SoS: December 5, 2016 - December 11, 2016

Decadent December!!

December 10


Razor - Fatip Piccolo
Blade - (1)
Soap - Route 66 Sweeney Todd
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum

I'm dedicating this shave to the honorable Sultan of Danger himself, @wristwatchb . At his request, I'm loading up "'Murica's Best Blade" (although it's Japanese but who's counting) and taking it for a spin with the Route 66 Sweeney Todd he so generously introduced me to. And, just to prove I'm either extremely confident or entirely insane, I'm putting it in the Fatip. Yes, a super sharp blade known to be a bit on the bitey side in a super aggressive razor known to let blades bite. I feel pairing it with a more likely Super Speed or Aristocrat would just be an insult this time. Besides, the Route 66 seems plenty slick so what's the worst that can happen?

Charlie has also been trying out some Russian blades lately so in the spirit of good international blade relations, and in my position as Blade Czar, diplomacy requires that I show some diplomatic courtesy.

I have used the Feather on rare occasion so I'm not unfamiliar with it. In this razor, however, I'm smart enough to know that riding the cap could well save face. Literally. So, that was the strategy. The Sweeney Todd and Wolf whipped up another great lather tonight after a bit of experimenting. The softer badger (compared to the Semogue) needed a bit extra water to get it right but it wasn't tough to dial in.

First pass was quite effective and definitely made me aware I had a sharp blade in. Nice, smooth and comfortable but a definite high rate of reduction. Second pass turned into a pass and a half with some extra clean up and I called it good. The baby stuck his head in to say hi but may not have stayed long. And, there were about 4 or 5 small spots on my neck where the Feather did its worst. But nothing severe. The alum....well....let's say HOT, but that wasn't unexpected.

After the shave I can feel a bit of irritation on my neck so I'll throw some Nivea on. The woody orange scent of the soap is still with me and it's a great subtle scent. Overall I'd rate this shave well above average and I'm happy to say that this round of blade diplomacy is a rousing success.

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12/11/16 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
Sterling Soap Company Gatlinburg Shave Soap
RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm Brush
Crown King Dual Chamber Scuttle
RazoRock Wunderbar Stainless Steel Slant Razor
Derby Extra Blade – 3rd Shave
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Clubman Pinaud After Shave Lotion​

 

Thanks Doug. I think our family lucked out with this one.

 

Sun. 12/11/16







Marvelous shave with the PAL Injecto-Matic this morning. I'm on my 9th shave with this blade and it still feels plenty sharp. I think many of us have underestimated the longevity of these Chick blades, as I recently put 29 shaves on one. Maybe that was a fluke or maybe coming from DE's our incessant need to switch blades carried over into injectors. More experimentation is needed. I'm on it! Excellent lather from the Arko shave cream. Three passes for a refreshing dolphin smooth finish. Have a great day guys.

 

Great looking brush @Hodge.

 

I hope everything went well last night and that you are well this morning.

 

Great setup and photograph Roby,

 

Thank you Doug, have a great day buddy.

 

Sunday SOTD

Hayashi Diamond #8000
Doug Korn synthetic
Route 66 Sweeney Todd

 

Very nice setup with a great looking brush.

 

December 11, 2016
Mongoose B2 with Triad Ti
Feather Super Pro (11)
Simpson CH 2 Synthetic
Route 66 Bay Lime Twist
Witch Hazel
Folsom & Co Shambala

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Another consistently excellent shave this moring. The CH2 Synthetic whipped up the Route 66 Bay Lime Twist easily with the lime citrus scent adding an enjoyable layer to the shave. Two passes and minimal touch ended in a near BBS shave. I finished off with a splash of Folsom & Co Shambala. I hope everyone has a fantastic Sunday.

 

BBS-1/Triad // Shavemac // Penhaligon's​

 

Sunday 11th December

AdP Essenza Shower Gel
AdP Collezione Barbiere Cream
The Hulk
Hayashi Diamond
AdP Essenza Balm
AdP Essenza Edizione Speciale "Tuxedo"



Shave Music

Handel
Messiah
"Hallelujah"​

 

Thanks Doug

 

Valobra Cologne/Fuller TGN Finest/1960 Gillette Fatboy @5/GSB/Fine Lavender​

 

Good looking setup this morning @Gabe.

 

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!! SOTD 12/11/16

Pal Adjustable(set at 3/4)
Schick (4)
E-Shave Badger
Barbasol Soothing Aloe
Cold Water Rinse,Alum Block
Stetson After Shave Lotion W/Aloe

A wonderful dolphin skin smooth shave!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!

 

Good picture with a great looking razor.

 

Thanks! That Tech is quickly becoming my favorite razor, now that I've learned to pair it with a Feather blade.

 

That Fatboy looks squeaky clean. Nice!