SOS: December 2019

Thank You!

 

Well it's no guarded secret. I found his real name in a national magazine article that talked about his shaving business. I still like to think of him as his character name though.

 

This razor and two others have been sidelined for awhile as the edges needed some work to sharpen. I’m not the handiest guy around so it’s easy to put tasks like that off. Anyhow, it’s back in action now along with the others (coming up in future shaves.) The end result was a very close and smooth shave. But the quarter hollow grind is going to take some getting used to.

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Mystic Water Brown Windso
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
Kendal & Dent 11/16
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

WEDNESDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Dominique Ropion


Shampoo - Paul Mitchell (Tea Tree) Lavender Mint
Bath Soap - C.O. Bigelow "Lavender Mint" *Not Pictured

Razor - Merkur Futur
Blade - *5th Shave
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Shave Brush - Omega Hi-Brush 20mm Synthetic (Model# 46745 – 0146745)
Brush Stand by Desire Metal Works
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Lather Bowl - Durance de Provence White Ceramic
Shave Soap - Soap Commander "Wisdom"
Aftershave - Thayers Witch Hazel "Unscented" *with added menthol
Post-Shave Balm - Costume National Homme
Deodorant - Nourish Organic "Fresh Fig"
Fragrance - Costume National Homme

 

I guess many do.

 

Phoenix & Beau | Baskerville
DrivenLegend Red & Black | APShaveCo Tuxedo 30mm
Durham-Enders | Enders Speed Shaver | Schick Proline B-20
Australian Private Reserve | Torchwood

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December 4, 2019
Karve “F” Plate
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
WSP Barbershop
Myrsol Antesol
Habit Rouge EdT

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Wednesday SOTD



Razor: Rockwell Gunmetal Model-T
Blade: Gillette Nacet Stainless (D3)
Brush: M&F 26mm 2-band Blonde
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Enigma
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom
Shave Soap: Ariana & Evans A&E, Which One's Pink
Balm: Luxx Jasmine Lime
Aftershave: Ariana & Evans A&E, Which One's Pink​

 

Decadent December!!!

December 3

Razor - 1960 (F4) Gillette Toggle (9)
Blade - (2)
Soap - Stirling Iced Pineapple
Brush - 30 DC Meet-Up LE/TGN Silvertip Grade A Badger
Post - Alum

While it may be Tuesday, I picked the Menthol Monday soap from my decadent options. Since I started yesterday with Christmas Eve from Stirling I just delayed the menthol until today. Never fear, Tabac Tuesday fans....there's always Tabac Thursday. Which precedes Fat Friday which......ummm, yeah I'll figure it out. Stayed with the Toggle and Sharp Star and used the new TGN Silvertip Grade A Badger that I set in a Meet-Up handle from @jtspartan . This is the same knot that is in my Wolf Whiskers, just a bigger version. The Wolf is 24mm, the Meet-Up LE is 28mm. For a first use the knot did extremely well. It really soaked up the water and made a rich and creamy lather and man is it ever luxurious feeling already. This will be a fantastic brush once it's fully broken in.

Three passes of luxuriousness and the baby is on board and I feel like a million bucks. I'm liking how this month is starting off. Hope you all had a great day! Have an even greater Wednesday!!

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Tabac Tuesday

Razor: TOMX by Tom
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Everready 2500
Soap: Tabac
AS: Tabac

Busted out my TOMX tonight. First time trying a Personna Blue. I was a bit disappointed with this blade. I found it not very smooth. However it did give a very nice result.

This Everready brush is becoming one of favorites. It is plush and oh so soft.

Anyhow the Tabac as always is spot on.

Tom


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awesome shave and pic Brian..

 

fine shave and pic Tom..cool razor..

 

awesome..

 

cool shave Paul..

 

cool shave and pic sir..

 

awesome Chris..

 

stunning pic Matt..love the reds..

 

awesome..

 

fantastic shave and pic Clint..

 

fine set up and pic Tim..