SOS: September 2018

Lavendursday
Superb shave.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6s R6
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: Lutin Lightning
Lather: Martin de Candre Lavender
Aftershave: B&M Reserve Lavender Splash

 

Happy Birthday!!!

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Cedar & Bourbor sounds really, really good. I am having a look at maybe buying this bowl & soap. I haven't decided yet, but it's tempting and I could use it with my Spice & Wood shaving or with Dolce & Gabbana The One or hopefully it can match up with Tom Ford for men or perhaps it could sub in sometimes when using Chanel Egoiste? Cedar & Bourbon seems like a scent that will pair well with a multitude of scents.

 

Great shots, gentlemen!

 

SOTD September 20, 2018
A Stirling SEptember

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Personna Ultra Chrome
Razor: Schick M1 injector
Brush: Stirling Kong synthetic
Soap: Stirling Dunshire
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Dunshire aftershave

Have a great day!

 

Date: 20 September 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Semogue Special Edition 2012 Badger/Boar knot 24/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- A&E ~ Grecian Horse
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Muhle Rocca R96 / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #3 end of life
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer

I'm totally shocked the vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) has worn out a lot fast using the Muhle Rocca razor which doesn't make any sense to me at all, anybody owns a Muhle Rocca with Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) what are you're thought doesn't play very well together.

 

Bath Soap - Pre de Provence Sandalwood (quad-milled)

Razor - Antique Gillette ABC "Empire" Razor circa 1908-1912 (fully restored/re-plated in rhodium by Razor Emporium)
Blade - - Fresh Blade
Shave Brush - Ralph Lauren Safari Collection fitted with Synthetic Knot manufactured by Frank Shaving (replaced by jimjo1031)
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "unscented"
Shave Soap - Vintage Ralph Lauren Safari
Shave Mug - Ralph Lauren Safari Collection
Post Shave Balm - Geo F. Trumper Sandalwood Skin Food
Deodorant - Geo F. Trumper Sandalwood
Fragrance - Ralph Lauren Safari EDT

***EDIT - Again, the ancient ABC razor seems to have a poorly engineered angle. It's not comfortable during the shave. The super-sharp Feather blade prevents the tugging I got with other blades, but it just seems to have too much friction with either the super-slick vintage Safari soap or the protective Trumpers cream. I did my best to changeup my angles to find a more comfortable stroke. I got a few weepers, as expected, as usual with this razor. However, the upside is that the post-shave marble feel of my skin is about as good as it gets. I had to spray on some mentholated "Shave Den" witch-hazel to quell the post-shave irritation before applying the Trumpers balm.

I still love the look of this razor and the results of my shave is good/solid. I typically give a ranking of 7.5-to-8 out of 10, ONLY because the post-shave results are good, but the points lost are from the discomfort and additional unneeded friction caused by a poorly engineered blade angle, forcing me to constantly be mindful of what angle I'm using...no different than if I were using a bare blade. I think that because these old razors were originally engineered to work with thicker blades, that could be the reason, or perhaps it really is a poor design that focused mostly on 'looks' first, rather than function. That's the story of my history with women too. I picked too many lookers and not any keepers. lol I guess we all grow up eventually though.

 

Thanks, Randy!

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Tabac Thursday's Shave


Cold Water Wash
Tabac Shave Soap
Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger
Supply Provision
Schick Proline B20
CWR
Tabac AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Tabac Shave Soap face lathered well with the Alpha T-400 Silvertip Badger brush. I did two passes with the Supply Provision Safety Razor with a Schick Proline B20 blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

September 20th
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Astra SP(1)
Brush: Envy White Supreme 8 Ball
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Stirling Orange Chill
Stirling Orange Chill witch hazel
AS: Stirling Pharaohs Dreamsicle

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Yaqi DLC DOC Razor
Noxzema Shave Cream
Personna Stainless Blade (USA)
Nivea Men Creme Balm
Blue Aqua Velva After Shave

 

Cool photo and setup.

 

Excellent picture and line up Tim. Love the Knight holding the razor.

 

Fijne verjaardag Jan

 

SEptember 20th SOTD
Schick E2 w Personna (6)
Stirling Gin and Tonic SS
WD HM Badger/ Cypress
Thayers
Elvado Mint&Lime Balm

 

Do you have 4711? It has Neroli with other stuff - easily one of the best classic Euro scents!

 

Continuing with my Stirling Shaves.

SEeptember 19, 2018

S.O.T.N.

** Stirling For Him - Stirling 2 band synthetic.

Shick Injector - Lady Ever-Sharp - vintage Personna Electro-Coated blade.

 

Thursday, September 20

Valobra Fougère~~Simpson CH2 SiLVERTiP~~'40 Milord Tech~~Personna 74 (2)~~Brut
Have a great day!​

 

Regarding their bowl, I'd read on another forum where a user discovered some mildew under his puck. With that information I applied a sealant to mine, there is some manner of glaze on the inside from the factory, but I coated the entire thing, inside and out (not the wood parts), and I rinse and dry the bowl after use, as well as letting the puck dry outside on an edge and the wood to dry separately, once all is dry put it all back together the next day for storage.

 

Happy Birthday!