SoS: March 21, 2016 - March 27, 2016

Day 83 - 90 Day Intro to SR
Belated post 23 March



Ralf Aust 5/8

Day 84 - 90 Day Intro to SR
SOTD - 24 March 2016



WD "Sight Unseen" 5/8
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Route 66 - Lumberjack
Alum
TSD ISZ AS Splash
Pinaud Clubman 23 March
Kroger Arctic Blue 24 March

Have a Good Friday!
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Friday's Planned SOTD



Razor: ER 1924\Triad-Delta Echo Antique Brass
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (D8)
Brush: M&F 25mm 2-band Blonde
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Jasmine Creamsicle
Shave Soap: BWW Queen Anne's Revenge
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Beaver WoodWright Jolly Rodger
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Today's shave
Hot water and shower
Rubberset 400/whipped dog high mountain white
penhaligon's endymion
MMOC
Stainless steel single edge (4)
Avon wild country
Late shave after work. Changed some communication services. Please excuse my lack of focus. Funny how little things can throw your whole routine out of whack. But my late shave is smooth and comfy. The se blase shows no sign of degradation. Finished thewhole show with wild country.
A little matching powder, I could close my eyes and imagine I'm sitting in my granddad's chair.
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Guy! Your razor and brush combo are so beautiful I have to show them love!

 

That brush is awesome David!

 

The brush was made better than it ever was by our own @clint64 .
Its always a joy to use.

 

Thanks Robert. Have to admit shaving has become a joy and not a chore now and look forward to see what combos I can come up with each day.

 

Wow!
Scrimshaw Decanters - 1974 to 1976
In the box! Very cool!

 

I've never even heard of the Old Spice cuff links! And to think I thought I was an Old Spice junky

 

SOTD - It's Friday!!

Razor- STAR Single Edge
Blade- GEM
Brush- Omega 10049
Soap- Proraao Green
AS- Pinaud Clubman

After using a GEM 1912 and enjoying myself immensely, I'm going to revisit the Star SE. I hope it's as smooth as the 1912.

 

March into Artist Club Blades

March 24

Razor - Feather SS
Blade - (4)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Proraso
Post - Cold water, Alum, Nivea

On to the fourth day on the Dorco. Fourco anyone? Yeah, it's not a good pun but it's all I've got at the moment. The blade again seems about like it has been since day two. Not the smoothest, not the worst blade I've felt by a long shot, and still producing DFS on two passes. A few clean up areas but that's normal for me. I got to thinking about a question from @DDuckyMark about the Kamisori blade made in Canada. I did try that blade and will say that the Dorco has outperformed it by a mile. The Kamisori blade was pretty rough from day one and I didn't try it beyond the second day just because it felt so rough. So, there is at least one blade that appears worse than the Dorco, and against its superior competition it's holding up well considering. I'm still not convinced that I would use it over the Kai or Feather, but it is still a workable and decent option. And, as has been mentioned, it might just be the "grail" blade for someone with a pain stick.

I have made the decision, once the move is made and everything is settled, to add a couple more pain sticks to my collection. Then I will have more of them to try blade with. While I can't think there would be much difference in performance it would be interesting to compare the razors with the blades as well. Yeah, another experiment added to the list. Let's see, I'll need a new CJB, the Sam Seong, the Kai, maybe a Feather SS straight style, a DX perhaps? Hmmmmmmmm..........need to get the boys sobered up and on the hunt!

 

Hello all, tonight's SOTN;

#21 English Gillette Aristocrat.
Bolzano Supirinox blade.
Badger hair brush.
Maggards London Barbershop soap.
Vintage Jade East after shave splash.
Vintage Jade East cologne.



I shaved early this morning, but i had some stubble going, so I decided to shave again today. I'm glad I did. I tried for the first time a Bolzano Supirinox razor blade. I was pretty impressed. It was part of a sampler that another member gave me when I bought a Single Ring from him on eBay. Anyway, the blades are fantastic. I hope I get more of them. All in all, it was another great DFS! Have a great night.

 

No problem at all, I figured a good boar would be able to scratch the surface easier. This puck is very hard, almost feels as though it has an enamel coating over it.

 

Hey Joe! Hope all is grand with you and your lovely family. Everytime I see a Pils used I think about you.

 

Jeff, is this brush becoming a favorite of yours? It's very easy for it to be.
Happy Easter!
Kerry

 

SOTD
Planned Shave
March 25, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip E1
Blade: Ladas
Lather: The Strop Shoppe LE Solsetio
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Disruptor Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Pitralon Pure
I honestly can't get enough of this Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip, I would never get rid of it. Thanks to my friend Clint @theFAT98 for opening my eyes to The Strop Shoppe, and others. If you get a chance pick a jar up of any offering that's available.
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try

 

Planned Friday SoTD


Schick type D razor
Restored Ever-Ready brush(TGN silvertip)
Mickey lee Soapworks La Belle du Sud shaving soap
Mickey Lee Soapworks La Belle du Sud aftershave milk
Burberry London edt

 

Beautiful shot as always Celestino! How is the Bunny treating you?

 

Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Best
Lather: Cold River Soap Works Select Savon #1
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

Stunning President Primotenore! I wish mine looked that good.