SOS: December 2019

Thank you Doug

 

SOTD 17 December, 2019 and Review

A new acquisition... Barrister and Mann's Leviathan in the Excelsior base, with the accompanying Deltus base aftershave splash. Couldn't wait to give this a go, so once I received it in yesterday's mail, I knew this was this morning's shave. Wow. There is little to say but "Wow". A glorious lather and what a scent! My usual winter go-to sandalwood creams and soaps may be sidelined for much of this winter - the scrumptious and rich scent of chocolate, coffee, woods, and leather that Leviathan brings forth are a very difficult to beat combination. Oy! I am still reeling in the aftermath of this shave. A rich, creamy lather that smells divine, protects, and moisturizes. Aftershave to boot - same wonderful scent, and only adds to an already excellent, smooth face feel post shave. To say I love Leviathan is to make a rather significant understatement. PERFECT for a cold, wintry day.

Pre-shave: Hot shower and hot towel
Razor: Fine Accoutrements Marvel
Blade: Gillette Nacet (#1)
Brush: Omega Pro 49
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Ceramic Lather Bowl
Soap: Barrister and Mann, Leviathan
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann, Leviathan Splash

 

Thank you, Doug

 

and for Marines...

 

Very nice picture and setup.

 

I agree!

 

Tuesday 17th December






Proraso Sensitive Pre Shave
Karo Classic Shaving Cream
Yaqi 24mm Synthetic
Turkish Copper Shaving Bowl
Eversharp K2 with a Schick 'Chick'
Thayers Witch Hazel with cucumber
Avon Black Suede EDT


3 passes for a rather rushed but excellent shave

 

Nice picture and shave. I think I have that cream, but haven't used it yet. How do you like it?

 

Thanks Douglas!. In answer to your Question....it's a very good performer as are most Bulgarian creams. The scent is pretty neutral so occasionally I add my own choice of fragrance oil. Well worth a try.

 

December 17th 'Tobacco Tuesday'
Gillette Red Tip w Nacet (1)
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
First Canadian Maximo Gomez
Thayers
Chatillon Lux Bon Vivant AS

Have a great evening all!​

 

Excellent photograph and setup Jason.

 

Thanks Gary!

 

The colour of the resin is just beautiful.

 

Thanks! That PAA scuttle is pottery based and was done well.

 

WEDNESDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - DaveOcean33 "Atlas"
Blade - *Fresh Blade
Shave Brush - 20mm GBS Synthetic 3rd generation
Shave Stand by Robert Evans on Etsy. Must request custom project to order.
Suds - Ogallala Bay Rum
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Aftershave - Gabels Bay Rum
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Mysterium Serum"
Deodorant - Ogallala Bay Rum
Fragrance - C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries No. 032 Bay Rum EDC

 

Nice shave with the gillette executive

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Wednesday SOTD



Razor: Schick Type F
Blade: Personna Injector (D3)
Brush: Plisson size 14 European White Badger
Scuttle: Woodhead Medium
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ginger Garden Enigma
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Oud
Shave Soap: Le Père Lucien Oud-Santal
Balm: Organic Shea Butter
Aftershave: WhollyKaw King of Oud
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Date:- 18 December 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 ~ Le Grand Chypre
Razor/Blade:- Schick Eversharp Hydro-Magic / Personna PTFE Coated Injector #1
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:- YSL L’Homme