SOS: December 2018

12/09/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with The Sudsy Soapery Sandalwood and Citrus with Charcoal and Cocoa Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Solstice Shampoo Puck (W/ Yucca Root & Cider Vinegar)
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Dr. Jon's Sunday Funday Fragrance Extravaganza Vegan Shaving Soap - Cold Fall Morning
RazoRock 400 Butterscotch 24 x 57mm Synthetic Noir Plissoft Brush
LOHS Art Student Handmade Pottery Bowl
Wolfman WR1-DC .61mm Gap Light Blue Anodized Ti Razor with WRH7 Ti Handle
Astra Green Superior Platinum Blade - 4th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime Infused Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Douglas (Fir) Aftershave / Cologne
Stirling Soap Company Glacial Unscented Post-Shave Menthol Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Cold Spices Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength Formula ​

 

Goin' down like this on Sunday(9th):

prep-Dove 4 Men Bodywash(Hydration Balance)in shower
shave-Stoylin Barbershop soap
brush-MaggardRazors 26 mm Marble Handle
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman Original(6.oz).

 

I wouldn't exactly call that a "Mickey Mouse" lineup .

 

Nice Bay Rum soap-how do you like the "French Clay" addition in the ingredients.?

 

SUNDAY'S SHAVE​

Shower Soap - Early American Old Spice matching Bar Soap circa 1930's

Razor - Gillette Superspeed (circa 1947-1952) (Re-plated in Nickel Finish by Razor Emporium)
Blade - *4th shave
Shave Brush - Vigshaving Nylon Synthetic
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cold Spices
Aftershave - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cold Spices
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cold Spices
Fragrance - Vintage Shulton - Early American Old Spice circa 1930's

I've found that PAA's Cold Spices pair extreeeemly well with the antique 1938 Early American Old Spice fragrance. If Douglas Smythe happens to see this, he should feel honored that I paired his product with this antique perfume. I'm going to include a few dabs of the original talc powder of this scent for a full barbershop effect. I will not be using the bubble bath this time around as it's very limited in the amount, very rare to find and it's only going to be a special occasion usage from now on. Happy shaves to all.

If you don't know what Early American Old Spice smells like. Imagine Shulton Old Spice, then add what smells like Ambergris and a very light touch or lemon or bergamot (which is basically giving it a classy, upscale vibe. It smells like Old Spice-gone-'niche-upscale'. Sort of what Creed's Spice & Wood's classy vibe is like, but with the unmistakable Old Spice base.

I have said this before on Basenotes forum and I'll say it again here. I cannot believe Early American Old Spice isn't a top collectable among fragrance collectors and enthusiasts. It should be going for $400+ for a 2 ounce bottle of the juice. I think it's a crime that a fragrance this historic and this classy is fetching such a low price on ebay. I happened to get my hands on a perfectly preserved bottle and it's a special scent.

The soap on the other hand, has aged, and it has taken 5 or so baths/showers to get down to a layer that has a well-preserved essence of what it once was. So, if you buy any of the soap bars, you'll need to work off many layers before the soap smells like it once did.

***EDIT - 10/10 shave. BBS, no irritation. For me, it seems like talc powder relieves/prevents redness/irritation on my neck. I saw what seemed like a few small patches of my neck around my Adam's apple start to look red. The talc powder seemed to take care of it within a few hours and now my neck looks perfect. My balms/lotions/alum never accomplish this but the talc did.

 

Planned SOTD
Sunday, December 9, 2018

Wolfman WR1-DC with Darwin Copper
Gillette Silver Blue
The Varlet
Saponificio Varesino Stella Alpina Soap & Aftershave
ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

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Nice shave, Jeff. You have quite a few South African shave products. What's your connection to that country?

 

Gorgeous Mark.

 

Thanks Joseph! Love your Rubberset #3.

 

Thanks so much!

I actually have visited South Africa twice because we have relatives living in Johannesburg, Benoni, and Bloemfontein. Last year around this time I joined the Master Shave group which is South African and I became good friends with a bunch of guys there right away, including two vendors. Their soaps are absolutely fantastic.

 

Thank you for that. I have never been to that continent. I would definitely be interested in visiting South Africa.

 

Many Israelis go there on vacation. South Africa and Israel have very warm relations.

 

Yes

 

REX :: PANTAREI “Chris” :: NUAVIA :: GENTLEMAN’s REFINERY

 

Very nice setup!

 

SHAVE OF THE DAY


Prep: Mickey Lee Sandalwood Pre Shave Butter
Razor: Orange Wilkinson
Blade: Wilkinson Sword
Brush: Maggard 24mm Synthetic
Soap: Kell's Original- Dragon's Blood
Post: Reef Point- Dragon's Blood Balm


Haven't used Kell's Ornginal in a long time. It is one i picked up when i first started wet shaving. The scent is almost a dead match with the Reef Point Dragon's Blood. Sad RP is no longer in business as their balms are supurb. Did a swell job soothing down the bright red skin.

As far as the shave goes, did get quite a lot of irritation on the neck despite this razor being super mild. Really like this cheap plastic Wilkinson razor so far. The head pivots on a hinge and is pretty cool and unique. Snagged 3 of them in the box for around $10 shipped, for about $3 a piece or so this razor has surpassed my expectations. Plus the colors are cool IMO.

Hope everyone is doing well and getting the best shaves possible!

 

I was trying to go with the "Sunday Funday" theme. I also like to have a little fun with that soap. I actually am not a big fan of the little stool, but my wife likes it. Just something different then towels for a change.
Steve

 

Wow, very cool Mark. The colors are great and the gear is outstanding.
Steve

 

December 9, 2018
Wolfman OC Ti with Hemple Ti
Feather
BSB2
MdC Fougere
Myrsol Agua Balsamica

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