SoS: May 22, 2017 - May 28, 2017

Awesome vintage razor set! Looks like it's in really good shape. My only vintage 'set' (Gillette ABC 'Empire') had to be fully restored, including inside the case, and pieces of the razor needed 'transplants' from another 'Empire' razor in order to achieve a full 'new' looking condition. So, I cannot make the claim that my 'set' is a complete one due to the 'Frankenstein' restoration of the razor head, case swap and purple interior re-fabric'ing. Razor Emporium sure did a great job making it convincing that the two merged sets were really an original set. I honestly wouldn't have tried to re-plate or restore a completely intact antique set because that would have ruined the value. Genuine, intact, antique sets should be in a case. Sets that are family heirlooms or have flaws/damage can and should be restored and enjoyed.

 

You have so many awesome gear combinations Ram (don't know your real name). I cannot keep up with your product collection. I see now that I simply have to buy more. It's the only way going forward.

 

I almost went with a rose scent today (Royal Mayfair & Caties Bubbles' Royal Garden), but ultimately picked Bois du Portugal. It's kind of hard to smell bad for people on this forum.

 

OMG. I didn't even see this one. I keep wondering if there is a way to obtain an intact Shulton Old Spice "Burley" set that smells legit after all these years. That OS lime set just sets off feelings of shave den envy.

 

Thanks Tim. I admit I have too much gear in the den but I do like creating different combinations that strike my fancy. Downside is I never get around to finish a product. I think in five years I have finished just two shave soaps\creams and no aftershaves or balms.

 

I've never tried the Burley but I know Primo scored a bottle of OS Burley I believe last year. I was actually surprised that the OS Lime Aftershave and Cologne were NOS and the aroma is strong as I remember 40+ years ago when I was in HS and had old spice and Brut as my go to aftershaves.

 

hello fellow shavers,saturday night shave;
usual prep,proraso white and hot towel.
#1 rocket,astra sp,progress vulfix 2006c pure badger brush.first ever use of a badger brush.
palmolive lemon cream,thayers lemon,duru limon aftershave.
awesome 2pass combination shave,no drama,very refreshing
have a great weekend,gary

 

Dhen einai tipota, megale!

 

* SWK XL scuttle
* Shavemac TSR LE 2016 DO12band
* Koraat 6/8 near wedge "the White Queen"
* Prorasso green preshave
* OSP Grapefruit & Menthol
* Osaga Rub
* Prep asb

 

SOTD 20170528



Brush: J&T® bamboo / Tuxedo synthetic 24 mm.
Shaving bowl: Epsilon.
Shaving cream: Weleda.
Razor: Rotbart Mond Extra.
Blade: Supermax Super Platinum (5).
After shave: Hawkins & Brimble balm.

 

Good Morning Everyone! SOTD 05/28/17

Gillette Single Ring
Wilkinson Sword (7)
VDH Boar
Col. Conk Amber
Cold Water Rinse, Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk A/S

A Super Nice Three Pass Shave This A.M.

Have A Great Day Everyone!

 

Alpha Ecliptic Slant
Super Max Titanium Blade (1)
Asylum Vetiver Bourbon Shave Soap
RR Big Chrome Handle Synthetic Badger
Aqua Velva Sensitive Balm
Irisch Moos After Shave

 

The Brass General looks great Guy.

 

May 28, 2017
ATT Calypso R1
Feather
Romero Olivewood Synthetic
MdC Vetyver
Fine Fresh Vetiver

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1st pass: Krona/Big Ben
2nd pass: Red Tip/Spoiler

Soap: Pacha pipe tobacco&coffee

BBS

Combo 1 is just too mild. Very nice fragrance to the soap. Decent lather.

A/S: Brut-Skin Bracer leftovers mix. Smells nice, feels nicer.

 

Sunday 5/28/17

Weleda Wild Rose Oil preshave
Plisson Synthetic brush
G.F. Trumper Rose soap
Hone 15 razor
Sharp blade
D.R. Harris Pink aftershave
G.F. Trumper Coral Skin Food





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Although the Wilkinson blade didn't tug at all this morning I still needed three passes to get the desired BBS shave that I wanted. For tomorrow it's back to a Rapira in the old Super Speed. The Krampert's Frostbite gives such fabulous lather, and its scent is so nice - to describe it would be a blend of pine and mint, mixed with frankincense. The menthol strength to me is around an 8.3, it's comparable to my Frozen Tundra soap. The matching aftershave has that same great scent and gives wonderful skincare, along with a strong freeze.

A good Sunday to all!

 

Sunday 28 May 2017



Mastro Livi RWL34, 15/16 Full Hollow, Spanish Point, Olive Wood​

There is something magic in this Mastro Livi RWL34 razor. This RWL34 stainless steel is simply amazing and gives both a very close shave and an irritation free smooth skin. I admit I am very fond about this straight razor - yes, I am very fond of all of Mastro Livi razors I have in my collection - also for the fact I personally watched its making and I also made a video of it. The edge is still very sharp and super performing - it still has the original Mastro Livi honing - and after four years it shaves like the first day. Just Mastro Livi loom strop and hand palm stropping and I was ready to experience the best shave. Amazing straight razor!​

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• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
• Soap: Dr. K Lime Shaving Soap
• Brush: Mastro Livi Super Silvertip Badger, Padouk, 24mm Knot
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi RWL34, 15/16 Full Hollow, Spanish Point, Olive Wood
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
• Post-Shave: Argan Oil
• After Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer

 

Thank you Guy,
I think the Meißner is a quality soap indeed. I had a Strong 'n Scottish, but after it stained two or three of my towels, I had to sell it. The Lime does sound good. My other Lime is MW and it's too sweet.