SOS: July 2018

That's what I'm talkin' about.

 

July 3rd SOTD
Schick E3
First Canadian Maximo Gomez SS
Omega ‘49/ Walnut
Thayers
CL Gratiot League Sq AS

 

Cool photo Jim! ☺

 

Thank you, Joseph!

 

Thank you, Roby!

 

Pre-shave: Black Walnut Oil
Razor: PAA Prismatic with Swee-do Handle
Blade: Super-Max Blue Diamond Titanium
Brush: Rubberset 400 with PAA Aluminum Switchback Top Cap loaded with AP Shave Co. "Cashmere" 24mm Synthetic
Soap: RazoRock P.160
Aftershave: T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel followed by RazoRock "Blue Barbershop"

-- Sammy

 

This was last night. 07/03/2018 - ARTIC CHILL Barbosol..........
Merkur 34G


Tonight is Barbosol Original and FINE American blend.... can'you wait.... it's America! F**k yeah! Freedom is the only way

 

Portland Razor Barber Special straight, Morgan's Goat Milk Soap, "Electric Lemonade," Excelsior Cerda Pura badger brush, Pitralon Polar aftershave.

A bit of red, white and blue, and an American straight.

Two and a half passes on some slick, quality lather (thanks Morgan!), nice and clean shave. The Pitralon has an excellent scent.

 

Today's shave was with a newly acquired, restored, and honed razor. I had a great 2 pass shave, that left me BBS. Zero issues. Not a fan of the soap. The wife bought a couple for me, in Hot Springs Arkansas. The soap burns slightly, and the scent is overpowering. It is very slick and lathers very well though.


Razor- Sterling Razor Works.
Brush- RazoRock with a Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger knot. It is wonderful for face lathering.
Soap- BathHouse "Steam".
Aftershave- Avon Spicy

 

SOTD July 4th


All American lineup:
Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Schick Injector J1
Personna (2)
Ever-Ready 200T
Stirling for Him soap and AS

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1932 Canadian Tech (pre war)
A restored 18mm Century badger knotted brush
Stirling Island Man Soap
Pinaud Clubman
Gillette 7 O'clock greens 4x
Timeless bowl

 

july.4.2018
sotn
travel shave.

 

5 July 2018

* Blackbird Polished SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Maseto Shaving XD 2-Band + Oscar11 Amber Barbeiro
* Eufros/Jabonman Kasbah Tallow
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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July 2018

July 4

Razor - Fatip Piccolo
Blade - (1)
Soap - Soap Commander Courage
Brush - Jayaruh #46
Post - Alum

Staying aggressive so a switch to the Fatip Piccolo. A truly amazing, fantastic, incredibly effective and fun razor to use - and yes - it will bite if you don't give it enough respect and attention. I chose to pair it with Japanese Steel. Kai, in this case. I've always liked the Kai DE blades as an alternative to Feathers, and their Artist Club blades are equally good as well. Since I didn't do a head shave last week I'll be using my Kai pain stick with a Kai blade tomorrow night to take care of two weeks growth.

As for tonight, the JR46 turned Soap Commander into its normal flawless lather and two passes and touch up brought out the baby. Alum was just a touch warm but no problem at all. I love using aggressive stuff. In fact, I recommend it!

Fireworks are going off around us like it's a war out there tonight. Happy 4th everyone!!

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07/04/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with The Sudsy Soapery Sandalwood and Citrus with Charcoal and Cocoa Soap
Crown King Alt-Eleven Shampoo & Conditioner Bar- w/ Prickly Pear, Neem Honey & Yucca Root
The Art of Shaving Limited Edition Kingsman: The Golden Circle Bourbon Collection Shaving Cream
Wolf Whiskers RCE# 47 Custom Fluted DWW-3 25mm Black Wolf 3rd batch Synthetic hybrid/fan knot
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Blackland Blackbird Open Comb Polished Razor with 85mm Handle
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 11th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime Infused Witch Hazel
NIVEA Men Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
The Art of Shaving Bourbon Amber Cologne Intense
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Dapper Doc Natural Deodorant - Extra Sport Strength​

 

It was a great day with some friends from work and since my one buddy (the guy cut out of the photo since I didn't know if he would like me posting his pic) is also a huge fan, it was a great experience. We were listening to the Doors all the way to the cemetery like theme music, and there is nothing like walking around Paris just living the moment. Out of respect, we obviously did not play any music once we entered. The cemetery was also erie with a raven constantly crowing in the background and being surrounded by densely packed ornate mausoleums. It's funny but I've been to the Louvre, Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, locks of love bridge, Jardin du Luxembourg, etc. in Paris, but this was one of my favorite memories. Like a ritual, we each took a drink and shared a bit with Jim as toast his memory and appreciation to his creative genius. Very memorable with the right people and highly recommend.

 

Nice. Happy 4th my friend. Enjoy the cottage. Sound like some great fun.
Steve

 

Thursday SOTD
July 5, 2018

RazoRock Game Changer with UFO Colibri Ss
Feather HS
Oscar11 Omega Boar
CRSW Juniper + MBomb
Myrsol Aqua Balsamica
ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

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Thanks Jamie. I just posted in response to Mark about the cemetery, but there was an great spiritual type vibe among us. Excellent taste in music. Looks like you have been on the travel roll yourself lately. Enjoy the moment!
Steve

 

Celestino, you have been on a roll with some interesting photos! Very cool.
Steve