SOS: July 2018

Thank you, Mark!

 

Erusta In Cracked Ice
Simpson Duke 3
RazoRock XXX
Pinaud Clubman VIBR

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Hey wait a minute, I just called Jayaruh the "Brush Man".

 

Guy, does the St. Johns warrant its price tag?

 

I guess they're "Brush Men". (as opposed to Bushmen)

 

That's a tough call. I guess a bottle sells in the neighborhood of $50 but I bought mine almost 3 years ago from a bouti1que going out of business for $25. This one #3 behind Dominica and Meehans. The thing that sets this one apart for me is that it had a different spicy note to it and a greenish brisk kick to it and found out later that this has cinnamon in it and with the Eucalyptus mellows out the cloves a bit. So again, tough call as I don't know of any place that sells tester jar and I haven't figured out a way to take off the spray top.

 

July 12th
Razor: Rex Ambassador (3)
Blade: Sputnik (1)
Brush: SOC mixed
Pre shave: Stirling mentholated
Soap: B&M Seville
Lucky Tiger face tonic
AS: B&M Seville


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13 July 2018

* Karve Plate E
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D01 2-Band + Doug Korn Faux Vintage Ivory C7
* Grooming Dept Mallard
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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I appreciate the response Guy.

 

July 2018

July 12

Razor - Soviet Consul Adjustable (9)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Stirling Gatlinburg
Brush - Stirling Two Banded Synthetic
Post - Alum

Third day on the Consul and Sputnik and.....the Sputnik is consistent for me. In that it gives two great shaves then starts to weaken up on the third. Still a fine performance, but it tends to wear out a bit earlier than other Russian blades - specifically its counterpart from Moscow, the Voskhod. No complaints, though, as I was expecting the change though hoping it wouldn't. I can take Voskies for 4-7 shaves but Sputniks tend to be 3 or 4 at the most for me.

I grabbed the Stirling Gatlinburg soap and synthetic brush for the expected great Stirling lather. Can't complain about that at all. Two passes, touch up, a near-BBS is the result and that's just fine. Considering this is my worst shave of the past week and a half - I'm not going to even think about complaining.

I'm stoked that tonight is the eve of the meetup, though the main events are on Saturday. Everyone will be arriving tomorrow and thanks to @wristwatchb we will be having an impromptu get together for a few of us tomorrow night. Saturday morning is the main event with breakfast and good times, and then Saturday evening is BBQ heaven, baby. Looking forward to meeting those who are coming and we'll take plenty of pictures to share. Should be a fun couple of days.

As Blade Czar of the 30DC Cartel I feel it is my duty to go all Russian for the next three shaves. I'll switch from the extremely usable and effective Consul down to the Mladost - a razor that isn't the worst choice but far from the best when it comes to Soviet engineering. I'll grab a Russian blade of some sort and even use the Start Russian shaving cream AND that pitiful looking Soviet era brush I have. Can't have visitors to Cartel HQ and not roll out the red shaving gear and carpet you know. Pain sticks will follow the Russian weekend.

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07/13/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Detroit Grooming Ludington Glycerin Sandalwood Bar Soap
Crown King Alt-Eleven Shampoo & Conditioner Bar- w/ Prickly Pear, Neem Honey & Yucca Root
Stirling Soap Company Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo Small Batch Artisan Menthol Shave Soap
Stirling Soap Company 24mm x 57mm Boar Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
RazoRock Stainless Steel Mamba DE Safety Razor
Astra Green Superior Platinum Blade - 10th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Stirling Soap Company Glacial Sharp Dressed Man Menthol Aftershave Splash
Stirling Soap Company Glacial Unscented Post-Shave Menthol Balm
The Sudsy Soapery 100% Natural Rain Deodorant​

 

I’m a big fan of the St Johns. Nice stuff.

 

I buy mine as a splash rather than a spray bottle. They offer it both ways.

 

Razor : Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade : Sputnik (3)
Shaving brush : Shea moisture black badger
Shaving soap : Proraso Green
Aftershave : Barbon

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Razor: Nichiri Cape 1372
Brush: Vie-Long Lord Randal in horsehair
Soap: Strop Shoppe Alpine Frost
A/S: Razorock XX

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

I bought what they had on the shelf on closeout, didn't realize they had a splash. Have you tried the Indian Bay Lime? I haven't yet but brother in law who leaves way over in Florida states the best Lime he has tried. Has other ingredients than just lime so I don't consider it a true lime but their Indian Lime looks like it would pair well with C&F West Indian Lime.

 

No, I haven’t. I’m a Bay Rum fan and will probably try it sometime. My current favorites are Ogallala and St. John’s.

 

I love the Ogallala Bay Rum Lime & peppercorn, and moved up from the Bay Rum AS to the Double Strength Cologne.