December Focus RazoRock XXX~~Mondial 26mm~~1955 A4 Gillette Red Tip~~Polsilver SI I have said just about all that I am going to say about the RR XXX. I will speak today about the Mondial and the Gillette. Except for the cheap decal on the aluminum handle, the Mondial 26mm is an exceptional brush. Seriously, it is the first boar knot that I have ever purchased, that didn't stink from the get-go and it is also the quickest to get "broken-in". There were a few black bristles, which I did cut out. Not many, maybe about 20. Made a big difference. Not much to say about the Gillette. I chuckle at the original ads, stating the Red Tip is for those who prefer a more aggressive shave. I find it to be a real pussycat. That being said, it holds a blade as good as anything I have ever used. And, as we all know, it's the blade that shaves you, not the razor. Polsilver SI once again. Still going strong. Not a hint of dragging. I figure I have maybe 1-2 doses of the XXX Aftershave milk; the same with the soap. Looking forward to moving on.
Excellent shave Patrick, I'm sure your God Son will put the razor to good use! Beautiful razor, Keith! Excellent shave, Rick! My American Aristocrat will be making an appearance here in a few days also! How do you like the scent on Don Marco? Excellent shot, Perry! A little less rushing around in the morning is a good thing! Beautiful shot Jim! I hope the shedding stops. Were the bristles coming out of different parts of the knot ? Fantastic shot, Clint! how did you like the canard base ? Sounds like great scent, Jim! Fantastic photo! Danny, your picture looks awesome to me! Very nice B&W Joseph! Good for you on seeing the XXX to the end!
Beautiful B&W shot, Joseph. Thanks, Andrew! The shedding was localized to one spot, just a bit off center. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Trying to keep up. Not doing so well. At least I've been able to keep up with reading the posts. Anyway, great photos and shaves, fellas!!
SOTD DEcember 11th GEM Micromatic OC GEM Industrial CS (2) Cella of Hagen Street Yaqi Ruby Red (24mm, Frigate Class) Second shave on the GEM Industrial CS blade wasn't as smooth as the first after doctoring it up. I will give it another stropping on leather before its next shave to see if that helps. Built my lather on the puck this morning and then incorperated a little more water while working it on my face, ended up with a thick, creamy, shiny, slick lather. Based on the surface of the soap container I would say I'm picking up about 45% Jeeves, 45% VdH and 10% Cella, soon the last remnants of the Cella will be gone and I guess I might had to call it Van Der Hudson. Have a great day my friends!
Thanks , I'm sure he will like it too. Added a synth brush , puck of soap, tube cream , balm, tons of blades, a bowl and aftershave. Now i need to restock the den. Just ordered a multi pack of 100 Russian blades w/ free razor . MM sure looks good btw Andrew!
Great picture and it has me wanting to break my Gem out. Brush looks great as well. The handle looks like cherry Jello.
Jim, that is a beautiful pic and gear! That's hilarious Rick. Hmmmm, and what did Natalia have to say about that? Tell her I just ordered some Russian steel btw . That will make her smile . Great pic also Danny.
