SOS: August 2020.

It was a “5” on it my apologies for foggy memory. Yep those were the ones. Just make sure they have Swedish production stamped on them and you’re good to go.

 

mine have the gillette st.petes address on them.but they are fantastic and last many shaves.closest to spoilers i have found imo.shave wise...will look for the swede manufactured ones.looks like they are unobtanium.. these do have the arrows for the dispensers, these don't

 

Muchos gracias Gary

 

Thanks Gary!

 

Unobtanium

 

do you have a source?

 

26 August 2020

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Mystic Water Sardinian Honey
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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lovely pic..

 

Super fun shave Tuesday. Heavy on the scent with vintage Avon Island Lime a/s. Seemed great after the Arko. DIY body scent/cologne, bay scented, rounded things out. Ted Pella Gems never let me down, no matter what razor I use them in...matched well with the agile Gem Featherweight.

 

Tuesday, August 25, 2020:
Razor: 1958 Gillette D1 Super Speed TV Special
Blade: Feather
Brush: Simpson Chubby Super Badger
Pre-shave: Proraso Green Tea and Oat
Soap/Cream: TOBS Eton College
AS: Thayers Witch Hazel and Nivea Post Shave Balm

 

Today's shave: 08/25/2020
Razor: Razorock 0.68
Brush: Simpsons Beaufort B4 pure badger
Blade: Iridium Super (6)
Soap: Rose sample
AS: Alum rub & Pinaud Clubman AS
Rating: 9.5
Comment:
Tried to lather using a mug today. I used a sample
Rose shave cream. The lather was ok but did not feel
like face lathering. Proably I must work on my mug
lathering skills. However, the save was very good!
Zero irritation!
Razorock 0.68

 

You have me pegged Sergio. The peaches are in season and they are so sweet and juicy. I probably eat 2 a day the past month. Fruit is my weakness my friend.
Steve

 

Great picture Matt. I like the vibe with the perfect color coordination of the black, red, and white.
Steve

 

Thanks Gary
Steve

 

Thanks, Gary!

 

Thanks D
Steve

 

08/26/20 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Wood Box Soap Handcrafted Goat Milk Soap Marine Park Grapefruit and Patchouli
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Astro Traveler Conditioning Shampoo Puck - Epic Fall Seasonal Scent
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Immortal Peach Seasonal CUBE 2.0 Preshave Soap-Mentholated
The Club Ariana & Evans Peach & Cognac Kaizen Base Shaving Soap
Yaqi Moka Express Shaving Brush 26mm Two Band Badger
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Crisa Glass Salsa Bowl
Whitmor Water Spray Bottle
Schick Injector Grip Tennis Type L 1973
Schick Injector Blade - 3rd Shave
Laboratoires Osma Pure Potassium Alum Block
Thayers Alcohol Free Lavender Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
The Club Ariana & Evans Peach & Cognac Aftershave Splash
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Mentholated Mysterium Serum Advanced Fragrance & Alcohol Free Aftershave Balm
Schmidt’s Charcoal + Magnesium Mineral Enriched Natural Deodorant​

I shaved twice with this set up since Monday, but have not had time to post (a 30hr work day got in the way, but that is another story). The PAA Immortal Peach Cube adds a great mentholated chill to the wonderful A&E Peach and Cognac soap - all performing top notch with and outstanding post feel. I broke out the NOS Schick Grip two days ago finally for its maiden voyage, and I must say I really dig the feel of the handle. I just love the smoothness of the Schick injectors and this was just a great addition the the den. It took me months to get around to using it with my straight razor shaves getting in the way, but being unused for probably around 47 years, what is a few months. It was worth the wait.
Steve

 

Arko August Part XXVI, The Comfort Before the Storm

 

WEDNESDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Douglas Smythe


Shampoo - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach"

Razor - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Double Open Comb Ascension (316L Stainless Steel Adjustable)
Blade - *4th Shave
Shave Brush - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - The Solar Flare
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach"
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach"
Aftershave/Cologne - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach"
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Mysterium Serum"
Fragrance - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach" EDP

***EDIT - 1 pass + extensive cleanup. I set this razor loose 1/4 turn to make it more aggressive (that's how it is adjusted apparently) and I definitely got a more efficient shave that came out BBS and so far no irritation has come up. No nicks or weepers. Pretty much a great shave. I've been getting great shave lately. Getting lucky with the shaves. Have a great day all.

 

SET GOALS THAT EXCITES AND SCARE YOU AT THE SAME TIME.

Titan Straight Razor
Philémon Shaving Brush
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm


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