SoS; February 2018

Sunday Planned SOTD



Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D7)
Brush: VP Leonhardy 700040
Scuttle: TheMudPlace Big Daddy Oiled Mahogany
Pre-Shave Scrub: Holy Black True Grit - Coffee
Pre-Shave Oil: Lavender Saffron Bergamot
Shave Soap: Neumann Signature 1907
Post: Organic Shea Butter
Aftershave: Neumann Signature 1907
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Razor: 8/8 Asymmetrical Brian Brown Custom Kamisori
Brush: Rudy Vey/Shavemac 28mm 2-band Silvertip
Soap: CRSW Jardin D’Orange
A/S: Fine L’Orange Noir
Fun, challenging shave with this traditionally ground Kamisori.

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

Single pass evening head shave, Fatip-Yaqi DOC. Great shave , the combination not as mild as anticipated, very efficient but more forgiving than the Fatip stock. Hybrid head works with a number of handles but Cooper is closest to the Piccolo in weight and length.

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02/18/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Daisygirl Soaps - Citrus Spice Goats Milk Soap
Crown King Planet 9 Shampoo/Conditioner Puck with Cider Vinegar, Yucca & Manuka
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Prickly Pear ATG Pre-Shave Soap
Crown King Pineapple Bay Rum Shave Soap
Stirling Soap Company 24mm x 57mm Boar Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
The New Schick Razor Magazine Repeating Razor Co. Type B2 (1927-1932)
Schick Injector Blade - 2nd Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Bay Rum Aftershave Tonic
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

Thanks Guy. It was the first time I ever used a repeater and I was surprised. Based on my E2 injector, I thought the B2 would be more aggressive, but I found it to be more on the mild side. It provided a nice comfortable shave. The head is a bit larger compared to the E2, and it took a bit more care shaving around the nose area. I am looking forward to using it more. It really cleaned up very nice and the repeater mechanism works very smooth.
Steve

 

Oleo Soapworks El Caballero Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Feather AC SS Razor
Feather Pro Blade
Lucky Tiger
Fine Santal Absolut After Shave
Have fun!

 

It really is a classic.

 

Favorite February

February 17 - A week with Mitchell's Wool Fat - Day 2

Razor - Gem MMOC
Blade - ASR Carbon - CVS (2)
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush - 30DC LE
Post - Alum

How do you lather the Fat if it's giving you problems? (It isn't giving me any but just in case someone is) Make sure to soak the puck for about 20 minutes. Get a synthetic brush and dip it in water about 15 seconds. Shake vigorously just so it won't release any water. Load the brush on the puck for about 30 seconds or until it's clearly full. Face lather to a super slick and cushy lather and repeat for as many passes as you want. I guarantee you'll get at least 5. And, with that short of a load time I'm thinking the already nearly impossible to use up Fat puck will become nearly eternal.

Great lather, smooth shave, three full passes and I squeezed a full handful of lather out of the brush at the end, and the baby is in the house once again. Yep. It's that easy. The OCMM is a fine shaving machine once you get it dialed in.

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You loaded modern blades in the repeater chamber.? I'd be careful with that. Actually I wouldn't risk it, modern blades are not the same dimension.

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Awwwww it was a great shave........

 

18 February 2018

* Paradigm 17-4 SS
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Chubby 2 Synthetic Faux Sapphire
* Mystic Water Sensitive Skin
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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3 pass and heavenly BBS!

 

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Paladin Chief Strawberry Amber
Lather: Mike's Bay Rum
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

Razor - Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (Re-plated in Nickel Finish by Razor Emporium)
Blade - BiC Chrome-Platnium *4th shave
Shave Brush - Custom Created Handle by an "Unknown" Artist (Fitted with a synthetic 26mm Knot by Nathan of Envy Shave)
Shave Soap - Shulton Old Spice circa late 1970's-1980's
Shulton Shave Mug with Custom Lid by Nathan of Envy Shave
Aftershave - Shulton Old Spice circa late 1970's-1980's
Deodorant - Shulton Old Spice circa mid 1980's
Fragrance - Shulton Old Spice Cologne Spray circa 1980's
"Grand Turk Ship" Shaving Stand by Desire Metal Works

I painted and transplanted a modern Old Spice Cologne Spray Cap to the vintage Shulton Tester Spray Bottle and it was a perfect fit!

Edit....And the classic, Shulton products did not disappoint! BBS 3-pass+cleanup. The combination of the BiC Chrome-Platinum and the vintage Gillette Superspeed along with that incredible Shulton Old Spice shave soap delivered in the best way. One of the best shaves I've ever had too. Super-smooth and no irritation. Seriously, few products today are made that deliver such great results. It was another day where I time traveled. Smells like I remember when I was a small kid in the late 70's. This is the shave I invested this time and energy into putting this together for.

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Semogue 1470 Boar
Soap: LaToja Stick
Razor: Valet AutoStrop VC-3
Blade: Feather FHS-10
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, LaToja Balsamo

A nice pleasant Sunday morning shave but these Feather blades aren't my favourite which is probably why I don't reach for this razor as often as the VC-1.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 02/18/18

'62 Gillette Slim (set on 6)
Wilkinson Sword (7)
Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cold Water Rinse, Witch Hazel
Barbasol Pacific Rush A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

SOTD 20180218.



Semogue 1470.
Proraso Cypress & Vetiver shaving cream.
Timeless Ti 0.68 mm.
Wilkinson Sword (8).
Proraso Cypress & Vetiver after shave cream.

 

February 18, 2018
Gem Damaskeene Open Comb
Gem PTFE
Wild West Brushworks 30mm Tuxedo
Nuàvia Rossa


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RR Mamba & KAI SS #7
Deluxe Shaving Retro Silvertip 30mm
Stirling Spice
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
Proraso Lozione Sandalo A/S splash

A crisp, early morning shave after a bit of snowfall. The Mamba & Kai have worked brilliantly for me during this getting to know shave period. Just wonderful shave after shave. Not a single negative thing to say. Have a great day and shaves Gents.... ​

 

Unconditional Sunday
Optimal shave today. The lather and scent are favorites, easily top three for me. I am running very low on the toner - I may have to bend my no buy 2018 to replenish it.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Merkur Vision
Blade: Personna Platinum
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Lather: L&L US
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux US
Additional Care:
Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender Salve