SoS: September 25, 2017 - October 1, 2017

Doug, that El Druida is a gorgeous brush!

 

Thank you very much gentlemen - you are too kind

 

Travel SOTD
Drygulch Strop
Arko Shave Stick
AoS Pure Badger Brush
Jacob Ray Razor
Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave
Have fun!

 

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Tony Forsyth Platypus Prototype Bob Quinn Manchurian
Lather: Australian Private Reserve Fougere Bourbon Rose
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

SOTD SEptember 28, 2017
A Stirling SEptember

Blade: GEM stainless
Razor: GEM Pushbutton
Brush: Jayaruh #60 synthetic
Lather: Stirling Dunshire
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Dunshire aftershave
WTG, touch up

Nice and easy shave this morning. The Pushbutton worked well and the results are smooth. Comfortable and easy peasy.

Have a great day!

 

Today's shave
Hot water wash
Rubberset 150/custom two band finest
Bombed Tampa Shave Company Mango Lime
Tampa Shave Company Chrome Shorty
Omega alum (not pictured)
Tampa Shave Company Mango Lime aftershave
Today's shave was nice. The mango lime has a great aroma, but further, it makes terrific smooth, slick, rich lather. The namesake razor is very aggressive, but with light pressure and good technique, a bbs is a sure bet. I used alum, then finished with the matching aftershave. My only complaint being the amount of aftershave that comes out of the dispenser cap (and that it comes in glass). Overall a better than average experience.
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Today's shave from my Soap Review Thread. I'll get back to pics when I'm not busy sampling, sniffing, selecting and reviewing:

Today I had the best shave I've had in a week using Sudsy Soapery. Performance wise, this one is a keeper. Good lather you can make thick or thin, and really good performance in every aspect. I don't put much weight into face feel, because it's not something I really think about in a warm, tropical climate. "My face feels fine" is usually my thought, unless a soap is particularly drying or deficient. Having said that, my face is noticeably irritation free and soft. Where I struggle a bit with this soap is scent. The scent strength is really good, but most of the scents just aren't up my alley. I had a tub of Jack Frost and traded it away because great performance wasn't enough to override a scent that just didn't do it for me. I'm not a bay rum guy, and the sandalwood mixes don't really excite me either. The scents I really do like are already represented in my den. Would I replace a Stirling Almond Cream, Cella, or TOBS Peppermint when they are done with a SS Almond Cream or SS Peppermint & Lavender? Absolutely. Do I feel an urgent need to trade these out of my den? Not really. Right now, if the scents were right it'd be among my top keepers, and will still probably make its way into my den at some point. However, it's going to go at the top of my honorable mention list for now. (By the way, the difference between a "keeper" and an "honorable mention" is a matter of personal preference more than anything. These are all good soaps)

 

and now an update-called an audible at the sink and used the Stirling Gatlinburg sample instead of GSCW.

 

Thursday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Arkadia
Soap: Route 66 Sweeney Todd
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Green Super Stainless (Shave #4)
Brush: Elite Razor Manchurian White-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Bulgari Man in Black EdT

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Route 66 Sweeney Todd today. 20 seconds to load the Elite Manchurian White brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette 7 O’Clock Green SS still in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Bulgari Man in Black EdT.

Bob

 

SOTD: A shave of favorites—Vintage 9/8" FBU from William Greaves & Sons, Soap Commander 'Influence' soap and matching aftershave balm; custom Jayaruh two-band badger brush. Great lather & scent (tobacco, cherry & black tea); über-smooth shaver = superior shave! Have a blessed Thursday, gents!

 

Making good progress through my 1934 Christmas list.. better late than never.

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/christmas-1934.55229/

An impeccable first shave from the Cooper and his co-conspirators.

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SEptember 28th SOTD
PAL Injectomatic
WD HM Badger/ Cypress handle
TFS Farinik SS
Thayers
P&G Old Spice AS

 

SEptember 28, 2017
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Varlet Orion
Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Colonial Razors 'The General'
Feather Pro Super
Stirling MITA Witch Hazel
Barrister and Mann Arctique
Pino Silvestre​

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DdThursday
Sudsy Soapery has a unique post shave feel for me, maybe it's the clay in the formula that leaves me so smooth. This was my first use of the Stirling Boar brush and I realize that I need to learn the best ways to use it. I'm used to synthetics, and the amount of soap load needed, so I'll need to adjust that a bit, as well as how much pressure to use when face lathering. This one has already softened up nicely after soaking for 12 hours, and it will only get better. There was no funky smell on this brush. The handle is very well done - it feels comfortable and solid in the hand.
Prep: Chatillon Lux Butter
Soap: Sudsy Soapery Delor de Treget
Brush: Stirling Boar
Razor: Rockwell 6s R6
Blade: Astra SP
AS: Chatillon Lux Delor de Treget

 

Thursday 9/28/17

Weleda Wild Rose Oil preshave
Barbasol cream
Focus Dynamic razor
Rapira Super Stainless blade
Thayers Unscented witch hazel
Barbasol Brisk aftershave
Every Man Jack Fragrance Free balm





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For my Friday morning shave:

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra day 5
TSD Iced Subzero SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Osage Rub AS Splash

Do I like this Synergy Frost_byte soap? Truthfully, no. Yes, it's very easy to lather and it has a LOT of menthol to it but the scent to me is not pleasant and it doesn't really have such great skincare. I made a big mistake when I bought it, but once it's finished I'll say good riddance. Therefore, I've decided to postpone using it for as long as I can and enjoy a shave with a soap that I haven't used in a long time. JoAnna's Iced Subzero is wonderful - better lather than this Frost_byte any time, smells better, and has terrific skincare in addition to its menthol effect.The Rubby Dubby Doo has to be part of my aftershave rotation at ALL times because I love it so much.

 

I bough
Last fall&wnter I bought Every Man Jack deodorant from my supermarket, and may try it again as we get into colder weather. I bought the Sandalwood, and Cedarwood fragrances.

 

Great picture, buddy!

 

Beautiful Fatboy!