SoS: September 25, 2017 - October 1, 2017

Bill, this comes from my heart - it's wonderful to see you back!

 

SOTD - 26 September 2017



Have a great evening!

 

9/26/2017

Jamie's Night Shave - Stirling's Mutton Tallow is amazing! Very glad I purchased this last month.

1. PAA ICE PRE SHAVE SOAP.
2. Stirling Electric Sheep Soap.
3. Colorado Razor designs Brush - custom synth w/Tuxedo knot.
4. Schick Type E - NOS K-Mart blade [2]/
5. Alum -- Stirling witch hazel/aloe Lemon Chill.
6. Stirling Electric Sheep GLACIAL after shave splash.
7. Art of Shaving Lemon Post shave balm.

 

You know what’s been missing from the classic SE shaves I’ve had this month? A twin blade. That’s what been missing. My Eddison Floating Head with a twin blade delivers about as perfect a shave as you can get. Super easy, super smooth, super close. The floating head is not gimmick - it really does ride the curves and keeps near perfect contact at all times. This is a private label from Israel and is identical to my Personna Floating Head. Everyone should have one, they are that good.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Barber Shop
Shavemac 2-Band SIlvertip
Eddison Floating Head
NOS Personna II (4)
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm

Happy shaving - Karl

 

That lather is amazing! Well-done!

 

09/27/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Mineral Fusion Face Soap
Stirling Soap Company Gatlinburg Shave Soap
RazoRock 400 Butterscotch 24 x 57mm Synthetic Noir Plissoft Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
OneBlade Razor Model 2.0 “Genesis”
Feather FHS-10 Hi-Stainless Blade - 5th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Homemade Mandarin Generic Distilled Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Genuine Creosote Seasonal & Limited Aftershave Splash
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements High Jump 47 Soothing Aftershave Balm​

 

Thanks Dan.

 

Tonight's shave was with a Japanese made Straight Razor. I had a very noisy and smooth 2 pass shave, that left me with a DFS. Zero issues. I am currently testing two $10 Boar brushes, recommended as some of the best Boars. Both are fantastic, but the Stirling outclasses the Omega, hands down, so far.

Razor- Japanese "Bellman 45". Swedish Steel.
Brushes- Stirling Boar, is super soft, and very comfortable face lathering brush. Top notch handle.
Omega 10066 Boar. Thicker bristles, more backbone. Very good at lathering. Adequate handle. Not cheap, not expensive feeling.
Soap- Arko/Rose scented
Aftershave- Avon Spicy

 

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

September 26
Razor - Kai Captain Original AC
Blade - (2)
Soap - Truefitt & Hill 1805
Brush - Jayaruh #46
ASOD - The Veg

It's a PAINSTICK PALOOZA around here! I skipped the head shave last week when I was sick so had two weeks of hair to get rid of there. I tried the Slim/Astra on 9 but it jammed up almost instantly. Only one solution. Grabbed the Feather SS and went after it and got a fantastic smooth chrome dome using Arko for the soap. No issues. I'm thinking pain sticks may need to become mandatory for all head shaves.

For my "regular" shave I switched to the Kai Original and used the T&H 1805 and JR46 brush for great slick lather. Two passes and touch ups and I very nearly got the baby in the house. Super shave to set up for the week at work. I'll head out the door with the Mighty Mighty Veg leading the way in the morning.

Two pain sticks - no waiting!

 

RAZOR: Sabi Gen 1 TTO - (4 inch brass handle, medium weight, Gunmetal finish) - Last shave was less smooth than expected.
BLADE: DORCO ST-300 Platinum - only used once - blade was hand stropped * shim added under blade
PRE SHAVE: NONE
SHAVE CREAM: CREMO LATHERING SHAVE CREAM - Sandalwood
BRUSH: SheaMoisture Ultimate Shave Brush - black badger knot. Plenty of rich lather for multiple passes.
POST SHAVE: NONE
AFTER SHAVE: Murray & Lanman Florida Water Cologne

Got an excellent 3 pass BBS shave with minor touchups. Very enjoyable semi-aggressive razor feel.
Razor was much smoother and very comfortable. I attribute this to the blade stropping & shim.
Still very good blade exposure with nice audible feedback.

ALSO, this was my 1st use of the CREMO Lathering Shave Cream. Very nice lather, good scent.
Maybe could have a little more cushion, but very nice product.

SUCCESS!

Thanks fellow TSD members!

 

Date: 27 September 2017

Pre: - Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush: - Yaqi Tuxedo Synth. 26/62mm knot
Lather: - Wholly Kaw - King of Oud (tallow) Donkey Milk 3x
Razor: - Muhle R41 v2013 with the iKon Bulldog Handle
Blade: - Gillette Nacet #3
Post: - Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Bulldog Sensitive Moisturiser
Fragrance: - L'eau D'issey Pour Homme EDT

 

Thank you from MY heart, God Bless you from His Heart.

Bill

 

Shower Soap - Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lemon-Verbena


Razor - Antique Gillette 1907 Old-Type fully restored and re-plated in gold by Razor Emporium
Blade - Wilkinson Sword
Shave Brush - Gentleman's Hangar Synthetic
Shave Soap - Mama Bear's "Bounty"
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Aftershave - Country Club for Men "1837"
Post Shave Balm - Retseliney Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
Deodorant - Organic Essence "Lemon Tea-Tree Mint"
Fragrance - Creed Royal Water
Shave Stand by Robert Evans on Etsy. Must request custom project to order.

Forgot to post this this morning. Better late than never.

I really like the Wilkinson Sword blade on the Old Type. Very comfortable shave. Not irritating. Enjoyed it. No straight razor today, but will think about it for tomorrow.

 

Love Country Club for Men aftershaves that I bought. Great stuff. One of the best aftershave artisans. He should be a lot bigger as a shave product player based on his talent.

 

Those pics of all that Citronella make me shed a tear of joy!

 

Route 66 Retro Spice in an Old Spice ceramic mug
B-400/ Omega 98 boar, Osaka Suribachi bowl, cool water
Schick Type J-2 razor and Personna Twin blades
Alum, Shulton Old Spice

 

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Ladas (1)
Brush: Hucklaration
Lather: Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalypt
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

How do you like the Route 66 Retro Spice? How close is it to the Shulton Old Spice scent?