SOS: October 2019

OCtober with the FAT

October 5

Razor - Gillette New LC Delta Echo
Blade - (2)
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush - The Canuck
Post - Alum

Day two with the LC and Sharp Star. Mitchell's still up since I'm trying to determine the soap usage, or lack thereof, since it didn't change weight yesterday. I chose the Canuck brush, which has the SynBad Flattop knot. Really worked up a good load in the brush then went for the face lather as usual. Fantastic lather that really popped and was super slick. One issue with this shave - I was talking to my wife during it and gestured with my right hand while shaving with my left on my neck just under my chin. Guess I lost concentration or proved my stupidity because as I gestured to the right with my right hand my left hand followed along - sliding the blade horizontally across my throat. I felt that one. Fortunately it didn't really bleed much but the alum really lit that one up. A cut about as long as the blade as I moved that thing a lot. Straight sideways. I'm really, really, really, really glad it was the New LC and not something like the 1918, Wunderbar or, dare I mention it, a pain stick.

Anyway, the alum sealed it up easily enough and the burn has subsided. I'll stop trying to talk and shave at the same time. Now for the soap conundrum. Yesterday the puck started at 299 and ended at 299. Figured it picked up a bit of water from the brush. Figured it would start dropping today. Here are the numbers from today.

Pre-shave - 299 grams
Post-shave - 299 grams

Yeah, no difference AGAIN. I'm beginning to think there's some wizardry at work here but I'll stick with it. It is possible, I suppose, that I'm simply adding in enough water from the brush to make up for the soap used. At some point, though, it has to stop balancing out. I'll keep after it.

Hope you had a great Saturday! Have an even better Sunday!

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Thanks Gary!

 

6 October 2019

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridiuim Super
* WSP 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Mystic Water Bergamot/Cedar/Juniper
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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awesome brush sir..

 

Saturday OCtober 5th SOTN

A second shave with the PAA DOC Evolution and another very close one at that. One small weeper next to the chin that quickly stopped with alum - that's what I get for getting carried away with speed. You have to respect this razor. Happy Sunday all.

Josh




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Date:- 06 October 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Honeycomb (Blue) Synth. Tuxedo 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ St. Barts
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB SS 'D' / Wizamet Polsilver Brown Stainless #1
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

 

Thank you very much Doug - greatly appreciate it

 

GartBnx.....

https://www.instagram.com/gartshobby/

 

Uh, oh. Look what came in from an order in August. BigD has the Burma Shave...

There's Modern Williams, and then there's everything else.
BigD

 

Thanks Gary

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 10/06/19

'66 Gillette Super Speed
Wilkinson Sword (7)
Barbasol Extra Moisturizing
Cold Water Rinse, Witch Hazel
Gillette A/S Gel

Have A Great Day!

 

Steve.

 

SOTD 20191006.
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TFS Rasozero "Spiffero" pre shave cream.
J&T® zebrano / OUMO Brush SHD WT finest 2-band.
TFS Rasozero "Spiffero" shaving soap.
Seygus Ti "Zeppelin" V2.1 0.7 / Stork Ti "Falcon" handle.
Gillette 7 O'Clock Permasharp Stainless (6).
TFS Rasozero "Spiffero" AS.

 

Sunday’s Arctic Expedition:

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/new Gillette
Stirling Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo SS
Stirling Glacial Unscented ASB
Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash

Once again just like yesterday my eyes were half closed throughout this shave because of the menthol fumes and frigid sensation of this Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo soap. The scent of this stuff is magnificent, the slickness of the lather made the blade glide across my face, and it felt so soothing as well as moisturizing when I was done. The Glacial Unscented balm and Krampert’s Frostbite splash put two extra layers of ice in my face. Three passes with the new Gillette blade gave me an absolutely perfect BBS shave - it just can’t be any better!

Have a great Sunday!

 

2019-10-06, Sunday

It seems weather realized we are in autumn and set parameters correctly. And celebrating the 'new' season with a fall scent.




Sapone PS: Valobra Glicerolanolina
Sapone: Floris, # 89
Pennello: Lab. Villefranche, Senna, Silvertip 24
Rasoio: Mühle, R89, Rosegold
Lametta: Gillette, 7 O’Clock, Permasharp Stainless (Verdi)
AS: Laboratori Lirici, Irish
EdT: Floris, # 89
ST: Sonny Rollins - Whats New (1962)

 

Sunday, October 6

MWF~~Simpson~~Heljistrand MK32 6/8~~Old Spice Lime
Have a great day!​

 

SOTD. October 6

Taking a break from the OC razor today. Today is the Pulaski Day Parade in NYC. To celebrate my Shave today has a Polish theme

Wizamet w-11 Adjustable
Polsilver Blade Day1
Wars SC
Baton pure badger
Old spice AS. (Unfortunately no Polish AS in my collection




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Superb Sunday
The 6s made easy and comfortable work of my two days growth. My face feels and smells great.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6s R6
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Lutin Chubby Lightning
Pre-Shave: PAA Cube 2.0 Menthol
Lather: Dr. Jon's Rose of Phrygia vol 3
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Yuzu Rose Patchouli Splash
Additional Care:
PAA Mysterium Serum Menthol

 

‘11 R41/Shark Premium/Graydog Gray Ghost 26mm/LNHC Sweet Bay&Rose
Nivea Fresh Lotion/Mr. Burberry Eau de Parfum
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A true 2 pass shave. The R41 2011 version has earned its reputation as one of the most efficient safety razors in wet shaving history. But, it still delivers better than average smoothness and a finish that is nearly unbeatable. That’s how good this razor is. If it were in Stainless or another Exotic alloy, it would be an Olympian among Titans.....

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Sunday 6th October




Clubman Shave Butter (Pre Shave)
Stirling Pumpkin Spice Shaving Soap
FS 24mm new generation synthetic brush
Focus R48 Slim-Al with a Gillette/Wilkinson Blade
Witch Hazel
Clubman Brandy Spice AS
Macadamia Oil

After a rough night shift....I needed a proper chill out and this certainly delivered!
2 passes with just a little touch up fora a smooth and comfortable 'Face Feeler'