SoS: June 12, 2017 - June 18, 2017

June 2017!!!

Trials and Tribulations

June 12

Razor - 1962 (H1) Gillette Slim (6)
Blade - (2)
Soap - Arko
Brush - WCS Synthetic
Post - Alum

Second night on the Titanium and the razor is in my "normal" setting. The 6 setting seems to work best for me when I'm just shaving to shave, so it makes it an even better stop between 3 and 9 on the trial shaves. Lather was good, and the blade was smooth and comfortable. I'm still watching for a reaction to the coating and so far, other than a bit warmer alum than I expected, nothing is happening. Two passes and touch up and I'm near-BBS. Oh what the heck, the baby is in the house. I'm not going to nit pick a shave this good. Another Super-Max on its way to an awesome three shave run.

I finally found another explanation for the origin of my CT today. The newest Bloom County Sunday strip sheds more light on the origin of the sound. It's always been attributed to Bill the Cat hacking up hairballs (he is a dead cat, they have a harder time with it) but there seems to be a new theory of origin. Some of you who are around my age will recognize the "extra player" in this strip. For those unfamiliar with the wonders of Bloom County, the gentlemen in the final scene is none other than Steve Dallas. Slimy ambulance chasing, skirt chasing, hard drinking all around scumbag attorney. In other words, he handled my last divorce.

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Pics or it didn't happen

 

Route 66 Barbershop Hop
LE30DC - Cashmere
NoName shavette & P-MP
Schick J-1 & P-twin
Alum, Shulton Old Spice AS


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What era is that bottle of old spice from?

 

6/12/17
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (3rd shave)
Razor: 1961 (G4) Super Speed Flare
Brush: Made Rite #7 Vintage Badger
Lather: Stirling Ben Franklin
Post: Witch hazel

Great shave, still loving the Ben Franklin. Surprised I don't hear more about the scent.


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hello fellow shavers,first coldwater shave,monday night.
proraso white preshave.cold water splash
#22/66 british aristocrat,astra sp,semogue 830.
klar sefien sport soap.omega alum,fine italian citrus .
5 days growth-awesome cold water 2 pass combination shave.
0 drama ,dfs+.bbs tomorrow with a tech 1 pass.face feels normal,untouched.
seasonal cold water shaver/menthol to start.
have a great day,gary.sorry about picture .will improve.

 

Not sure, the '60's I think.

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If you have never tried Boots shave sticks I recommend that you fly to London and pick one up. The 30DC Ap Shaving Tuxedo knot did a super job with it and the Special Reserve topped it all off.

 

Thank you very much - that is very kind of you

We moved into our new house 2 years ago and this is the first time this tree is blossoming...we didn't even know, it could

 

SOTD 13 June...
Gillette single ring thanks to @Morman Bridge!
Voskhod blade
Chiseled Face Trade Winds soap and AS
Restored ER brush

I just want to say again how thankful I am to have received such an awesome PIF. This razor gives a super awesome shave and I look forward to many more with it. This forum has to be one of the greatest places to be, couldn't ask for a better bunch of folks to share a common interest with!


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Good Morning Everyone! SOTD

Gem Clog Pruf
Gem Personna (2)
E-Shave Badger
Arko
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Gillette Cool Wave A/S

Dolphin Skin Smooth And Refreshed!

Have A Great Day Everyone!

 

SOTD 20170613



Brush: J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm.
Shaving soap: Jabones by Luna "Dama de noche".
Razor: iKon B1 DeLuxe with OSS handle.
Blade: 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (3).
After shave: Jabones by Luna "Dama de noche".

 

Very good setup and picture Steve.

 

Sounds good Guy. I'm also happy you brought the TDG to my attention. They are excellent bowls. It is getting more difficult to find good knots. IMO.

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June 13, 2017
Gem Damaskeene Open Comb
Gem PTFE
Brothers Bristles with Tuxedo
Nuàvia Rossa

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Tabacstag!
The now expected Tabac excellence this morning. The Rockwell s6 R6 with a feather blade felt smooth and easy, with little burn from the splash as proof. Tabac Balsam is an unsung high quality performer. A tiny bit covers my face and neck.
Prep: Chatillon Lux butter
Soap: Tabac
Brush: Brothers Bristles Bronze Shadow
Razor: Rockwell s6 R6
Blade: Feather
AS: Tabac Splash and Balsam

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Great picture of fine products Clint.

 

Thank you Doug.

 

Nice shave Fuzz Man! I recently got a Gem Junior Lather catcher and a Kampfe one... I will be researching how to load and use these... still need to use them, once i get bored with my 1924 and 1914.... so is it safe to say modern se blade works on all thw gem junior lather catchers? i will be going to the secret society of se shavers to research, the fuzz mans forum. shhhhhhh

 

This bottle shows the volume beneath the contents "After Shave" dating it after about 1973. The bottles have Stopper #4.