SOS: April 2019

Arko Adjustable April

April 30

Razor - Russian Ideal Adjustable (9)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Stirling Finest Badger
Post - Alum

For the record, I did NOT choose either of the first two poll entries for this month. Even though it is Arko Adjustable April, I had decided to use some other gear during the month just for variety. Well, that did NOT happen. With tonight's shave I have used ONLY Arko for the month and ONLY adjustables, including adding a new adjustable in the Russian Ideal. I'd say that's a solid AAA month.

Tonight I unleashed the beast by opening up the Ideal to setting "Me" and going at it with the Sharp Star. Yep, this is a Russian adjustable. Lots of gap and this one feels a bit more aggressive than the Consul. Not sure why, but the gap may be larger. It's definitely above a 9 on a Gillette, just like the Consul. I still need to weigh the two razors and do some other checking on their specs. I will say, though, that it only took two passes to bring the baby with this thing, and it also only took two passes to bring the Alum with a burn! Ouch! Hot in places! Clearly I need some work to fully dial this one in. For the time, though, this completes Arko Adjustable April for me!!

On to MAYhem!! My plan? Shoot, I have no idea yet, other than trying the new el-cheapo pain stick and blades from China. We'll see what happens after that. With the new business in front of me I will admit to being a bit more distracted than normal, but this too shall pass and I look forward to another fantastic month around here!!

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i hope it doesn't flood too much sir..

 

1 May 2019

* Charcoal Goods Level 3 SB + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP 2-Band + Oscar11 Rootbeer Translucent C7
* Jabonman/Eufros Kasbah
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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very nice shave sir..

 

Thank you Sir!

 

tabac tuesday
new rfb, gsb, semogue 1438 boar,1950s fire king bowl
tabac
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A good shave with the dart.

 

Smart Helix Apollo :: Paladin :: L&L​

 

Tuesday SOTN

Finishing off the month with Arko and the Viking Adjustable Emperor as it is the end of "Arko Adjustable April." Another comfortable shave at 5, 6, and 7 for my three passes - but I'm going to toss the blade at 5 shaves. I'm smooth and smell great. I'm feeling some sandalwood and MWF for future soap choices . Have a great night everyone!

Josh

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very nice sir..

 

WEDNESDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Olivier Creed


Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - *3rd Shave
Shave Brush - Vigshaving Nylon Synthetic
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "unscented"
Shave Soap - Gold Dachs Sandelholz
Aftershave - Fine Classic "Santal Absolut"
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Mysterium Serum"
Deodorant - Sam's Natural "Oak Moss"
Fragrance - Creed Viking

 

Thank you.


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Thank you!

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Thanks Paul!

 

Pre-Shave: Furbo sandolor
Razor: GOLF 71
Blade: TRITON R3 #3
Brush: FRANK SHAVING 24MM 2BAND FINEST
Shave Soap: CRSW CITRUS
Post: Block Alum
Aftershave: TFS Rasozero Agrumella

 

Williams Wednesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shave Soap
Jayaruh #360 Synthetic
TNNSER, The TOMinator
Gem Blue Star CS
CWR
Florida Water

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Williams Mug Shave Soap face lathered well with Jayaruh #360 Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the TNNSER razor with a Gem Blue Star CS SE blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Great siblings!