SoS: March 21, 2016 - March 27, 2016

Nice photo, Andrew!

 

Andrew I recently received the Palmolive classic but in shave cream type from @Skinny Rogers it's awesome stuff! I think it doesn't get more love cause it's very unassuming. So happy you enjoyed it, smells clean and fresh!

 

Thank you Perry

It is very good stuff, the lather is slick and fluffy!

 

March 23,2016

Razor: Razor With No Name
Brush: Omega Syn.
Blade: Personna red(6)
Cream: Proraso White tube
Pe Shave oil: Homemade
As: Gillette Gel
Newspaper: Medford Mail Tribune July 27,1945
Snake Eyes

Went pretty smooth, started with ATG, all went as planned, no weepers and no blood. The 2nd pass WTG, some tugging(# 6 on blade). But still no weepers or blood. 3rd pass was watered down to do the clean up, which was a mismatch of strokes in every direction. All in all i fell short of Billy Fergie`s performance. I`ll probably chase him instead of baby. I came close to a BB, but not quite there, maybe tomorrow. I can be satisfied with what i got. It is what it is. Happy shaving to all.

Bill

 

I've seen the Bearded Jacks on ebay and was curious. I'm all about low cost high performance

 

I'll take some fancy rib steaks for $.29

 

SOTD
March 24, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip E1
Blade: Ladas
Lather: Geo. F. Trumper Rose Shaving Soap
Brush: RazoRock Boar 26x64mm
Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Floid Vigoroso
Very nice comfortable shave, the Flare Tip is solid. the RR boar made easy work on the GFT Rose. Smell good. Feel good. Look good.
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try

 

thought you'd like to know, I'm reviewing the Stirlin' website. The prices look good-nice to know.

 

Thank you, Andrew. However, it was a bit rushed as I just received the shaver, two days ago and I wanted to get a few quick photos.

 

I LOVE mineral salad oil.

 

March 24
Gillette NEW Scruffy / Persona (1)
Proraso Red Sandalwood
Comet Superfine Badger
Gillette ASB
Pinaud Clubman

 

Grab a couple of pucks of these soaps. You'll be happy you did!

 

Razor: Feather AS-D2 2015
Brush: e-shave finest Badger
Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue
Cream/soap: Seifenglatt Shave Soap Barber Shop
Blade: Feather (1)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Nivea Men Post Shave Balm, Old Spice Lime original Shulton cologne Frosted Glass 1960s

Locked in the Feather blade in the Feather and off we go. Whipped up some good thick lather with the Badger in my favorite Old Spice mug. A nice 2 pass shave, with some touch up on my neck. This razor is easy to get carried away with, so I have to be careful not to over buff an area, or I will pay. Finished with the WH, and then some Nivea for a change of pace. After cleanup some Old Spice Lime original Shulton cologne from the 1960s. Y'all have a good one!

 

I'm focusing on the aftershaves, as I am not yet a soap man, but.....things can change.

 

Hell of a setup @ObiDon...that brush is something special!

 

I Pressed the Button on this Beautiful NOS Shave Ready 6/8th by Osborne, Garrett & Co Kropp Ltd 1899 - 1923...The Blade was made in Sheffield England & was Ground in Hamburg..I just Love these 6/8th Blades..I got this Razor on EBay from a British Seller that does the High Quality Windrose Stainless Handles that a lot of folks have been buying on TSR..They offer a Honing Service & what appears to be their own Windrose 6/8th Straight Razors at a very Competitive Price..They also sell Scales & Pins & stuff..o_O

It arrived today & I had my Maiden Shave with it straight out the Box..This Razor is in Mint Condition & was Indeed Shave Ready to a High Standard..The Kropp 6/8th Blade is Awesome Sharp, Very Smooth & Forgiving..I am Impressed with the standard of work these Guys have done here..Two Passes & a Quick Touch Up for a Darn Close Shave with BBS in Most Places..

I thought it was worth posting this up because if the quality of work on this Razor is anything to go by their own Windrose razors would be Ideal for Folks looking for a 1st Straight Razor & of course their Back Up Honing Service..I am Over the Moon with the Kropp..It Sings Like a Canary & as I have mentioned its so Darn Smooth..First Class Service from these Guys at Windrose..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262269805616?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Billy..

 

Simpsons 58 // RazoRock Black Mamba // Barrister & Mann Le Grand Chypre​

 

SOTD 3/23/16
Prep: Hot Shower/ Eco Pure Man Scrub
Pre-Shave: Paa Ice
Soap: Barrister & Mann Latha Oceana
Brush: Semogue OC Silvertip Badger
Razor/ Blade: Merkur 37C Slant/ Personna Lab Blue (2)
Astringent: Witch Hazel
Post-Shave: SC integrity Balm
Aftershave: Fine Clean Vetiver
Awesome shave with a great lather and no irritation!

 

I have the Agave Lime soap and it performs very good.

 

3/24/2016

Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: PAA Double Open Comb, H. Boker straight razor
Blade: Big Ben Super Stainless Steel (5)
Brush: Silver tip Badger
Soap: Knock Out Shave - Black
After: Home made ASB
Cologne: Guerlain - Habit Rouge