SOS: March 2019

That razor looks cool. How does it shave?

 

Thanks.

 

Thank you, it's very kind of you.

 

Monday's shave:

A.S.-Stephan Bay Rum(Fragrant Skin Toner)

no other changes from today.

 

1940 Tech in Tweed case
Wilkinson Sword classic blade
Artisan shave shoppe Classic soap
Restored Buffalo brush
Witch hazel after splash


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Tim:
Here is a somewhat recent thread on this.

https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/focus-r48.60834/

I like mine. They won't be for everyone.
Bill

 

And ANOTHER artisan shave co. to look up..

 

Not sure how much you know about it Tim.

First of all it has a pivot and second.....uses half DE blades and is not fussy about which ones you use!
Once you master fitting the blade ....you really can't go wrong. For me.....close to BBS in 2 passes. It picks up on areas most of my other razors miss!

 

sunday
sink of lukewarm water
facewash x2
nivea preshave conditioner as a shave cream
atomic de razor w/2 use gillette blue IIRC
2 passes wtg and atg
cool water rinse
proraso green a/s w/a few drops of glycerine
belcam polo clone
aubrey north woods deodorant spray

the proraso blended well with the polo clone and the piney scent of the deodorant.
then headed out to church.i was hesitant about the purchase of the polo clone,but decided to pull the trigger after a test spray on the inside of the forearms.When checking out the cashier commented "wow ! that stuff is strong but smells good .i got to tell my husband about it.

 

Rockwell 6s (4)
GSB blade (1)
Semogue 830
Musgo Real Pre shave soap
N.O. Barrbarr
Myrsol Plastic AS

Excellent shave, two pass BBS. Have a great rest of your day everyone.

 

March 4, 2019
Delta Echo New SC with Triad Ti
Feather
DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Oleo Shiloh Soap
And Aftershave

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Oh my my my that razor is pretty!

 

Thank you.

 

Thanks, ☮️

 

Amen Sir.
☮️

 

Sunday SOTN

Continuing with the SE festivities I pulled out my closed comb Schick Type C2 with a Chick blade. Only required two full passes with a short third pass at the jaw line and chin with some extra buffing. I must admit, most of the shave sticks are pretty much idiot proof and work pretty well. I have never tried the Speick (as I've read more negative reviews than positive), but the several others I have including Palmolive (used tonight) in general work really well. For wet shavers who haven't tried them, they are awesome and well worth their low prices - plus they make travel shaving easy and quite enjoyable. I may use Mr. Type C2 again tomorrow. Enjoy your night everyone.

Josh

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On rTuesday, I'll be using, for the first time, the brush that was PIFed to be by @oscar11.

 

March Madness!!

March 3

Razor - Edwin Jagger DE89l
Blade - (3)
Soap - Oleo Soapworks El Caballero
Brush - Stirling 24mm Finest Badger Fan
Post - Alum

One more shave with the EJ and Big Ben. I grabbe3d the El Caballero from Oleo and got a great lather using the Stirling badger. No complaints about either soap or brush. The blade is getting louder with each shave but still provided a smooth enough three passes to not create any issues. Not quite BBS but it's definitely good enough for a Sunday night. My weekend is here so I'm just happy to be able to say that. Would I buy Big Ben in bulk? Nope. Would I be content to shave with them if I was stranded and they were the only blade I could find? No problem. Same for the razor. The EJ isn't the world's most aggressive or expensive, but it does a very fine job. And it looks good too! Have a great Monday!

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MONDAY'S SHAVE "STARTING SPRING EARLY"​

Razor - Merkur Futur
Blade - *Fresh Blade
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Shave Brush by Doug Korn's Workshop
Brush Stand by Desire Metal Works
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Shave Soap - Razorock "Son of Zeus" Vegan Formula
Soap Bowl - Vintage Mikasa Mediterrania Sugar Bowl circa 1970's
Aftershave - Fine "L'Orange Noir"
Post-Shave Balm - Advanced Clinicals Anti-aging Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Deodorant - My Pit Butter "Orange"
Fragrance - Terre d'Hermes EDT

The Merkur Futur is one of my "can't miss" razors that gives a predictable, top-notch shave. I will go with a 2-pass + cleanup and unless something weird happens, you can assume that the shave went as good as it normally does. Very little risk with this set. Terre d'Hermes EDT is a great way to launch into the Spring.

 

Thank you Doug!