SoS: Nov 6 - Nov 12, 2017

Williams Wednesday's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Williams
Jayaruh #220
Bunny, V3
Personna
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Williams Mug Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #220 synthetic brush. I used the NOTSO comb with the Bunny, V3 Adjustable razor by @twhite and Personna blade and found the correct angle right away. Two passes and I was baby bottom smooth. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

It has been a while since I have used this razor, and it performed flawlessly. It was super smooth with no irritation at all.

 

Schick Type M Injector
Schick blade
Maggards marble handle synthetic brush
Stirling Island Man soap
Pinaud Clubman aftershave

 

November 7, 2017

Brush: Omega Synthetic Hi-Brush
Soap: Henry Cavendish Himalaya (All Natural Shave Soap With Shea Butter & Coconut Oil)
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable -L4 (+5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless green (3)
A/S: Mennen Skin Bracer

A DFS.

 

Tonight's shave was with an old Philadelphia made razor. I had a super smooth 2 pass shave, no touch-ups, that left me BBS. Zero issues. This is one sweeet shaving razor. I like the way these old Cast steel razors feel on the face.

Razor- A.B.Shipley & Son, Philadelphia. Half Hollow Ground, Cast steel.
Brush- Stirling Boar
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Avon Deep Woods.

 

How is that Cremo, by Vie-Long?? I have a couple of horse hair brushes by them, and they are very floppy. The Cremo is advertised as having a firm backbone. What are your impressions?

 

Thanks Andrew!

 

Wednesday SOTD



Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D4)
Brush: Shavemac TSR2015 LE 2-band
Bowl: Anself Bamboo 4 ½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre-Shave Oil: Homemade Bay Rum w Lime
Shave Soap: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Post: Stirling's Bay Rum Butter
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum

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SOTD November 7, 2017
Back to the Basics
RAZOR: Matador Toro Mastiff Largo - gold; my MOST AGGRESSIVE DE razor.
BLADE: Dorco ST300 - I guess that I have used this blade at least 6 or 7 times. These blades hold their edge for many shaves.
BOWL: Repurposed generic desert bowl.
PRE SHAVE: Hot water wash with Ivory Soap. Hot water rinse.
SHAVE CREAM: Kiss My Face - Cool Mint - bowl lather.
BRUSH: SheaMoisture Ultimate Shave Brush - black badger knot.
POST SHAVE: Clubman Jumbo Styptic Pencil.
AFTER SHAVE: Gillette After Shave Gel
BALM: NOPE

Yesterday, I used a very mild cartridge razor - today, back to a more traditional and certainly more aggressive tool.
Achieved an excellent 2+ pass BBS, but got 2 minor weepers (above the lip & under the chin). Carelessly applied too much pressure. Muscle memory?

I don't remember when I last used the KMF Cool Mint. It is nice and provides excellent lather, but I like the Pacific Shave Company spearmint better.
Felt like going home using a DE today, but I may go back to the cartridge tomorrow.
I am trying to see how many good shaves I can get out of a 6 blade Pace/Dorco cartridge.
Plus, I have some more canned shave creams to play with.

 

8 November
(future shave)
Williams Wednesday

Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Omega Boar Brush 81064
Soap: Williams
Razor: Superior Safety Razor LC Bar
Blade: Red Devil NOS
Post-Shave: Cold Water rinse and Tai Winds After Shave, Avon, Big Whistle Decanter
Photo:

 

Well, understand the extend of my knowledge and experience with horse hair brushes is today's use of this Cremo brush. I've never owned, nor used a horse hair brush before. The brush was functional, and I liked it, but it's floppy. I don't know if it's "very floppy," as in your experience. That said, I liked the brush, but it's soft and I'll probably use it with creams more often than hard soaps.

How's that for an indirect, bureaucratic response?

 

Tuesday, November 7

DRH Arlington~~Paladin Sumo~~Feather AS-D2~~Polsilver SI
Have a great day!​

 

November 7th _ Jamie's S.O.T.N.
1. PAA CUBE
2. CK Lo Haiku Shave Soap
3. PAA ROCKET (synth)
4. Turkish Copper Bowl
5. Colonial General SE
6. Schick Proline (3)
7. CK Lo Haiku (a.s. & cologne)
8 Wet the Face Scentlezs Mentholated Post Shave Balm.
9.... Finished with a tiny splash of vintage hai karate a.s.

 

Whoa. You've got the real deal Hai Karate. How close is PAA's version to the scent? Good match?

 

NOVember!!!

November 7 - Qshave Focus
Razor - Qshave Futur Clone
Blade - (2)
Pre-Shave - Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Soap - Stirling Electric Sheep
Brush - Stirling Synthetic
Post - Alum

It's time. Time to turn this razor to setting "me". Wide open at 6 and this thing looks like you could debark a log with it. Or slice cheese. Nothing to fear but fear itself (and major scarring but the chicks do dig that) so time to shave. Got my weekly head shave out of the way first, trimmed my goatee and looking good.

I chose the high voltage mutton tonight. On top of the mentholated pre-shave soap it really gives you a great scent. I'm thinking if I ever need to shave in the morning this may be the right soap. Can't imagine being sleepy after having this on my face. Really great feel and the lather is slick as can be. The pro-handle style Stirling synthetic brush had no problems loading enough lather for me to share with the group.

One of the main differences in gaps this size is you are allowed a lot more freedom in choosing an angle over a less aggressive razor. I tried a couple of different angles on the first strokes and decided to keep it where it's been all week in my hand. Pretty much riding the cap on a traditional razor. That basically aligns the top cap and the guard on this one to let the blade go right through the butter zone. The German Wilkie was smooth....I mean smooth. Nice audible feedback on the first pass, less on the second, and by the time I did touch ups I wasn't hearing anything. But I was feeling an incredibly smooth BBS. No blood, no discomfort and the alum was silent. That was fun! Incredible result and feel to get there. I'm thinking I may actually prefer this razor wide open. Yes, you have to concentrate a bit more to stay on angle to avoid any problems, but hold it steady and keep it light and the result is awesome.

I think I'm going to play around with settings. Back down to 4 and come up in 1/2 increments this time to get the feel of what really is the best setting. I don't think I want any less than 4 though. Below that and the feel just isn't the same for me.

 

11/08/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Mineral Fusion Face Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Shampoo/Conditioning Puck
Stirling Soap Company Christmas Eve Shave Soap
RazoRock 400 Butterscotch 24 x 57mm Synthetic Noir Plissoft Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Rockwell 6S Adjustable Stainless Steel Safety Razor Plate 5
Astra Green Superior Platinum Blade - 5th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Booster Mosswood Aftershave
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sandalwood Natural Deodorant​

 

Nice photo & gear Clint!
Steve

 

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Razorock Mamba SS
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Thäter 2-band Bulb
Lather: Stirling Bergamot Lavender
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

Fragrance - Creed Original Vetiver
Aftershave - Country Club for Men - Frozen Vetiver
Shave Soap - Country Club for Men - Frozen Vetiver
Deodorant - Country Club for Men - Frozen Vetiver
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "Unscented"
Post Shave Balm - Cilo Super Anitoxidant Serum
Razor - Vintage Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (re-plated by Razor Emporium)
Blade - BiC Chrome-Platinum
Brush - L&L Grooming "Fatty" in custom green color
Brush stand by Desire Metal Works
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Soap Bowl - Vintage Dubarry Soap Bowl circa 1930's Britain

Wednesday's shave.

 

Wednesday shave

Razorock de razor and wilkinson blade
Razorock plisoft 34mm brush
Vintage bowl

Muhle sandalwood shaving cream
Alum Block
Thayers witch hazel

Aftershave... 4711

Cologne... Floid blue...

Have a great day guys

 

SOTD 20171108.



J&T® wengé / Maggard synth.
Maison du savon de Marseille "Monsieur" (sample).
Schick type I1 injector.
Schick (2).
Harkos® Bay Rum.