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clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

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January 23rd
Barbasol Floating Head
‘17 30DC LE
Fine Platinum combo
Thayers
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Took the time for a relaxing 3 passer this morning. Last weekend I grated (a la Joseph) this triple milled puck into a decent sized (from the recently departed Maximo Gomez) container. Much more fun to load from this than from the puny Fine tub and even the label survived the move.
Everything worked as it should, which is a very high standard indeed. I think I’ll get another Fine soap, they really are a favourite.
Have a great day all!
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Wonderful photo and shave report Jason. My wife gave me Fine Fresh Vetiver soap for Christmas. I need to empty up a container for it before I open the box.

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clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Pretty picture, Clint!
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Thank you Jim.

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clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

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January 23 SOTD:

Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: PAA Malbolge
Aftershave: PAA Malbolge

Today's scent is a good reminder to me that sometimes you need to give things a few tries before making up your mind. I never found this scent offensive or anything, but on my first try, this one didn't necessarily wow me either. Today, though, is a different story. On my first use, I couldn't get last the sweetness, but there is so much more to this scent. There is a lovely bergamot on the opening that is definitely paired with the sweetness, and in reality it really balances out nicely. The sweetness is a burnt sugar, almost a caramel type of sweetness, but this moves to the background a bit as some nice tobacco comes out. All the while, there is a woodiness that is getting more prominent and this brings a vanilla scent, just like how a nicely aged bourbon will have some vanilla notes to it. On the dry down, some pepper comes through and that woodiness is ever present, but some patchouli is now coming out. A few hours after application, there is a nice round sweetness to this wonderful mix of woodiness and patchouli. It is actually a much better scent than I initially gave it credit for. Lesson learned: give scents multiple tries before making up my mind. I hope everyone has a great day!
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Wow. Fantastic scent description. Bravo.

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clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

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good morning gents,thursday shave.swapped in the 53 canadian military tech handle on the new sc for today,this and the new rfb are my "old faithful "favorite shavers.lathered a bowl of the dead sea soap with the wcs synthetic.gt a smooth bbs in 2+ combination passes.awesome..razorock blue splash to finish .have a fine day everyone..
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Beautiful photo and shave Gary.

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clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

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fine shave and pic Clint..good morning..
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Thank you Gary. I hope you’re having a good day.

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jluc · Jan 23, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Thank you Jim. The commute was unusually bad this morning but I have no idea why. Just people.

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I leave for work pretty early so my morning commute is easy. Wish I could say the same for the drive home.

wristwatchb · Jan 23, 2020

jluc said: ↑

So good to hear you and Kathy are enjoying your time in Florida!

Better grab that watch before the coupon expires. That SARB is such a versatile watch. I'm happy to have mine.
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Thanks Jim. We may even stay a few days longer than originally planned.

I remember that you have a couple of the SARBs. They're really classy, and I miss having a Seiko in the rotation. They are apparently replacing them with other similar models costing quite a lot more. The new in box models are becoming harder to find, but a few eBay vendors from Japan still offering some good deals.

b1hart · Jan 23, 2020

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Nice shaves, Blair! Interesting experience with Stirling Barbershop's longevity. I had the soap and splash and did an exclusive month with both of those in October 2016. There was an element in the splash that I didn't care for much, something sweet almost like caramel. I ended up selling both products. But, the splash lasted forever on me. SWMBO didn't care for it either which helped speed along the selling process.
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Definitely get the slight caramel sweet thing happening with Stirling's Barbershop AS. Maybe now the mix is a little lighter on the oils/ingredients, which affects longevity. Or, could be just my off kilter body chemistry. Baker Street and your Haverford set have all day longevity though.....

clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

MrEE said: ↑

Jan 23

Razor: RedTip
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Simpson X3 Best Badger
PS: Stirling Menthollated Pre-Shave
SS & AS: Stirling Executive Man

Quick shave as I'm up early to take my daughter to college prep day at school. Very quick 3 pass shave which was great accept the big section on my jaw that I missed on my last pass. Post shave cleanup with residential slickness took care of it but the AS was cruel. As if to say, "Dont do that."

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Yes thats an older photo with the wrong brush. I was in a hurry.

I know I said ir before. I love thst RedTip and may need to do a 30 day focus with it only restating soapsor maybe blades.
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Great shave Evan. Good luck at College Prep Day

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clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

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SOTD January 23, 2020

Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: Superior Lather Catcher
Brush: JR #377 badger
Soap: Stirling Piacenza
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Piacenza aftershave

Wonderful shave this morning. I forgot how much I enjoy the scent of Piacenza. It dries down to a soapy and citrusy scent on me, very clean. Really nice all around.

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Beautiful photo and shave Perry.

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clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

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Wonderful shaves, posts, and pictures, gentlemen!
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Thank you Perry.

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clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

January Focus

C. O. Bigelow~~Simpson 2 "Chubby" Synthetic~~Feather AS-D2/Personna Med Prep~~Proraso AS
Travel kit-Week 2
It never ceases to amaze me how the simplest can lead to the best.
Just take the Proraso products as the example;
They don't break the bank, yet offer a magnificent shaving experience.
The lather is slick, smells great and really protects.
The Aftershave also has a wonderful scent, the menthol is refreshing and leaves the skin smooth.
Minimalists could do a lot worse with these two products as their only gear.
The Med Prep was sharp and although I struggled to find the proper angle with the Feather,
I was able to buff my way to a DFS.
The Open Combs have spoiled me.
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Wonderful travel setup and photo Joseph. Take care.

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clint64 · Jan 23, 2020

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Jan 23

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS - Tube 2.0, ASB - Star Jelly
Wholly Kaw SS - King of Oud
@jtspartan BRM w/TGN 28mm Silvertip
Bolzano SuperInox (2)
Rex Ambassador (6)
Art of Shaving - Oud Suede Cologne Intense

Great shave this morning! Saw @Terry 's post of 'I Feel Good' as I'm making coffee...and thought, yeah, that's a perfect song to start off the day! Still going strong with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ceramic shaving scuttle.....180 degree water inside, hot tap water for the bowl, Jason's BRM warming up....finished a warm shower scrubbing in with PAA's Tube 2.0 PS, and off to load WK King of Oud SS for 30-40 seconds. In the scuttle, the soap was a little bubbly with great volume. Face lathering was nice and warm, quite slick...but slightly thin & transparent compared to other soaps so far (PAA, Stirling, ToBS)....I may have had a bit much water. First pass had the RA set on 4.5, still very smooth and slick removal despite the lather appearance. Plenty of blade feel and exposure. Loaded a little more soap for the second pass.....still same lather appearance, so I guess that's just WK's older base and how it looks/works when 'hot'. Kept the RA at 4.5 for the second pass, DFS+ quite easily. Wanted to use the adjustability of the RA....on with the chase, another face lather, set the RA on 1. At that setting, barely feel the blade at all....only a small tug as it finds something to remove. I also played with pressure (not recommended) to see just how 'safe' this setting felt. I was quite amazed at the amount of pressure I was able to use, still with zero irritation, even ATG on the always difficult lower right jawline/neck. More self research needed with the RA, but I may have found my perfect DE/Blade combo. Finished off with a warm water rinse, PAA's Star Jelly, and the Art of Shaving's Oud Suede. BBS smooth, no nicks or shenanigans, and ' I Feel Good'!

Quick note on Wednesday's Jan 22nd shave:

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS - Tube 2.0, ASB - Star Jelly
Stirling SS & AS - Barbershop
@jtspartan BRM w/TGN 28mm Silvertip
J3Customs Kamisori

First use w/Stirling's Barbershop. Purchased from an email blast, a 4 oz size SS on sale. Really nice lather in the hot scuttle, super slick and great face feel, awesome Barbershop example. Mix of scuttle and face lathering. 3 pass DFS+. Stirling's Barbershop AS is a little lean on longevity for me, faded by noon.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Thursday!
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Great photo and shave recaps Blair.

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wristwatchb · Jan 23, 2020

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/2021-chevrolet-corvette-z06-prototype-v8

@jluc

I bet it will be flamed.

Norcalnewb · Jan 23, 2020

PLAla said: ↑

Wonderful shaves, posts, and pictures, gentlemen!
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Thank you, Perry!

Norcalnewb · Jan 23, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

January Focus

C. O. Bigelow~~Simpson 2 "Chubby" Synthetic~~Feather AS-D2/Personna Med Prep~~Proraso AS
Travel kit-Week 2
It never ceases to amaze me how the simplest can lead to the best.
Just take the Proraso products as the example;
They don't break the bank, yet offer a magnificent shaving experience.
The lather is slick, smells great and really protects.
The Aftershave also has a wonderful scent, the menthol is refreshing and leaves the skin smooth.
Minimalists could do a lot worse with these two products as their only gear.
The Med Prep was sharp and although I struggled to find the proper angle with the Feather,
I was able to buff my way to a DFS.
The Open Combs have spoiled me.
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Excellent picture and write up, Joseph!

blondblue · Jan 23, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

Good morning, Jim. I took a few days off, but it is great to be back! We're having a blast in Florida. We just sent some friends home and more are arriving today. We spoke to our arriving friends last night, and the Better Half declared she was having shrimp every day. I think she'll be in good company with my Bride. Thanks to @PLAla, we've even enjoyed a few nice spots in Mobile.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm planning to jump back into the thread for awhile starting today.

I've been tempted to pull the trigger on this one today. (In other words, I enable myself when I don't have this bunch to pick on. ) It's a classic that has recently been discontinued. Some good deals on new in box models are available on the bay, and I have a 10% off coupon that expires tomorrow.

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Good to see you and Kathy doing OK....how long will you be away from home?

Norcalnewb · Jan 23, 2020

jluc said: ↑

Excellent report, Jim! I don't have a trained nose but I'll try to pick up the scents you mention as I have Malbolge up for tomorrow. Great almost excellent shave, Paul!Awesome, Gary!
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Thank you, Jim! My nose has a mind of its own, so I wouldn't call it trained.

Norcalnewb · Jan 23, 2020

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Jan 23

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS - Tube 2.0, ASB - Star Jelly
Wholly Kaw SS - King of Oud
@jtspartan BRM w/TGN 28mm Silvertip
Bolzano SuperInox (2)
Rex Ambassador (6)
Art of Shaving - Oud Suede Cologne Intense

Great shave this morning! Saw @Terry 's post of 'I Feel Good' as I'm making coffee...and thought, yeah, that's a perfect song to start off the day! Still going strong with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ceramic shaving scuttle.....180 degree water inside, hot tap water for the bowl, Jason's BRM warming up....finished a warm shower scrubbing in with PAA's Tube 2.0 PS, and off to load WK King of Oud SS for 30-40 seconds. In the scuttle, the soap was a little bubbly with great volume. Face lathering was nice and warm, quite slick...but slightly thin & transparent compared to other soaps so far (PAA, Stirling, ToBS)....I may have had a bit much water. First pass had the RA set on 4.5, still very smooth and slick removal despite the lather appearance. Plenty of blade feel and exposure. Loaded a little more soap for the second pass.....still same lather appearance, so I guess that's just WK's older base and how it looks/works when 'hot'. Kept the RA at 4.5 for the second pass, DFS+ quite easily. Wanted to use the adjustability of the RA....on with the chase, another face lather, set the RA on 1. At that setting, barely feel the blade at all....only a small tug as it finds something to remove. I also played with pressure (not recommended) to see just how 'safe' this setting felt. I was quite amazed at the amount of pressure I was able to use, still with zero irritation, even ATG on the always difficult lower right jawline/neck. More self research needed with the RA, but I may have found my perfect DE/Blade combo. Finished off with a warm water rinse, PAA's Star Jelly, and the Art of Shaving's Oud Suede. BBS smooth, no nicks or shenanigans, and ' I Feel Good'!

Quick note on Wednesday's Jan 22nd shave:

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS - Tube 2.0, ASB - Star Jelly
Stirling SS & AS - Barbershop
@jtspartan BRM w/TGN 28mm Silvertip
J3Customs Kamisori

First use w/Stirling's Barbershop. Purchased from an email blast, a 4 oz size SS on sale. Really nice lather in the hot scuttle, super slick and great face feel, awesome Barbershop example. Mix of scuttle and face lathering. 3 pass DFS+. Stirling's Barbershop AS is a little lean on longevity for me, faded by noon.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Thursday!
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Awesome picture, Blair!

Norcalnewb · Jan 23, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

Good morning, Jim. I took a few days off, but it is great to be back! We're having a blast in Florida. We just sent some friends home and more are arriving today. We spoke to our arriving friends last night, and the Better Half declared she was having shrimp every day. I think she'll be in good company with my Bride. Thanks to @PLAla, we've even enjoyed a few nice spots in Mobile.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm planning to jump back into the thread for awhile starting today.

I've been tempted to pull the trigger on this one today. (In other words, I enable myself when I don't have this bunch to pick on. ) It's a classic that has recently been discontinued. Some good deals on new in box models are available on the bay, and I have a 10% off coupon that expires tomorrow.

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Glad you checked in, Charlie! I hope everything is going well for you and your bride!

What year did you join our happy band of shavers?

2015 - CHARTER MEMBER - I was here the day we began!

2015 - February or later

2016

2017

2018

2019

I'm brand new in 2020

I don't remember. I've inhaled too much shaving soap for my brain to function.

Not sure but it's been longer than a day

So we still get cookies, right? And ice cream? I heard rumors.