SOS: November 2019

Wednesday SOTE (evening)

A fantastic 3 pass shave tonight with the 3rd shave with the RR GC Jaws / Derby Premium. Smooth sailing with no fuss. Had to pull out the Clubman as the wife and I are going out to dinner tonight at the Country Club. My new Steinhart GMT wanted to come along . Have a great night and Happy Thanksgiving everyone . I know that we have a lot to be thankful for.

Josh




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very cool..

 

thursday shave
3rd gen #15 aristocrat
platinum
opal
tobs

 

Thanksgiving Day 11.25.19 SOTD


RazoRock Pre Barba Pre Shave Gel
Muhle R41.iKon OSS Handle
Personna Platinum Chrome Israeli Red (2)
Mr. PB24BA-04 Pure Badger
RazoRock Mudder Focker Shave Soap
RazoRock Mudder Focker After Shaving Splash

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fine Thanksgiving shave and pics Jim..

 

Thanks Gary

 

Excellent setup Gary

 

thank you Guy..

 

Stirling Soap Co. | Gatlinburg
Kent V8
Durham-Enders | Enders Speed Shaver | Schick Proline B-20

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This old razor looks like it was ahead of its time aesthetically.

 

THANKSGIVING SHAVE​

Safari Perfumed by:
Annie Buzantian


Bath Soap - Pre de Provence Sandalwood (quad-milled)

Razor - Antique Gillette ABC "Empire" Razor circa 1908-1912 (fully restored/re-plated in rhodium by Razor Emporium)
Blade - *6th Shave
Shave Brush - Ralph Lauren Safari Collection fitted with Synthetic Knot manufactured by Frank Shaving (replaced by jimjo1031)
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "unscented"
Shave Soap - Geo F. Trumpers Sandalwood Cream (Dried for months into a hard soap.)
Shave Mug - Ralph Lauren Safari Collection
Post Shave Balm - Geo F. Trumpers Sandalwood Skin Food
Deodorant - Geo F. Trumpers Sandalwood
Fragrance - Ralph Lauren Safari EDT

***EDIT - The shave came out really good but on this 6th shave the first sign of light tugging began. I opted to stay with the blade and work through the shave and managed to get it done with a good outcome. 2 passes + clean up and a nice smoothness to my skin. Even this wonderful Spoiler blade can only get through 5 solid shaves max (and that's one more than any of the others), but at least those shaves are good shaves. This razor is notoriously my most difficult shaver. If I can avoid irritation and nicks I consider myself lucky and the old-school Spoiler blade has been the best thus far in this razor. I am tired of trying different blades in this razor and just might opt to buy the pricey Spoiler old-new stock to use in it. They are very expensive aftermarket re-sell blades now.

 

Agreed. It's a bit more than just "art deco".

 

Yeah, if this were made today I would snap one of these colorful razors up. I did a search and these aren't easy to find in perfect condition.

 

28 November 2019

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


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Thursday SOTD



Razor: Gillette Toggle (S5)
Blade: Tomac Super Stainless Steel (D4)
Brush: Korn D7-XLT Shavemac 28mm 2band
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Enigma
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Penhaligon`s English Fern
Balm: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille
Aftershave: Penhaligon`s English Fern
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NOVember 2019

November 27

Razor -Feather DX Artist Club
Blade -
Soap - Stirling Sheep
Brush - Stirling Pro-Type Synthetic
Post - Alum

No-repeat continues with the Feather DX AC razor, loaded with a Kai Captain blade. This is the Kai blade that matches up with the Feather Pro. I like the Kai blades, but prefer the Feathers in the AC razors. It's just a matter of taste. The Feathers seem a tad sharper, though the difference isn't enough to save your life if you make a serious mistake with a Kai blade. Know what I mean? I chose the Stirling Sheep for a magnificent lather whipped up by the Stirling brush.

The DX is one fine shaving tool. Perfectly balanced, smooth, just a great feel to it. It's a pain stick so you can't treat it with anything less than respect, but it will deliver a top shelf shave once its mastered. The Kai blade worked perfectly and three passes later the baby is on board after just a bit of touch up on my neck. I do believe this has become my favorite pain stick. The SS is also excellent, but I prefer the head style on this one over the "lipped" SS.

We have three more days of shaves in NOVember then it's on to Decadent December!!! I have five razors, five soaps and five brushes set to go in December. In my opinion, the best of the best in my collection on razors and soaps, and nothing but badgers in the brush category. Yes, you read that right. No synthetics for me in December. No boars either. All badger (well ok, so the hybrid makes it in) to celebrate living the high life. Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving in the U.S. and a great Thursday no matter where you are!

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HomelikeShaving Taiga & Gibbs No17 Reglabe/Astra SP (2)/Yaqi 30mm Tux/Grooming Dept Mallard Kulfi
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla/Stetson Cooling Moisture after shave/Guerlain Homme Intense Eau de Parfum


Best of the best. Great evening and shaves to all.....
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absolutely awesome set ups and pics gentlemen..

 

awesome gents..

 

Date:- 28 November 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Barrister & Mann ~ Cologne Russe
Razor/Blade:- Feather AS-D2 / Gillette Nacet #4
Post/After-shave: T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men