SOS: January 2019

Pal Adjustable razor
Personna blade
Vie-Long Horsehair brush
TBS Maca Root SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Colorado Sage cologne

OK shave is all for today. Haven't used the Pal for far to long and it showed. And the brush is to scratchy for me. My own fault, not the equipment. Anyway, all is well. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

January 9

Parker SRX
Rapira Swedish Supersteel (1)
Rudy Vey Chubby w/Shavemac Two-band Silvertip
SC Love
Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Pinaud Clubman & Aramis
11th focus shave

 

Timeless Ti/Polsilver :: Elite Manchurian :: Grooming Dept. Flight :: Barrister & Mann Fougere
This new Elite brush is fantastic, from the great ergonomics to the supple yet firm knot. Despite the loft being a bit higher than I expected the performance was right on. It easily made and sustained the lather, distributing evenly for both passes with fantastic face feel. Of course the Amboyna burl is beautiful and unique. ​

 

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Great brush and fragrance. Rive Gauche is such a sophisticated barbershop scent. I frequently get unsolicited compliments when I wear it. Well done.

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Top shelf shave

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Were I being paid I'd say I earned my keep this day. Beard got the Czechoslovakian Astra razor with Astra SS blade. A number of unexplained weepers if a pretty close shave. I'm guessing the blade isn't very well secured. Next up for my head was the Rotbart with the little known Dorco ST800. I managed to get through the shave but with minor injury and little comfort. Fortunately tomorrow is another day.

 

January 9th SOTD
Schick E2 w Vintage Pal
Jeeves Cherry Blossom SS&AS
WD HM Badger/Cypress Handle
Thayers

Have a great day all!

 

Thursday Planned SOTD



Razor: Gillette Slim (I2) North Shore Razors
Blade: Personna Red (D4)
Brush: VP Leonhardy 700040 Tortoise
Bowl: Supply Provision Marble 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: Grooming Dept Unscented
Shave Soap: Barrister & Mann Vespers
Post: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Vespers
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Prep: Cold Water
Brush: Jayaruh #314 (Cocobolo Wood and 2-Band Badger)
Soap: Cold River Soap Works, Juniper
Razor: Vintage Merkur Slant
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (2)
Post: Speick After Shave Lotion

Music today provided by:
Pearl Jam ~ Ten

 

SOTD

I'm not sure about the organic Dominica Bay Rum... My face and neck started to feel a little burn and were a little red after the shave. I have sensitive skin at baseline, hence the reason why I started down this enjoyable rabbit hole, but don't normally have this problem with Wet Shaving. I usually stick to fairly basic software but I've been trying to branch out a little. I'll give it a couple more shaves and see what happens...

Have a great day everyone.

Josh

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Gillette Fatboy (G3) Razor
Blue Bird Hi-Stainless Blade
Ever-Ready #1 Boar Brush (restored)
Vintage Klar Shave Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

I think this is the fourth shave with this razor /blade combo and got a very smooth BBS shave in two passes with a bit of touch up.

 

Thanks !

 

cool pic and set up..awesome..

 

nice pic and set up jim..

 

Thanks Gary!

 

Hard to beat the “Schick Buster” when it comes to closeness. Super easy and smooth.

Hot water preparation
T&H Ultimate Comfort PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Savile Row 3824
PAL Injecto-Matic
Schick (8)
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Vintage Simpson 58
Gillette New Improved
Polsilver SI
Tabac Soap
L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic Balm

 

January 9, 2019

Blackland Blackbird OC
Feather HS
Simpson M7 Manchurian
TOBA Jermyn Street Cream & Aftershave
Brooks Brothers Classic

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