SoS: May 15, 2017 - May 21, 2017

That's a challenger.....where does one surf in Iowa? Kansas?

 

Thanks very much Roby. Have a great weekend.

 

You are always welcome to come and visit.

 

Go for it!

 

I think there's gonna be change of plans, at least with my choice of soap.

Here is the updated Saturday SoS for me:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed Rapira day 6
Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic SS
Lucky Tiger AS Cream
Mennen Skin Bracer AS Splash

Let's just say that I'm hopelessly-addicted to Rod's great soaps. The MITA is one of my cherished favorites and for a good bunch of reasons - it smells, lathers, and feels great. Nothing at all against the Sottozero - I could always use it on Sunday, right? No change in my aftershave choices - the Lucky Tiger and the Skin Bracer are waiting for me!

 

THURSDAYS SHAVE


Prep: MLSW Sandalwood pre shave butter
Razor: Icon X3/ Maggard MR18C
Blade: Rapia red
Brush: Maggard 24mm synthetic
Soap: Sudsy Soapery Cola
Post: Lucky Tiger, Stirling Ben Franklin A/S


Not a bad shave yesterday. Love the scent of this Cola soap and it paired well with Ben Franklin and whipped up a nice lather in the copper bowl.


TODAY'S SHAVE

Prep: Occams Crushed Lime pre shave soap
Razor: Gillette Red tip
Blade: Rapia red
Brush: Maggard 26mm synthetic
Soap: Wickham's 1912 Citrus Musk
Post: LT, Pinaud Citrus Musk (mentholated)

Couldn't get the photo to upload which ticked me off since it came out as a good pic.
Ended up with a smooth shave this evening. The scent of this Wickham's Citrus Musk is pretty musky in a nice way. Made a terrific lather that seems much more protective than the Super Smooth formula. The blade is gone after this shave, did have some tugging and pulling but it lasted for a good number of shaves (that I lost count of lol). Did do a few extra buffing on the neckline and was reluctant to use the Pinaud but had to since the scents paired so well together, although the Wickham's is heavier on the musk, while Pinaud is more citrus forward. But the A/S did not burn as bad as I thought it would, perhaps due to the menthol crystals added to the bottle. Hope everyone enjoyed their shave!

 

Wednesday, May 17
Brush: Omega Synthetic Hi-Brush
Soap: Proraso Green
Razor: Edwin Jagger Kelvin
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4)
Lotion: Omega Alum Stick / Mennen Skin Bracer / Nivea Post Shave Balm / Pinaud Clubman Talc

Today's shave was killer bbs. Unfortunately, the Kelvin really is too small for my hand, so I rarely use it. But it is a great little razor with a handle that is a near clone of the 34 HD handle, and it has the EJ89 head.

 

Thank You!!

 

Tonight's shave was with a Chinese Straight Razor. If I remember correctly, it cost under $5.00 delivered. I had issues with honing this razor, but since corrected the issues. I had a super smooth 2 pass shave, with BBS results. Only some irritation in one small area, due to a Pakistani razor I tried the night before. Properly honed, this razor can go head to head with some of the best razors out there.

Razor- Chinese "Gold Dollar 66"
Brush- B400 By Tom
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Pinaud Clubman

 

5.19.17 Jamie's Night Shave

 

Good pictures and gear.

 

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Something different tonight.

Homemade razor. Coat hanger and PAL SE blade
JR #137
ToBS St James
WH
Stetson



Technique trumps tools.

 

Wow. Nice razor...

 

05/20/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Sterling Soap Company Honey Oatmeal Shea Butter Bath Soap
Saponificio Varesino Cosmo Special Edition Triple Milled Shaving Soap Beta 4.2
Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom 24mm Silvertip Badger Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Wolfman WR1-OC .74mm Gap Polished Stainless Steel Razor with Darwin Handle
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 4th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
K Shave Worx Saratoga Aftershave​

 

Excellent setup Steve!

 

Awesome photo. Best movie theme yet!
Steve

 

Thanks Guy. I can't wait to try Cosmo tomorrow morning. I won it at the Maggard's raffle from last weekend. I think I will be using the giveaway samples for most of the weekdays and on the weekends use regular tubs. At this rate, I'll never see the bottom of a tin, but will have fun along the way with all the variety!
Steve

 

Well that is one hell of a gift for sure. A great razor.

 

Even aliens choose aftershave splash over balm. I knew it.