SOS: August 2018

Thanks very much.
It's one of my favourite DEs although I prefer SEs as a rule

 

Sag' dir sobald ich entdecke, was für ein Bild es eigentlich ist... Aber bleib optimistisch, die können nur besser werden.

 

David,
How come my menthol crystals won't dissolve in Witch Hazel?

 

08/19/18 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
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Mason Boutique Octane Shave Soap
RazoRock 400 Solid Aluminum 24 x 57mm Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Mühle R41 Razor 2013 Head
Derby Extra Blade - 5th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime Infused Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sk-8 Shop Aftershave/Cologne
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements High Jump 47 Soothing Aftershave Balm
The Sudsy Soapery 100% Natural Rain Deodorant​

 

Übung macht den Meister!

 

Idk, try crushing them up?
I mostly add them to alcohol based aftershaves.
(When all else fails, consult the great and wise.... GOOGLE)

 

Correct answer
They should be soluable into Water at their melting point of 112°f.
Try getting a small amount of the desired base(maybe a capful) to 114. Add the crystals, let cool a bit. Add this back into the base bottle.
Shake well.

 

I had the same problem. Tried to ice some witch hazel down and the crystals floated to the top. Still haven't dissolved. Not enough alcohol content, I think.

That is some COLD witch hazel, too. I just shake it and pour it out and use it.

 

Way to go Jeff.

 

The Sunday Way It Is:

prep-Dove 4 Men Bodywash(Fresh&Clean, Cooling Agent)in shower
shave-Jeeves of Hudson Bay Rum Soap
brush-Jayaruh#59
razor-Triple Blade 4 Men(from Dollar Tree)
A.S.-TSD Bay Rum Splash

 

A superb shave with the Never Fail today.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Savile Row 3824
Nielsens Never Fail 5/8
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Did I ask you earlier for your thoughts on High Jump 47?

 

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. Well made, Extra Hollow Ground razor.

Razor- S.R.Droescher(SRD). "Quick & Easy". Solingen Germany.
Brush- B400 By Tom(@twhite ). WD Boar knot.
Soap- Arko/Sandalwood scented
Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice.





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Sunday SOTD
August 19, 2018

OneBlade Genesis V1
Feather FHS
Wolf Whiskers with Envy White Two Band
Savonniere du Moulin Tempete
Sterling Soap Co. MITA Witch Hazel & Aloe
Chatillon Lux Colbeck
ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

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August 19, 2018
O.R.E.N V2 with 3 Dot
Feather Super Pro
Rubberset 400 #3 with WSP HMW
Nuàvia Blu

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Terrific picture, Mark!

 

I own the aluminum RazoRock Hawk V2 and The aluminum Colonial General. I used both for a few days, both had Schick Proline blades. I love the look and design of the HAWK V2 but it was just a little too mild for me, the design is so good that it tames a very sharp blade, this would a great beginner razor. The Colonial General has more blade feel and it is simply an amazing razor.

August 14, 2018 - shave of the night.

August 15, 2018 - shave of the night.

 

Karve “F” 3.5” & Derby Premium #1
RR BC Plissoft 24mm
GD Basique
DG Sensitive Skin Astringent
Nivea Vitalizing A/S lotion
Azzaro Chrome United edt

2 pass shave. BBS Nirvana, period. Have a wonderful evening and wonderful shaves Gents... ​

 

AUGUST 16, 2018 - SOTN
A DRAKKAR NOIR SHAVE - I acquired a PAL adjustable a year ago & finally used for the first time, Fun shave! but I still like the injecto-matic better - I used the middle setting, next time I will go with the most aggressive setting.

Peace, Jamie

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August 17th - Shave of the Night!
Lather Bros. continues to release cool new scents & there really making fun and cool labels! There tallow soap is just great & there thick and cooling balm is in my top 3 for artisan balms (Soap Commander, PAA star jelly, & lather bros are my favorites). I got another Lady Everysharp - for under 10 bucks! and it came with the Blannk/dummy blade - so this was a virgin razor until last night - as always it was a great shave and the vintage schick chromium was perfect - the plus platinums feel sharper for me & I think the chromiums were the bargain blade that schick offered back in the day? either way its still a great blade - Peace, Jamie



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