SoS: September 4, 2017 - September 10, 2017

Thank you. They can be hard to find in the original packaging.

 

Friday's SE Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Palmolive Classic Shaving Cream
B 400 by Tom
GEM Bullet-Tip
CVS SE
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Barbasol AS

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Palmolive Classic Shaving Cream face-lathered well with the B 400 badger brush by Tom. I did the two passes with the GEM Bullet-Tip and CVS SE blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Barbasol AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Will do and thank you again Marine for gifting me the 3D printed bowl.

 

WEDNESDAY'S SHAVE


Prep: Taconic Bay Rum Mentholated
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Pol-Silver
Brush: Fine angel hair synthetic
Soap: Gustafsons Stubble Management
Post: Local Gent Fields & Streams balm



What a wonderful shave yesterday. This soap made by Square One Soapworks is truly a hidden gem, it is a vegan formula that makes a lather that is a bit similar to Shannon's Soaps in consistancy of lather. The scent of Stubble Management is peppermint and anise, although I usually don't care for black licorice scents, this is a perfect blend of the 2 notes and they work well together. Had a big grin on my face because the shave was so enjoyable. Finished off with Local Gent balm which was the perfect way to end this peaceful shave.


THURSDAY SHAVE


Prep: Occams Crushed Lime
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Pol-Silver
Brush: Maggard 30mm synthetic
Soap: First Canadian Maximo Gomez Cuba
Post: Peach Thayer's WH, Reef Point Admiralty balm



Had a refreshing shave this afternoon. Love the bright citrus tobacco scent of this soap, and this newer formula makes a great lather. Did end up with a bit of irritation on the neck but it may have been user error. Finished off with Admiralty balm and it felt great on the skin and has a nice amount of menthol. Hope everyone enjoyed their shave!

 

NO PIC TODAY.........

Rockwell 6C Razor #4
Feather Hi-Stainless Blade
Frank Shaving Boar Brush
Dirty Deeds Green Tweed Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

Two passes with a hint of touch up for a very smooth BBS shave.

 

Great picture, Roby!

Thank you, buddy.

 

SEptember 7 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Route 66 Ghost Town
Ever-Ready 1924
Stirling Unscented PSB
B&M Cologne Russe

 

Jim!

 

Thanks Jim

 

Continuing a theme, I broke out the Damaskeene today. It's been nearly 2 years since it's seen use and only the 3rd time out in my Den. What a great choice. Baby dolphin smooth, no drama, and the definition of smooth.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike's Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
GEM Damaskeene
GEM SS PTFE (4) w/shim
T&H Classic After Shave Balm

Happy shaving - Karl

 

Now that's a decanter I haven't seen before, pretty cool looking and quite a collection of Old Spice you have there Doug.

 

Love the Maximo Gomez as well. A very underrated soap base and a fantastic scent!

 

9/07/2017
Jamie's Brut-al Night Shave.
1. musgo real glyce pre soap.
2. k shave worx shaping up soap.
3. semogue boar , suribachi bowl.
4. PAA prismatic w/PAA 2 piece travel handle. new bolzano blade.
5. k shave worx shaping up witch hazel splash.
6. BRUT after shave.
7. k shave worx balm.

 

RAZOR - Gold Dollar 100
BRUSH - Rubberset #153 - known elsewhere as Dad's Old Brush
SOAP - Williams Mug Shave Soap
MUG - Vintage Old Spice shave mug - known elsewhere as Dad's Old Shave Mug
PRE-SHAVE - Rite Aid label (Noxzema clone) face cream as pre-shave.
AFTER SHAVE - Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Another great 2-pass BBS shave from this very economical razor.
The star of this shave though is the brush/mug combo - that were my Dad's when he was alive.
Really enjoyed this shave. And I know Dad would be proud.

 

Today I used ... Drum roll please

Soap : Stirling Orange Chill
Brush : Hardright Davy Jones
Blade : Gillette silver blue
Razor : Wilkinson "Sticky" first time better than ... well it has been awhile.

 

Smells like the Drug Store SEptember!!!! (Stirling Booster)

September 7

Razor - Gem 1912
Blade - (3)
Soap - Stirling Ozark Mountain
Brush - Jayaruh #46
ASOD - Old Spice

Moving right along to the third shave with the Gem/Gem combo. Stirling Ozark Mountain soap and I really like the scent on this one. I got the sample just because I lived in the Ozarks for several years and was curious as to what they would consider an Ozark Mountain scent. Silly me. It's made in Booneville, Arkansas. They should know what they're doing. And they do. They describe it as being "woodsy and spicy" and they do a fine job of that. I can pick up the hint of wood smoke as well as the various aromas that tend to be common to the Ozarks. Very nice job of capturing a rather unique and somewhat abstract scent. Oh, yeah, the lather.......it's Stirling. 'Nuff said.

The third shave on the Gem PTFE blade was the best of all so far. Clearly my technique is more solid and that makes a huge difference. Each night on this blade has produced less irritation and tonight's was barely noticeable with the alum. Great near-BBS finish and a great after-shave feel due to the tallow. Beef in this soap, not sheep. I probably have at least three more shaves on this blade as it doesn't feel like it's begun to give up the ghost at all yet. I may switch to something else tomorrow but I'll keep the blade loaded to come back to later this month. Overall a very enjoyable shave not only tonight, but for all three nights that I've used this setup. Nice way to start the SE portion of my SEptember! Tomorrow morning - Old Spice before heading out the door.

 

Date: 08 September 2017 is nearly 6am in West of London

Pre: - Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush: - RazoRock Plissoft Big Bruce Synth. 26/63mm knot
Lather: - Palmolive Classic Shave Stick (european version grated into a plastic tub)
Razor: - Parker Variant Adjustable in Satin Chrome (WTG #5, XTG #3, ATG #2)
Blade: - Rapira Platinum Lux #2
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Unscented' / Bulldog Original Aftershave Balm
Fragrance: - YSL L’Homme EDT

 

2:00 a.m.. a little odd time to shave I guess but I just did anyway lol
Just plain Barbasol Pacific Rush, but lathered with a few drops of water, and badger brush applied.
Decided to have fun tonight with the basic Gillette Tech 1978.
I can't remember what blade I used, as I dont pay much if any attention to blade brand. I have good equipment (I like all vintage), so even though I have a cpl of perceived favorites, I usually just grab any blade I have.
First aftershave was M&L Florida Water...I use it after all shaves and throughout my day. For whatever reason I love everything about the stuff...bordering on an obsession lol. No burn whatsoever after a three pass, genuine BBS.
After a bit, I used one of my homemade aftershaves...it's a slash, but needs to be shaken because I use extra vitamin E oil as both a carrier oil and moisturizer. Made with a soft, buttery blend of vanilla and a hint of bay( just plain bay). Very calming for just before bed!
Happy shaving!

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 09/08/17

Gem Featherweight
Gem Personna (12)
Synthetic
Col. Conk Lime
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Old Spice A/S

A Fine Friday Shave!

Have A Great Day