SoS; January 2018.

9 January 2018

* Weber DLC + Stork Ex Brass
* Iridium Super
* Shavemac Americana XL Unique 2-Band
* Wholly Kaw Fougere Bouquet
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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January 9, 2017

Paladin Sumo
Proraso Cypress & Vetiver
RR Black Mamba DLC
Gillette Silver Blue
Proraso Cypress & Vetiver
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

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Tuesday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Los Angeles Shaving Soap Woody Lavender
Razor: Gillette “Black Beauty” Super Adjustable
Blade: Vintage Schick Plus Platinum (Shave #12)
Brush: Elite Razor/TGN Grade A Silvertip-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

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

LASS Woody Lavender today. 20 seconds to load the Elite Razor/TGN Grade A Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Vintage Schick Plus Platinum still in the Gillette Black Beauty. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Fine Platinum aftershave.

Bob

 

I have the same Sumo and really enjoy using it. Very ergonomic handle.

 

Razor: Above The Tie SE1 w/ Timeless (14x85) Barber Pole Handle
Blade: Feather Professional (4)
Brush: 30 Day Crew LE with MS 2 Band
Soap: Jeeves Of Husdon Street Turkish Bath
A/S: Lucky Tiger
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Bowl

 

January 9th SOTD
‘Tobacco Tuesday’
GEM Jr
TGN Synthetic
First Canadian Maximo Gomez Cuba SS
Thayers
Jeeves Tobacco and Bay Leaf AS

 

Damaskeene. Just great, two pass + BBS. Will a new Starling outperform these old blade holders?? Consider me very skeptical.

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Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Vie-Long 13052 Horse
Soap: Cella
Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Feather Pro
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Cella AS

Words fail me

 

Parker Variant razor
Silver Star blade
WD Synthetic brush
VeraSoapCo Peppermint SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Barbasol Brisk A/S w/added menthol

The Variant is a marvelous device that gives fabulous shaves. My face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

Wednesday's planned shave:

Neutrogena Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra day 3
Soap Smooth Frozen Cranberry SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
Reef Point Fougere Santal AS Splash

Another non-Stirling shave but this soap and aftershave are terrific - they were gifts from my lovely wife!

 

Tuesday, January 9



AOS Lemon (Tallow)~~Paladin Cleo~~'55 Gillette President~~Personna 74~~AOS Lemon ASG/ASB
I wonder why I even bother with my "modern" soaps, when the greatest soaps in my den are the ones that have been discontinued.
I challenge anyone to show me a soap that produces a better lather than the vintage AOS, Williams or Old Spice.
I am not talking about scents, which are subjective anyway, I am referring to the lather quality alone.
Thank goodness I have a substantial stash of these.
Have a great day!​

 

Absolutely beautiful President, Joseph! How does Tabac compare to the vintage soaps that you've listed ?

 

I acknowledge that Tabac is in the same league as the soaps I listed. So, there goes my statement all blown to Hades! Can't really call Tabac a "modern" soap. There is some history there. I could have added a couple more vintage soaps to my list that perform equally as well: Figaro Sapone Speciale and Yardley, for example.
Thank you for the compliment Andrew. I own a President, Aristocrat and a Diplomat and they are all basically the same razor. Close your eyes* and you would not be able to tell the difference.
* Don't try that at home.

 

Gem Bullet Tip Razor
Vintage NOS Gem Reversible Blade
Halloween B'Day/Maggard 24mm B&W Brush
Tabac Shave Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

Went with three passes for today's shave and this was the third time on this blade. Still doing a good job as I had a nice and smooth BBS shave.

 

I would love to try some vintage Williams at some point. I've seen it on the Bay for about $10 to $12.

 

PARADIGM :: EL DRUIDA :: LE PÈRE LUCIEN​

 

Always classy - love this selection.

 

Rainy Tuesday Morning Shave

Razor - Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade - Gillette Nacet Stainless
Brush - Jayaruh #186
Soap - Mystic Water Soap Marrakesh
Aftershave - Wet Shaving Products Marrakesh

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3 pass shave yesterday. Excellent BBS finish with very little irritation - can't beat Tabac.

L'Oreal Men Expert charcoal Face Wash
Omega Pro49
Tabac Soap
Gillette New LC
Super Max Diamond blade
A little alum, and
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm

Enjoy your evening