December 5th
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline (1)
Brush: Parker Silvertip
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: B&M Seville
Lucky Tiger face tonic
AS: B&M Seville

Good morning!

I broke out my first shaving brush for this morning's shave. A Parker Silvertip purchased from Amazon. This brush is horribly lacking in density and getting less dense with every shave. Never fails to lose a few hairs with each use. They could have put half again more bristles in the knot and made a decent brush. I spent extra time loading and had enough lather for my three passes, but just barely. I've decided it is not worthy of the shelf space it takes up.

Now the good part of the shave. The Vector and the B&M Seville. Wonderful shave! Three passes, BBS result, zero feedback from the alum. Couldn't ask for a better shave.

Have a great day!

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December 5, 2018
Supply V2 with No 3 Plate
Schick Proline
Thäther 4124/3
Oleo El Caballero
Captain’s Choice Bay Rum

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Up very early this morning and processed payroll for one client remotely. I was distracted during today's shave and got a couple of nicks. I was thinking about work and ended up using pressure. Let's say that the Supply #3 plate does not reward such mistakes. Other than the nicks, I ended up with a very nice BBS shave. A splash of Captain's Choice Bay Rum and I think I am ready for today. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

Love the new Avatar Jim. Great shave and photo. Too bad about the brush. If you like the handle, you could steam out the knot and get a suitable replacement.

Beautiful picture, Clint.

Thanks, Clint.
I'll put the brush away for awhile and maybe someday I'll get motivated to do something with it.

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Very nice setup, Patrick! Your experience with the GSB is interesting. Many (including myself) find the GSB to be a very smooth blade, and a go-to when taking a new razor for a maiden voyage. The Rockwell blades aren't too bad...they aren't as smooth as Russia's finest offerings, but not bad. Having said that, I wouldn't buy more, but I'll use the rest of them in my 5-pack. One of the great things about this hobby is choice...and we have tons of choices. Find what you enjoy and roll with it!

SOTD December 5, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Gillette Platinum Plus
Razor: Personna injector
Brush: JR #41 badger
Soap: Stirling Green
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Green aftershave

Easy shave this morning. Stirling Green lathered up as expected with one of my favorite brushes. The Personna is a mild injector and I'm really enjoying this vintage Gillette blades. Smooth and comfortable all around. Can't ask for much else.

Have a great day!

Wonderful picture and shave, Jim! Nice avatar update as well.

Great photo and shave, Clint!

Great shave and picture, Perry!

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Thanks, Perry!

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Wow! Incredible photo, Jim!
That's a shame about the brush. It has a beautiful handle, so maybe a re-knot in the future?
As Joseph @Primotenore would say, "Off with its head!".

Wonderful photo, Clint! Sorry about the nicks, though. Good luck with the workday.

Thank you, Bruce!

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Great photo and lineup, Perry! What do you think of the Stirling Green?

Wednesday SOTD
December 5, 2018

OREN Razor
Feather Pro
Ever Ready C40 with Envy White Two Band set by @clint64
Mike's Natural Soaps Barber Shop
Stirling Soap Co. Barbershop AS

Good morning crew. Nothing fancy today just a three pass shave with Mike's Barber Shop. Ever Ready C-40 reknotted by @clint64 with an Envy White Two Band performed well. I love the weight of it. Topped off this one with Stirling's Barbershop aftershave followed by the Classic Scent of Brooks Brothers 1818. End result a near perfect shave. I am smooth and refreshed. Here's hoping everyone has a great Wednesday.

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Nice set up today Perry! How do you like Stirling Green?

A beauty of a photo this morning amigo!

Best and most underrated ZZ Top song ever.

Great shave Jim!

Thanks, Mark. You too!

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Thank you, Jim!

Thank you, Bruce and Mark! I quite enjoy Stirling Green. Based on the scent of Polo Green cologne, I find it to be light and fresh, and not overpowering. Well done duplication by Rod and Mandy.