SoS; April 2018

Today's razor was with a Newly Restored, and Honed "Bow" razor. I had a glass smooth 2 pass shave, that left me Baby Dolphins Butt Smooth(BDBS). Zero issues. I do have a thing for these Bow Razors, as well as Pipe Razors.

Razor- Wade & Butcher "Bow Razor".
Brush- JR#262. Ebony/Birdseye Maple. Silvertip Knot.
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice. Admiral Decanter.

 

Friday Planned SOTD



Razor: Valet
Blade: Valet (D01)
Brush: Zen Shave Crossbones 24mm Romera Manchurian
Bowl: Doug Smith 5" Shaving Mug
Pre-Shave Scrub: Lisa's Spicy Lime Patchouli
Pre-Shave Butter: Mickey Lee Lime
Shave Soap: The Holy Black Bay, Whisky & Lime
Balm: Viking Soaps Bay Rum
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum W lime & peppercorn
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The way it is for Friday's Shower:

bodywash-Dial 4 Men (Max. Hydration)
deodorant soap-Dial 4 Men (Odor Armor)
shampoo-Clubman Country Club
deodorant(post-shave)-Mennen Speed-Stick Regular
hair-gel(pre-shave)-Clubman Styling Gel(Super Clear&Super Hold)

 

Thursday, April 5

B&M Bay Rum~~Thäter Fünf~~'56 Super-Speed~~Wilkinson Light Brigade~~Grand Bay Bay Rum
Have a great day!​

 

That shave soap may be only 4+ years old, but the writing makes it appear very vintage. (To me, anyway).

 

SHAVE OF THE DAY


Prep: Musgo Real Oakmoss
Razor: Razorock Hawk SE
Blade: Kamosouri
Brush: Maggard 24mm synthetic
Soap: Razorock Mudder Focker
Post: Soap Commander Courage Balm



Very nice shave this morning. The RR MF whipped up a nice lather and was much more protective than I remember. Plus it has that nice sweet earthy scent that is unique. Finished off with Courage balm, and managed a DFS with no irritation. Hope everyone had a great shave!

 

Evening Single Pass Head Shave: Fatip Testina Gentile/BIC (1). I had some buyer's remorse picking this up on a BST with a Rotbart but this first shave does away with that. Mild yes but if you can stick to the best angle, and it's not hard, this is efficient indeed. Plating and alignment are very good (phew). The Star DE handle fits and adds 3g and a bit more grip but I have no problem with stock. Very very pleasant surprise.

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6 April 2018

* Blackbird Black Oxide OC 85
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac Americana XL Unique Silvertip 2-Band
* Jabonman/Eufros Tobacco Tallow
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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SOTD 4.5.2018
Face Shave (2 days growth)
Brush: Marvy boar
Soap: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Razor: GEM Junior
Blade: GEM Stainless (1)
Post-shave: Assured WH, Nivea Men Sensitive Cooling PS Balm, Family Dollar Spice AS

 

Arko Adjustable April!!

April 5

Razor - 1959 (E4)Gillette Fatboy (Me)
Blade - (2)
Soap - D.R. Harris & Co. Marlborough
Brush - Stirling Pro Type Synthetic
Post - Alum, Marlborough Cologne

Staying with the adjustable theme but deviating from Arko tonight. @Bama Samurai left me a gift of a stick of D.R. Harris & Co. Marlborough soap and cologne. The only soap stick I've ever used is Arko so it was fun just to try another one. I used it just like I do the Arko stick, wet the face, rub the soap, face lather and......no problem at all. Just as easy as Arko and on the second pass it proved just how luxurious it can get. When I was done I squeezed a full handful out of the brush. Very cushy, very slick. I like it.

The scent is subtle but very nice. After the shave I spritzed on a very light shot of the cologne before approaching the wife for her opinion. She loved it. Even with the spritz it was still subtle and very nice. I could even wear this one to work without worrying about offending someone or kicking off allergies. I like!

The shave itself with the wide open Fatty and Rapira was a baby bringing beauty. Quiet alum, no issues, just a fantastic shave with a great after-feel from the soap as well. Hard to beat any part of that tonight.

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Razor: Gillette Aristocrat OC w/ Gillette Nacet blade
Brush: Corvette shift knob synthetic
Soap: The Sudsy Soapery Cola
A/S: Country Club 1837

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

Stirling Gentleman sample, 30 DC LE Cashmere brush
Suribachi bowl and cool water
'55 Gillette Red Tip, 3rd use of a Kai blade
Aqua Velva Musk AS Cologne
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No raccoons were harmed during this shave...

 

04/06/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Prickly Pear ATG Pre-Shave Soap
RazoRock Tobacco Shave Soap
Wolf Whiskers RCE# 47 Custom Fluted DWW-3 25mm Black Wolf 3rd batch Synthetic hybrid/fan knot
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Gillette M2 Gen 1 Slim Adjustable Razor - Setting 4
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 4th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
K Shave Worx Saratoga Aftershave
NIVEA Men Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

I hope your grandfather's condition improves. He will be in my prayers. Nothing is more important then spending time with the one's we love.
Peace,
Steve

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 04/06/18

'59 Gillette Fatboy (set on 6)
Dorco Prime Platinum (5)
VDH Boar
Stephan's Deluxe
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block

Have A Great Day!

 

Fri. 4/6/18



Good morning friends. A fine three pass shave this morning with the Schick N1. Palmolive is such a wonderful cream. This is the cool menthol version. I am smooth and refreshed. Enjoy your day friends. ☺️

 

That's one cool looking brush Rick!

 

SOTD 20180406.



J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm.
Scheermonnik "1778".
Schick type O injector (copy).
Schick Chromium (2).
Rebul Jasmine EdC.

 

MF, sure is a great soap brother and i also enjoy the earthy scent.

 

Friday, March 6, 2018
Hot wash, Cremo Oak & Bourbon Body Wash
2 hot towels
Cremo shave Cream (as pre-shave)
Cremo Sandalwood Lathering Cream
Gillette NEW LC w/Gillette Silver Blue (1)
3 passes, clean up
Cold rinse, witch hazel, Neuteogena Men Triple-Protect Face Lotion, Cremo Solid Oak & Bourbon Cologne

Terrible shave. The Cremo Lathering didn't last; it disappeared from the bowl and my face. So I switched to the regular Cremo for a pass. No protection or glide at all. I pulled out the Barbasol for my touch up. Lots of redness. At least I smell nice.