SoS: October 24, 2016 - October 30, 2016

Date: 28 October 2016

Brush: - Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger 24/50mm
Lather: - LEA Classic Shaving Soap
Razor: - Fatip OC with a The Stray Whisker Howitzer Handle
Blade: - Astra Superior Platinum #4
Post Shave: - Speick Aftershave Splash / The Stray Whisker Aftershave Balm (Australian made)
Fragrance: - Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT

 

OCtober-een!

October 27

Grand Blade Trials

Razor - 1962 (H1) Gillette Slim (6)
Blade - (2)
Soap - Arko
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Post - Alum

Second day on the Gillette Wilkinson. The Indian Wilkie that supposedly (if you read enough reviews and such) doesn't live up to the reputation of the German Wilkie. Well, I'm here to dispel that rumor. At least so far. Last night at the mild 2 this blade produced a smooth and very nice DFS. Tonight on 6.....the baby is in the house and it was as smooth as smooth gets. I have no complaints at all about this shave and the alum provided evidence that it is a smooth as I thought. Minor stinging around the goatee line. That's normal for me. Nothing else. Not sure why some have considered it a bit inferior. I certainly don't at this point.

Now, as has happened with other blades so far, it's possible that tomorrow at 9 will turn this into a harsh finish. But, as far as on the mild and medium levels go....this one is a winner. I'm impressed.

Four days left in the month my friends. NOV(ariation)ember is fast approaching. I'm considering taking a break from the Trials for a Rule but still thinking. By shaving at night I'm giving myself more time to work with razors I haven't had a lot of time with. Still mulling it over. Hope you are having a great week and have a great weekend planned! And if you happen to be in India this coming weekend and don't want to ride the train - there are other options!

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Razor: Gillette Fat Boy (7)
Blade: Rapira SS (1)
Brush: Vie-long Horse Hair
Cream: Kapo Classic
AS: Speick

 

Fri. 10/28/16







Magnificent shave with the PAL Injecto-Matic this morning. Wonderful, creamy, protective lather from this IB Amici shave soap. Excellent post skin care as well. Three refreshing passes for a dolphin smooth end result. Have a great day friends.

 

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!! SOTD 10/28/16

'59 Gillette 195 (AKA The Fatboy)(set on 7)
Shark Super Stainless(2)
E-Shave Badger
E-Shave Orange Sandalwood Cream
Cold Water Rinse,Alum Block
E-Shave PSB,Old Spice A/S

A fabulous Friday morning shave with The Fatboy and the above listed products,a BBS finish for sure!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!!

 

Great looking setup and photograph with beautiful tools.

 

I love snow. Great photo

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Fougere Friday
I'm loving this Beaudelaire set, and the Reserve Spice is excellent, while not interfering with the aftershave scent.


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October 28, 2016
Timeless OC .95 Gap with Triad Ti
Feather (2)
Rudy Vey Rover with TGN Finest
Reef Point Dragon’s Blood
Witch Hazel
Fine Platinum

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Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Gillette 7OC Russian blue
Tet-a-Tet SC
Semogue BC Texugo
Alum

First shave with a newly plated fat handle tech. Now it looks as nice as it works.

 

Another great shave with plenty of menthol goodness from the Egyptian Ingram cream. It smells exactly like the British version but lathers better, easier, and never turns watery. The Lucky Tiger/Floid Classic combination was as always, delightful!

 

SOTD October 28, 2016

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick L1 injector
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel splash, Fine American Blend, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

Fat Friday! Mitchell's Wool Fat did not disappoint this morning. The lather was terrific and the Schick L1 glided through it with no issues. The post shave feel is great as well. Fine American Blend completes the process along with witch hazel and Nivea balm. I really enjoy my Friday setup.

Have a great day!

 

TGIF Shave.............

RazoRock Napoleon's Violet & Semogue OC Boar
English NDC Ball Tech paired w/7 o'clock Sharp Edge
Alum rinse followed by Nivea PSB finishing w/Old Spice aftershave

2-passes for an outstanding DFS! Have a great weekend.............

 

I've never seen that version of Nivea before. How does it compare to the sensitive balm in the white container?

 

Today's shave
Hot water wash with nivea mens face wash and a washcloth
Semogue 620
A Perfect Gent
Gillette New Standard (28)
Astra sp (2)
A Perfect Gent balm
Today's shave was nice. The 620 does such a nice job, night and day from when new. The "Gent", hard to top. Last OCtober offerring, a New Standard, this one with no mystery or modification. Great shaver. Finished with the matching balm.
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

I remember you speaking very highly of the Donato.

 

good description..and, yes, make her laugh again when you guys travel .

 

Friday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Gentleman
Soap: Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: 70’s Wilkinson Sword Light Brigade NEW Chromium (27)
Brush: Whipped Dog Tall Silvertip-24mmx52mm
Aftershave: Stirling Gentleman

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

Stirling MITA today. 20 seconds to load the WD Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Wilkinson Light Brigade still in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Stirling Gentleman aftershave.

Bob

 

Thanks very much @Tdmsu.