SoS: June 19, 2017 - June 26, 2017

A tweak of yesterday's shave with better results. SABI/Mastiff top cap on Muhle R41 baseplate, but this time one shim and I made sure the Rockwell handle was fully tightened as I've had it fake me out at times. Go-to Permasharp replaced the Personna Blue. Although cutting angle was still limited, much smoother than yesterday despite lots of blade feel. Coate's lathered up nicely in the palm.

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DORCO :: SHAVEMAC :: BARRISTER & MANN :: LEA​

 

SOTD - 22 June 2017



Have a great evening!

 

June 22, 2017
Jamie's Night Shave
*PAA King R. Emporium soap and a.s.
*semogue 610
*PAA alpha ecliptic slant
*new sharp star blade

 

Thank you my friend

 

The name and photo on the products had me thinking Ron Swanson; meat flavored. I looked it up. Not so. The description said "Dark, Light, & Sweet" with rose water,
menthol, and essential/fragrance oils.
What say you, Sir?

 

June 2017!!!

Trials and Tribulations

June 22

Razor - 1959 (E4) Gillette Fatboy (9)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Arko
Brush - WCS Synthetic
Post - Alum

Well let's put a bow around this dog and finish up, shall we? Third and final shave on a blade that has not impressed at all. Not all that sharp, a bit tuggy/draggy and only DFS with effort so far. Probably not getting any better is my thinking.

However, upon actually shaving with the razor wide open I will say this is the best finish of the three. Ok, so I was a bit premature in declaring it a total dud. I did get DFS, irritation is there but not quite as bad as last night so the extra gap definitely helps this blade out. Still, no reason to keep these around as I don't need a blade that requires a highly aggressive razor to work.

Compared to the SM Titanium, the Blue Diamond isn't as sharp, drags because of it, and just doesn't live up to any amount of hype the Swedish steel might give it. The one Super-Max that has not impressed in any way so far.

So, I leave that one behind and move on to some fine sputtered platinum tomorrow with the Topaz platinum blade. Staying in India, just changing manufacturers. Should be fun! I am taking a break from vacation tomorrow to go in and cover the store. Something's up with a couple of people and they were short one for the day so they offered me free lunch to cover. Yeah, I'm cheap and easy. Well, ok, so I'll pay and I'll beg. Same thing. I guess the commute for one day this week won't kill me.

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SOTD 22 June
English Gillette Tech
Feather Blade
Restored ER brush
Barrister & Mann Latha Oceana Soap
Fine American Blend AS

Awesomely refreshing scents from both soap and AS leading to a nice relaxing shave! I highly recommend this combo although the AS overpowered the soap but that's OK by me!



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Hi, tonight's SOTD. ---



God Bless You All!


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Razor - DeHaven
Blade - modified gem ptfe
Brush - jayaruh 171
Soap - Simpson unscented cream
Post - witch hazel

 

Thank you. Enjoy your adventure.

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Good Morning Everyone! SOTD 06/23/17

'59 Gillette 195 (set on 6)
Wilkinson Sword (5)
Erskine 3103 Boar
Williams
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Pinaud Clubman A/S

A Fabulous Friday Shave!

Have A Great Day Everyone!! TGIF!

 

SOTD 20170623



Brush: J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm.
Shaving soap: Jabones by Luna "Geranio romero y clavo".
Razor: Blackland "Blackbird" OC with long (101 mm) handle.
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (1).
After shave: Cella after shave lotion.

 

June 23, 2017
Damaskeene Open Comb
Gem PTFE
“Amgios” Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Fine Italian Citrus

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Schick Injector E1
Schick blade (1)
Semogue BC Texugo
Iced Orange Arko Stick

 

Fatboy Friday
Hot water wash with a washcloth
Hoffritz pure badger brush
Bombed Soap Commander Love
Gillette Fatboy (D4)(7)
Asta ss (4)
Iced Crusellas 1800 Rosa
Soap Commander Love balm
Today's shave was Lovely. Early to get it done today. What better way than to be smellin' like a rose. Great shave today.
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

L&L Grooming - Bon Vivant
Ever-Ready 100T | Elite Razor Manchurian
Ever-Ready 1912 | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE (1)
Chatillon Lux - Bon Vivant EdT

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Jun 23 SOTD:

Razorock Plissoft Brush
Palmolive Classic SC
Gillette Flair Tip Rocket
Voskhod (16)
Stirling Unscented PSB
Fine Fresh Vetiver AS

 

*late '40s Super Speed
*'50s Silver Star "duridium" blade
*Avon rope soap/Colgate lime canned foam mix

Slow 3 pass BBS

For Father's Day, the Wife bought me 180 of these mint blades (nine 20 blade zip packs) at under 10 cents each.

*witch hazel