SOS: April 2019

Thank you. Never thought of a concert bowl.

 

Thank you Tom.

 

Thanks Gary!

 

Thanks Doug. I have been so busy I took a break from posting but slowed down today and had some fun. It has been a couple months!
Happy Easter my friend.
Steve

 

April 21, 2019
Gillette J-3 Slim
Feather
Shavemac D-01 3 Band
Molton Brown
Captain’s Choice Bay Rum

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nice set up and pic sir..

 

SOTD April 20, 2019

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick G4 '66' injector
Brush: Surrey badger
Soap: Stirling Deep Blue Sea
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Deep Blue Sea aftershave

 

Today's shave was with one of China's finest. I had a very smooth, 2 pass shave, that left me with a DFS. No touch ups, and pretty good, for shaving a three day growth. These razors are made very well.

Razor- Chinese ZY.
Brush- RazoRock 400, WD Badger knot.
Soap- ARKO/Sandalwood scented
Aftershave- Pinaud Lime Sec

 

I used to love the Edge gel when I wet shaved in decades past. And Afta smells great.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

I can do no less. This shave was great.

 

That is a gorgeous razor. Fantastic machine-work by whoever made it and a really cool design. Vintage with modern touches to the art/lines.

 

Thanks Tim. Not sure who Stan at Above The Tie uses to do the machining but it may be local to him in Tennessee, iirc.
The handle was a different creator, and haven’t seen his work come up in a while.
Have a great weekend!
Tom

 

Thanks! It was an excellent shave. Very happy with it.

 

SUNDAY'S SHAVE​

Bath Soap - Shulton Old Spice "Fresh Lime" (circa 1974)

Razor - Gillette Superspeed (circa 1947-1952) (Re-plated in Nickel Finish by Razor Emporium)
Blade - *5th shave
Shave Brush - Declaration Grooming "Fatty" in custom green color with Synthetic Knot
Shave Cream - Proctor & Gamble Old Spice "Fresh Lime"
Suribachi Lather Bowl handmade by Of the Dirt Pottery
Deodorant - Shulton Old Spice Lime (circa 1968-1975)
Talcum Powder - Shulton Old Spice Lime (circa 1967-1970)
Aftershave - Shulton Old Spice Lime (circa 1966-1976)
Fragrance - Shulton Old Spice Lime Cologne Splash (circa 1966-1976)

***EDIT - This is a lovely cream that really came out fantastic in this shave. When the right amount of cream and water and lathering come together then this cream is a 10/10. Slick, protective, cushion and residual slickness. When rinsed off completely it doesn't have the post-shave smoothness of some artisan soaps, but for an industrial cream this is the best I've encountered. A perfect result with this requires a bit more cream, a bit more time lathering and the right amount of water. The cream doesn't breakdown and keeps moisture really well.

I did 2-passes then an extensive cleanup. I got a fantastic shave. No preshave needed. Afterwards no balms. Just classic aftershave and some talc. This old set really did great with the modern cream.

 

Date:- 21 April 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Edwin Jagger Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/58mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wholly Kaw ~ King of Bourbon
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB 'C' / Vintage NOS Gillette Stainless #6
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)

It's time to put all my badger and boar brushes away, because, it's nearly mid-Autumn now while we're heading toward Winter, because, they do take a lot longer to dry out properly in colder weather.
I've soaked all my badger and boar into 50% vinegar mixed with 50% water to clean out all the soap scrub deep into the knot for about 20 or 30mins, then I'm going to give them a complete shampoo to bring back the natural hair while they're drying out before I put them away ready again for Spring and Summer. I'll be using three different synthetic brushes in my rotation until the end of Winter seasons, which makes a lot easier and they do dry out pretty quick.

 

April 19, 20 Weekend Shaves

Friday
RR Blackhawk V2
Strop Shoppe Baker St.
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Thayers
Stirling Baker St AS

Today
RR Blackhawk V2
Fine L’Orange Noir SS
Omega Pro/ Poculi Beehive
Thayers
Stirling Arcadia AS

Have a great Easter, all!

 

14 hour day today, so had to put off the picture until tonight.
Slim adjustable worked as it should. Just set it on 9 and be done .
Still love the Barbasol!

 

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lovely set up and pic sir..