SOS: September 2018

Mixed shave with the ikon tech and ikon combo head. The tech is not as aggressive as I thought. It’s not smooth but not bad. The combo head is pretty awesome. I’m gonna experiment a little more

 

SEptember is a Stirling month!

September 23
Razor - Type E Schick Injector
Blade -
Soap - Stirling Iced Coffee
Brush - Stirling Two Banded Synthetic
Finish - Alum

Two days growth tonight and I have the right instrument at hand. Many razors would handle this with ease, but the Schick E seems especially suited for it. I wanted a slick and great smelling soap so it was the Iced Coffee from Stirling. This is such a magnificent soap both in terms of performance and scent. Even the look is rather unique. You'd almost swear it was a cream filled donut.



Hard to find any fault with this soap at all. I lathered it with the Stirling synthetic brush and got an outstanding lather. The Schick had no trouble at all taking care of the extra day's growth. Smooth as silk and after three passes the baby is asleep and snoring. Can't beat it!

One more week in Stirling SEptember and it will be time for the OC's to come play in OCtober. The last several months of the year are favorites for me. SE, OC, a nice Rule in November and finally Decadence! We're on a roll! Have a great Monday!

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24 September 2018

* Charcoal Goods Level 3 + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Jabonman/Eufros Ylang Ylang Tallow
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Date: 24 September 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Stirling Finest Badger 26/54mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Bandwagon
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C 'R6' / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #6
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 09/24/19

Gem MMOC
Gem Blue Star (5)
Badger
C.O. Bigelow
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

Pre: Warm water splash
Brush: Steven_jagger Zebrano 24mm ST
Soap: Cella
Razor: E-R 1924
Blade: Gem Blue Star CS
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Cella ASL

A great way to kick off the week and a reminder that great soaps and splashes can be had cheaply.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

SOTD 20180924.



M Keramiek / APShaveCo SilkSmoke.
Cibe Fiori&Frutta Mint (sample).
Rockwell 6S R5 only / custom handle.
Rembrandt Super Stainless (NOS) (7).
Proraso ASL.

 

Menthol Monday's Shave

Cold Water Wash
Fine Snake Bite
Jayaruh #319
Bunny V3 Injector
Schick Proline B20 Blade
CWR
Osage Rub

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Fine Snake Bite Shaving Soap face lathered well with the Jayaruh #319 brush. Using the NOTSO comb, I did two passes with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor with a Schick Proline B20 Blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

SOTD September 24, 2018
A Stirling SEptember

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Brush: JR #41 badger
Soap: Stirling Glacial Lemony Orange
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill aftershave

Have a great day!

 

September 24th
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome(2)
Brush: Envy White Supreme 8 Ball
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Stirling Lemony Orange
Stirling Lemon Chill witch hazel
AS: Stirling Lemony Orange

Menthol Monday!

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Razorock Game Changer .84 Razor
Polsilver Super Iridium Blade
Razorock 24 mm Barrel Synthetic Brush
Fine L'Orange Noir Shave Soap
Nivea Men Creme Balm
Old Spice Cologne

 

SEptember 23rd SOTD
GEM Jr w Gem Stainless (1)
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man SS
WD HM Badger/Cypress
Thayers
Stirling Glacial Balm

 

The Vision shaves me closer than any straight I've used. Terrific shave today! Smooth and easy wide open with care.

 

Fine "Marvel" razor
Silver Star blade
Fine "Classic" brush
Taconic Eucalyptus Mint SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Taconic Eucalyptus Mint A/S

The Marvel razor is heavy for sure but not sure it's really a Marvel. Looks good, shaves well and I will use it often but won't be me one and only. The Classic brush is a nice synthetic so I'm happy with it for sure. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

SOTD Stirling SEptember 24th


Schick Injector E2
Personna Injector (4)
Ever-Ready 200T (22mm, Corvette Class)
Stirling Glacial Lemony Orange soap & AS

 

Going to have to try the Game Changer 84 head, have you used Maggards V3A head? I've been throwing it on many of my sticks and like them.

 

I have and do like the efficiency of the V3A but I don't think it would be much of a contest in smoothness.

 

Game Changer vs Matador. Game Changer.

 

I'm going to need a good Sandalwood aftershave before long-the WSP will run out, and still lots of same-name soap to go.

 

Thanks for the insights, looking forward to trying one out soon.