SoS: August 1, 2016 - August 7, 2016

2 August 2016

* Wolfman WR1-SB + Stork Aristocrat 2 Titanium
* Iridium Super
* Paladin Butterscotch Chief
* Jabonman/Eufros Ylang Ylang/Patchouli/Naranja
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Patchouli/Sage EO


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Oh my goodness!

 

Purdy!

 

August 2 SOTD
Gillette NEW (Scruffy) - Gillette Minora (2)
D.R.Harris. Arlington shave stick
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Chanel New York Nights ASB
Pinaud Clubman VIBR
This is my second shave with a Minora Platinum blade and they are a great blade. The 2nd shave was as good as the first, smooooooth, sharp and left me BBS with no irritation. AGAIG today. Have a blessed day gentlemen.


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My Brush!!!!

 

Awesome Adjustable Arko August!!!!

August 2

Grand Blade Trial


Razor - 1962 (H1) Slim (6)
Blade - (2)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum, Nivea, Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Second day on the Royal Red Baldes. Oh wait, that's blades. Sorry. Yeah, even Jason at tryablade.com was making fun of the misspelling on the wrappers. After yesterday's dive into their origin (which is still not settled but kind of is) we know the blade is certainly in production and in a mild razor can't really give a great shave. Two of us had the same problem. We both agreed it's not a sharp blade, though not truly dull either and that it's smooth enough to work. But, can it ever produce a quality shave?

Up to 6 on the Slim today and the lather is great as it always is. First pass WTG and it's a nice audible blade. Sounds like it's doing a fine job. It's a bit rough as it does it but not so rough you feel like you have to stop. The result of the WTG was quite a bit better today than yesterday. That's encouraging. Second pass XTG and again a nice audible and a better result than yesterday. ATG and Gillette Slides to finish. Not nearly as noisy but that is due to the reduction obviously. Finished it off with alum and found only the slightest burn on my neck. Not enough that I would normally report it. Pretty nice. The finish was clearly better than yesterday but I decided to let it sit a couple of hours or so before judging. And.....a very nice DFS it is. Almost near-BBS but definitely a solid DFS. Clearly this blade likes the extra gap.

Well if it's happy with that gap tomorrow we'll give it the whole thing wide open. Looks like another case of a duller blade liking aggressive razors. It's just a question of how much is too much. Hope you have a great day!

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Excellent setup Mark.

 

Nice comfortable BBS shave with the Schick G and Personna blade, Maggard Synthetic, Menthol PSO, Orange Menthol soap, Orange Witch Hazel and Stetson Black after shave balm...........

 

SOTD - August 2
Pre: Shower and NSS Old Grey Bristle Test Coconut Milk Pre Shave Soap
Razor: ATT SE1
Blade: Feather Pro (4)
Brush: HJM Pure Bristle
Soap: TOBS Avocado Shaving Cream

4th shave with the ATT SE1. This razor will remove 2 days growth with ease. 2 passes and touch up for BBS result. Only 1 weeper because of a pimple on my chin.

 

Excellent picture! The background really makes the razor and brush jump out.

 

Wednesday morning:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Parker R22/Shark day 3
Stirling Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo S/S
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Barrister & Mann Arctique A/S Splash

The day after a non-mentholated shave means that I have to lay it on as thick as possible!

 

SOTD: Tuesday, August 2
(Chose this setup for yesterday's shave, but never got around to it)
C.O.Bigelow (Proraso) Shave Cream
Simpson Wee Scot
'58 Fatboy (5)
Personna Med Prep (4)
Bull Dog Original ASB

Have a great day!​

 

Thank you, gentlemen.

 

Marvelous brush! Beautiful razor!

 

Muchas gracias amigo! Hope your day is going great.

 

Been bed ridden for the last few days. Sick of the long stubble on my face i dragged myself into the shower and shaved. I just grabbed the closest gear to hand, and had a pretty good shave. I haven't used Arko in a long time . I have no idea why. Its a good soap.
Razor Gillette Slim
Blade Wilkinson sword
Brush Fine Angel hair
Lather Arko
Aftershave Nivea moisturizing balm.

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Feel better Joe!

 

Thank you.

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Hope you get to feeling better.

 

Razor: Timeless SS, OC w/ Hempel Ti
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless Platinum (4)
Brush: WDC-3 Silvertip Olivewood Handle
Soap: Route 66 Perfect Storm
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger