I was eyeing my iKon SBS this morning but reached for the General instead. The SBS is the original version based loosely on the PILS with an OC on one side and SB on the other. More on that one later. The General is a smooth shaver.

DrJon’s 13 was the soap of the day. Vegan and really quite good. Love the scent and the lather. Also have their Flowers in the Dark.

Easy two pass today was all that was needed. DFS/BBS. The Kai Captain Original is on its second use and has smoothed out nicely. Enjoy the sun if you can and your day!

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Colonial General SS
Blade: Kai Captain Original
Brush: Rocky Mountain Barber Company - Best Badger
Lather: Dr Jon’s 13
Aftershave: Dr Jon’s 13
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Guerlain Derby

SOTD TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020

RAZOR: Gillette Big Fellow (1920)
BLADE: Suneko (2)
PREP: Iced water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute 26mm Two Band Badger
SOAP: Talbot Shaving and Maol Grooming Marlogue Wood
POSTSHAVE: Iced water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Barrister & Mann ‘Fern’. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.

thank you Sergio..

fabulous set ups ,shaves and pics gents..

SOTD, Tue, May 05 2020

Razor: Oneblade Core version #2-Mfg 2018> Great daily driver(#1 in my den) with a modified Gem blade!
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (7) modified
Soap : Haslinger Schamfmilch- mild scent with excellent lather qualities. Triple milled also.
Brush: Yaqi timberwolf 24 mm- great lather making tool and worked well on hard soap today.
Pre shave: Shower, brush wash face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave : Prorazo green aftershave lotion with witch hazel + a small dollop of Nivea sensitive balm on beard area.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave & in sweet spot target area.


Have some great shaves!

Thanks, Gary!

Karve “D” SB & Gillette Rubie Plus
Graydog 26mm 2 Band Badger
LNHC Orange/Patchouli shave soap
Christian Dior Eau Sauvage After shave splash
Christian Dior Eau Sauvage eau de toilette

A first with the Gillette Rubie and it was a smooth operator with the Karve.
A safe, healthy day to all. Enjoy your shaves, Gents....​

awesome shave and pic Gus..

Here it is for Wednesday:

Brush-Crown King 26" Spindle Duro Tali

otherwise, a repeat of today's tools.

Thanks brother....

Good idea, I may bring out my iKon original SBS tomorrow. I used my iKon Modern (another Pils -inspired iKon) yesterday for shave 29 on my Personna 74 (29)

Today May 5, 2020. Original Tradere 2nd Gen OC Razor; Personna 74 razor blade (30)

TNAC (Tom's Not Another Creation) Razor
Feather Hi-Stainless Blade
Surrey Boar Brush
Barrister & Mann Latha Sandalwood
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose
Brut Classic Splash-On

After getting this razor, I waited till the following day to shave with it, using the curved top. I decided to wait another couple days to use the angled top, to compare the shaves, using the same items for them. I really didn't notice any difference between the two caps. The angles were easy to find and while, it is a light weight razor, with the feather blade, it was very effective. And yes, two BBS shaves with two passes and minor touch up. I'm hoping to get two more shaves with this razor, but using a heavier handle for each top......................

williams wednesday shave
new sc/military handle
gsb
semogue boar
williams
mont blanc legend spirit

cool shave and pic Jim..

Thanks Gary.

Thank You!

Wednesday SOTD



Razor: 1948 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Gillette Platinum (D10)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Beehive w 24mm Black Wolf
Bowl: Supply Provision Marble 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Valencia Iced
Butter: Black Ship Grooming Thomas Tew
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Fourth & Pine​

Tuesday
Stirling Nag Champa
DR Harris handle c RR Mamba
24mm 3 ring silvertip

This soap fragrance clings for hours. It has really grown on me. The more I use it, the more I like it.

Stirling performance is remarkable

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I had a chance to give Allure a sniff....it was inside a page of my Men's Health magazine. Lovely scent.