SoS: April 4, 2016 - April 10, 2016

Tuesday, B2 repeating razor. Have a great day everyone!

 

Sweet lineup Mike!

 

Arko April in Russia!

April 5

Razor - 1959 Gillette Super Speed
Blade - (2)
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Soap - Arko
Post - Cold water rinse, Alum, The Veg

Magnificent. That's really all I need to say. But you know me, I'll say more. I would say that today's shave was the best I've had in, well, a long time. Not that there haven't been great shaves but today.........:wave:

The result was a two pass BBS, so there's that. Here are a few highlights.

1. The Wolf Whiskers with the TGN Silvertip is almost decadent. I think that every time I use it, but with the Arko face lather, it can't be beat. I said a year or so ago I didn't like badgers. Well, I spoke too soon. I want another one.
2. The Sharp Star blade was as smooth today as I've felt in any blade I think. And the audible feedback.....I turned the bathroom fan off just so I could hear it better. Tactile feedback? Butter smooth.
3. The post shave was absolutely sting free. Nothing from the alum, and nothing from the Veg.
4. Speaking of the Veg, man on man does that add a perfect finish. SWMBO loves it, but then, all those who are chosen do.

I'm as content and happy as my crew after yesterday's minor snow shower in the Motherland. They don't want to come back yet!

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LASS BBS-1/HEMPEL // ROD NEEP/Dreadnought // TCHEON FUNG SING/Hercules​

 

Tabacstag!
I shaved later than usual today because I want to look clean for parent teacher conferences tonight. I also set the Futur on six for the first pass to get a little closer, then stepped down to five for comfort. This worked very nicely, though I did get a little weeper at the bottom of my neck. I used this filter because Tabac is a gentleman's classic.
The Body Shop Tea Tree face wash is a winner for me... I am seeing less redness from my rosacea in addition to prepping my stubble for its demise.

 

Thanks Bill! Yea I didn't have time to post yesterday, so I figured I would do 2 for today. Double Whammy!

 

Razor: Gillette Tech 1939-45
Blade: Dorco ST 301 Platinum SK (3)
Brush: WDC-8 TGN Finest
Soap: Route 66 Cavendish
A/S: Myrsol Agua de Limon
Bowl: Knockout Shave

Still very happen with this South Korean blade. Got a DFS today. The Route 66 Cavendish soap is lightly spiced cedar wood mingles with notes of bergamot, bay and fir; nicely balanced with the slightly sweet, warm aroma of Cavendish cut and cured tobacco leaf. Outstanding shave soap.

 

Prep - Woods Of Windsor Cedar Woods soap / Pre-lather / 3 min steam
Razor - Ever Ready 1912 (Shimmed)
Blade - Personna GEM SE Stainless (#3)
Brush - Shavemac Raptor 26/52 DO1 3 Band Bulb
Soap - Razor Master Uula
After - Frozen towel / Cien Ice A/S
Result - Dolphin Smooth

The 1912 can now take its place beside the Clog Pruf. Up until now, no other razor had given me quite as good a result as the Clog Pruf. I put this down to the shim which is a bit of a revelation, giving a result that is unbeatable. I will be interested to see if it makes any difference to blade longevity.
Another reason the shave went so well is this soap. Not only has it got heaps of cushioning and glide but it may have the best post shave feel of them all. Helps that the scent makes me really hungry.

 

Beauty photo!!!

 

Thank you Douglas.

 

Razor: Feather AS-D2 2015
Brush: Jerusalem Olive Wood/WD Silvertip 24/48
Mug: Old Spice (early glass Mug 06) 1961 - 1964 First Mug with a taper last without a lip on top
Cream: TOBS Coconut cream
Blade: Feather (2)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Post Shave Gel, Old Spice original Shulton 1983 -Porcelain Sail Boat

The Feather blade locked in and off we go to another great shave. Whipped up some great lather with the TOBS Coconut and the Silvertip. I let the weight of the razor do all the work, for a nice 2 pass shave. I very rarely nick myself or even get a weeper, but with this razor I seem to be able to go with almost reckless abandon, with no ill effects. Another great shave, Finished with the WH, and then some soothing JB. After cleanup some vintage Old Spice from 1983. Gotta love the Spice Ship! Sailing away on a nice day.....

 

That is a baseball statue.

 

Interesting. My bullgoose head is flawless with no alignment issues

 

photo and a very nice Old Spice mug.

 

Beautiful picture Chris and love the Hempel handle.

 

That's cause they had already sent me the POS!

 

Fantastic photo @ObiDon! The shadows are awesome and so is that killer ship!

 

Oh no! At least the handle is nice haha

 

Magnificent Chris!

 

Love the handle and it performs superbly with the R41 head. The handle alone was worth the 10 bucks i paid for it on sale, it's flawless.