SoS: June 12, 2017 - June 18, 2017

I've had good luck with Lab Blues, the Israeli Peronnas, Voskhods and the various Rapira blades. Lately I've been using more of the Lab Blues because I still have a lot of them and running low on Russian blades.

 

Razor: Portland Razor Co Chimera
Strop: Drygulch 45
Brush Handle: 30DC LE
Knot: APShaveCo Cashmere
Soap: Chiseled Face Civet
Post Care: Thayers Witch Hazel
Alum
Osage Rub
Aftershave: Stirling Unscented
Fragrance: Zoologist Civet

Wow! What a fantastic shave I had this morning. I love everything about this soap; the scent is amazing, kind of a spicy floral, it's very slick once the water is dialed in (slightly thirsty) and has a great post shave feel. The 30DC brush did a great job lathering up this incredible soap and the Chimera slid through a couple days of growth. Have a great day folks!

 

Thanks very much Jim.

 

Your welcome Doug.

 

Tuesday 6/13/17

Weleda Wild Rose oil preshave
Maggard Marble Synthetic brush
TOBS Rose cream
Ikon Shavecraft 101 DC razor
Astra SP blade
Thayers Rose Petal witch hazel
Trumper Coral Skin Food


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1931-32 silver Wardonia with modified Astra blade did a great job on my beard. Very aggressive but easily manageable. Too much blade chatter to go ATG on my head, the Blue Star equipped 1912 finished the head shave (and reaffirmed my preference for the carbons).

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PARADIGM :: EL DRUIDA :: L & L GROOMING​

 

That is the best place to go. I recommend getting a blade in one soonest. You are missing out. I will wait on pics to see whatchagot!

 

Supply Provisions, #2 plate, Dutch blade. I hope everyone is well.



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Razor: Gillette President (Y1)(1953)
Blade: Voskhod Teflon Coated (4)
Brush: Shavemac ATG LE The Rowl Silvertip
Soap: Nuavia Rossa
Aftershave: Floid Vigoroso
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Sinker Cypress Wood

Very close comfortable near BBS shave today.

 

Nice pic Jim. Nice and vibrant and not too cartoonish, Good Job!

 

Wednesday Planned SOTD



Razor: Timeless Razor SB
Blade: Personna Super Stainless (D13)
Brush: SOC 2011 Finest Badger 2
Bowl: Corbell Pedestal Bowl 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Aventus
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS unscented
Shave Soap: Chiseled Face/Zoologist – Civet
Post: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Fine Platinum
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Great picture of superb equipment Guy.

 

Thanks Doug!

 

Excellent setup Doug. How do you like the Nuavia Rossa? My favorite of the 3 Nuavia's.

 

This is some amazing shave soap. Some say it is over price, but I would call it good value. Beautiful bowl and over 6 ounces of soap.

 

I agree, a little goes a LONG way

 

Thanks. I find it works very well with the Tabac soap and is a great pairing. I wanted to get something from Germany and did not have the time to hunt down something more unique. I did not really want another soap anyways and already have a number of razors on the list to try/purchase including a Charcoal head to match the Tritium handle I just purchased, so I kept it simple and with the classics. I really enjoy 4711.
Steve

 

Thank you for the kind words. I really like Mayflower and especially the cooling AS. I must say, this is one sample that I would like to get the full product for. Very enjoyable.
Steve

 

Today's shave was with a German NOS razor, I rarely use. It takes a wickedly sharp edge, and provided a 2 pass BBS shave. No Nicks, Cuts, or Weepers.

Razor- J.A.Henckels, Friodur 451
Brush- Zenith Boar
Soap- Stirling Glastonbury
Aftershave- Florida Water