SoS; February 2018

Nice fragrance.

 

MONDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - Feather HI-Stainless *5th Shave
Brush - Satin Tip "The Purest"
Soap - Cyril R. Salter "Sandalwood" cream style
Aftershave - PAA Sangre de Drago
Deodorant - Sam's Natural "Tobacco"
Fragrance - Bvlgari Man in Black

I normally don't go for layering scents, but the PAA SDD + BMIB combo is a boss scent on steroids. The Sandalwood shave soap is a great soap to start it off.

I'm sure Douglas Smythe would disapprove of me adding anything to his Sangre de Drago creation, but I since trying the combo I will have to take liberties with the scent insofar as adding the tobacco, black pepper & ambroxan contained in Bvlgari Man in Black. It's just too good of a combo even though either scent can stand on their own.

 

Favorite February

February 4

Razor - Gem MMOC
Blade - ASR Carbon - CVS (1)
Soap - Stirling Iced Coffee
Brush - Stirling Two Band Synthetic
Post - Alum

Shout out to @EzraCobb for the great tip in finding a better carbon blade. He mentioned that you need to lose the Gem branded blade and go for one stamped 009, for the width of the blade. I went online to do a little research and found that ASR/Personna makes different blades, obviously, but the CVS branded blades are uncoated carbon and shave quality, unlike the Gem branded ones I got. Oh, and the Pal Blue Carbon blade that was barely better than the Gem? Rusted overnight. As in - out to the edge in spite of being dried and out of the razor all night. So much for those. You'll notice from my blade picture that 009 is indeed right there.

Since there is a CVS a couple of blocks away from work I stopped on my way home and found a pack. $5 and change for 10 blades which isn't a deal breaker. Iced Coffee is up for the soap of the night and I do love this scent as well as the menthol kick toward the end as the coffee ices over. Two Band brush for the win as well.

Loaded up, took the first stroke and a smile crossed my face. No horrid drag, no feeling like my face was being ripped apart, just a nice, smooth feel that really did the job. Since this is the first blade I've found that actually works I don't know just how good it is in the greater scheme of things but I do know I finished with a very nice DFS after two passes and touch ups. I also know the alum was hot. Clearly having a smooth feeling shave got my mind off of handling the OCMM and I was adding lots of pressure. Oh well, I'll take the burn versus the drag for one night. Tomorrow I'll be ready to focus on the entire shave as I continue to bend this great razor to my will.

Eagles won it and while I didn't have a definite favorite I'm pretty happy with the result. Nice to see a QB like Nick Foles that everybody gave up on rise to the top of the game. Reminds me of Kurt Warner. Hope your week starts out on a great note!

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SOTD Sunday - February 4, 2018
SIX BLADE Cartridge Razor DISTRACTION
RAZOR: TopCare (Dorco Pace 6 Blade Handle - SXA1000)
BLADE: TopCare 6 blade (Pace 6 Cartridges)- this cartridge has been used 4+ times
BRUSH: NO - applied by hand
PREP: hot water face wash with Ivory Soap, hot water rinse
PRE SHAVE: None
SHAVE CREAM: Gillette Venus (with OLAY) Vanilla Cashmere shave gel
POST SHAVE: Hot water rinse followed by application of CRYSTAL deodorant (deodorant stone - potassium alum)
AFTER SHAVE: Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
BALM: Maison the Collection - Caramel Latte Lotion

I got a very fine 2+pass BBS shave with this 6 blade cartridge razor. The secret is using slow, deliberate strokes - with enough pressure to feel the blades.
Keep the razor head in firm contact with the face throughout the entire stroke - top to bottom. Do not use light, short strokes or pick it up and put it down.
Smooth and slow is the key. AND much firmer pressure than you would consider using with other shave systems. Works for me every time.
You can get FULL BBS with no irritation, no razor burn, no weepers, and very few strokes/passes.

 

Williams.....a omega boar...skin bracer... Vintage razor..Pay attention people that is what shave goodness looks like!!!
BULLY For you Sir !!!

 

Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S-1 Colossus
Blade: Ladas (1)
Brush: Mühle XL Synthetic
Lather: Stirling Bergamot Lavender
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

A couple days ago I was fortunate enough to have a fantastic shave before celebrating our 10th wedding and 20th overall anniversary.

I hope you all have a great start into the new week

 

Well well well, it's been a while ! I think I haven't posted since December... Time to change things. So, here are some shaves that were around new year's eve :





And in January :



- The Holy Black "Christmas Cookies" shave soap
- Never-Shed restored brush
- Le sceptre straight
- Révélation DE
- The Holy Black "Gunpowder Spice" AS



- The Holy Black "Decadence" shave soap
- Sterling Silver Simpson Chubby
- Darwin Standard DE
- Ragg "Napoleon" straight
- The Holy Black "Decadence" AS

Still more to come. Bonne journée

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 02/05/18

Schick Adjustable (set on 6)
Schick (3)
Badger
C.O. Bigelow
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Barbasol Brisk A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

SOTD 20180205.



Yaqi model R1605-S.
Crown King "Alt-Eleven" (sample).
PAA OC Slant.
7 O'Clock Super Platinum (3).
Rebul Ice EdC.

With a very light touch very smooth ...

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Anbbas Boar
Soap: Cella
Razor: Blackland Sabre L2
Blade: Gem Blue Star
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Cella AS

I very nearly didn't have a shave this morning as I had a very late night watching the Super Bowl but I'm glad I did.
I now feel clean, fresh and almost awake.
Wishing you all a good week.

 

February 5 SOTD:

Ever-Ready Brush
Arko Cool SC
ER 1914
Stirling Unscented PSB
Irisch Moos AS

 

Mon. 2/5/18



Excellent shave this morning. I am smooth and refreshed. Enjoy your day friends. ☺️

 

Great photo Jim ☺️

 

Excellent picture!

 

Terrific picture, Roby!

 

Thank you, buddy! Have a great day!

 

February 5, 2018
OneBlade Genesis V2
Modified Gem PTFE
ATG LE Shavemac D01 2 Band Flat Top
Reef Point Tranquility
Fine Lavender


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SOTD February 5, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick L5 'Revere' injector
Brush: Stirling Kong synthetic
Lather: C.O. Bigelow cream
Post: Witch hazel, Barbasol Pacific Rush aftershave
WTG, touch up

Easy and enjoyable menthol Monday shave. Nice results. Have a great day!