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Droo78 · Jun 5, 2020

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Saturday‌ ‌06.06.20 ‌SOTD‌
Gillette British Aristocrat Set #66
Personna‌ ‌Platinum‌ ‌Chrome‌ ‌Israeli‌ ‌Red‌
Semogue Owners Club Cherry Wood Boar
RazoRock Mudder Focker Shave Soap
RazoRock Mudder Focker After Shaving Splash

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Outstanding! That razor looks like it was made for an actual British Aristocrat.

Droo78 · Jun 5, 2020

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OK, first DE shave in probably about 45 years so I had to write @twhite and @jimjo1031 for any tips. Both recommended a setting at 2. I thought I had some Voskhod blades from a PIF that I never used years ago but must have passed them on. I did find some NOS Schick Platinum Teflon Coated blades a seller tossed in with some Schick injector blades years ago. So, after a clean up and bath the razors were ready and so was I.

First things first. I introduced the TARS to their cousins from another branch of the family tree. The Bunnies and TARS hit it off right away and a good time was had by all.

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OK, time for that long delayed DE shave. I picked the black aluminum TARS and sallied forth. Right from the start it was smooth and easy. Turns out 2 was a great choice of a setting. I tried out 3 on the other side of my face and it was OK but not quite as smooth. I really like the large handle and ribs. Really easy to grip and maneuver. And quick. Just like that, two days of growth were erased and I’m looking forward to picking up the heavy brass TARS in a couple of days.

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Happy shaving - Karl
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Nice family reunion, Karl!

Droo78 · Jun 5, 2020

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saturday shave
#25 brit flat bottom new
7 oclock blue
simpsom commodore
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Great shave, Gary!

Str8on2 · Jun 5, 2020

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Gus, how would you compare the Janus, to the Rex Ambassador and Gillette Toggle? Can' remember if you have a Toggle.
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The Janus Toggle is a very blade forward type razor. In the lower settings, 1-5 it actually gives a very good feeling shave with above average blade feel. Not the smoothest mind you but, in those lower settings it’s got better than average smoothness. Compared to the Rex, the Janus out guns it at every setting from low to high in terms of blade feel. Unfortunately, the Janus does not inspire a lot of confidence in the higher settings as it tends to get a bit skittish and you feel a tiny amount of blade chatter. You get none of that with the Rex as the blade is locked in firmly and supported much better than in the Janus. Settings 1-5, the Janus is a capable razor and delivers very good shaves but, as of now I prefer the shave characteristics of the Rex with a much better supported blade that is stable and rigid. The Janus is well made with impeccable tolerances and is a shave engineering marvel. The owner changed some of the physical attributes of the prototype that had received excellent ratings from testers yet somehow those changes did not translate to the production version as those same testers have stated that it’s not even close to how the prototype shaved. Too blade forward and aggressive while losing the excellent smoothness it had exhibited in the tester razor.

I can’t speak of the Gillette Toggle as I don’t own one. It was the reason for me purchasing the Janus Toggle to be honest. I’m still trying to dial it in and see where it can go because I really do like the engineering behind it. First attempt of the Legendary Gillette Toggle in more than 60 years. We’ll see after a few more shaves experimenting with settings and blades. Still to early to determine if it’s a keeper or not.....

brit · Jun 5, 2020

ram57 said: ↑

Saturday SOTD

Razor Mongoose B2\Razor Emporium Ball End
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (D6)
Brush: Turtleship Shave Machine 073 24mm synthetic
Bowl: HoneycombCopper 4 ½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Turtleship Shave Bay Rum
Butter: Stirling's Bay Rum
Aftershave: B&M Kyovu Bay Rum

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awesome..

brit · Jun 5, 2020

Droo78 said: ↑

Great shave, Gary!
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thank you Andrew..

brit · Jun 5, 2020

Fiorellini said: ↑

Hello
Colonial brass
Proline P30
El druida brush
Eufro foroafeitado 2019
Floïd vigoroso
Have a good day.
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awesome shave and pic..

120inna55 · Jun 5, 2020

Crown King | Pinaud Deadman
DrivenLegend Red & Black | APShaveCo Tuxedo 30mm
Durham-Enders | Enders Speed Shaver | Schick Proline B-20

NCoxSTL · Jun 5, 2020

Just the Basics June!

June 4

Razor - Magic Shavette
Blade -
Soap - Arko
Brush - Stirling Two Band Synthetic
Post - Alum

We made it to the end of Friday!! And, I finished with another basic shave with the Magic shavette and Derby blade. Stayed with basic Arko and went with the inexpensive Stirling synthetic brush. Like their soaps, this brush is economical and performs way above its price point. That's a very good thing. Three passes, BBS finish, alum was a bit quieter than last night and I say let's get the weekend started!!

ram57 · Jun 5, 2020

Str8on2 said: ↑

The Janus Toggle is a very blade forward type razor. In the lower settings, 1-5 it actually gives a very good feeling shave with above average blade feel. Not the smoothest mind you but, in those lower settings it’s got better than average smoothness. Compared to the Rex, the Janus out guns it at every setting from low to high in terms of blade feel. Unfortunately, the Janus does not inspire a lot of confidence in the higher settings as it tends to get a bit skittish and you feel a tiny amount of blade chatter. You get none of that with the Rex as the blade is locked in firmly and supported much better than in the Janus. Settings 1-5, the Janus is a capable razor and delivers very good shaves but, as of now I prefer the shave characteristics of the Rex with a much better supported blade that is stable and rigid. The Janus is well made with impeccable tolerances and is a shave engineering marvel. The owner changed some of the physical attributes of the prototype that had received excellent ratings from testers yet somehow those changes did not translate to the production version as those same testers have stated that it’s not even close to how the prototype shaved. Too blade forward and aggressive while losing the excellent smoothness it had exhibited in the tester razor.

I can’t speak of the Gillette Toggle as I don’t own one. It was the reason for me purchasing the Janus Toggle to be honest. I’m still trying to dial it in and see where it can go because I really do like the engineering behind it. First attempt of the Legendary Gillette Toggle in more than 60 years. We’ll see after a few more shaves experimenting with settings and blades. Still to early to determine if it’s a keeper or not.....
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Thanks for your feedback, Gus. I really like the looks of the Janus, but I have two Toggles, different finishes, and an Ambassador, so I passed on the Janus. I wonder why the production version is different than the prototype. I agree, too early to tell right now until you test with a few more blade manufactures and dialing in the right setting for the blade in use. I find this is the case with my Toggle and certain blades.

ram57 · Jun 5, 2020

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awesome..
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Thanks, Gary!

Jim99 · Jun 5, 2020

Str8on2 said: ↑

Janus Toggle LE & Lord Super Stainless
Maggard 30mm Tuxedo
LNHC’s Somali Rose
Hazelet’s Apothecary SoCo Rose after shave splash
Amouage Lyric Man Eau de Parfum
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This was a real good one. Installed a fresh Lord SS blade as they are decent but, not as sharp or smooth as the upper echelon blades. No worries though as the Janus & Lord hooked up quite well and Lisa’s gave the pair some serious suds for a fabulous BBS in 3 full passes. No buffing or touch ups required. Great shave all said and done. Now, it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy the Rockies.

From my balcony, of course. Salud Gents.....
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I’m really liking that razor!

Jim99 · Jun 5, 2020

Karl G said: ↑

OK, first DE shave in probably about 45 years so I had to write @twhite and @jimjo1031 for any tips. Both recommended a setting at 2. I thought I had some Voskhod blades from a PIF that I never used years ago but must have passed them on. I did find some NOS Schick Platinum Teflon Coated blades a seller tossed in with some Schick injector blades years ago. So, after a clean up and bath the razors were ready and so was I.

First things first. I introduced the TARS to their cousins from another branch of the family tree. The Bunnies and TARS hit it off right away and a good time was had by all.

View attachment 227704

OK, time for that long delayed DE shave. I picked the black aluminum TARS and sallied forth. Right from the start it was smooth and easy. Turns out 2 was a great choice of a setting. I tried out 3 on the other side of my face and it was OK but not quite as smooth. I really like the large handle and ribs. Really easy to grip and maneuver. And quick. Just like that, two days of growth were erased and I’m looking forward to picking up the heavy brass TARS in a couple of days.

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Happy shaving - Karl
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Having used the bunny and the TAR, all I can say is wow! That photo is historic!

Smooth Steve · Jun 5, 2020

06/06/20 Shave of the Day – 57th Consecutive Daily Straight Razor Shave
Face Wash with Detroit Grooming Manistee Glycerin Eucalyptus & Mint Bar Soap
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Shampoo & Conditioner Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Cold Spices Artisan Shave Soap - Lightly Mentholated - Homage to Old Spice
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
Old Spice Classic Aftershave
Stirling Soap Company Glacial Unscented Post-Shave Menthol Balm
Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Boomtown Bay Rum Natural Deodorant - Sport Formula
Maggard’s Razor Oil

Smooth Steve · Jun 5, 2020

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So I was diagnosed with UC in dec 2000. I was 18. In 2008 I became immune to the medicine for it and went into a flair up that lasted just over a year. I'm 5'8" and with that flair up I went from 160 down to 113 lbs. I still cant look at pics of me from that time. I looked like I had one foot in the grave. In 2009 the ulcers spread to 98 percent of my large intestine and I had to have the whole large intestine removed. I had a colostomy bag. My now ex wife at the time completely tore me down about having the bag. I was told I am disgusting and repulsive and no one would ever want to even touch me because of it. I was told this and so much more along the same lines every day for the next 5 years while I still tried to fix the relationship. But the damage was done. Even to this day I still deal with the disgust humiliation and degradation of this disease. I do have a woman I am with now who has been trying to undo the brainwashing my ex instilled in me. In 2017 I had a bowel obstruction that caused some necrosis of the small intestine. To fix that presented me with the opportunity to get the j-pouch surgery. So i did. And in dec 2018 the pouch was removed. Now i find out i also have IBSD so now I'm back to where i was before getting the pouch in the first place. And all of the brainwashing has flooded back. I am doing everything I can to fix this and get some sort of normalcy but it is just taking time. Thank you all for the kind words. The last couple of years have been a rollercoaster of just shit. Had 6 surgeries 3 life threatening, my brother was killed by a kid texting and driving a mustang at about 120mph. Then 5 months later my nephew has an asthma attack and passes away. Those two were in 2018. Last november my adopted father passed away from liver failure. He never could handle loosing his son. He drank himself to death. While all of this is going on I am fighting to help my girl get free of her alcohol addiction which in less than a week she makes 11 months sober.
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Wow. That's a lot to deal with. Congrats on your girl staying sober and enjoy the simple pleasures of a good shave my friend.
Steve

SpeedyPC · Jun 6, 2020

Date:- 06 June 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 ~ 88 Chestnut Street
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Fatboy (7 & 5) G2 1961 / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #5
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10) / The Stray Whisker Aftershave Balm (Australian made)
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice

Book 9 of 21.

celestino · Jun 6, 2020

6 June 2020

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D01 2-Band Ebonite Vesuv Red
* Mystic Water Marrakesh
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

Venkat · Jun 6, 2020

Today's shave: 06/05/2020
Razor: Razorock SS Hawk OC
Brush: Art of Shaving Badger
Blade: Schick P30 Proline Blade (5)
Soap: Arko
AS: Alum rub & Pinaud Clubman AS

Rating: 9
Comments: Good shave on the 5th use! Great Razor!!

novicz · Jun 6, 2020

Tatara razor
Voskhod blade
Zenith shaving brush
Bond shaving cream
Bond aftershave

brit · Jun 6, 2020

120inna55 said: ↑

Crown King | Pinaud Deadman
DrivenLegend Red & Black | APShaveCo Tuxedo 30mm
Durham-Enders | Enders Speed Shaver | Schick Proline B-20

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absolutely awesome set up and pic Matt..