SoS: May 22, 2017 - May 28, 2017

Unconditionally Smooth Saturday
This was my first use of a Rockwell razor - a 2c - and I'm impressed enough to order a 6s. I used plate 3 today and the shave was extremely smooth and easy. I am looking forward to using the heavier more aggressive plates at some point. The razor is solid and well made, it feels very good in my hand. The lather was great as usual and my face feels amazing.
Prep: Chattilon Lux US salve
Soap: L&L US
Brush: Brothers Bristles Bronze Shadow
Razor: Rockwell 2c plate 3
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless
AS: Chattilon Lux US Toner

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It's almost freaky how this tub of Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo soap is still delivering, but it still is. The lather was sublime as well as bitterly-cold and beautifully-scented with that Sharp Dressed Man scent. I think it'll last for another couple of uses. (I hope!) I totally clued out and enjoyed a wonderful three pass Dolphin Smooth Shave although that damned Wilkinson blade started getting tuggy, especially on the last pass so I'm debating on scrapping it for tomorrow. The Diana balm also contains a boatload of menthol and it's completely unscented, with awesome moisturizing to it. The Alcolado Glacial splash matches the Rubby Dubby Doo in menthol freeze and it smells light with some citrusy notes - very nice.

Hope y'all have a great weekend!

 

May 27, 2017
ATT Calypso R1
Feather
BSB-2 with Vie Long 2 Band
Mystic Water Lavender Lime
Folsom & Co. Capri

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This was yesterday evenings shave. Held out for a couple days waiting for the Brass General, never showed up. Somewhere in Lancaster, PA still since Tuesday. It's only a 90 minute drive to Colonial Razors from where I live. Oh well, my 3rd shave with the PAA DOC Evo did not disappoint. A great 2 pass shave, BBS and loving it. Best shave yet. Wined and dined the Woman of the house, and got in some Tango & Cha-Cha in the Big Apple. Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Weekend Gents. Remember those that gave their all. God Bless everyone....

Razor: PAA DOC Evo
Blade: Voshkod
Brush: Zenith Best Badger
Soap/Cream: SC Coconut Sandalwood
W/H: Thayers Medicated
A/S Balm: Nivea
A/S Splash: Wholly Kaw Jamestown Gentleman
Cologne: CHANEL Homme Sport Extreme edt

 

May 27 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling British Leather SS
Koraat
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stirling British Leather AS

 

Saturday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Stirling Gentleman
Razor: Maggard V2 Open Comb
Blade: Vintage Gillette “Spoiler” Super Stainless (Shave #7)
Brush: Whipped Dog Silvertip-24mmx52mm
Aftershave: Stirling Gentleman w/Menthol

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Stirling Gentleman today. 20 seconds to load the Whipped Dog Silvertip. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette “Spoiler” SS still in the Maggard V2 OC. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Stirling Gentleman w/Menthol aftershave.

Another great week of superb shaves with a “Spoiler” blade.

Bob

 

Hussylove. Schick H1, Coates Tea Tree.


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Dr Jon's Soap
Oscar 11 Boar Brush
Heart Columbia JWest Razor
Lucky Tiger
Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage & Cedar
Have a great weekend!

 

How did the brush perform?

 

Very well. It needs to be broken on but I love the handle.

 

27 May 2017

* Weber DLC + Stork Aristocrat 1 Titanium
* Iridium Super
* WSP Manchurian + Oscar11 Amber Barbeiro
* Mystic Water Marrakesh
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Saturday SOTD

Mongoose razor
Schick Proline blade
New Forest Tubby brush
B&M Diamond shaving soap
T+S Grog aftershave splash
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Perfect shave this morning in arguably one of the nicest spots in Western Canada, on Vancouver Island.

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Today's shave
Hot water wash with a washcloth and donkey milk soap
@GDCarrington restored Rubberset/ custom two band finest
Bombed Route 66 Cranberry Citrus
Pearl open comb tto
Persona lab (1)white wrapper
Omega Alum
Iced L&M Florida Water (atomized)
Route 66 Cranberry Citrus balm Botanical Balm
Today's shave was nice. Always nice to use my Granddad's brush, restored by Gary, miss my Grandad and Gary as well. The cranberry citrus smells so nice. Three passes with the pearl, it shaves above it's pay grade. I'm totally smooth and comfy. Finished with an overkill of alum, iced FW, and botanical balm. Now I'm smooth, soft,and smellin ' nice.
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

I've found mine likes painting strokes over swirling strokes. Pity I like to swirl, twirl, or go in circles (however it's called).
I think its a semouge vs omega thing.

 

This one is definitely a painter.

 

Razor: Portland Razor Co Chimera
Strop: Drygulch 45
Brush Handle: B-400 The Brush by Tom
Knot: APShaveCo Tuxedo
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary
Post Care: Thayers Witch Hazel
Alum
Osage Rub
Aftershave: Catie's Bubbles Le Marche Du Rasage

Mixed emotions this morning. I tried my first straight only shave. There were some positives; no blood, almost zero feedback from the alum and I ended up with a DFS. Plus this soap and AS combo are fantastic. The negatives were all in my first pass, it was very uncomfortable. The blade almost felt as if it was hesitating and I had to use an uncomfortable amount of pressure to stop it from jumping. To eliminate a sharpness concern I grabbed a fresh off the hones razor that I know was done correctly but I had the same issues with it. The 2nd and 3rd passes went great once the initial reduction was done. Could it be that my beard is just too coarse? I really don't like to use hot water because I get some irritation when I do but I need to use something you soften up the hairs. I'm open to suggestions.

 

A pre-lather while stropping may help. Stay with cold (brr can't believe I'm recommending this, I love me some hot water to shave), but lather up while stropping, wash it away with a washcloth, re-lather to shave. The extra time soap and water on your face may soften enough to make the first pass smoother.

 

I'm trying this next shave. Thank you David!

 

Kawashima
Zebra Synthetic Brush
Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap
Booster June Clover After Shave Lotion