SOS: February 2019

Thank you Gary.

 

I completely agree. I have the complete set 21,23 and 25mm. I bought them years ago so they are V1 Fibre. I recently rediscovered them and can't understand why the were unused for so long!

 

17 February 2019

Just touching up around the edges of my beard.

BTW Brit...here's that box I mentioned yesterday. It was a promo for a furniture store in Tarrytown, NY where my parents lived years before I came along. It was made by the Lane Furniture company in Virginia. I have the full sized cedar chest that was my mom's.

 

I have a thing for those unique wood boxes. Looks like cherry? Are you storing shaving gear in it?

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February 17th
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Gillette 7:O'Clock Super Stainless (2)
Brush: Grizzly Bay Constitution
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: PAA Clasico Bay Rum
Stirling Bay Rum witch hazel
PAA Star Jelly unscented
AS: Captain Smythe's Private Reserve Bay Rum with Leather

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Not sure about the type of wood although it still retains a faint cedar scent. It might be cedar for that matter. No shaving gear storage. It's a catch all that resides in my top dresser drawer.

 

Sunday SOTD
Razor: Rockwell Gunmetal Model-T
Blade: Super Iridium (D1)
Brush: Muhle V2 Synthetic Travel Brush
Bowl: Collapsible Travel 5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: Grooming Dept Patchouli & Mint
Shave Soap: Al's Sapone da Barba
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux La Foret de Liguest

Road trip for a week and this is one of two shave setups that I took on the road with me. No photos while I am on the road.

 

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Marvel cap-Matador plate. Another great one. Not quite as smooth as the Swing but even more efficient -- Matador has gap AND exposure and fulcrum shoulder rather than rigid clamping . A mini Barbasol Floating Head. Eminently enjoyable. PolSilver (2)

 

Charcoal Goods :: PantaRei


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SUNDAY'S SHAVE​

Shampoo - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum Puck

Razor - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Double Open Comb Ascension (316L Stainless Steel Adjustable) (Fully Screwed Down)
Blade - *Fresh Blade
Shave Brush - 20mm GBS Synthetic 3rd generation
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum *CK-6 Formula
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum
Fragrance/Aftershave - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum in Stoneware Jug
Fragrance - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum Eau de Parfum
Scuttle - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Moonscape Scuttle

Going with the scuttle and a hot shave today.

***EDIT - Awesome shave! 2-pass + detailed touch-up. BBS results today. I tested a BiC Chrome-Platinum blade again (switching back from the Astra SP) and the BiC CP is PERFECT this time around. For me, the PAA Ascension SS razor has proved very aggressive and efficient even when screwed all the way down (its most 'mild' setting). I had trouble getting a great shave with this razor for the first 10-13 times I shaved with it due to irritation & burn, but now it seems I am getting the right feel for it and applying the correct amount of pressure at the correct angles in order to get a perfect shave. Today, no weepers, no cuts, though I did feel some sting/feedback on the aftershave splash (proving this is an aggressive shave for me). I have finally acquired the skill to shave with this razor and ride the edge of irritation without going too far.

My opinion based on extensive use now. I am beginning to really like the PAA Ascension Stainless Steel razor. I don't think I'll ever use the more aggressive blade angle options, by unscrewing it, because this is barely on the edge of razor burn territory and only by adjusting my technique did I get this under control. A medium/mild type blade like the BiC CP is right what I needed. I suspect that I won't get very many shaves out of the blade (maybe 5 shaves tops) before I have to change it. The razor really uses the blade edge with no mercy. I am surprised so many reviewers are saying the PAA Ascension SS is 'mild'? For me it's a beast that had to be tamed with both blade selection and technique adjustment. Now that I seem to have the correct technique I think this will be one of my best shavers.

And Atomic Age Bay Rum smells fantastic. It's my favorite Bay Rum and one of my favorite fragrances among my 50-odd fragrance collection. The CK6 vegetal formula is my favorite soap because I practically only use vegetal soaps and it's just the best. I can dial in the lather to do whatever I want from a pasty/thick-protective lather to a thin-yogurt-slick lather. The soap has an unstoppable residual slickness if just a drop or two of water is added to my off-hand and rubbed into the skin. Doing that instantly re-activates the soap's slickness to allow extra strokes. The soap is a pleasure to shave with and doesn't require me to keep going back to the brush to re-slick an area on touch-ups.

And add a scuttle and this is one of my most enjoyable shaves.

 

February 17 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Gillette Spoiler
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Aurora
Lather: Stirling For Him
Aftershave: Stirling For Him
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

Yup, Sunday deliveries!



Wet shaving has certainly expanded my horizons for scents, however it will be difficult nudge Brut out of the top position in the MaxHeadroom list of Most Glorious Stanks. If only it lasted better.

Be well!

 

Planned Shave for President's Day:

prep-Dove 4 Men Bodywash(Clean Comfort)in shower
shave-Stoylin Spice Soap
brush-Stoylin "li'l brudder" synthetic
A.S. Stoylin Spice Splash

I'm sure many Presidents shaved with Old Spice(course the remaining live 4 Presidents might be using Stoylin's brand, y'never know).

 

I was just looking at the Gin&Tonic this morning.

 

that is very cool.mine is cedar and is a trinket box of sorts.nothing inside but a mirror inside the lid..thank you for sharing,is a lovely piece..

 

sunday shave..
#26 brit bathroom fb tech set.,gsb,jr #282 zebrawood badger..
proraso green pre, cream and a/s..
have a great day everyone..

 

SOTD February 16, 2019
Alphabetical journey through soaps and creams
Letter S

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick J1 injector
Brush: Omega Hi synthetic
Soap: Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave

SOTD February 17, 2019
Alphabetical journey through soaps and creams
Letter S

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick J1 injector
Brush: Omega Hi synthetic
Soap: Stirling Weekend in Malibu
Post: Witch hazel, Nivea Deep Comforting aftershave

Past two shaves. Have a great day!

 

Gentleman's pleasure
Old spice, Vielong 75 anniversary badger two bands, Thiers Issard aigle 7/8, cologne russe.

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Since I used a Merkur 45 for Valentines Day I figured I would stick with the Merkur theme and reached for the mighty Mergress. Technically a hot rod Merkur but a Merkur nonetheless. Started off with Proraso Green pre-shave lotion and today’s soap choice was Sapone di Paolo Menta (rebranded as “eleven” now) with the matching balm. If you haven’t tried this soap it is fantastic as are all the “eleven” soaps. Great performance and lather. A wonderful smelling and mentholated shave all around! 3 passes and BBS!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Merkur Mergress 500
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green Lotion
Lather: Sapone di Paolo Menta
Aftershave: Sapone di Paolo Menta
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block

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