SoS: May 22, 2017 - May 28, 2017

No issues here. Have the Bay Rum, Tequila Lime and Eucalyptus Mint lather with a breeze but I have the black plastic jar. Maybe the versions shipping in the cans are the culprit.

 

Tonight's shave, was with and old Straight. It was a super sharp, and smooth shave, that left me near BBS with just 2 passes. No Nicks, cuts, or weepers, just smooooothness.

Razor- Tillotson's Celebrated Razor. Sheffield
Brush- Omega Boar
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Pinaud Clubman

 

I've got the lime, it lathers pretty easily.

 

05/23/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Billy Jealousy Hot Towel Pre-Shave Treatment
Captain's Choice 45th Parallel Shaving Cream
RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Wolfman WR1-OC .74mm Gap Polished Stainless Steel Razor with Darwin Handle
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 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​

 

Late evening shave. Was waiting on this one for about a week to get home and it finally did. Yep, my PAA DOC Evo was on the kitchen table. I swear Gents, I was in the shower with boots and all my cloths on and was handing them over to my Lady giggling, rambling and muttering indiscernible words of joy and excitement. It did not disappoint one bit....
I'm still giggling like a 10 year old school girl who's just gotten her first Valentine's Day card.... I'm in love. Have a great evening Gents.

Razor: PAA DOC Evo
Blade: Voshkod #3
Brush: Omega Ovangkol Boar
Soap: Stone Cottage Spiced Myrrh
W/H: Thayers Medicated
A/S Splash: Chiseled Face Sherlock

 

That is one gorgeous razor Steve.

 

May 22, 2017
Jamie's Night Shave..
1. hot shower
2. Puur Beard oil (pre shave)
3. STERLING LEMON CHILL
4. SEMOGUE 1350 / face lather
5. GEM Bullet Tip / New carbon Rite-Aid brand SE blade.
6. alum block / Indian old spice lime a.s. / vintage old spice lotion..

 

Jeeves of Hudson Street - Black Tea
Ever-Ready 100T | Elite Razor Manchurian
Ever-Ready 1912 | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE (1)

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Jeeves of Hudson Street finally released a matching splash for their outstanding "Black Tea" soap. I've been nagging Bryon about the need for this splash ever since I received the soap.

Since I've previously commented on the soap, I'll be brief in reiterating that it's one of the best performers in the business, with the post-shave being its chief attribute. "Black Tea" specifically imparts a mellow, slightly smoky, black tea, but gentle tobacco and citrus fill out the fragrance quite nicely. I was eager to extend this fragrance with a splash, and my persistence paid off.

The performance of the splash is that of your typical alcohol-based aftershave. There's just enough searing to remind you that it's alcohol and this is soon followed by a gentle menthol cooling. The menthol ratio is pleasant and gentle if not downright subtle. In reality, if you require a post product after using Jeeves soap, you did something wrong, but many of us use the alcohol splash for the routine, the sear, the cooling, and the fragrance.

That fragrance is why I'm here. Not surprisingly, the splash has so much more depth than the soap. It opens with an elegant slightly smoky oolong with smoldering cured tobacco. The tobacco is much more evident than what's experienced with the soap such that, by its nature, it almost overtakes the tea. For a good two hours, those two notes shared the stage in a sophisticated manner. The drydown unveils citrus notes of bergamot and very faint lemon before the dried oolong begins to dominate once again. I believe the addition of lemon somehow prevents the bergamot and tea from turning into a singular contrived Earl Grey fragrance but rather allowing the bergamot to stand out a bit, stepping in and out with the tea. This fragrance has so much character that it never gets old. The longevity is about 6-8 hours which I found surprising for this kind of fragrance. I honestly can't do it justice with my description, and not to overstate it, but "Black Tea" is instantly one of my favorite fragrances. Now, I'm off to nag Bryon about making an EdT.

 

I know that I am repeating myself, but you are one heck of a photographer. These soap companies should hire you to do their ads.

 

You're too kind. Thank you.

 

Thank you for the kind words. My Wolfman is favorite razor. The finish and precession are truly perfection. The shave is always smooth and enjoyable. Maybe it is in my head, but the results always speak for themselves. I really feel lucky that I am able to experience this pleasure and indulgence.
Steve

 

I've said it before, but the Delta Echo treatment on your 1912 is just amazing. This razor is so great looking in it's stock finish, but the contrasting black really kicks it up a notch. It really is something remarkable. Great photo.
Steve

 

SHAVE OF THE DAY

Prep: None
Razor: Ming Shi Futur clone
Blade: Gillette Yellow (1st shave)
Brush: Maggard 24mm synthetic
Soap: Wholly Kaw Man From Mayfair
Post: Myrsol Emulsion, Dr. Jon's Propoganda


Had a wonderful first shave with the Futur clone. Also first time with the donkey milk WK soap, the regular tallow formula is awesome stuff, but this may be a tad better in the post shave depatrment. Anyways, very nice barbershop type of scent and excellent lather. Set the Ming Shi to 2 and got a great shave even with no prep. Finished off with Emulsion and Propoganda for the perfect finish. Hope everyone enjoyed their shave.

 

Date: 23 May 2017

Brush: - Platypus P&C LE 2017 24mm Fan Manchurian White
Cream/Soap: - Wholly Kaw - Fougere Bouquet Special Edition (tallow)
Razor: - Colonial Razors "The General Alum. Head" SE with iKon Bulldog Handle
Blade: - Kai Captain Titan Mild (Pink) #21
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Rose Petal'

 

Yeah man. That razor is top level. I mean I think it's right there with my restored/replated Gillette Empire (which is my prize razor). A truly amazing job was done on that 1912. Also, that EverReady 100T looks like it was made yesterday and matches up with his shave gear perfectly.

 

Crowne & Crane Tobacco and Amber
JR#130 Cypress/Synthetic brush
Van der Hagen Luxury Shave Mug
1955 Gillette Red Tip, PMP blade
Alum and Pinaud Citrus Musk AS

 

Good Morning Everyone! SOTD 05/23/17

Gillette Ball End Tech (ndc)
Wilkinson Sword (2)
E-Shave Badger
Arko
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Gillette Cool Wave A/S

Have A Great Day Everyone!

 

Wolfman Guerrilla Razor
Personna Super Stainless Blade
Santa Marie Del Fiore Soft Soap
Charcoalgoods Aluminum Handle Synthetic
Aqua Velva Sensitive Balm
Irisch Moos After Shave

 

Slugger 159 hits the Diamond
Great shave today. Slugger 159 built lather easily and the scent is pleasing. Unconditional Surrender finished up right and is a good pairing for me.

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