SoS: April 11, 2016 - April 17, 2016

Nice setup, other than the Bic obviously. That soap must smell amazing Connor!

 

It is a delightful citrus scent. And yeah the BIC was not amazing. I have had worse shaves though

 

Razor: Gillette Tech Black Plastic Handle Razor (X4) 1952
Blade: Dorco ST 301 Platinum SK (7)
Brush: WDC-8 TGN Finest
Soap: Eufros Brisa de Oriente
A/S: Myrsol Aqua Balsamica
Bowl: 3D printed
Finished the week with this razor and blade. The razor may get used again, however, I wouldn't put any money on that. The Dorco ST 301 Platinum did it's job perfectly. So far this blade is my personal find of the year. I should also add that this 3D printer bowl work excellent. The wide month; funny my wife says that about me, or maybe wide isn't the word she uses makes it very easy to work the shave brush, along with the ridged bottom of the bowl whips up a great lather. I think I'll try and figure out a way of painting the bowl to add some color.

 

After a somewhat lackluster week with the Rapira Swedish Supersteel (maybe I just set my expectations too high after reading several reviews) I tried a Polsilver Super Iridium in the Futur. Wow, that's a nice blade, sharp and smooth.

 

Your comments are always appreciated, and entertaining too.

 

Saponificio Varesino HMW & Fern, BlacklandRazors DE with Feather, Floid & Proraso Preshave.

 

FWIW, and everyone's MMV, the Rapira SS was one of the most hateful blades I have ever tried. Used two, and piffed the tuck. It was "mild" to a fault. Never had tugging like that on a new blade.

Anyway, more people will disagree with me than agree with that, but don't feel like the Lone Ranger.


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+1

 

April 16, 2016



For at least as long as the weather is above zero, I think I am becoming a Cold Water Shave addict..

Razor: Blackbird OC
Blade: Polsilver SI (2)
Brush: DeRuit Custom 22 mm (TGN Finest)
PSO: Stirling Limes
Soap: Stirling Glacial Lemon
AS: Stirling Glacial Lemon Splash and Balm

Okay, this picture is a little messed up. I was playing with a lot of filters, and when I saw this one I just thought, "Mystery Science Theater...", and couldn't resist:






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I like it! It's like something out of Doctor Who...the good one, the 1st one.

 

Proraso​

Rudy Vey Zenith Boar
1959 Gillette Redtip
GSB blade
Pinaud Clubman​

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Thanks Bill. It is quite unique. It is nice in the hand but is very small. Great for traveling

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Wow! Beautiful setup!

 

Thanks Roby....one of my basic photos for a great shave!

 

Thanks Bill!

 

Lovely sir!

 

SATURDAY SHAVE


Prep: MLS Sandalwood pre shave butter
Razor: Gillette superspeed flair tip
Blade: Perma Sharp (5th shave)
Brush: RazoRock plissoft
Soap: Palmolive shaving stick (grated)
Post: Stephans Island Lime/ Myrsol Emulsion


2 pass shave this morning. Great lather from the Palmolive, super slick, and has that strange unusual scent. The blade still feels sharp, so I will keep it going untill it shows signs of wear. Beautiful sunny weather here in Detroit, so I finished the shave with Island Lime. It always reminds me of nice weather. Great BBS finish and with very minimal irritation. Hope everyone had a great shave!

 

Thanks Roby

 

Thanks Roby

 

Saturday

Heinrich Klein 6/8 Solingen
Kanayama #3
Plisson HMW 12 in Genuine Horn
Geo. F. Trumpers Rose Shaving Soap
Floris Santal Aftershave Balm
Floris Santal EDT
Tabac Hair Cream