SOS: August 2018

Adjustable (Arko) Anything Goes and whatever else we decide AUGUST!!!!

August 3


Razor - 1962 (H1) Gillette Slim (9)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Stirling Two Banded Synthetic
Post - Alum

Third and final day on the blade trial for the Personna 74. Slim is on setting Me and the Arko was worked into a fine lather with the Stirling brush. Three passes as usual with a trial and all's well that ends well. In fact, it ended with a BBS. Great way to finish a trial. The blade was smooth except for a couple of instances where I messed up on the stroke. Technique error is the only reason this shave wasn't essentially perfect. But, we know that's usually the culprit.

The blade shows no signs of slowing down yet so it's going to keep going. Starting tomorrow I'll start rotating through my other adjustables and soaps with the same blade and see how many days it goes before I decide it's time to change. I'm impressed with the blade as I expected to be. This trial was a bit difficult to judge objectively, based on reviews and everything I've heard about it. Still, that motivates me to try and find the weak spot to take the legend down a notch. So far the legend is holding its own. Fine way to spend three days shaving.

The weekend is here (or half over if you're Keith. I don't want to be Keith anymore - the weekend is half gone). Go have some fun!

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4 August 2018

* Weber DLC + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Maseto Shaving XD 2-Band + Oscar11 Amber Barbeiro
* Jabonman/Eufro Ylang Ylang
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Good Morning Everyone SOTD 08/04/18

Gillette Atra Plus
Dollar General Cart. (2)
Synthetic
TCD White Birch & Tobacco
Cold Water Rinse, Witch hazel
Stetson Black ASB W/ Aloe

Have A Great Day!

 

Good morning to all

Second time using my Muhle 41, first time using a feather blade in it.

Witch hazle wake up splash
Cold shave
Preshave
Homemade oil mix

Face
Muhle 41
Blade
Feather (new)

Head
Razorock german 37c
Blade
Dorco ST 301 (2cd time)

Soap
Amici
Brush
Cheap works well

Finish
shower then Nivea

Face
WOW this was a strange shave. The first pass pulled like I was using a dull blade but was clean and smooth. The second pass was light and easy. Because of all the tugging on the first pass thought I would have itchy burn. I don't have any at all, none, very surprised. The shave is DF and this combo will be used more. Think I just need to get the hang of it so I will spend more time with this bad boy.

Head
Got a one pass shave on the blade but could tell there was dulling at the end.
Can only get 2 shaves from this blade type but I get a clean one pass.

Off to work

tp

 

SOTD 20180804.



J&T® model "Veldman 2" / Maggard Razors silvertip.
Scheermonnik "Delftse Donderslag".
Merkur 39C.
Shark Super Stainless (2).
Rebul Mandarine EdC.

 

Saturday Straights' Shave

Keeping It Simple Shave Week

Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #309
H. Böker 5/8
CWR
Aqua Velva AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Williams Mug Shave Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #309 synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Hartsteel 5/8 Razor on loan from Redfisher and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Aqua Velva AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Saturday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling City Slicker sample
Soap: Reef Point Submariner
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Green Super Stainless (6)
Brush: John’s Brushes Silvertip-22mmx48mm
Aftershave: Reef Point Submariner

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

Reef Point Submariner today. 20 seconds to load the John’s Brushes Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette 7 O’Clock Green Super Stainless still in the Gillette Slim. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Reef Point Submariner aftershave.

Bob

 

August 4, 2018
Karve E Plate
Feather
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
AOS Ocean Kelp Cream
Myrsol Antesol




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(On Loan) Blackland Blackbird OC & Kai SS #2
RR BC 24mm Plissoft
B&M Seville soap
Thayers Medicated W/H Astringent
B&M Seville A/S splash
B&M Seville edt

Exquisite. Superb. Magnificent. Awesome. What else is there to say? The Blackbird is on loan from a gracious member on another forum. Just a smashing shave Gents. An amazing 2 pass shave with nothing else required in regards to touch ups or buffing. I only see one bad thing with this razor, I don’t own one, yet. Did I mention it was a hell of a shave? Have a great day and amazing shaves Gents....
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Here's a sneak preview of my Saturday SOTD:

L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra day 7
Stirling Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo SS
Stirling Glacial Unscented ASB
Fine Snake Bite AS Splash
Quorum EdT

This setup feels like the city of Vladivostok in mid-winter. Trust me, I've been there!

 

Very cool razor Doug

 

August 4th
Razor: Timeless .95 SC
Blade: PermaSharp Stainless (3)
Brush: Razorock Bruce synth
Soap: Stirling Orange Chill
Stirling Orange Chill witch hazel
AS: Stirling Orange Chill


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Saturday, August 4

DRH Arlington~~Rooney~~'58 Adjustable (4)~~Personna 74 (5)
Have a great day!​

 

Last Nights Shave
Recently Acquired, Restored(Rat Razor Style), and Honed. I had a terrible 1st pass, until I decided to strop it looser with the CroX strop, Linen, and leather strop(Because of the large bevel). The second pass was silky smooth, and left me with a near BBS shave. She aint purdy, but she drives well.

Razor- George Wostenholm & Sons, Celebrated IXL Razor. Washington Works.
Brush- RazoRock 400 with Whipped Dor High Mountain Badger
Soap- Arko/Sandalwood Scented
Aftershave- Florida Water

 

RECENT SHAVES


Prep: pre shave soap mix (mentholated)
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Big Ben
Brush: Yaqi 26mm synthetic
Soap: Wild West Ann Dunn
Post: Mickey Lee Grand Havana balm


This was a bit of a rough shave, sometimes I think the brush collects this waxy feel from the soap and the next day it is nearly impossible to get a good lather. Scent of Ann Dunn is wild rose, coconut and amber, Russel does a amazing job with his rose scents in particular and this is no acception. It is medium to light in strength which works well with this type of scent, you definitely know it's there. Finished off with Grand Havana balm which is my 2nd favorite MLSW product behind their discontinued A/S milks.


Prep: shower with WTF Taboo bath soap
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Big Ben
Brush: Yaqi 26mm synthetic
Soap: Grooming Dept Wonderland
Post: Mickey Lee Grand Havana balm


Had some trouble uploading the pic from this shave, and was in a hurry so the shave didn't turn out that well. Love the scent of Wonderland and despite the rush job it did a great job protecting against any damage. Same goes for the grand Havana balm.




Prep: pre shave soap mix
Razor: Razorock Hawk SE
Blade: Feather Pro Guard
Brush: Yaqi 26mm synthetic
Soap: Perfectly Natural Citrus Mint
Post: Roman Brio A/S


Had a marvelous shave with Perfectly Natural's Citrus Mint. This soap packs a nice menthol punch and the performance is excellent despite the fact this artisan doesn't get much mention on the fourms. Have also tried their Dragons Blood deodorant (which lasted longer than any other deodorant) and they make some nice quality products for affordable prices. Very refreshing shave to start the day. Had a dream that I found Roman Brio on the shelf at a store so decided to go with it. Smells similar to Clubman or Canoe.



Prep: shower with Siliski Soaps Floral Bouquet body bar
Razor: Razorock Hawk SE
Blade: Feather pro guard
Brush: Yaqi 26mm synthetic
Soap: Siliski Soaps- Frankincense & Myrrh
Post: Siliski Soaps F&M A/S


Received a package from Siliski soaps this afternoon. Super fast shipping, I think it was 3 days from ordering to delivery. There is something a bit different that seems to attract me to Siliski Soaps but not sure exactly what it is. Perhaps it is the hidden gem factor, or the simple label/ packaging, or the performance and natural smelling scents.

First time with their body bar, the scent is a nice floral and felt moisturizing. Nice scent on the Frankincense & Myrrh soap/A.S. combo. Managed to get a decent shave but did have a few weepers under bottom lip. The aftershave is much different than most and is more of a oil. Surprisingly No greasy feeling at all, smells great, very soothing. The only other A/S product I could compare it to would be Dr. Jon's all purpose oil. I can see myself reaching for this quite a bit, excellent stuff. Hope everyone is in good health and getting A1 shaves!

 

Pre: Cold water face wash,
Brush: Anbbas Boar
Soap: OSP Fougere
Razor: Blackland Sabre L1
Blade: Treet Super Carbon
Post: Cold water rinse, OSP Fougere ASL

A very nice start to the weekend.
I hope yours are as good or better.

 

Alfred. It's a great shaver.

 

Excellent photograph of great tools Kevin.

 

Great setup and picture Gus.

 

El Caballero Soap
Elk Antler Badger Brush
E & J.W. King Razor
Lucky Tiger
Fine American Blend After Shave
Have a nice weekend!