SOS: August 2018

August 11th
Razor: Timeless .95 SC
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Brush: Switchback/TGN Finest
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: PAA Frost Byte
Thayers Lavender
AS: PAA Frost Byte


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Another outstanding shave with the L'Essor-,SABI, today with a fresh BIC and the heavy SABI handle. A more demanding shave in terms of angle than the stock L'Essor but man is it efficient and smooth. SABI handle is a bit too heavy but easier to handle on my head than the short Blackbird handle.

 

8/11/2018 Sat.

Razor: Gillette Atra Handle
Blade: Generic Atra Cart. (4)
Lather: Neutrogena Shave Cream
AS: Nivea Post Shave Balm/ Old Spice Original
Newspaper Date: May 16, 1945

Thought I would give my old pal, the Atra handle that I`ve had, like forever. Two passes, WTG/ATG with some touch ups. The `generic` carts are almost as good as the real thing. Resulting in a DFS+. Well pleased considering the blades. So, pretty happy camper. God Bless.

Bill

 

Tuesday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: Permasharp
Brush: 'Jade' (Rooney Heritage 2XL Jade)
Soap: Wholly Kaw ‘Agrumi in Estate’
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / RazoRock Aftershave Wax

despite being shafted by customs for £13.50, I really enjoyed ‘Agrumi in Estate’... I'm sure the extra ingredients have improved the base some, as it felt lighter, and somewhat slicker... maybe others have noticed this, and could shed some light? the scent was subtle, summery, and reminded me of something that I can't quite put my finger on... but, after last nights shift, it was just the pick me up that I needed.. all's good


Saturday.
Prep: Hot towel
Pre shave: Prep
Razor: ‘The Rock’ (Rockwell 6S – #3)
Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra
Brush: 'The Duke' (Duke 3 Best)
Soap: Shannon's "Lit"
Post: Cold water rinse / Witch Hazel / Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post-Shave Salve
Fragrance: Boadicea the Victorious 'Nemer'

a truly outstanding shave... if you've never tried a Shannon's soap, you really owe it to yourself to give it a try... the regular base is fantastic, and the Rust Belt Reserve is even better... and, what more can I say about ‘The Rock’/Gillette Bleue Extra combo.. sublime shaves every time..

 

SOTD August 11, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: GEM Lather Catcher
Brush: Artisan badger
Soap: Country Club for Men Cahaba Blues
Post: Witch hazel, Country Club for Men Sweet Water aftershave

Really terrific shave. Have a great day!

 

Razor: Koraat
Brush: Rubberset 400-3
Soap: Stubble Buster “Game”
A/S: Fine Platinum

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

I don't think I really needed a shave, but heck, it's Saturday, and I got the time.

The lather from this Noble Otter is just excellent. I bloomed the puck for maybe five minutes, and used this Excelsior triple band badger to whip up an instant cloud of thick lather.

The Rockwell blade was dulling, so this was its last use, which was good given the abuse I gave my hide earlier this week. Basically, minimal to no irritation even though I made two and a half passes.

The Lone Star aftershave was a great finisher. Sweaty old saddles in the tack room.

Great scents, top level lather, a fine, slow and careful ritual. The face is ready.

 

Hiyashi Diamond
Yaqi Two Band Badger Brush
Maitre Savonitto Chez Mon Grand Pere Shaving Soap
Viitos Pre/Post Shave
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel

 

August 11

G3 Gillette Fatboy on setting 7
Perma-Sharp Super Stainless (4)
JR #160 Louisville Slugger handle with Omega 10098 boar knot
Le Père Lucien - unscented
Thayers Lavender witch hazel, Trumper Coral Skin Food, and unrefined shea butter

 

08/11/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Daisygirl Soaps - Citrus Spice Goats Milk Soap
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Shampoo & Conditioner Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Artisan Shave Soap
RazoRock Rosso Corsa F-400 XXL 34MM Noir Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Wolfman WR1-DC .61mm Gap Light Blue Anodized Ti Razor with WRH7 Ti Handle
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 6th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime Infused Witch Hazel
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Aftershave & Cologne
Crown King Mentholated Atomic Age Bay Rum Star Jelly Aftershave
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength ​

 

Good photo!
I like the blue effect and the razor and brush combination.

 

Great photograph Steve.

 

Excellent picture and tools Charlie. How you are well.

 

picture Perry.

 

Thank you, Douglas!

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Here it is for Sunday(12th):

prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash(Extra Fresh, Cooling Agent)in shower
shave-Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber soap
brush-Crown King 26 mm. Spindle Duro Tali
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce "Pivote + DisposeABLEment*
A.S.-Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber

I think the weather will be comfortable enough so that I don't light my face on fire with this. After all, CF aftershaves do have the nice addition of menthol.
*-Need to get some francais in here, as there's a pro tennis tournament in Montreal this week.

 

Prep: hot shower and conditioner on my face.
Brush: Semouge SE OC 2013
Soap: Saponificio Veresino Felce 4.3
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Persona blue med Prep
Aftershave: Saponificio Veresino Felce
Lotion: Caties bubbles whipped shea butter lavender scent.
Cologne: Houbigant Royal Fougere.

Ended up with a great shave. Can't get over how slick the SV Felce 4.3 is. I think I could do this same combination for everyone of my shaves and be quite happy. That said I do enjoy variety to much to do so.

 

Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
Elk Antler Badger Brush
Bismarck #2 Razor
Lucky Tiger
Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber After Shave
Have a great weekend!

 

Good photo and setup Brian.

 

Thank you Doug!