SOS: January 2020

SOTD, Jan 28th-2020 Had such a close shave yesterday I almost did not need one today.

Razor: Oneblade Core version 2 - MFG 2019
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE modified (13) -Its starting to drop off.
Soap: Razorock Santa Maria del Fiore "Firenze"
Brush: Yaqi tuxedo knot 24mm> with black marbel handle.
Preshave: brush wash the face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave: FINE fresh Vetiver with witch Hazel + Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =


Have some great shaves!

 

Thanks Gary

 

Timeless Bronze OC-Aluminum /Suneko (2).

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Timor 1353 is a real mild shaver, it lets you enjoy your 3 pass shave without any issues.

Happy shaving ...

 

Tuesday’s Shave

 

SOTD 01/28/20

RAZOR: Christopher Bradley (B.OC, E-OC)
BLADE: Wizamet
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with PAA’s Preshave Cube Soap
BRUSH: Viking Silvertip Badger
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender WH and finished with A&E Post Shave Serum on the dome and Florida Water on the face.

 

Pre: warm water
Brush: Chinese synthetic travel brush
Soap: Eufros Lignum MMIXX
Shavette: Chinese clone Feather Artist Club SS
Blade: Feather Professional
Post: witch hazel & Tabac balm​

After some days absent, here I come again.

 

Lunds were on my mind today... This one is always vying for the top spot in my den. It made it’s case again today with a simply superb shave - smooth and sharp.

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Barrister’s Reserve Lavender
T&H Wellington Super Badger
Lund 6/8
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Thanks-I had a set of aftershave samples-sure got some scents there. I'm looking into a soap purchase.

 

Tuesday 28th January


Simfix Synthetic - Wars Shaving Cream - Schick J1/Proline B - Gotas Frescas Hombre Agua de Colonia


I haven't used the Wars Cream for ages.....very good and very 4711 with regard to its sent.
3 passes for a really really nice shave.

 

Perma sharps are great. ADP is a classic - masterpiece fragrance. Very nice looking shave Primo

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One of my favorite soaps/balm combos. Great scent for this time of year

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I've been reading about Suavecito B.R....is it good? Clove factor?

 

Thank you, Tommy.

 

Thanks! Love the Atomic Age Bay Rum.

 

WEDNESDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Julie Masse


Razor - OneBlade Genesis V2
Blade - *Fresh Blade
Shave Brush - Everyman Jack Synthetic
Shave Soap - WSP Rustic Vegan Formula - Black Pepper
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Aftershave Splash - The Shave Den Mentholated Witch Hazel (Unscented) *discontinued
Post-Shave Balm - Advanced Clinicals Anti-aging Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Fragrance - Lalique - Noir Premier Series - Fleur Universelle "1900" EDP

 

SOTD January 29, 2020

Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Schick Plus Platinum
Razor: Schick G5
Brush: JR #60 synthetic
Soap: RazoRock Blue Barbershop
Post: Witch hazel, RazoRock Blue Barbershop aftershave

 

Tonight's shave, was with a fine German made razor. I had a super smooth, 2 pass shave, that left me BBS. Zero issues, and no touch-up needed. I have a couple of these razors, and they are fine shaving. I resstored this one, but left the patina on it, a while back. I think the patina fits.


Razor- T.Hessen Bruch & Co. Germany
Brush- JR#262. Birdseye Maple/Ebony. Silvertip Badger knot.
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy scented
Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy

 

Thank you, Gary!