SOS: November 2019

So, I take it, you really, really love this scent. I have a Pre de Provence Sandalwood bath soap that smells fantastic, so I have to wonder what this one is like.

 

NOVember 2019

November 12

Razor - Gillette New LC Delta Echo Version
Blade -
Soap - Stirling Port-Au-Prince
Brush - Stirling Finest Badger
Post - Alum

So, just in case you hadn't heard, THIS happened last night in the Lou.......

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I didn't see it but there are other camera views as well. Nothing like a meteor sailing overhead to remind you that the universe is a big and beautiful place. Of course, it could mean something else. One of the local sports talk guys reminded everyone today that it was 69 F on Sunday, we got over an inch of ice and snow yesterday and the temperature was in the teens today and a meteor flew over us in the middle of it. His question......what's next? One of his partners suggested an earthquake, as we o sit near a major fault line. Other suggestions centered mostly on alien invasions but so far, nothing. All is quiet, dark and calm.

So, with the threat of imminent destruction apparently averted, let's shave. Moving back to a DE tonight with the New LC. I do have two of these and rarely use the gold one. I love this particular razor as it was my first raffle prize win on TSD and it is just totally cool. That and the New razors were one of the best Gillette ever made. Great shaving tools with the Long Comb version being just the right mix of aggressive and mild. I chose the Dorco 301 blade that I found in my stash. I never really liked Dorco blades and not just because they have a dorky sounding name. Or is that dorco-y. Anyway.......Not the sharpest nor smoothest in the collection but you know what? Not all that bad either. The main difference is that with this blade I need 3 passes to reach a nice BBS. And, I need two passes to really achieve a DFS. One pass just isn't enough to call ok. Again, no real problem. Since I used the Stirling badger brush and the mutton tallow Port-Au-Prince, I had no issues doing 3 passes. I would have done more if I had just thought about it, just to keep using that great soap.

Great finish, no blood tonight and it's time to put the guys on the fortress walls to watch for more space rocks! I have Natalia front and center to try and catch one if it comes close enough. Here's hoping!

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stunning pic Matt..

 

THURSDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by Jacques Polge


Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - Astra Superior Platinum *3rd shave
Shave Brush - Scaramouche+Fandango 22mm "Ultra-Soft" Synthetic
Shave Soap - The Shave Den "Sensitive" (Unscented)
Aftershave - The Shave Den "Sensitive" (Unscented) Witch Hazel in an Infinity Jars Ultraviolet Bottle
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Post-Shave Balm - Nicci Marie Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Aging Face Serum
Deodorant - Herban Cowboy "Unscented"
Fragrance - Bleu de Chanel EDT

 

fine shave and pic Neal.cool new lc..

 

fantastic set up Tim..i have the stirling deep blue sea set..love the bleu de chanel..

 

Thanks...and I understand the weight of this statement...322 is my favorite fragrance.

 

very cool.i can't decide a favorite just yet..close..

 

wednesday shave
brit red tip rocket
gsb
semogue 1438
tfs crazy sandalwood
fine santal absolut

 

13 November 2019

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


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Wednesday SOTD



Razor: OneBlade GENESIS
Blade Feather FHS (D3)
Brush: Kent BLK8
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Enigma
Pre-Shave Balm: Grooming Dept Eucalyptus & Spearmint
Shave Soap: Barrister & Mann Terror
Balm: Organic Shea Butter
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Terror
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fantastic pic..love that brush..

 

awesome shave and pic Guy..

 

Pre-Shave: Kiss my Face Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Hucklaration
Lather: Stirling Bergamot Lavender
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

Thanks, Gary.
Nice looking red tip. Did you get it replated??

 

thank you.no sir,that's how i received it.i believe its original plating..

 

Movember Tabac Tuesday SOTN

A smooth and comfortable Karve C OC shave / trim tonight around my goatee. I just made a swap and will be receiving a B OC baseplate so it'll be neat to compare the two. Happy shaves and goodnight all.

Josh




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It's a beauty.

 

very cool shave sir..

 

Razor: Tim Zowada
Brush: Shavemac D01 Silvertip
Soap: L&L Grooming Southern Paradise
A/S: Floid Amber

Enjoy your shave.
Tom