I have been unusually hard on Arko lately; and knowing that you are an "Arkoholic", I would like to offer my sincerest apologies, if I have in anyway offended. Truth be known, Arko is a darn good soap. (aside from the odor)

Always a fun razor to pull out!

Thank you!

Are you grandfathering the Stirling One? I don't see it on the website.

TATARA : SIMFIX : CRSW : KIEHL'S​

Ya see, a "screaming" bunt got him to second, because everyone expected me to drop it down the 3rd base line

Have you tried a PAL Injecto-Matic? My favorite injector, game changer! Props to @Billyfergie the master!

03/28/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Detroit Grooming Ludington Glycerin Sandalwood Bar Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Barrister's Reserve Spice Shaving Soap
Wolf Whiskers RCE# 47 Custom Fluted DWW-3 25mm Black Wolf 3rd batch Synthetic hybrid/fan knot
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Eclipse Model W Red Ring Razor (1938)
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 5th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Barrister's Reserve Spice Aftershave Splash
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

Very cool!

Excellent photo Clint.
Steve

I liked the brush in the set. She's a beauty.
Steve

You can generally find a good deal on them in great shape. I think mine was like $13 at the antique store. It will give you a great shave and they are pretty cool looking, but like you said they are pretty aggressive and one needs to be careful. I sliced myself pretty good once not paying close enough attention.
Steve

Date: 28 March 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wickham 1912 ~ Shamrock Tweed 6x
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor:- Muhle Rocca R96
Blade:- Gillette Nacet #6
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- L'eau D'issey Pour Homme

28 March 2018

* Paradigm SS/Muhle Rocca + Stork Aristocrat 1 Titanium
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D-01 2-Band Marble Blue
* Mystic Water Lavender/Lime
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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It’s a real good budget soap with a mild scent. I like it.

March Madness!!!

March 27

Razor - 1959 (E1) Gillette Super Speed
Blade - (3)
Soap - Proraso Sandalwood
Brush - Stirling Two Band Synthetic
Post - Alum

March 27th. We are way too close to the end of March. Seems like just yesterday we starting the month, madness went MAD around here and now we're on the brink of the move. Two more days and then the hard labor begins. Still raining here, though the forecast says sun on Friday which is good. Then rain on Saturday. Just means Friday needs to be extra productive.

As for the final shaves of the month tonight was the last night on the Astra SP. Not because it's bad, just because I normally go three and out. The past three shaves with this setup have been extremely nice, relaxing, and efficient. Near-BBS result tonight with two passes and the hint of sandalwood still lingering is very nice.

Two more shaves in Cartel HQ 1.0. They'll be with, what else, the Mighty Voskhod! Then we'll see whether the first shave in HQ 2.0 is Friday or Saturday. Depends on my ability to move at the end of the day.

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Wednesday is nearly upon us! Have a great day!

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You have the nicest setups and pics!

Razor: JR Torrey “The Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor”
Brush: Razorock Amici Badger/Boar
Soap: B&M Adagio
A/S: Country Club 1837

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

Thank you for your kind words.
Steve