SOS: December 2018

Thank you! I like that one quite a bit, too. If only I could actually draw that well.

 

Nice one Clint
Steve

 

I could not agree more with your earlier comments. The soap and scent are fantastic. It does remind me of Atomic and that's a good thing. It was a bit lighter and fresh then I expected. The post was outstanding. This CK-6 is a marked improvement on a great base to begin with.
Steve

 

Nice set up Tim. Cool theme. Don't use too much force when shaving though!
Steve

 

12/14/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with The Sudsy Soapery Black Soap Made in Africa
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements High Jump 47 Conditioning Shampoo Puck (W/ Yucca Root & Cider Vinegar)
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Barrister And Mann Vespers Shaving Soap (Seasonal) New Exclesior Soap Base
RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm 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 - 6th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Barrister And Mann Vespers Aftershave Splash (Seasonal)
NIVEA Men Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Cold Spices Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength Formula ​

 

lovely pic and set up..

 

Thank you Steve.

 

Lather bomb right here. This is one combination I got right!!!

 

Decadent December!!

December 13, 2018

Razor - Muhle R41 (2 pc)
Blade - (1)
Soap - Stirling Barbershop
Brush - Stirling Fine Badger
Post - Alum

What a day. My day off but I think I'm more worn out than when I work both jobs. Up early to get the tags for my wife's car and get her off to Tennessee for a week. Then to my CT to screen for lung cancer. No reason other than they like to do it now. On the way there I remembered I had a work deposit that needed to go in the bank by 2. CT at 1, drive to pick up the deposit, bank at 1:50, goal accomplished. Rain was starting. Cold, nasty, you know - December type. Nothing freezing but cold dreary and wet. Off to walk in the mall to kill a bit of time, then to Best Buy to check out computers, then a fun drive down to my pain doc's office for my monthly whatever it is to get a prescription. Over an hour driving the 20 miles home thanks to even more rain and people playing bumper cars. However, everything got done and I can now sit back and enjoy a peaceful house.

As for the shave - what could be more decadent than using new gear, eh? I received in the mail today (finally) the Muhle R41 I ordered. I decided if the newbies were learning with them I should at least give it a try. I bought one of the twist models. Two piece razor, my first. It's a lightly used one that looks brand new. Heavy beast. The two piece is heavier than the 3 piece which is why I chose this one. I've heard horror stories but think I can handle it. I used a Sharp Star blade. No need to avoid some added decadence. I then grabbed the new Stirling badger brush. This thing really bloomed after getting the Arko treatment to break it in. Very dense and heavy and it had no problems loading up with Barbershop and giving me all the lather I wanted and more. Very nice feel to the brush. Once it's fully broken in it's gonna be a softie!

Two passes and touch ups and I really enjoyed using the legendary "beast". It's heavy enough all I had to do was keep a light grip on it and hold the angle. The razor did the rest. I used the alum and did discover that my neck was rather annoyed by the shave. I probably took some of the angles a little steep for that razor. Still, a fine shave and a great way to end the day!

Friday beckons!

 

14 December 2018

* Blackbird Black Oxide SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D-1 2-Band Jade
* Jabonman/Eufros Fougere
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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hello fello shavers, thursday night shave..
brit 4th gen aristocrat,nacet ,simpson commodore..
barrister and mann reserve classic soap and splash.
2 pass combination dfs shave, outstanding, no drama.
have a great day, gary

 

Date: 14 December 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Maseto 2 Band Finest Badger Ivory Beehive 30/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- A&E ~ Which One's Pink
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C 'R6' / Vintage NOS Wizamet Polsilver Brown #3
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme

 

Back to back SE shaves...
Razorock Hawk V2 with Mike’s Barbershop

And Occams Razor with CRSW Limenthol

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

Tim, much appreciated. The brush is the handiwork of a UK forum member.

 

Friday 14th December



Pears Glycerine Soap
Vitos Preshave Cream
Mickey Lee Soapworks 'Panty Dropper' Soap
Semogue TSN 2012 LE Badger/Boar Brush
PAL Injectomatic with a Proline-B
Thayers Witch Hazel
BBA ASB
Drakkar Noir EDT

All ready for an 80s themed Christmas Function immediately after work. My biggest problem seems to be losing about 35 years between now and this evening.

Three passes gave a shave which should last me through the night

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 12/14/18

'59 Gillette "Fatboy" (set on 6)
Personna (2)
Chrome Handle Boar
Clubman Pinaud SS
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Clubman Pinaud A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

SOTD 20181214.



M Keramiek / APShaveCo SynBad.
Stirling "Bergamot Lavender" shaving soap (sample).
Timeless Ti 0.68 OC / Stork Ti "Taipan" handle.
Derby Premium (6).
Rebul "Ice" EdC.

 

Craftsman (F. Koeller & Co?)
Arko
Adoration in Spinach Bakelite
HBG Bay Rum

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SOTD December 14, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: GEM Pushbutton
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave

Have a great day!