SOS: June 2018

Someday Mark, I want to see a family photo of your shave den. (Break out the wide-angle lens!)

 

I'm not sure I'm the best to answer this question, Paul, as I don't use a soap or splash only in a certain season. While I probably do use citrus scents more in spring and summer, I'd still grab them in fall or winter if so inclined as well. The same would probably be true of earthy and woodsy scents the other way.

 

Glad to see a Local Gent Shaving Co. product . I'll get another of their soaps next year.

 

I did after that utilization of the Clubman A.S. a few summers ago. Just taking a chance here-you talkinabout that supermarket scene?????

 

Oh ok.

 

Well, perhaps I didn't describe it clearly-it had nothing to do with the scent itself-it was more the fact that in my view the original Clubman doesn't provide me the face-cooling that it says on the bottle.. To me, it feels better during the fall/winter months.

 

Ahh. OK, that does make a bit more sense.

 

My dad loved doing wide-angle lens photos of people's faces!

 

Wow, I have been missing out! A lot of great photos of some great gear! I hope you all don't mind if I join in.

June 25th Menthol Monday
Razor: Rex Ambassador (4)
Blade: Polsilver SI (2)
Brush: Rick Montalvo mixed
Pre shave: Stirling mentholated
Soap: Stirling MITA
Lucky Tiger face tonic
AS: Stirling MITA



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Thank you, Guy!

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Tuesday SOTD



Razor: Cobra Classic
Blade: Kai Captain Titan (D6)
Brush: Varlet Beehive 24mm
Bowl: Yuzu Tenmoku 4-3/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS unscented
Shave Soap: Tallow + Steel Kyoto
Post: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille
Aftershave: Tallow + Steel Kyoto

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Tallow + Steel | Kyoto
DrivenLegend Red & Black | APShaveCo Tuxedo 30mm
Ever-Ready SE | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE

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Kyoto opens with citrus that approaches lemon-lime and a sweet element that keeps it from tipping over into bergamot. It transitions by way of a brief crisp camphorous note reminiscent of crushed eucalyptus that greens up fairly quickly before giving way to a complex woody, yet airy, accord later acquiring a botanical musk falling somewhere between rose and tulip. Kyoto is simply a beautifully crafted exotic, yet natural fragrance that smells like a real place.

As to this new base's performance, I noticed an incremental increase in residual slickness that was already outstanding. Otherwise, loading, protection, and initial slickness remained unchanged from their v2 base, and this is a good thing. It's my understanding that the base tweak was primarily intended to stabilize the intended fragrance. I can attest that the soap offers the same accord of the matching splash with no detectable alteration by the soap.

 

Thanks Doug. It was a great shave. I really like the Sweet Lemon Scent, I just wish it was a bit stronger. It reminds me of a lemon cookie. Great soap with the Icarus base. It is rather firm and takes a bit to work up the lather, but no issues and it is quit enjoyable.
Steve

 

Great photo Guy as well as gear.
Steve

 

I really dig the colors. Excellent pic!
Steve

 

Thanks Steve!

 

An amazing shot of an awesome razor handle Mark.
Steve

 

Sounds like a great score in your own house Guy! Always great stumbling on the forgotten.
Steve

 

I agree exactly with the Reserve. Atomic Age is the best.
Steve

 

Forgot to mention a NOS Williams Menthol puck as well.