellow brethren to forgive my temporary derailment of my usual shaving routine. Yes, disposable razors. I know, I know....... The worst part is, I’ve got about 2 more weeks of travel and the plastic blues. May the shaving gods pardon my infractions.

The Travel Kit
Barbasol Twin Disposable Razor
Omega Boar
Dr. Carver’s Pillowy Shave Lather
Dr. Carver’s Post Shave Cream
Nivea Sensitive A/S Lotion​

Actually, these plastic blues from Barbasol aren’t half bad. A 2 pass plus touch ups gives a pretty good close shave. Light as a feather, but they do their job. Have a great day and shaves Gents....
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March 18,2018 Sunday

Razor : Gillette Guard
Blade: Guard Single edge(5)
Lather: Gillette Foamy
AS: AV Musk/ Afta
Newspaper date: Sept. 10, 1943

I believe this mornings shave is far better than anything I`ve experienced in the near past. A 2 pass, WTG/ATG with some clean up with small dabs of lather where needed. I`m gonna say awfully close to Dolphin Smooth. So smooth, I didn`t even need the Kleenex test. One very Happy Camper here, wishing the same for all. God Bless.

Bill

 

PAA Bakelite Slant/BIC. Last night's SPEHS and this morning's full beard and head shave provide further evidence (not that I needed any) that if you need a heavy razor to get a great shave the razor is not your issue. My only problem here is that the blade ends don't have much protection, but I can't fault the shave one wit.

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Oh yes! Excellent choice!

 

Your dog is pleased by your shave .

 

Great picture, Roby!

 

March 18 SOTD:

Razor: Vanta
Blade: Derby Premium
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Aurora
Lather: Stirling San Antonio
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Gratiot League Square
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

Here's my Menthol Monday setup:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/new Astra
Stirling Glacial Spearmint SS
Stirling Glacial Spearmint AS Balm
B&M Arctique AS Splash
Acqua di Selva Cologne

Bring on that heavenly freeze!

 

Sunday, March 18



Vintage AoS Lavender~~Paladin PK-47~~2011 Mühle R41~~Personna Med Prep
Have a great day!​