SoS: December 2020

Thank you Andrew: I keep well far away from that head!

 

A mediocre photo, as usual, eh?

 

What a beautiful color combination, Bob!

 

Of course! Dreaming is one of the few pleasant cheap and tax-free things left!

A 2 weeks vacation in Rome: it must have been pleasant.
How many ruins and museums did you see?
How much weight did you gain?

Wonderful vacation? I know: it's pretty famous!

 

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Classy. essential gear, with a vintage 'scent', Gary!

 

thank you sir..

 

Thanks, Gary!

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2020-12-16, Wednesday

Clear but, thankfully, rainy morning.
Only got out a short time to stock up on books: now I'm ready to overcome any isolation!

Woke up at 9:30: good thing I didn't have to go to school!

And I wanted to reuse the triple tallow soap of my colleague Drughet: a fantastic lathering accompanied by the scent of warm oranges.

An orange EdT, like 4711, would not have sustained those notes: it is too cheerful!
The Vicious, on the other hand, while not exactly orangey, has very warm citrusy, spicy notes.

I reiterate the tonsorial efficiency of Pal and its mildness: on a minimal growth, it has done an excellent job.

I feel selfish not being able to share my allure, but the lockdown is the lockdown.
And, even without it, it's not like there are that many people here to admire it.





Sapone PS: Palmolive d'antan
Sapone: I saponi di Drughet, Vin Drughet
Pennello: Simpson's, Commodore X3, BB
Rasoio: Pal, Injectomatic
Lametta: Ted Pella
AS 1: MilMil, Figaro Gel
AS 2: Lab. Lirici, Brancamenta
EdT: Vicious, Accidia
ST: Chet Baker, Moonlight in Vermont

 

fine shave and pic Sergio..

 

Wednesday, December 16

Chiseled Face Groomatorium Midnight Stag~~Simpson PJ2~~dubl duck Goldedge~~Xyrena 66
Have a great day!​

 

Well... thank you Gary!

 

Gary.

 

Fine shave and pic Gary.

 

DE SOTD, Wed, Dec 16th

Razor: Razorock SLOC- Mfg2018> Excellent daily driver, Mid range<, such a nice pairing with the KAI SS blade or any blade.
Blade: Kai SS (10) extra wide blade compared to a Gillette standard blade, sharp & Smooth with excellent longevity.
Soap: Razorock Don Marco- nice citrus scent that gives this old sole a nice feeling on a snowy cold morning up north.
Brush: Yaqi Chianti's 24 mm knot, excellent lather creator with cloud like soft tips for painting, nice gentle scrubber also.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG +ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Witch Hazel + Nivea refreshing aftershave + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my RR SLOC DE razor combined with KAI SS blade.

Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

SOTD WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16, 2020

RAZOR: Manhattan Cutlery 13/16 (Mug), LaResche 51 (Dome)
BLADE: Sharp Star DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute with 26mm Two Band Badger Ferrule
CREAM: Castle Forbes Lime Essential Oil
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Royall Lyme AS/Cologne.

 

Thank you gentlemen.

 

Pre shave: Hot shower and Neutrogena face wash
Blade: Personna Med (2)
Razor: 53' Gillette Super Speed
Brush: Maggards 26mm Black and White Synthetic set in a Orange Agate handle that I turned over the weekend
Soap: Stirling Executive Man
AS: Nivea balm
Splash: Stirling Executive Man

I just set the knot in this handle Monday night and gave it a first run this morning. I couldn't be happier with it. It is a lather building monster. It is a little bigger that I am used to but I think I like the bigger brush.

 

December 16, 2020
Yates 921 H Plate
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Rubberset 400 #3 with WSP HMW
Mike’s Bay Rum
Dominica Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

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