SOS: OCtober 2018

TUESDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - Astra Superior-Platinum *5th Shave
Shave Brush - Vigshaving Nylon Synthetic
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Shave Soap - Gold Dachs Sandelholz
Aftershave - Fine "Santal Absolute"
Post-shave Balm - Retseliney Luxury Skin Care Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
Deodorant - Love Myself Organics "Sandalwood" Blend
Fragrance - Pasha de Cartier EDT

 

A very fine shave with one of my favorites.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Declaration Grooming Pure Lavender
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
Lund 6/8
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

30 October 2018

* Charcoal Goods Level 3 SB + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D01 2-Band + Doug Korn Faux Vintage Ivory C7
* Mystic Water Bergamot/Cedar/Juniper
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Cool pic Celestino.
Steve

 

Very cool shot and gear Jason. That Rubberset is a classic.
Steve

 

Bill, Great to hear your felling better my friend and enjoying a fine shave.
Steve

 

Hi Jamie, how do you like the Coconut Bay? I have been thinking of getting it for my son because he loves Bay Run, Coconut, and Lime. His Stirling Bay Rum is irritating his face. I let him try Atomic Bay Rum for a whirl, but although he loves the soap performance, he still prefers the scent of the Stirling. I know this version is different from Stirling for so, and probably Atomic, but how would you rate it? Thanks Bro.
Steve

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10/30/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Daisygirl Soaps - Citrus Spice Goats Milk Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Dapper Doc Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Local Gents Clown Fruit Artisan Shave Soap
RazoRock Rosso Corsa F-400 XXL 34MM Noir Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
The Phoenix Starling SE V2 GEM Type Razor 7075 Anodized Aluminum with Emerald OC Base Plate
Personna GEM SE Super Stainless Steel Blade - 2nd Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime Infused Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clown Fruit Artisan Aftershave & Cologne
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Will-O-The-Wisp [Formerly Clown Fruit] Star Jelly Aftershave
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Dapper Doc Natural Deodorant - Extra Sport Strength​

 

Yeah, somewhat better but it comes and goes. The good news from Portland VA is that it isn`t cancer. Our daughter is our news connection. She got a call this evening from them saying definitely NOT Leukemia. She said they may move my appointment up from Dec. 20. Thank you for your concern.
God Bless, Bill.

 

Hang in there Bill, you are in our prayers.

 

I was laughing because your response reminds me of a Mr. Freeze Batman quote where he says something like "She will learn to love me when the temperature drops below -50."

I guess a snow cone is out of the question...

 

Thank you for your concern. Got word tonite from Portland VA that I DO NOT have Leukemia, Thank the Lord and God Bless you and the other TDS members for their concern. I`m humbled by your care, Bill

 

Thank you so much, I`m beginning to feel better already, God bless, Bill

 

Thanks Steve. I got the horse knot from Randy awhile ago, and got lucky as it was a great fit for this vintage handle I cleaned up.

 

OCtober Oleo and Odd Balls!!

October 29

Razor - Gillette NEW LC (Delta Echo)
Blade - (2)
Soap - Blood on Steel Meetup LE by Jeeves
Brush - Jayaruh #230
Post - Alum

Well this turned out to be a banner day around Cartel HQ. Typical boring Monday at work among the mattresses followed by a rather slow night of dashing door to door with food and finally home to get the mail. I was expecting my Schick Injector blades today and they were indeed in the mailbox. But....what is this other package? The only other thing I'm expecting is Jayaruh #230. Jim @Jayaruh mailed it Saturday afternoon. I figure it will find Missouri from North Carolina by Wednesday. Well, let's just say that whoever Jim knows at the Post Office apparently owes him big.....or else Jim is holding something over his head. The brush arrived. One business day. Basically next day service on a first class package. Unbelievable. But I'll take it!

So, before shaving, I had to unwrap my newest addition to the den. It's a beauty!

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It's a bit smaller than I thought but I'm fine with that. It compares favorably with my Vie-Long 12601 horse for size, and is close to the Omega 10066 as well. Feels really good in the hand. Of course, I had to let its brothers out of the rack to say hello. They were about to tip the thing over trying to get out.

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There they are. In order of arrival in my den the Jayaruh #46, #54 and #230.

So, with the brothers all settled down and enjoying each other's company, it was time to get down to the shave of the day. And, of course, #230 gets the honors of the first shave in the house on his first day here. After a short deliberation I decided the most appropriate soap to break him in with would be Blood on Steel by Jeeves. The LE soap just for us seems the right choice. Still using the NEW LC with Voskhod for the rest of the setup.

Quick load with the new brush and I was able to go for three full passes and have enough left for a fourth pass with ease. Nice work from a smaller brush. Loved the feel, the look and how it handled. Got him all rinsed and put to bed between his big brothers. I can't be sure but I think I heard some mumbling in the dark in there. Something about "wait until you see the stupid stuff he does in May". Then again, I might be hallucinating.

Thanks to @Jayaruh for another fine piece of functional shaving art! And I hope you all have as good a day tomorrow as I had tonight!

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do you like the lpl ?

 

very nice looking shave...

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 10/30/18

Gem Clog Pruf
Gem Personna (7)
E-Shave Badger
Suavecito Shaving Crème
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Suavecito Menthol Vanishing Crème

Have A Great Day!

 

Morning all

Razor- Gem Feather Weight
Blade- Gem Pesonna PTFE
Soap- Razorock Mudder Focker
Brush- Omega Badger
Finish- Nevia


Just received this little guy in the mail yesterday so I cleaned and loaded it for the morning shave. It has some wear on it but after shaving with it I know why. What a shave, I would call this a Gem Jr reincarnated. Yes I like! If I close my eyes I can't tell the difference, other than the squarish handle. I bought it as a feather weight but it feels about the same as my Jr with the bakelite handles.
All things being the same I got a good buy and a DFS.
Well, the coffee is ready and so am I.
Hope everyone has a fine day and a fine shave!
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