SOS August 2019

August 6, 2019
Gillette New SC
Feather
TOBS Super Badger
TOBS St James Collection Cream
Witch Hazel with Menthol
Guerlain Habit Rouge EdT

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Adjustable Arko August!!

August 5

Razor - 1960 (F4) Gillette Toggle (9)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Omega Pro 48
Post - Alum

An interesting day today. I spent some time back in a familiar environment today. Got a mic put in my face for a 30 minute podcast that turned into over an hour. A face made for radio. It's been, oh, 30 years or so since I've been on the air but it all kicked right back in. Fun to be back behind a mic and being put on the spot. Hopefully it will sound as good when it airs as it did in my head. The main difference between now and the studios back then? Well for one no turntables anymore. No tape machines anymore. And less hair on the guy's head who is talking.

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After that we had an early dinner, my wife set out to do some of that therapy thing she does, and I chilled and got caught up on some paperwork and financial stuff that I needed to handle. So, with everything done, time to shave. Third shave with the Toggle and Voskie along with the Arko. For tonight's brush, back to the first "real" brush I ever bought. The Omega Pro 48. I remember when this thing showed up I was a bit taken aback by its huge size. Didn't know it was that big! But I used it almost exclusively for quite awhile before trying others. It's a beast and even without a lot of work you can load three passes of lather into it. It has a splay that covers your whole head. I got the three passes out of it and the razor did fine work, leaving me smooth as a baby's butt and the alum quiet. Fine shave from some fine gear all across the board.

Have a great rest of your night and an even better Tuesday!

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awesome shave sir..the morning show starts when?

 

The Clubman is a blend of Clubman (50), Aqua Velva Musk (45), and Lilac Vegetal (5). I call it Granddad's Mix After Shave. I just have it in a three oz bottle.

 

Tuesday SOTD



Razor: Rex Ambassador
Blade: Feather (D4)
Brush: Shavemac Extra Stuffed D01 24mm Flattop
Bowl: Corbell Pedestal Bowl 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Enigma
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Sandalwood
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Sandalwood Nobile
Balm: AOS Sandalwood
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Santal Auster


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Perfumed by:
Wilhelm Mülhens


Bath Soap - Echt Kölnisch Wasser "4711" Cream Bar Soap (originally by Mülhens)
Shower Soap - Echt Kölnisch Wasser "4711" body wash (originally by Mülhens)

Razor - Stirling Soap's Slant
Blade - *5th Shave
Shave Brush - Wood Razor's TruStone Turquoise (with 24mm Synthetic Nylon Knot by The Golden Nib)
Chrome Razor/Brush Stand
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "11235" (discontinued)
Scuttle by Karen's Pottery
Aftershave - Echt Kölnisch Wasser "4711" (originally by Mülhens)
Deodorant - Tom Ford "Neroli Portofino"
Fragrance - Echt Kölnisch Wasser "4711" Eau de Cologne (originally by Mülhens)

 

Aventus Monday

Have a good week

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Yes! The mug is awesome. I had to have it once I saw it. The only reason I ordered an alum block is because I've been occasionally using my styptic pencil like an alum block. I figured I would just add it as a tool in the box for those times where I just go too far and make my neck a bit raw.

 

Pulling out the Creed I see. Aventus is some good stuff. Highly immitated, but that signature Creed Ambergris in the base sets it apart from the cheap knock offs.

 

very cool sir..

 

awesome shave sir..

 

I know no one asked for my opinion

TBH, I use both if needed... The alum (and witch hazel - I use both after every shave) is great for healing irritation (especially on the neck) and for mild weepers. If the alum doesn't stop the weeper then I pull out the styptic pencil.

Everyone's skin is different and we all develop techniques to assist our own sensitivities. My skin is soooo much better since I changed to wet shaving but every little bit helps. Cheers!

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awesome ..

 

Razor: Hisihosi 500... well, technically 1/2 of a Hisihosi
Brush: Razorock Barber 24
Soap: Stubble Buster “Game”
A/S: Razorock One X

This little razor is a fun challenge.
Enjoy your shave.
Tom

 

Thanks Gary!

 

Old & Spiced

• Razor: Gillette Rocket #59
• Soap and A/S: Vintage '60's OS.
• Brush: Vulfix boar
• Blades: Voshok. (#2)

Tremendous.

That is all.

 

Date:- 06 August 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Muhle Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- The Club ~ La Cosa Nostra
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Brass 'B' / Polsilver Super Iridium #11
Post/After-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:- Tabac

OMG!..... OMG!..... My bathroom truly smells like heaven, very warm, and relaxing scent. I truly loved the smell of La Cosa Nostra, straight from my nose, I get was tobacco, whiskey, sandalwood, vanilla, spicy and something deep woody scent which is not very strong. You guys MUST!!!! get this soap into your den. The quality of the lather is very rich, creamy and slick, post-shave feels on my face is excellence with goats milk and lanolin.

 

One more shave to go before heading back to the US. I'll try flipping the BIC blade and see if I can get another shave or two out of it

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Good Morning Everyone SOTD 08/06/19

Ming Shi 2000s (set on 5)
Wilkinson Sword (8)
E-Shave Badger
Arko
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Adidas Dynamic Pulse A/S

Have A Great Day!