SOS: April 2019

Rockwell Model T & Gillette Spoiler SS
TSC 24mm TimberWolf
Shannon’s Soaps Bay Patchouli Grapefruit
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
LEA Classic a/s Locion

Round #2 with the Model T and just an excellent shave. 2 days growth decimated in 2.5 passes. This has been an unexpected surprise these first 2 shaves with the Rockwell TTO Adjustable. Smooth and efficient. Have a great evening and wonderful shaves Gents....​

 

Blackland Vector P / Kai Captain Titan Mild (2) / Grizzly Bay Rockstar / PDP No. 63

 

Arko Adjustable April

April 9

Razor - Soviet Consul (9)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Jayaruh #230
Post - Alum

One more time for the Consul and Sharp Star. Another round for the Arko, this time with the JR230. For a small brush it packs a wallop. Looks great and works great. Can't ask for more than that. Three passes for the third shave and I have this uber-aggressive razor right where I want it. Angle was perfect, no pressure, and the baby showed up to spend some time. Very nice result. The alum was just a touch warm in a few spots where I obsessed, but no real problems. I'll take it.

An early start for me today. Up at 6 and out the door by 7:30. Not my usual style as I'm definitely more of a night owl. I'll return to my late morning tomorrow as I have a doctor's visit around noon so no reason to hurry up and out. Hope you all have a fantastic hump day!

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WEDNESDAY'S SHAVE​

Fragrance - Creed Original Vetiver
Aftershave - Country Club for Men - Frozen Vetiver
Shave Soap - Country Club for Men - Frozen Vetiver
Deodorant - Country Club for Men - Frozen Vetiver
Preshave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cube with Dock
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Mysterium Serum
Razor - Vintage Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (re-plated 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
Soap Bowl - Vintage Dubarry Soap Bowl circa 1930's Britain

I'm going to try PAA's "CUBE" instead of my normal pre-shave oil. I still think the criticisms of pre-shave oil somehow being hard to clean are silly and I never have a problem with my post-shave clean up of my sink and shaving gear. I'm interested to find out if the CUBE actually improves protection. I'll find out and will give my opinion, then test on more shaves to give it a full run of chances with different soaps. I doubt my pre-shave oil is in any danger, but maybe this could work? There's only one way to find out for myself.

 

10 April 2019

* Muhle R41 + Stork Aristocrat 1 Titanium
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Mystic Water Sensitive Skin
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Tim,

TBH, I use the mentholated cube almost everyday. I love it. In my opinion, it definitely adds protection and provides some residual slickness. I think you will like it.

Josh

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lovely set up and pic sir..

 

SOTD 20190410.



M Keramiek / APShaveCo SynBad.
Czech&Speake "Oxford&Cambridge" shaving soap (sample).
Vintage Gillette Old Type / Stork Ti "AN14" handle.
MEM SuperSilver Platinum (4).
Novaya Zarya "Russian Lavender" EdC.

 

Wednesday 10th April



Cold Water Shave
Heno de Pravia Glycerine Soap
Vitos Pre Shave
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Omega 10108 Boar Brush
GEM Push Button with a GEM PTFE SS Blade
Alum and Rinse
Palmer's Raw Shea Moisturiser
Williams Aqua Velva AS

3 Passes and a little touch up for a Fantastic Face Feeling Finish

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 04/10/19

Schick G
Schick (4)
Erskine 3103 Boar
Williams
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Clubman Special Reserve A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

SOTD 4/10/19
Brush: Lancaster Razor Works 24mm synthetic
Razor: 1985 Gillette Super Adjustable level 9
Blade: Voskhod
Soap: Pre De Provence no 63
Aftershave: Avon Trazarra

 

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Maseto 2 Band Finest Badger Ivory Beehive 30/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wholly Kaw ~ Fougère Bouquet Special Edition
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Rocket HD500 made in England 1950's / Vintage NOS Schick Plus Platinum #9
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed with Tea Tree, Lavender & Peppermint / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male

 

April 10th
Razor: Gillette Fatboy E4 (9)
Blade: Feather NHS (3)
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Williams Mug Soap
Stirling Orange Chill witch hazel
PAA Star Jelly unscented
AS: Fine Platinum

Good morning!

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Williams Wednesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #224 Synthetic
Gem Gold Feather Weight
Gem Stainless
CWR
PSC Caffeinated AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Williams Mug Shave Soap face lathered well with Jayaruh #224 Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Gem Gold Feather Weight razor with a vintage Gem Stainless SE blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with PSC Caffeinated AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Wednesday, April 10

Noble Otter~~Semogue~~Ralf Aust
Have a great day!​

 

Pre: Warm water splash
Brush: Vie-Long 13052 Horse
Soap: OSP Bay Rum
Razor: Gem MMCP
Blade: Gem PTFE
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Arthur's Bay Rum ASL

A lovely midweek marvel of a shave, finished off magnificently by @Electrif's majestic Bay Rum.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

My midweek shave:

L’Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Wilkinson Long Handle/Wilkinson day 7
Stirling Gin & Tonic on the Rocks SS
Prep ASB
Alcolado Glacial Menthol Splash
Bleu de Chanel EdT

Such a good BBS shave despite the Wilkinson blade being much duller. I’ll change it for a Rapira for tomorrow morning so I can see how it works with this razor. The Gin & Tonic on the Rocks soap lathered like a madman, its beautiful lemony/lime scent filled the bathroom, and I enjoyed its strong menthol effect so much. It felt so good to massage my face with the Prep afterwards and the Alcolado Glacial froze me to smithereens. Smooth as a baby’s koloraki!

 

10 April 2019

Proraso Red
Semogue 620
Dollar Tree salsa
Fatip Grande
Astra SP (4)
Pinaud VIBR

 

Razor: Colonial Razor The General
Handle: Maggard MR5
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush Handle: B-400 The Brush by Tom/ WildWest Brushworks
Knot: APShaveCo Tuxedo/ Boss
Soap: Mike's Lavender/ Dr John's Flowers in the Dark
Post Care: Stirling Unscented Witch Hazel, Alum
Aftershave: Dr John's Flowers in the Dark
Fragrance: Dr John's Flowers in the Dark

Well I'm continuing narrowing down my den so I'm trying to come up with the best lavender scented soap to keep. Today it was Mike's vs Dr John's. Off the puck I prefer the scent of Dr John's however Mike's scent improves once lathered. Speaking of lather I found that Mike's created a thicker lather with slightly more staying power. I applied the Dr John's on the right side of my face and the Mike's on the left. Both had about the same slickness, glide and cushion but both were just average; not the worst I've tired but no where near top tier. In the end the alum told the tale, I had equal burn on both sides of my face. Considering both had relatively equal performance scent is going to be the deciding factor in picking a winner here. I greatly prefer the scent from the Dr John's. The next round I will do a shave off between the Dr John's and my Martin de Candre Original to determine which I'm keeping. Have a great day folks!

 

Wednesday Kami Shave: Lefty Kanenaga kamisori, Soap Commander 'Honor' shaving soap & matching aftershave balm, custom boar brush. No blood, no irritation—just silky-smooth results...