SOS: December 2018

Thanks Brit! I dont think Stirling is currently offering Aqua DGO. Picked up this tin 2nd hand a while back, its their old label so assume its old formula as well. They do have Baker Street which is somewhat similar.

 

SHVAE OF THE DAY


Prep: Pre Shave Soap Mix
Razor: Wilkinson Sticky
Blade: GSB
Brush: RR BC Plissoft
Soap: WK Project Leather
Post: Vintage Denim, Davidoff Zino EDT


Superb shave this afternoon. WK makes one of the best soap bases on the market IMO. Both their original tallow, and the DM perform magically. This scent seems to be a bit softer in consistancy than Man From Mayfair, so load with a lighter hand if loading from the tub.

Scent of Project Leather is not what i would expect from the name. The leather is light and sweet, reminds me a little bit of RR Al Sapone as both are a little similar sweet leather gloves rather than saddle or cowboy boots.

Managed to get a super smooth BBS with no nicks or redness. Even chased the baby a little bit without consequence. Was planning on using the Denim A/S but was letting the WK post shave ride out for a while, scent lasted a solid half hour or so. Shot 2 sprays of Zino and is still smells strong as heck. One of the strongest colognes i have ever tried, just beautiful. Hope everyone had a swell shave!

 

Excellent setup Bob!

 

Beautiful shot!

 

Thank you partner, to kind.....

 

Decadent December!!

December 27, 2018

Razor - 1947 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade - (1)
Soap - Stirling Black Ice
Brush - Jayaruh #46
Post - Alum

Prior to my regular shave it was head shave time. I skipped the head shave last week so I had two weeks growth going. Time to grab a pain stick and take care of it. I used the CJB Greager with Feather Pro blade. Usual VDH Deluxe and VDH Boar for soap and brush. Very nice result and only one minor nick. I gave it a little too much angle coming over the back of my head and dug in just a tad. Other than that a fantastic shave.

As for the main event, Black Ice and the JR46 for the outstanding lather. The Aristocrat and Voskhod for the hardware and three passes got me just as smooth on my face as the CJB did on my head. Great shave tonight and I love shaving with the Black Ice scent. Makes me want to run out and buy licorice! Hope you have a fantastic Friday!

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December 27

Muhle R41/Big Bomber SS
Rapira Swedish Supersteel (2)
30DC LE
SC Love
Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Floid Vigoroso

I purchased the R41 head a few years ago, and the handle came with my Batch 2 Mongoose SE razor. My first shave with this set up took place on November 25, and I've shaved most days since then.

I didn't know what to expect from such a heavy handle paired with the R41, but it has been a pleasure to use. The blade, head, and handle combined weigh 5.75 ounces. It is, by far, my heaviest razor. Because of the extra weight, I really focused on using the correct blade angle, very little pressure, and good skin stretching. The size and texture of the handle actually made the razor a pleasure to use.

I used three different brushes (30 DC LE with a synthetic knot, Chubby 2 in Super, and JR # 160 with a boar knot), and each one is distinctly different. I like each one for what it is. The boar builds the best lather, the quickest. The Chubby provides a great lather and face massage if you take the time to really load it, and the LE is my pick up and shave brush. It builds a nice lather without having to soak it first, it dries quickly, and the handle shape is a favorite. I used several blades: Ladas, Sputnik, Feather, Lord Super Stainless, and Rapira Swedish Supersteel. All give fine shaves, but some are definitely smoother. Among these, I rate the Ladas and Rapira to be the smoothest overall.

I hung with the Soap Commander for this focus, and I'm definitely making some headway with it. I've got at least another month's worth left in the tub. For a vegan soap, it provides a nice, cushiony, and fairly slick lather. The value for this soap is outstanding. I still rate it a notch below my favorite tallow soaps in overall performance. The rose scent is pleasant, and I find it to pair well with many of my aftershaves. Having said that, I'll probably not repurchase this brand of soap or this particular scent in any soap.

 

Phoenix and Beau shaving soap, Wolf whiskers brush, Timeless Razor, Gillette 7 o'clock super stainless, Dermanika for men aftershave cream

 

28 December 2018

* Blackbird Black Oxide SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Rootbeer Translucent C7
* Mystic Water Vetiver/Oakmoss
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Nice!

 

FRIDAY'S SHAVE​

Shampoo - Paul Mitchell (Tea Tree) Lavender Mint
Bath Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Clubguy"

Razor - Vintage Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (re-plated in nickel by Razor Emporium)
Blade - *2nd Shave
Brush - Declaration Grooming "Fatty" in custom green color
Brush stand by Desire Metal Works
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Suribachi Lather Bowl handmade by Of the Dirt Pottery
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "unscented"
Aftershave - Pinaud Clubman
Post-Shave Balm - Advanced Clinicals Anti-aging Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy
Fragrance - Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP

Time for the fun shave again. I don't know why, but this is one of the sets that shows what this hobby is all about. All the best stuff to play with. Telecommuting from home tomorrow. Will get up early and have my coffee with my shave. Will be a stellar shave!

***EDIT - My neck is fully recovered and I used pre-shave oil just to be on the safe side this time. The shave went perfectly. 2 passes + careful cleanup. BBS. No nicks, no weepers, no irritation. Looks and feels great.

 

Wow. That's surprising that they shave different because they are technically identical in measurements and design. I wouldn't expect the function to be any different. The only potential difference would seemingly be in the balance and weight of the razor and how that could provoke the user to make an incorrect move or adjustment during a shave. IMO, the design is bulletproof. As good a shave as I could expect every time I've used it. Even when the blade wasn't fresh, it still gave a great shave for me. I suppose the difference is likely splitting hairs.

 

SOS: 12.27.2018

Cold Water Shave
Dove Men+Care Hydrate Face Wash
Wild West Brushworks "Renaissance"
L&L Grooming - Cuir et Épices
E4 Fatboy
Voskhod (1)
Nivea Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm

Close, comfortable shave tonight with the Gillette Fatboy. I REALLY like this soap! Great cushion, slickness and the scent was outstanding. First time using a Voskhod and I now see why so many people love this blade.

Music tonight provided by:
Smashing Pumpkins ~ Siamese Dream

 

SOTN

Man I love this Tabac stick... Too much shave gear and not enough shaves... What am I to do?

Have a great and day tomorrow.

Josh

Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk

 

Hybrid RazoRock Game Changer .84 P on Barbaros Levend Handle P / Rapira Platinum Lux / Grizzly Bay Infinity's Edge / WCS Oriental Cream

 

Razor: N.B.&Co “Excellent Razor”
I assume a Sheffield but not the easiest name to research
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Twin Raptor w/ Plisson synthetic
Soap: SV Manna di Sicilia (tucked nicely in a MWF container)
A/S: Folsom & Co Black Powder

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

thank you sir, will look into it..a similar soap would be cool. another set..

 

cool brush ..

 

nice set up tim..

 

cool pic..cool brush..