SoS; February 2018

Friday 9th Februrary


Olive Oil Soap and RSC Facial Scrub
Vitos Pre Shave Cream
RazoRock Plague Doctor Soap
Semogue 'Caravella' Badger/Boar Brush
GEM Featheweight Razor with a GEM SS Blade
Alum Block and Rinse
Nivea Skin Energy Double Action Balm
Benjamins Kananga Water

Nights tonight..and it has become a tradition for me to use Plague Doctor Soap. I just love the scent!
This was just one of those shaves when everything 'just worked'.

Three passes for an incredible BBS shave

 

Houken 66
Shavemac D01 Brush
Portland England Shave Soap
Vitos Pre/Post Shave

 

Thanks, Doug.

 

February 2, 2018 Friday

Razor: Gillette Guard
Blade: Gillette Single Edge Guard (7)
Shave Cream: Proraso Green
Brush: VDH Badger
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade
AS: Aqua Velva/ Afta
Newspaper Date: Jan. 11,1944

With 7 shaves, close and smooth enough to compare to a BBS, I think I`m changing my terminology from toy razor to an honest to goodness Razor. When I run out of the Gillette Twistjector blades, I will definetly turn to my new find. Today`s shave was 2 passes, WTG/ATG with clean ups after each pass for a BBS+ shave. Here`s hoping for the same for all. God Bless.

Bill

 

Thanks for the crossword Bill. Hope all is well.

 

You are welcome Primo, the pleasure is mine. I`m starting to feel better, it is still a long road back, with friends like you, my recovery will be easier, so thank you for your concern. May God bless you immeasurably, sincerely, Bill

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: EJ Medium PB
Soap: P&B Spitfire
Razor: ER 1924 aka Shovelhead
Blade: Gem SS
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Hawkins & Brimble PSB.

The 1924 is nimbler than the cumbersome looking head would have you believe and imo, shimming improves it more than any of the other pre Micromatic models, but of course ymmv.
A great end to long week, I hope yours ends as smoothly.

 

My shave for Saturday morning:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra day 2
RVT Green Fields SS
Nip Man AS Balm
Lagerfeld Classic EdT

Do I ever LOVE the scent of this Green Fields soap - it's a delightful blend of peppermint and basil. According to Mohamed it's got the same great lather as his other soaps that I've tried so far as well as a pleasant cooling effect and terrific skincare. This Nip Man balm is VERY soothing and moisturizing. I highly recommend it for sensitive skin. Back to my Stirling beauties for Sunday!

 

Friday’s Shave of the Day.

Razor - Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium
Brush - Jayaruh #253
Soap - K Shave Worx Tomahawk
Aftershave - Kanøn Norwegian Wood

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• Vulfix 24mm Super Badger
• Le Pere Lucien Rose de Pushkar
• Rockwell 6s
• Astra S. P.
• Thayers Rose Petal

 

Thanks Doug!!

 

Klar Mandel - Almond, Omega Pro 98
Suribachi & warm water
'59 (E-4) #195 on 9, Kai SS blade
Canoe AS & EDT​

 

Gents Gin Week-end!, Pt. 1. For Saturday:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Maximum Hydration w/Aloe Vera)in shower
shave-Local Gent Co. Fields&Streams soap
brush-Crown King 26 mm Spindle Duro Tali
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Olympic(s) Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.(see title)

 

SOTD 02/09/2018 ** T.G.I.F **
RAZOR: Sabi 3-piece - chrome (3 inch handle, medium weight)- a mildly aggressive razor for me.
BLADE: Feather Hi Stainless Blade- this is the 6th shave on this blade.
PREP: hot water wash with Barbury Soap (not pictured), followed by hot water rinse and bloom water from the Williams
PRE SHAVE: - Tri Coastal Design White Birch & Tobacco Shave Butter
SOAP: Williams Mug Shave Soap- face lather
MUG: IKEA Clear Glass Coffee/Soup Mug (paid $1.00 for 3 -that's $.33/mug)
BRUSH: Shea Moisture Badger Brush - black badger knot
POST SHAVE: Hot water rinse followed by application of CRYSTAL deodorant (deodorant stone - potassium alum)
AFTER SHAVE: British Sterling H.I.M. (Black) Reserve Cologne
BALM: British Sterling H.I.M. (Black) Reserve ASB

I achieved an awesome 2-pass FULL BBS shave with no touchups. Quick shave. I got a very minor weeper under the lip.
This is the first time I have used my boar brush to lather the Williams Mug soap. Always pleased with Williams lather.
The White Birch & Tobacco pre-shave adds an excellent scent and face feel to the lather and shave. Great stuff!
Have a great weekend.

 

I almost felt guilty using a modern blade, lather bowl and witchhazel today! GREAT, smooth BBS in 3 pass with the ER 300PBT and Williams, chased with Skin Bracer Burnished Leather and Seaforth Spicy Cologne!

6 hours later and it's still as smooth as freshly scalped!

 

I almost felt guilty using a modern blade, lather bowl and witchhazel today! GREAT, smooth BBS in 3 pass with the ER 300PBT and Williams, chased with Skin Bracer Burnished Leather and Seaforth Spicy Cologne!

6 hours later and it's still as smooth as freshly scalped!

 

Saturday Planned SOTD



Razor: Gillette Slim (I2) North Shore Razors (S6)
Blade: Super Iridium (D13)
Brush: WildWestBrushworks 22mm Faux Horsehair
Scuttle: PAA Travel 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Holy Black True Grit - Coffee
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS unscented
Shave Soap: Black Ship Grooming Captain Joe
Post: Stirling's Bay Rum Butter
Aftershave Black Ship Grooming Captain Joe
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Schick I2 razor
Personna blade
Shave Revolution Evolution Synthetic brush
Palmolive Menthol SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Pinaud Citrus Musk cologne

After the somewhat unhappy Williams adventure, I gave my face a break today and went with stuff I really like. I'll work on the Williams another day. Ill see y'all in about 10 days when my bride and I get back from a cruise we're going on to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Take care and enjoy those shaves.

 

Looks great Andrew.

 

Have a excellent fun trip.