SoS: April 17, 2017 - April 23, 2017

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by crackstar, Apr 16, 2017.

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  1. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture!
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 20, 2017
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Those Js are great shaves.
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 20, 2017
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  3. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    Fantastic photo!
     
    Salty Belle, Apr 20, 2017
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Kathleen. Good to see you back and posting. :happy088:
     
    clint64, Apr 20, 2017
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  5. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    Thanks Brian and Hi! I'm back as often as I can be:)
     
    Salty Belle, Apr 20, 2017
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  6. Shave Monkey

    Shave Monkey Well-Known Member

    Agreed!
     
    Shave Monkey, Apr 20, 2017
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  7. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    Glad you're enjoying the Lavender Woods. It's my son's favorite.
     
    Salty Belle, Apr 20, 2017
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  8. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    I've missed you guys:)
     
    Salty Belle, Apr 20, 2017
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  9. Tiredricefarmer

    Tiredricefarmer Well-Known Member

    If you can make a left handed brush I'm in! Lol
     
    Tiredricefarmer, Apr 20, 2017
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  10. EzraCobb

    EzraCobb Well-Known Member

    4/20/17
    Jamie's sotn
    1. hot shower
    2. PAA pre shave ATG mentholated
    3. semogue 610
    4. Tabac
    5. PAA alpha eclipse slant / personna med prep (2)
    6. Thayers unscented
    7. Tabac aftershave and a splash of Tabac cologne... nivea men balm..
    [​IMG]
     
    EzraCobb, Apr 20, 2017
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  11. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Welcome back! You've been missed.
     
    mrchick, Apr 20, 2017
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  12. Tiredricefarmer

    Tiredricefarmer Well-Known Member

    IMG_0047.JPG Got to use my new JR #52 with some Stirling Dunshire today and it performed great! Can't wait till I get it broken in!
     
    Tiredricefarmer, Apr 20, 2017
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  13. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Nice setup.
     
    Jayaruh, Apr 20, 2017
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  14. Tiredricefarmer

    Tiredricefarmer Well-Known Member

    Thanks Jim, looking forward to adopting a few more brushes in the future. Got a really great and quick lather with the 52
     
    Tiredricefarmer, Apr 20, 2017
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  15. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    That's great. How do you like the feel of that four-sided handle?
     
    Jayaruh, Apr 20, 2017
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  16. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Friday Planned SOTD
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    Cobra classic razor
    New Forest brush
    Geo.f.Trumper limes preshave
    Soapmakers of Awesometown shaving soap
    Myrsol Plastic shave aftershave
     
    Hodge, Apr 20, 2017
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  17. Tiredricefarmer

    Tiredricefarmer Well-Known Member

    It feels good, as good or better than my 830. Almost like I didn't have to grip it as hard, if that makes sense. Works well with the stiff backbone of the boar hair.
     
    Tiredricefarmer, Apr 20, 2017
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  18. Sparrow

    Sparrow Well-Known Member

    Thank you!
     
    Sparrow, Apr 20, 2017
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  19. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Arko Adjustable April!!!!!

    April 20

    Razor - 1962 (H1) Gillette Slim (3)
    Blade - [​IMG] (1)
    Soap - Arko
    Brush - WSC Synthetic
    Post - Alum

    Awhile back Jason from tryablade.com sent me a couple of freebie Derby Premium blades. These are a new version of the old Derby Extra that we're all familiar with. Of course, Derby always draws a lot of heat for being a "bad" blade even though it actually performs very well in an aggressive razor and not exactly badly in a mild one. It's not the sharpest by far but it is typically smooth. So, what's the difference between the old Extra and the new Premium? Apparently just the steel. The ads for them mention "premium Swedish steel". No idea if it's even a difference from their usual steel or not to be sure. And the coatings, chromium, ceramic, platinum, tungsten and polymer, are the same as on the Extra. It is entirely possible that this is the same blade with a new wrapper and name. The only way to find out how they really compare is to shave with them. So, the Premium for three shaves followed by the Extra for three shaves in the Slim.

    If there is any one characteristic of synthetic brushes that could convert me away from the natural brushes it is definitely the convenience. My plan tonight was to use the Wolf Whiskers custom silvertip but I forgot to start the brush soaking. I picked up the WSC synth instead and instead of waiting for a brush to soak I just dunked it for about 10 seconds, shook it, then face lathered the stick into the usual ridiculous amount of Arko lather. I did two full passes, WTG then XTG and did almost a full pass of touch ups. I'll say I got it to DFS but, yeah, it was smooth but not really the best finish you could ask for. The alum was silent. In the mild setting on Slim this blade is as tame as a de-clawed kitten. On 6 tomorrow we'll get a feel for it in a better setting for the blade, but I wanted to set the comparison mark at the mild 3.

    Another busy week with all kinds of in-store moves, new beds showing up, paperwork to be done, so I may be a bit behind for a day or two around here. Nothing some extra breaks since I'm the boss won't fix.

    [​IMG] ​
     
    NCoxSTL, Apr 21, 2017
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  20. Smooth Steve

    Smooth Steve Well-Known Member

    04/21/17 Shave of the Day
    Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
    Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Shampoo/Conditioning Puck
    L&L Grooming Blackberry Blossom Bay Soap
    Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom 24mm Silvertip Badger Brush
    Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
    Gillette M2 Gen 1 Slim Adjustable Razor - Setting 4
    Personna Blue Comfort Coated Blade - 4th Shave
    RazoRock Alum Stick
    Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
    Chatillon Lux Blackberry Blossom Bay Aftershave
    NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
    Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Natural Deodorant    ​

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    Smooth Steve, Apr 21, 2017
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