SOS: October 2019

Thank you Doug!

 

Thank you, Doug. This has become one of my favourite brushes for sure.

 

Thank you Gary.
Steve

 

Thanks Doug. Trying to get into the post season but my TV/Dish does not want to cooperate. Makes me want to give up on MLB.
Steve

 

OCtober with the FAT

October 4

Razor - Gillette New LC Delta Echo
Blade - (1)
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum

Whew! What a Friday. Cooler weather has settled in and things were busy - and a bit crazy today. I know I wander into areas of the greater STL area that most will never have the "joy" of experiencing, but today I spent about 50% of my time there. Highlights? Well there was the delivery to the Homer G. Phillips retirement apartments - which was originally the first hospital West of the Mississippi to train African-American doctors. Lots of history in a grand old building sitting squarely in the middle of a horrible neighborhood. Still, the building is in fantastic shape behind its security fences etc. On the way there with the delivery I encountered an elderly couple from Nebraska with a fairly new white Cadillac that had dropped them in a much less than desirable area. I have no idea why they were there, I just know that the car that circled behind and around as I was pulling up on the intersection was quite interested in that couple and/or their car. Some local neighborhood greeting committee types. So, I pulled in behind the Caddy as the other car pulled in front. I stepped out and just gave them my best look behind my sunglasses and they decided to drive on. The couple was waiting on AAA and fortunately the truck showed up about 2 minutes later. I encouraged them to plan trips through STL better in the future and never, never, never, stand outside their car with flashers on when in areas that should set off some concern. Seriously. Ever been in a city before, folks?

So, anyway, after coming home and being scolded by Jennifer for "putting myself at risk", as she puts it (I prefer being a good Samaritan) we had dinner and it's time to shave. It's Friday so out comes the FAT!! Weighed the puck. After the last shave it was 300 grams. Tonight - 299. Apparently 1 gram of water evaporated out in two days. Good enough. The Wolf was fantastic with its Silvertip knot and I easily whipped up more lather than I could possibly use. A fresh blade went into the New LC in its Delta Echo look. This was the first raffle item I ever won here so it has lots of history and it's a great razor to boot! Three passes knocked it down to smooth, no blood, quiet alum an just a great shave. Ok, let's weigh the puck. I made a TON of lather. So....final weight.........299 grams.

Huh?! I know we talked about water going into the puck affecting weight. I thought the soak the other night added all it might take. Well, apparently not. I started with 299 grams and ended there. The question - how much water did the brush put back in? So, I'm changing protocol to play with this. I'm going to use MWF exclusively for awhile to see how the numbers work out. Call me curious but I've gotta know.

Hope you had a good Friday as well even if it didn't involve tourists trying to get robbed. Here's to a great weekend!!

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5 October 2019

* Charcoal Goods Level 3 OC + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Maseto Shaving XD 2-Band + Oscar11 Amber Barbeiro
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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thank you..

 

cool pic sir..

 

awesome pic sir..

 

cool shave Keith..

 

awesome pic and shave sir..

 

awesome..

 

fantastic set up and pic sir..

 

stunning pis sir..

 

cool pic sir..

 

Thanks Gary!

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SATURDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Olivier Creed


Fragrance - Creed Royal Mayfair (bottle signed by Erwin Creed)
Aftershave - Catie's Bubbles "Royal Garden" Tonic
Shave Soap - Proraso - Green (Eucalyptus)
Deodorant - Punkee Herbals "Rose"
Preshave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cube with Dock
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Mysterium Serum
Razor - Antique Gillette ABC "Empire" Razor circa 1908-1912 (fully restored/re-plated in rhodium by Razor Emporium)
Blade - *4th shave
Razor Stand - ThinkGeek Executive Knight Pen Holder
Brush - London Cutlers Modified/Restored Antique Silver Synthetic-Boar Shave Brush circa 1890
Brush Stand - Jac Zagoory's Butterfly Pen Stand
Soap Mug - Antique Northwood Dandelion Amethyst Carnival Glass Mug circa 1912

I switched out the shaving soap from the Catie's Bubbles to Proraso Green for now. Just testing things out to find out if the scent pairing is better. Might switch back if I don't like it.

 

Date:- 05 October 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Yaqi Moka Express Synth. 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ St. Barts
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 38C / Gillette 7 O'Clock Black Super Platinum #7
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:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men

 

Much appreciated Douglas. Thanks!

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 10/05/19

'62 Gillette Slim (set on 6)
Wilkinson Sword (6)
VDH Boar
Manners Spruce & Bergamot S/S
Cold Water Rinse, Witch Hazel
E-Shave Orange Sandalwood ASB

Have A Great Day!