SoS; April 2018

SOTD 20180407.



J&T® black walnut / APShaveCo synthetic STF 26 mm.
Wickham 1912 "Magnum" (sample).
Timeless titanium OC 0.68 mm.
Asco Super Stainless (red wrapper) (4).
Rebul Lime EdC.

 

Brush: Shavemac TSR 2015 2B
Soap: WK Man From Mayfair
Razor: Igor (on loan)
Blade: Gem Blue Star
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, WK Man From Mayfair AST

As it had only been about 15hrs since my last shave with I-gor (I can't stop thinking E-gor), I decided to try it on the lower setting.
I face lathered with the dynamic duo of Shavemac and Wholly Kaw and set off.
The mild setting was a good choice until I got to the grey hairs in the Van Dyke area and then it struggled but no more than a Pushbutton struggles in the same area.
I dont know where others have found their ideal angle on Igor but I've found riding the cap on the front hump (Snoopy's nose, if you like) similar to the curve on the General is perfect for me.
Have a great weekend.

 

Lovely bloom on that Badger amigo....

 

Before the rain in Thailand.
YINTAL : ELITE : WICKHAM 1912 CLASSIC 24 : MAZORIN BALM​

 

Saturday Straights Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Sterling Lime Shave Soap
Jayaruh #277
Luxor Pro Master
Derby Premium
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Lucky Tiger

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #277 silvertip badger brush. I did two passes with the Luxor Pro Master Razor using a Derby Premium blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Lucky Tiger AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

I use the cooling non-lathering as a preshave, but it doesn't work as a stand-alone cream for me.

 

SWK xl scuttle

Shavemac LE TSR Xmas 2015 DO1 2 band

George Britton near wedge

TFS Tabasco verde forte. preshave

TFS Tabasco verde Forte duro

Pinaud citrus musk

TFS Tabasco verde forte asb


It always amazes me that such a old razor keeps going and produces such smooth shaves.


Now I am ready for a nice meal out with the family, everybody have a nice weekend.

 

April 7, 2018
Wolfman OC
Feather
Shavemac D01 3 Band
Nuàvia Blu

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Saturday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Proraso Sensitive Skin White Tub
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Vintage Personna 74 Tungsten (Shave #16)
Brush: Knotsinyourhead/Whipped Dog Silvertip-20mmx48mm
Aftershave: Stirling Barbershop w/Menthol

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Proraso Sensitive Skin White Tub today. 20 seconds to load the Knotsinyourhead/Whipped Dog Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Personna 74 Tungsten still in the Gillette NEW Short Comb. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Stirling Barbershop aftershave.

Bob

 

07 April 2018

Laid back Saturday morning shave. Effortless 2 pass, minor touch-up, BBS result. IB Amici never disappoints. Astra blade still going strong.

Soap: Italian Barber Amici
Brush: Omega 10086 boar
Razor: RazoRock German 37 Slant
Blade: Astra SP (7)
Aftershave: Clubman Reserve Brandy Spice

 

Sat. 4/7/18



Good morning friends. A fine three pass shave today with the Maggard V2-MR5 combo. Jabonman is one the easiest soaps to load in my collection. Wonderful stuff. I am smooth and refreshed. Enjoy your day friends. ☺

 

April 7, 2018

OneBlade Genesis V1
GEM PTFE
Varlet Beehive
CRSW Lavish Soap & AS
Penhaligon Blenheim Bouquet

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A very good BBS shave even with the blade getting a bit dull. The Proraso Green soap felt warm compared to the Glacial Black Cherry that I used yesterday but it gave me enough cooling and plenty of rich lather. The Lucky Tiger balm felt so soothing and comfortable, and the Proraso Green aftershave gave me a nice menthol kick. It's so damned cold and windy - hey, enough is enough!

Enjoy your day!

 

This photo is absolutely perfect. Wow.

 

Barrister and Mann - Petrichor
Ever-Ready 100T | Elite Razor Manchurian
Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE

(I couldn't decide on which pic to use)

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I can see why. They’re both great!

 

it's very kind of you to say

 

Today
Hot water wash with a washcloth
Brothers Bristles/ace black badger
Soap Commander Respect
Gillette Super Speed (z4)
Rapira (2)
Razorock essential oil of lime balm
Limey! Guys I wanted something a bit different today. I had planned to use a straight razor (Eaton 85, in honor of @HolyRollah 's sabbatical), but with a front moving in, my hand isn't agreeing. So lets go with easy. Enter the SuperSpeed, loaded with a once used Rapira. The big barreled BB brush, soap commander tub were elements of ease and simplicity. Three passes went flawlessly. The ss has got to be the most comfortable razor ever, one would have to try hard to see blood with this. I concentrated on angle and was rewarded. Almost made me feel foolish to have 50/60 other razors. I finished with razorock balm, for a pleasant limey lotiony post shave cool down. Saturday guys, and the wife wants to go shopping (pray for me).
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

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