SoS: May 2020

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Tim Spencer, Apr 30, 2020.

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  1. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Thanks Gary....y'know, that particular Central Texas Soaps brand appears to remain moist, even when not used for quite a while.
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    is it covered?,or open cake..
     
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  3. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    The PAL Adjustable has a reputation for being hit or miss for a lot of folks. Technique triumphs with the PAL and today it was on the money. Unbelievably smooth and minimal touch ups for a super close BDBS shave :happy036:

    Hot water preparation
    T&H Ultimate Comfort PSO
    Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
    Frankensoap mixture of odds and ends
    PAL Adjustable Stainless
    Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel

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    Happy shaving - Karl
     
  4. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Great first outing with the Feather.

    I've not used an SS, but I did like the ProGuards in my DX a bunch.

    Nice shave.
     
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  5. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary, have a great day.
     
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  6. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Gary!
     
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  7. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas


    Saturday SOTD

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    Razor: Gillette Rocket HD 500
    Blade: Gillette Platinum (D4)
    Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry Boar
    Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Style 10 5½” Walnut checkered
    Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
    Pre-Shave Balm: Chatillon Lux Lavender
    Shave Soap: Mitchells’ Wool Fat
    Butter: Organic Shea Lavender
    Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Champs de Lavande Toner

     
  8. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome rocket shave Guy..
     
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  9. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Thanks, Gary!
     
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  10. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    The Merry Mixed Up Month of May!

    May 8

    Razor - Feather DX Artist Club (Pain Stick)
    Blade - [​IMG]
    Soap - Oleo Soap Works El Caballero
    Brush - The Canuck
    Post - Alum

    It's May 8th. Springtime. My wife spent lots of time in the past couple of weeks getting flowers put out, the lettuce and kale set out on the balcony. You know. Apartment gardening. Lots of work. Now, this evening, she's spent lots of time putting the flowers back in the house and covering the lettuce and kale. Frost warning for tonight. It is May 8th, right? Hey, I know the weather around here can be fickle, but shouldn't we be dodging tornadoes instead of frost right now? Yeah, that's what I thought. Well, what can you expect in a year when......."April showers bring........Murder Hornets!"

    One thing I can count on, though, is that the Feather DX will still deliver a great shave, even with the Dorco blade still aboard. Third day on the blade and it may be feeling just a bit less sharp than days one and two. I noticed just a hint of drag a couple of times. However, the lather from the El Caballero and the Canuck brush with the SynBad flare knot kept it from being anything other than a great shave. Finished DFS with no blood and just a couple of pinpoint spots on the alum. Could be the blade, could be me with a bad set down or two. No matter. Still calling it a great shave.

    Hope you have something fun planned for the weekend! I'm going to take a night off from memories and we'll pick those back up tomorrow! Have a great one!

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  11. Smooth Steve

    Smooth Steve Well-Known Member

    05/09/20 Shave of the Day
    Face Wash with Wood Box Soap Handcrafted Goat Milk Soap Barber Shop Tobacco and Bay Leaf
    Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Boomtown Bay Rum Shampoo & Conditioner Puck
    Phoenix Shaving The Original Chill Mill - Menthol Grinder
    Dr. Jon's Anne Bonny Natural Vegan Shaving Soap Vol. 2
    Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Starcraft - 24mm Roswell (grey) Hybrid Synth Brush
    Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
    Mountain Mike 3” English Bridle Leather Strop
    Ralf Aust 5/8” Round Point, Olivewood Handle, Full Hollow Grind Straight Razor
    Laboratoires Osma Pure Potassium Alum Block
    Thayers Alcohol Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
    Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Bay Rum Aftershave Tonic
    NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
    Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Boomtown Bay Rum Natural Deodorant - Sport Formula
    Maggard’s Razor Oil

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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set up and pic Steve..
     
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  13. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    9 May 2020

    * Blackbird Black Oxide OC 101
    * Wizamet Iridium Super
    * Shavemac Americana XL Unique 2-Band
    * Mystic Water Sensitive Skin
    * Unrefined Shea Butter
    * Bergamot/Vetiver EO



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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome..:)
     
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  15. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Saturday‌ ‌05.0‌9.20 ‌SOTD‌

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    ‌Gillette ‘48 Aristocrat
    NOS Gillette Thin Blade ‌
    Yaqi‌ ‌Ruby‌ ‌Handle‌ ‌24mm‌ ‌2-Band‌ ‌Badger‌ ‌
    RazoRock‌ ‌XXX‌ ‌Italian‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌Soap‌ ‌
    RazoRock‌ ‌XXX‌ ‌After‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌Splash‌


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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome aristocrat shave and pics Jim..
     
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  17. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary
     
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  18. SpeedyPC

    SpeedyPC Well-Known Member

    Date:- 09 May 2020

    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:- Declaration Grooming ~ Cuir et Epices
    Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Matte SS 'SB-D' / Polsilver SI #1
    Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
     
  19. Tim Spencer

    Tim Spencer Well-Known Member

    SATURDAY'S SHAVE

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    Perfumed by:
    Thierry Wasser
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    Razor - Merkur Futur
    Blade - [​IMG]
    Shave Brush - Omega Hi-Brush 20mm Synthetic
    Shave Soap - Proraso Green
    Lather Bowl - Durance de Provence White Ceramic
    Aftersahve - Humphrys Organic Distilled Witch Hazel *mentholated with PAA "Chill Mill" menthol crystals
    Deodorant - Herban Cowboy "Unscented"
    Fragrance - Guerlain - L'Homme Ideal Cologne

    I'm still in the process of assembling this shaving set. I decided to pick out some "close enough" products from under the sink/cabinet in the meantime.
     
  20. BigD

    BigD Well-Known Member

    Saturday's Turkish Shave;
    • Rockwell Model T
    • Gillette Wilkinson Sword (1)
    • Arko Stick
    • Captain's Choice Heavy Copper Lather Bowl
    • Gentleman Jon's Alum Block
    • Arko Gold AS/EdC
    • Arko Comfort ASB
    • Arko Comfort ASC
    • Million Dollar Hair Tonic
    • Dax Short and Neat Pomade
    • Stirling Soap Sandalwood Deo
    • Gold Bond Body Powder
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