SoS: September 12, 2016 - September 18, 2016

Sun. 9/18/16







In a real rush this morning but I banged out a two and one half pass shave with the Schick N1 loaded with a twin blade for a dolphin smooth refreshing finish. Tabac shave stick provided beautiful face lathering goodness. Have a great day friends.

 

Sandalwood Sunday
Easy two pass shave this morning with the Silver Shadow making optimal lather from the unsung Reef Point Sandalwood soap. The Futur quickly dispatched my stubble in comfort. I finished up with the stellar B-M Reserve Cool and a touch of WSP Tobacco balm.



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Sunday 18 September 2016



Mastro Livi "Rasoio Italiano" Stainless Damascus, 8/8 Full Hollow, Spanish Point​

When you shave with a Mastro Livi razor, you know you are not simply shaving, indeed you realize and know you are enjoying a masterpiece of art, technique, craftsmanship and talent. This is the case of this straight razor made of genuine artisan martensitic stainless steel damascus made by Mastro Livi in his laboratory and by using artisan techniques only. This damascus is in fact made of martensitic stainless steels, something not to easy to make by using artisan techniques. Scales, too, are fascinating as they are made from African black ebony with precious inserts of jade, white turquoise and coral - forming the Italian flag - and a middle plate made of fossil mammoth ivory. A tribute to Italy, of course, and the magnificent artisan tradition of my country. I am also liking the new Mastro Livi shave brush range, including this best badger brush which is very good in mounting lather. As for soap, I used one of the very best around - Martin De Candre - with a lovely and fascinating Mediterranean fragrance to which I coupled my favorite aftershave and, in my opinion, one of the most effective ones: Floïd mentolado vigoroso. What a shave!​

• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
• Soap: Martin De Candre
• Brush: Mastro Livi Best Badger, African Black Ebony Handle, 24mm knot
• Bowl: Old Barber Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi "Rasoio Italiano" Stainless Damascus, 8/8 Full Hollow, Spanish Point
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: Floïd Mentolado Vigoroso

 

Wholly Kaw - Cuero Oscuro | Zenith Manchurian | Star 1912 | Gem PTFE (2)

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I'm really enjoying Wholly Kaw's tallow base. It's dense and creamy with superb slickness. It's fairly easy to over-water, so mind that. The aptly named Cuero Oscuro ("dark leather") won't be for everyone, which is what I believe Wholly Kaw was going for. A departure from the typically powdery and floral accords of many of their other offerings, this is a bold, smoky, worn leather fragrance. I very much enjoy this category of fringe masculine scents.

 

Sunday, September 18, 2016

El Druida Robo I Manchurian
Wickham 1912 Cashmere
RazoRock Wunderbar Slant with RRBS Handle
Personna 74 #4
Barrister and Mann Night Music


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Thanks I've already got a Maggards Razors v2.0 Open Comb head, and I thought yours might be a bit different because I can see now you've got chips between the teeth when it was made in India poor shitty QA control.

 

The black & white with just a touch of color is stunning.

 

SOTD: vintage Otto Deutsch 'Hans' 5/8" with Stirling Orange Chill lather and 'Executive Man' balm. Excellent shave!

 

SEptember 18 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Cella
Robeson ShurEdge
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stetson AS

 

Today's shave
Hot water wash with nivea mens face wash and a washcloth
Parker silvertip
Taylor of old Bond Street Avocado
C-MON Cadillac 5/8 full hollow muted spike
Liz Claiborne Curve aftershave balm
Today's shave was excellent.
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Great setup and picture amigo.

 

Really?

 

Another great shave and this Paradise Frost soap from Mickey Lee Soapworks is amazing. I love the citrusy scent it has, it lathers so easily and it feels so comfortable on my face. The cooling sensation, well............it's.............hardly noticeable but it sort of comes out during the second pass. For tomorrow I'll be changing my Astra blade!

 

You know what I'm talking about and don't be a pain in the arse

 

Route 66 Sweeney Todd Soap
B-400 by Tom Brush
Bunny Razor
Chick Blade (3)
Alum
Lucky Tiger AS
Have a blessed Sunday!

 

Sept. 18/2016 Sunday

Razor: Gillette "Fatboy" F 2,1960, set at 3,4,5
Blade: Personna Coated (1)
Lather: Nivea Gel
A/S: Gillette Gel
Newspaper Date: Feb. 9,1944

With my new acquisition, Fatboy, I started with a #3 setting for the 1st pass of 3,WTG, moved up to #4 setting for 2nd pass, also, WTG and again moved up another notch to #5 for 3rd pass, ATG/XTG. I`m going to give it a DFS + to a BBS. Well satisfied. I`ve been using such light razors, lightweight techs and injectors, it was a surprise to notice the difference, several weepers, but cold water fixed that. For $25.00 for the razor and dog, I think I made a good buy, no shipping charges, I got at an antique store about 6 blocks from my house. I will continue with the Fatboy until I master it. The razor is a jewel. Wishing for good shaves all around this morning. Regards.

Bill

 

Mods

 

Anyone ever told you that if you didnt have anything good to say to keep your mouth shut?
Even a fool is counted wise til he opens his mouth and proves different.

 

18 September 2016

* Timeless Scalloped 68 + Stork Aristocrt 1 Titanium
* Iridium Super
* Epsilon 2-Band + Doug Korn Rootbeer Translucent Taca
* Mystic Water Brown Windsor
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Patchouli/Sage EO


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Sunday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: BdF/TFS-Mistero
Razor: Gillette Pre-War Fat Handle Tech-Triangle Slots
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super (2)
Brush: Plisson #12 Badger-22mmx56mm
Aftershave: Country Club-Sweet Water

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

BdF Mistero today. 20 seconds to load the Plisson Badger. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Perma-Sharp Super in the FH Tech. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with CC Sweet Water aftershave.

Bob