SoS: May 2020

thank you Gus..

 

Tonights was with a German made razor. I had a very smooth, 2 pass shave, after 3 days of growth, that left me with a BDBS shave. Zero issues, just a very well built razor.

Razor- C-MON "Blackie", by Carl Monkhouse.
Brush- @oscar11 made, with Synthetic Knot
Soap- Wholly Kaw "OUD".
Aftershave- Arctic Blue.

 

Menthol Monday SOTD

Razor: Gillette 1932 Canadian Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Gillette Platinum (D15)
Brush: Oscar11 24mm Black Wolf
Bowl: Symmetrical Sheet Metal
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: TSD Iced SubZero
Shave Soap: Neumann Absolute Zero
Butter: Organic Shea
Aftershave: Neumann Absolute Zero

No pix for at least the next couple of days as my daughter took my camera on her camping trip.

 

11 May 2020

* Charcoal Goods Level 3 OC + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D01 2-Band Jade
* Mystic Water Sensitive Skin
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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awesome..

 

fine shave Guy..

 

Sunday May 10th SOTN

Three days and no problems for the Razorock Hawk V3 OC. One tiny nick above the lip, otherwise smooth and efficient. I hope everyone had a great day with Mom today. Happy shaves all.

Josh

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The Merry Mixed Up Month of May!

May 10

Razor - 1918 Gillette Old Type
Blade -
Soap - Fine Italian Citrus
Brush - The Canuck
Post - Alum

First of all, to everyone out there who has a mother - I hope you told them Happy Mother's Day!! If you never had a mother, I have questions for you. Seriously. I know some of you, like myself, had wonderful mothers who are no longer with us. Let's say Happy Mother's Day to them as well. They received their reward, and hopefully a little extra for putting up with the likes of us!

After a no-shave Saturday I jumped back in and picked up the razor I did the first 5 days of the 30DC with in January 2015. It only took that long for me to give up because I was literally butchering myself. Way too aggressive a choice, so I made a change. To see what I changed to you can check THIS OUT - and it will also tell you my favorite blade and how long it's been my favorite! Another reason for choosing the 1918 right now is......I wanted to use a razor that was made during the last pandemic! From Spanish Flu to Covid-19 - this razor has seen it ALL!! I paired it with a Sputnik blade. St. Pete's is the origin of these blades and they have a long history. Gillette, of course, makes them in St. Petersburg. They're a Teflon coated blade that seem to be a bit of a cheap version of a Voskhod. They aren't bad at all, but don't have the staying power or sharpness of a Voskhod. Not a horrible Russian blade to have around, though.

For the lather - Fine Italian Citrus and The Canuck. I don't believe I've ever showcased both the bowl and brush handle from @jtspartan together. Between him and @Jayaruh , I have lots of nice looking stuff. That's why I mention them often. Keeps me in their good graces. Seriously, they both do some pretty amazing wood work.

Three passes to a near-BBS and I'm a happy camper. Got a day more or less off tomorrow so looking forward to that. Near freezing again tonight and then I think we can finally start Spring for real! Have a great Monday!!

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Very cool shot Matt. Looks like an outstanding shave my friend.
Steve

 

Sunday's Shave with Godrej Shave Soap;

• Charcoal Goods Copper Lvl II
  
• BIC Astor (1)
• VDH Boar
  
• Godrej Shave Soap
• VDH Bowl
• Fine Lather Bowl
• Balea AS
• Duke Cannon Supply Co Ice Cold ASB
  
• Homemade Hair Tonic
• Every Man Jack Cedarwood Deo
• Clubman Firm Hold Pomade
• Clubman Original Body Powder

Monday's Shave with Fine Aqua Marine Shave Soap;

• Charcoal Goods Copper Lvl II
  
• BIC Astor (2)
• Alpha Outlaw Boar
  
• Fine Aqua Marine Shaving Soap
• VDH Bowl
• Fine Lather Bowl
• Brut Oceans AS
• Brut Oceans EdT
  
• Homemade Hair Tonic
• Gillette Cool Wave Deo
• Clubman Firm Hold Pomade
• Clubman Original Body Powder

 

Date:- 11 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 ~ Original
Razor/Blade:- EJ 3one6 / Gillette Nacet #2
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)

 

Monday‌ ‌05.011.20 ‌SOTD‌



Gillette ‘48-’53 British Rocket / Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow
Frank‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌24mm‌ ‌x‌ ‌53mm‌ ‌Finest‌ ‌Badger‌
Pre de Provence shave soap
Pre‌ ‌de‌ ‌Provence‌ ‌Sante‌ ‌Green‌ ‌Tea‌

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Soap : Murphy and McNeil and Black Mountain - Nantahala
Razor : Merkur 20C
Blade : Astra – Superior Stainless Blue (7)
Brush : Omega - EVO Silvertip fibre - Special Veteran
Aftershave : Murphy and McNeil and Black Mountain - Nantahala
Eau de Toilette : Murphy and McNeil and Black Mountain - Nantahala

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 05/11/20

Gem MMOC
Gem Personna (6)
Badger
C.O. Bigelow
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

Thank you, gentlemen.

 

Menthol Monday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Ingram Shave Cream
Tom's B-400 Two-band Badger
TNOC by Tom
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Osage Rub

The Ingram Shave Cream face-lathered well with my Tom's B-400 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the TNOC by Tom with a Gillette Silver Blue blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

May 11th
Razor: Blackland Sabre L2
Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (3)
Brush: WWB Limedrop/TDR Fanchurian
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: Stirling Eskimo Tuxedo
PAA Galactic witch hazel
Stirling mentholated balm
AS: Stirling SDM w/menthol

Good morning!

 

White sails? But I see no pirates around...

 

Did you shave for a marriage?
Any maid-of-honor arose your interest?