SoS: May 15, 2017 - May 21, 2017

Between Tabac & Lime Sec, it feels good. Other Pinaud products I use had me hoping for more long lasting intense scent. Not the powerhouse of Lilac Vegetal, Clubman, Special Reserve, or Osage Rub. I'll pick up the Citrus Musk next, it was right there on the same store shelf.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Paladin El Dorado
Panna Crema Nuavia Blue
Wolfman Guerrilla
Gillette Silver Blue
Gold Bond Green Lotion
Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool
Aqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro


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Wed. 5/17/17







Excellent shave with the Gillette Mach 3 Disposable this morning. Three passes for a dolphin smooth and refreshing finish. Enjoy your day friends.

 

Thanks a lot to.all of you !


Envoyé de mon iPad en utilisant Tapatalk

 

Thursday Planned SOTD



Razor: Schick Repeating Razor C2
Blade: Schick (01)
Brush: Truefitt & Hill Emperor 3 Silvertip
Bowl: Anself Bamboo 4 ½"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Aventus
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Lavender
Shave Soap: Jabonman Mountain
Post: Organic Shea Butter Lavender
Aftershave: Alpa 378
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Very  Guy!

 

I just want to know the makers of the brushes and the model names, if any when you post pictures. I don't want to hunt down all the posts and pics. Your latest one looks blue-ish with some kind of art painted on it? Who makes that?

 

Robert

 

Thursday's Shave


Nivea Men Face Wash
Williams Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #168
Rockwell 6C
Rockwell Swedish Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The Williams Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #168 Synthetic brush. I did one pass the Rockwell 6C razor and Rockwell Swedish Stainless blade, and I did the second pass with my new Ming Shi adjustable on 2 (not pictured). I ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

In honor of the commencing of the TSD Raffle presumably tomorrow as the ball drops at mindnight tonight, for Thursday's shave , I will switch to

A.S. TSD Sub-zero.

 

So far in life I've been able to get out of most situations.

 

Since the razor has a fairly traditional head, I figured it would be an easy shave. As usually happens when I am overconfident, I was incorrect. You don’t realize how important a handle is for determining angle until there isn’t one. Since this razor is almost the equivalent of holding a blade between my fingers, I really struggled with angle. Having chosen a Feather blade, and not wanting any blood or irritation, I went slow. I managed two passes, ATG and XTG, with no blood. I actually ended up with a very nice DFS+ shave. The downside is that it took longer than a straight shave.

 

Thursday Planned SOTD

Schick type D razor
Vintage Ever-Ready brush
Barrister & Mann Cologne Russe shaving soap
Barrister & Mann Cologne Russe aftershave

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Tonight's shave was with a freshly honed, prettified, and acquired razor. I had a silky smooth 2 pass shave, with only one tiny nick, my fault. I was trying something new, under the chin. Excellently made razor, I would highly recommend.

Razor- Columbia Cutlery. Worchester Mass.
Brush- Semogue 1305 Boar.
Soap- ARKO/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice. Mmmmm, Mmmmm, Good.

 

I've been having really nice shaves lately so I felt it was time to try out my Friedr Herder again. This razor has an excellent reputation but my maiden shave with it left me disappointed. I gave it a little touch up on some diamond felt and tonight's shave was much better. It think it still needs a little more refresh than what I gave it but I can see it becoming a razor I reach for without hesitation.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Haslinger Schafmilch Shave Soap
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip
Friedr Herder 77 Square 6/8
Osma Bloc d'Alun
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm


Happy shaving - Karl

 

05/18/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Captain's Choice 45th Parallel Shaving Cream
Perfecto Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Ming Shi Shaver 2000S Razor
Ming Shi Super White Blades - 5th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Homemade Mandarin Generic Distilled Witch Hazel
Captain's Choice 45th Parallel "A" Evaluation Sample
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm​

 

A little Williams Wednesday Love!!!

 

Hmm, I'll be traveling again soon - that shot is starting a scratch to take mine along with me.

 

I find the scent intoxicating

 

Not a great pic - but a great shave none-the-less.
Gold Dollar 100
All About Men Shave Cream - used as a pre-shave
VDH Boar Brush
Col.Conk/Williams Mug Shave Soap (hybrid)
Clubman AS