March 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL are Welcome!

jtspartan · Mar 18, 2021

b1hart said: ↑

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March 18th

Wholly Kaw SS & AS - Fougère Bouquet
@MrEE Evan's LE w/TGN badger
Seiko 6/8 Kamisori

2.5 passes with the Seiko today, no issues with crimson fluid leakage. Awesome WK lather, plenty of volume, nice residual slickness, great face feel. This iteration is a previous formula to the current Sierro base, both still sold. No after shave balm today, only the matching AS. Skin feel after several hours still hard to beat with any combination.

Fougère Bouquet is near the top of the list of the fougères in my den, could easily be a daily driver for me if variety wasn't so much fun. All day longevity, very complex & pleasant fragrance, much like SV's Felce Aromatica or the original paco rabannne's pour homme.

Here's WK's description:
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Clean, crisp and fresh scent. Inviting mix of sweet and spicy. Not cloying and overpowering. Damp, green and earthy. The scent blooms while lathering. The clean scent lingers post shave.

A complex blend of essential oils and fragrance oils with main notes of oakmoss, lavender and bergamot and secondary notes of sandalwood, cedar and other woody notes. The base notes include coumarin, tonka bean, oakmoss, musk and ambergris. Synthetic versions of musk, ambergris, oakmoss are used in the blend.

Atranol free Veramoss is used instead of Oakmoss. Atranol is a chemical found in natural Oakmoss which has been found to be an allergen.
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Hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday!
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Love the pic and the scent sounds fantastic, Blair. You have Fougere Parfait as well, right? A preference?

clint64 · Mar 18, 2021

b1hart said: ↑

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March 18th

Wholly Kaw SS & AS - Fougère Bouquet
@MrEE Evan's LE w/TGN badger
Seiko 6/8 Kamisori

2.5 passes with the Seiko today, no issues with crimson fluid leakage. Awesome WK lather, plenty of volume, nice residual slickness, great face feel. This iteration is a previous formula to the current Sierro base, both still sold. No after shave balm today, only the matching AS. Skin feel after several hours still hard to beat with any combination.

Fougère Bouquet is near the top of the list of the fougères in my den, could easily be a daily driver for me if variety wasn't so much fun. All day longevity, very complex & pleasant fragrance, much like SV's Felce Aromatica or the original paco rabannne's pour homme.

Here's WK's description:
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Clean, crisp and fresh scent. Inviting mix of sweet and spicy. Not cloying and overpowering. Damp, green and earthy. The scent blooms while lathering. The clean scent lingers post shave.

A complex blend of essential oils and fragrance oils with main notes of oakmoss, lavender and bergamot and secondary notes of sandalwood, cedar and other woody notes. The base notes include coumarin, tonka bean, oakmoss, musk and ambergris. Synthetic versions of musk, ambergris, oakmoss are used in the blend.

Atranol free Veramoss is used instead of Oakmoss. Atranol is a chemical found in natural Oakmoss which has been found to be an allergen.
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Hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday!
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Fantastic post and photo Blair. Happy Thursday.

jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

Dave in KY said: ↑

Thursday March 18, 2021
Razor: Krect Spiral Curve Slant
Blade: Wizamet (6)
Brush: Mr EE LE Brush #006
Soap: PAA Hotel Cecil
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Skin Bracer
Fragrance: Azzaro Visit

Had a few new to me things to use today. Soap sample 1 of 4 from Ken (Fluffy) and a BST buy from Don (draebeard) of a re-plated Krect Spiral Curve Slant. Also 1st use of my LE Mr EE Aluminum handle Brush. Thanks Evan @MrEE !! This thing has a nice heft I didn't expect. So the brush feels great and the new synthetic knot gave a up few fake hairs that must have been loose. It was great to use in the lathering bowl for the soap sample. Unfortunately when cleaning it I noticed the silicone was loose and so I lifted it out easily and will try again with silicone. If that doesn't work, I will set it with some epoxy. I don't usually have trouble with silicone but maybe it is the aluminum or just didn't get enough in it trying to keep it from oozing out around the hairs. No worries, easy fix to get it right.
The soap is a maker I don't buy from for a couple reasons but happy to try the CK6 formula in Hotel Cecil which is a homage to Burma Shave. Here's what the site says about the scent:

Scent Profile: Talc, Cardamom, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Kephalis, Sandalwood, Cedar, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Oakwood and Oakmoss.

I'll be honest that the scent was lost on me as it was too light or it's just me. I just got a light soap scent not like a bright fresh soap but just a maybe slight powder, but just a mild non descriptive scent. Again, maybe just my nose but it was nice. Not distracting other than I kept holding the brush to my nose trying to sniff what I was missing. Lathering it in the bowl it starts out a fibrous, stringy goo (I like that) and got it to a nice lather but I think I ran it past the water band and it wasn't as creamy as I know it can be. That was user error and using a bowl which I'm not used to as I face lather. Nice soap but again, not a buy for me. I do appreciate getting to try the CK6 and thank the gentlemen from Maryland

Next up is the Re-Plated Krect. I had one re-plated and wasn't happy with how it effected the shave and so sold it. I was fortunate t find another in decent shape and have the shaves I missed from this cool slant sans the shiny factor. I was VERY hesitant to get this one but Don said he was able to with 2 shims get the shaves smoothed out. It did appear a tad looser than mine but will hold a blade without a shim but not enough to feel confident it won't swing open. I added a single shim and got a fairly smooth shave. Smooth most all the time but some strokes I could sense a tad of roughness. I may try a 2nd shim and experiment but I have to say I am glad I took a chance and picked it up. It will give me a shiny spare to use of a hard to come by piece of history that I LOVE the shaves from when not altered and original as my other one is. 2 shims may just get it there as well. I actually was talking to Evan about getting just my handle plated so it wasn't just brass and this option presented itself and so put the plating of the handle on the back burner for awhile.

That's it for the shave. Yesterday I spent over 3 hours putting together a huge piece of wood furniture from a box that had my back out. Today I rest and recuperate to be able to work tomorrow. I love how they have us on their payroll assembling things without pay Have a great day Everyone !!
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Nice shave, Dave! The Krect looks like an interesting razor. It must shave decently, or I guess you wouldn’t have gone to the trouble you did.

jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

JACarbone said: ↑

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SE Shave # 179

Rating: 4 / 5

Razor: PAA Starling V2 (OC)
Blade: GEM Stainless
Brush: Leo Frilot Custom NYR 26 mm Synthetic
Lather: Loose Screw Uncomfortably Numb
Aftershave: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Good morning gentlemen. The 1508.5 Project marches on. The Leo Frilot NYR synthetic easily whipped up a slick lather. I did my usual three pass shave however this one was not a smooth as I would have like. I had to change out the blade after the second pass as the removal of the whiskers was some what lacking. In hindsight I should have binned it after the first pass. I guess a little stubbornness came into play as I usually get around 10 shaves with the stainless GEM blades. The binned blade was on its sixth shave. The new blade salvaged the shave. One ATG pass did the trick. Finished this shave off with the WK King of Oud. Love the Oud scent.

Last day of the practice MOLC run. Have a great day gentlemen.
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Nice Starling shave, Joe! I like King of Oud as well.

b1hart · Mar 18, 2021

Shavette 'Fu ketchup....

Nicely done everything Gentlemen, images, reports and always awesome shave combinations!

brit said: ↑

williams wednesday
1945 brit #77 rfb thin handle/black case
kcg
rubberset 200 -3
williams tonsorial/victor mug
alt innsbruck

good day gents,
playing with Williams today.
fine 2+ pass bbs with the brit #77
alt innsbruck to finish..
awesome oldschool..
happy what's left of wednesday everyone..

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palmolive fox said: ↑

18th March 2021.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men DEEP CLEAN Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Cien ~ PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Frank Shaving 24mm Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather : Derby Lavender Shaving Cream.
Blade: Silver Star Super Stainless.(D4)
Razor: Parker 92r.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. 3 Menthol crystals. Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Nivea men ~ Sensitive PSB./ Herbs of Bulgaria ~ Lavender ASL.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

The razor & blade duo paired together superbly, mowing through my stubble effortlessly....Out of all my TTO parker DE razors the 92r is the most aggressive...The consistent assertiveness of the Silver Star SS blade throughout the week has been superb.

The derby lavender cream which i haven't used for a while provided me a wonderful slick protective lather which made my early morning shave a pleasurable shaving experience.

Another enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups very close comfortable near BBS shave with no errors to report...A great shave to finish my shaving week....Finishing the shave off with a generous splash of Herbs of Bulgaria ~ Lavender ASL.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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Dave in KY said: ↑

Thursday March 18, 2021
Razor: Krect Spiral Curve Slant
Blade: Wizamet (6)
Brush: Mr EE LE Brush #006
Soap: PAA Hotel Cecil
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Skin Bracer
Fragrance: Azzaro Visit

Had a few new to me things to use today. Soap sample 1 of 4 from Ken (Fluffy) and a BST buy from Don (draebeard) of a re-plated Krect Spiral Curve Slant. Also 1st use of my LE Mr EE Aluminum handle Brush. Thanks Evan @MrEE !! This thing has a nice heft I didn't expect. So the brush feels great and the new synthetic knot gave a up few fake hairs that must have been loose. It was great to use in the lathering bowl for the soap sample. Unfortunately when cleaning it I noticed the silicone was loose and so I lifted it out easily and will try again with silicone. If that doesn't work, I will set it with some epoxy. I don't usually have trouble with silicone but maybe it is the aluminum or just didn't get enough in it trying to keep it from oozing out around the hairs. No worries, easy fix to get it right.
The soap is a maker I don't buy from for a couple reasons but happy to try the CK6 formula in Hotel Cecil which is a homage to Burma Shave. Here's what the site says about the scent:

Scent Profile: Talc, Cardamom, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Kephalis, Sandalwood, Cedar, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Oakwood and Oakmoss.

I'll be honest that the scent was lost on me as it was too light or it's just me. I just got a light soap scent not like a bright fresh soap but just a maybe slight powder, but just a mild non descriptive scent. Again, maybe just my nose but it was nice. Not distracting other than I kept holding the brush to my nose trying to sniff what I was missing. Lathering it in the bowl it starts out a fibrous, stringy goo (I like that) and got it to a nice lather but I think I ran it past the water band and it wasn't as creamy as I know it can be. That was user error and using a bowl which I'm not used to as I face lather. Nice soap but again, not a buy for me. I do appreciate getting to try the CK6 and thank the gentlemen from Maryland

Next up is the Re-Plated Krect. I had one re-plated and wasn't happy with how it effected the shave and so sold it. I was fortunate t find another in decent shape and have the shaves I missed from this cool slant sans the shiny factor. I was VERY hesitant to get this one but Don said he was able to with 2 shims get the shaves smoothed out. It did appear a tad looser than mine but will hold a blade without a shim but not enough to feel confident it won't swing open. I added a single shim and got a fairly smooth shave. Smooth most all the time but some strokes I could sense a tad of roughness. I may try a 2nd shim and experiment but I have to say I am glad I took a chance and picked it up. It will give me a shiny spare to use of a hard to come by piece of history that I LOVE the shaves from when not altered and original as my other one is. 2 shims may just get it there as well. I actually was talking to Evan about getting just my handle plated so it wasn't just brass and this option presented itself and so put the plating of the handle on the back burner for awhile.

That's it for the shave. Yesterday I spent over 3 hours putting together a huge piece of wood furniture from a box that had my back out. Today I rest and recuperate to be able to work tomorrow. I love how they have us on their payroll assembling things without pay Have a great day Everyone !!
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JACarbone said: ↑

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SE Shave # 179

Rating: 4 / 5

Razor: PAA Starling V2 (OC)
Blade: GEM Stainless
Brush: Leo Frilot Custom NYR 26 mm Synthetic
Lather: Loose Screw Uncomfortably Numb
Aftershave: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Good morning gentlemen. The 1508.5 Project marches on. The Leo Frilot NYR synthetic easily whipped up a slick lather. I did my usual three pass shave however this one was not a smooth as I would have like. I had to change out the blade after the second pass as the removal of the whiskers was some what lacking. In hindsight I should have binned it after the first pass. I guess a little stubbornness came into play as I usually get around 10 shaves with the stainless GEM blades. The binned blade was on its sixth shave. The new blade salvaged the shave. One ATG pass did the trick. Finished this shave off with the WK King of Oud. Love the Oud scent.

Last day of the practice MOLC run. Have a great day gentlemen.
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clint64 said: ↑

March 18, 2021
OREN
Feather Pro
MrEE LE #004 with SHD
La Toja
Shave Cream & Aftershave

We are up and moving early this morning since Swati and I are off to get our Covid vaccines today. I needed a quick and drama free shave today. This software and hardware lineup delivered just that. Three passes and touch ups just missed the baby. A splash of La Toja aftershave and Swati and I are out the door. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
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Hembree said: ↑

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Tatara Nodachi razor
Astra SP (fresh)
Alien Shave Soap - Solar Orange
Dscosmetics T4 Synthetic Brush
Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Lotion

The Nodachi was calling me this morning so I decided to go the Alien route this morning. The Nodachi does look like a razor you would see in a sci-fi movie.

The Dscosmetics T4 whipped the Alien Shave shave soap into shape. Very thick and slick this morning. Down side to this soap is the small container.....too hard to load from.

Awesome three passes with the Nodachi this morning. Alum was warm in a couple of places. The Nodachi is a very efficient razor that will deliver a BBS with no problem.....it just has to be respected.

A little witch hazel and some glorious Clubby juice and this Alien shave was in the bag.

I am trying to source a Tribble knot for Evan's LE #011. I understand Tribbles make the most luxurious knots and are out of this world.
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I hope everyone has a great and happy Thursday and oh yeah.....laugh a little today.
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ischiapp said: ↑

SOTD 20210318 Doppio
by IschiaPP @ Forio
•••
Bat71 PP73
Prugno (Plum), Abalone, Oumo Mother Lode, 28x53x115mm
---
PLshaving by Paky33@ilRasoio
Schola Medica Salerni
Giardino d’Inverno & Homme Bioemulsione Prototype (sample)
---
Antichi Magazzini Giovanni Tafuri (CS) 36 *
Carbon Steel, 20x76mm (-13/16"), 61g, Spine 5mm, Full Hollow,
Square Point Muted, Mono Stab, Jimps Under, Two Pin, Resin Handle
---
Gillette Rocket 1958 Flare Tip *
---
Personna Platinum Israeli Red #6 *
•••
#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan
#Double #Sinergy

Full size:
https://imgur.com/qgpCcSs
Soundtrack:
Howard Shore - The Breaking Of The Fellowship
Lord of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring (Motion Picture Soundtrack)

* Grazie a Klopp@ilRasoio
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Primotenore said: ↑

March Focus

Yardley~~Simpson CH2~~Fatip Lo Storto Originale/Polsilver~~YSL M7
March has turned into madness, with respect to gear. I madly choose whatever I want.
Italian slant with a Polish razor blade made quick work of the stubble, ably aided
by the British team of Simpson and Yardley.

Rainy and miserable weather, on the cool side, required an appropriate scent.
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Here's some history of the scent, courtesy of Fragrantica:
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Fraghead notes:
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Paul Turner said: ↑

First of back-to-back shaves with Central Texas Soaps'' Weekend Rodeo". 0:25 followed by 0:10 to load the Crown King brush. As dry as the soap looks prior to brush-swirling, it sure picks up wetness quick as the swirling begins. 1st pass was real good. All needed areas covered with confidence. The extra 10 seconds of loading came before the 2nd pass. I developed a cut at N. Porcupine Alley, but since it wasn't too bad, I felt that the cold-water rinse in the end, followed by the aftershave(same brand name), would take care of it. They did. No Neosporin&bandage needed. No problems anywhere else. The aftershave goes on thick&strong, but eases up in an hour or so. Leather, leather, and more of it. . This one gets a Super Duper Excellent.
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jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 18, 2021

The new-to-me F. Herder 49 15/16 spent some time on the Naniwa 12k with a final polish on the jasper stone yesterday afternoon, which removed the harshness I’d experienced with the first shave. All I can say is I now understand why these bone handled “Ace of Spades” razors are held in such high regard. You would think that such a chunky blade might be awkward, but the balance in hand feels just right. With the newly refined edge, it sailed through my regular three pass shave with aplomb leaving behind a porcelain smooth surface, and in the process hooked me! I really like this razor.

I selected my favorite Gem safety razor for this morning’s noggin shave. I consider the Streamline to be the BEST single edge Gem razor (YMMV). The build, production quality, and style is very sleek and well balanced, but a lot heavier than most other Ever Ready and GEM razors at 45g. They were produced between the early 30's and up to the late 50's. My set includes the Streamline Razor, a Streamline Auto-Strop and the leather strop. Some consider the Streamline to be aggressive. I prefer to think of it as highly efficient. It swept away the dome stubble in two very smooth ATG passes and left me refreshed, clean, cool and velveteen smooth.

RAZOR: F. Herder 49 15/16 (Mug), Ever Ready Streamline (Dome)
BLADE: Pella PTFE Gem
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: JT Sapele/Resin Handled Omega Pro48 Boar Knot
SOAP: Fine Snake Bite
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Snake Bite AS Splash.
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jluc said: ↑

March 18th
Razor: Blackland Tradere OC
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super (3)
Brush: MrEE LE #008/Simpson Sovereign synthetic
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum
Stirling Bay Rum Witch Hazel
PAA AA Bay Rum Star Jelly
AS: Ogallala Bay Rum

Good morning!

Fantastic shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

First use of my MrEE LE. Simply beautiful! Thanks again, Evan! The extra few millimeters of loft added to the Simpson T2 knot did make a noticeable difference in the effort needed to splay. Wonderful combination!

A lotta Bay Rum this morning. I'm feeling good and smelling good!

Have a great day!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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jtspartan said: ↑

March 18th
Canadian Gillette Old Type
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Stirling Gin&Tonic
Thayers
Maol Frosted Frankinlime
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Another very good shave with the OT this morning. Took pics early in the week and thought I'd switch out the blade to a Sharp Star, but as I moved the GSB along on Monday this became the 3rd and final day for this GSB. Whipped up the usual quality Stirling lather and I'm smooth enough after 3 passes with no touch ups this morning. Finished with the highly mentholated Maol splash that matches the citrus of the soap very well. 15C here today, the last of the snow banks have disappeared in the yard and Spring is in the air.
Have a great day all!
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jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

clint64 said: ↑

March 18, 2021
OREN
Feather Pro
MrEE LE #004 with SHD
La Toja
Shave Cream & Aftershave

We are up and moving early this morning since Swati and I are off to get our Covid vaccines today. I needed a quick and drama free shave today. This software and hardware lineup delivered just that. Three passes and touch ups just missed the baby. A splash of La Toja aftershave and Swati and I are out the door. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
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Great shave kit, Clint. Glad the shave went well.

jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

Hembree said: ↑

View attachment 247802
Tatara Nodachi razor
Astra SP (fresh)
Alien Shave Soap - Solar Orange
Dscosmetics T4 Synthetic Brush
Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Lotion

The Nodachi was calling me this morning so I decided to go the Alien route this morning. The Nodachi does look like a razor you would see in a sci-fi movie.

The Dscosmetics T4 whipped the Alien Shave shave soap into shape. Very thick and slick this morning. Down side to this soap is the small container.....too hard to load from.

Awesome three passes with the Nodachi this morning. Alum was warm in a couple of places. The Nodachi is a very efficient razor that will deliver a BBS with no problem.....it just has to be respected.

A little witch hazel and some glorious Clubby juice and this Alien shave was in the bag.

I am trying to source a Tribble knot for Evan's LE #011. I understand Tribbles make the most luxurious knots and are out of this world.
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I hope everyone has a great and happy Thursday and oh yeah.....laugh a little today.
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Like the new stubby Nodachi look you’ve created, Danny. Sounds like you and the razor have come to terms!

jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

ischiapp said: ↑

SOTD 20210318 Doppio
by IschiaPP @ Forio
•••
Bat71 PP73
Prugno (Plum), Abalone, Oumo Mother Lode, 28x53x115mm
---
PLshaving by Paky33@ilRasoio
Schola Medica Salerni
Giardino d’Inverno & Homme Bioemulsione Prototype (sample)
---
Antichi Magazzini Giovanni Tafuri (CS) 36 *
Carbon Steel, 20x76mm (-13/16"), 61g, Spine 5mm, Full Hollow,
Square Point Muted, Mono Stab, Jimps Under, Two Pin, Resin Handle
---
Gillette Rocket 1958 Flare Tip *
---
Personna Platinum Israeli Red #6 *
•••
#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan
#Double #Sinergy

Full size:
https://imgur.com/qgpCcSs
Soundtrack:
Howard Shore - The Breaking Of The Fellowship
Lord of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring (Motion Picture Soundtrack)

* Grazie a Klopp@ilRasoio
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Great photo, PierPaolo, as usual! I noticed the straight and safety razor. Are you now shaving both head and face? Hope your day went well!

jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

Primotenore said: ↑

March Focus

Yardley~~Simpson CH2~~Fatip Lo Storto Originale/Polsilver~~YSL M7
March has turned into madness, with respect to gear. I madly choose whatever I want.
Italian slant with a Polish razor blade made quick work of the stubble, ably aided
by the British team of Simpson and Yardley.

Rainy and miserable weather, on the cool side, required an appropriate scent.
View attachment 247806

Here's some history of the scent, courtesy of Fragrantica:
View attachment 247807
Fraghead notes:
View attachment 247808
View attachment 247809
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Wonderfully multinational, fragrant slant shave, Joseph.

jluc · Mar 18, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

Awesome Jim! The Mr.EE LE brushes have been a hit!
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Thanks, Joe!

jtspartan said: ↑

Agree 100% on getting a few more millimetres of loft out of a T2 Sovereign, Jim. World of difference.
Beautiful combo again today. I don't recall you using that Ogallala software very often. Not a fave?
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Thank you, Jason!

I like the Ogallala Bay Rum. It has just gotten lost in the shuffle. I plan on doing Bay Rum soaps and aftershaves on Thursday's. I have several but for some unexplainable reason they haven't made it into the rotation as often as they should.

b1hart said: ↑

Shavette 'Fu ketchup....

Nicely done everything Gentlemen, images, reports and always awesome shave combinations!
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Thanks, Blair!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

Paul Turner said: ↑

First of back-to-back shaves with Central Texas Soaps'' Weekend Rodeo". 0:25 followed by 0:10 to load the Crown King brush. As dry as the soap looks prior to brush-swirling, it sure picks up wetness quick as the swirling begins. 1st pass was real good. All needed areas covered with confidence. The extra 10 seconds of loading came before the 2nd pass. I developed a cut at N. Porcupine Alley, but since it wasn't too bad, I felt that the cold-water rinse in the end, followed by the aftershave(same brand name), would take care of it. They did. No Neosporin&bandage needed. No problems anywhere else. The aftershave goes on thick&strong, but eases up in an hour or so. Leather, leather, and more of it. . This one gets a Super Duper Excellent.
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Good shave, Paul.

Hembree · Mar 18, 2021

ischiapp said: ↑

SOTD 20210318 Doppio
by IschiaPP @ Forio
•••
Bat71 PP73
Prugno (Plum), Abalone, Oumo Mother Lode, 28x53x115mm
---
PLshaving by Paky33@ilRasoio
Schola Medica Salerni
Giardino d’Inverno & Homme Bioemulsione Prototype (sample)
---
Antichi Magazzini Giovanni Tafuri (CS) 36 *
Carbon Steel, 20x76mm (-13/16"), 61g, Spine 5mm, Full Hollow,
Square Point Muted, Mono Stab, Jimps Under, Two Pin, Resin Handle
---
Gillette Rocket 1958 Flare Tip *
---
Personna Platinum Israeli Red #6 *
•••
#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan
#Double #Sinergy

Full size:
https://imgur.com/qgpCcSs
Soundtrack:
Howard Shore - The Breaking Of The Fellowship
Lord of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring (Motion Picture Soundtrack)

* Grazie a Klopp@ilRasoio
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Awesome from every angle Pierpaolo. Take care.

jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

jluc said: ↑

March 18th
Razor: Blackland Tradere OC
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super (3)
Brush: MrEE LE #008/Simpson Sovereign synthetic
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum
Stirling Bay Rum Witch Hazel
PAA AA Bay Rum Star Jelly
AS: Ogallala Bay Rum

Good morning!

Fantastic shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

First use of my MrEE LE. Simply beautiful! Thanks again, Evan! The extra few millimeters of loft added to the Simpson T2 knot did make a noticeable difference in the effort needed to splay. Wonderful combination!

A lotta Bay Rum this morning. I'm feeling good and smelling good!

Have a great day!

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Great shave, photo and recap, Jim! How’s the MOLC lifestyle suiting you?

jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

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Awesome shave report and photo Jeff. Congrats on two gorgeous razors.

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Thanks, Clint! It was a truly epic shave, as Keith would say!

b1hart · Mar 18, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

Terrific shave Blair!
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Thank you Joe!

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Love the pic and the scent sounds fantastic, Blair. You have Fougere Parfait as well, right? A preference?
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If I'm ordering my Fougère after shaves/balms/edts:

paco rabanne pour homme (an EdT)
Wholly Kaw Fougère Bouquet AS = Saponificio Varesino's Felce Aromatica ASB (this denotes an equal preference, not an equal/copycat fragrance)
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Et Tu AS/C
Wholly Kaw La Fougère Bouquet AS = Original Brut AS by Fabergé (these two are practically identical to my nose)
Wholly Kaw Fougère Mania AS
Brut AS by Fabergé (Idelle Labs reformulation)

The one note to the above....is that while SV's FA is awesome, it has the least longevity in sillage, dissipates within an hour. The others, easily last 4-6 hours if not longer.

Hope this helps!

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Fantastic post and photo Blair. Happy Thursday.
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Sincerely Appreciated Clint! Have a great day!

Hembree · Mar 18, 2021

Primotenore said: ↑

Tribble juice is supposedly quite restorative, Danny.
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Interesting. I wonder how they would do for cologne?

Hembree · Mar 18, 2021

Paul Turner said: ↑

First of back-to-back shaves with Central Texas Soaps'' Weekend Rodeo". 0:25 followed by 0:10 to load the Crown King brush. As dry as the soap looks prior to brush-swirling, it sure picks up wetness quick as the swirling begins. 1st pass was real good. All needed areas covered with confidence. The extra 10 seconds of loading came before the 2nd pass. I developed a cut at N. Porcupine Alley, but since it wasn't too bad, I felt that the cold-water rinse in the end, followed by the aftershave(same brand name), would take care of it. They did. No Neosporin&bandage needed. No problems anywhere else. The aftershave goes on thick&strong, but eases up in an hour or so. Leather, leather, and more of it. . This one gets a Super Duper Excellent.
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Great leather shave Paul.

jgreenepa · Mar 18, 2021

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March 18th
Canadian Gillette Old Type
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Stirling Gin&Tonic
Thayers
Maol Frosted Frankinlime
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Another very good shave with the OT this morning. Took pics early in the week and thought I'd switch out the blade to a Sharp Star, but as I moved the GSB along on Monday this became the 3rd and final day for this GSB. Whipped up the usual quality Stirling lather and I'm smooth enough after 3 passes with no touch ups this morning. Finished with the highly mentholated Maol splash that matches the citrus of the soap very well. 15C here today, the last of the snow banks have disappeared in the yard and Spring is in the air.
Have a great day all!
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Lovely shave and photo, Jason! I like my OT razors as well.

Douglas Carey · Mar 18, 2021

Primotenore said: ↑

March Focus

La Savonnière du Moulin~~Simpson D3~~1947 Gillette Super-Speed/Sharp Star~~Amouage Epic
Foggy, chilly, cloudy here in the heartland.
Shaved with some Donkey Milk this morning and have yet to let out a bray.
D3 knots are excellent, and this particular SiLVERTiP is no exception.
Fresh Sharp Star in my 1947 (birthyear of a very popular Marine, @Douglas Carey) Super-Speed.
Such a difference between this razor and the '11 R41.
MUCH smaller angle-window---similar to the Feather AS-D2.
Great results all over, including the neck.
FOTD® Amouage Epic.
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This is some insanely fantastic juice. Wow.
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Great setup and picture Joseph. for the mention.

Hembree · Mar 18, 2021

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SOTD THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 18, 2021

The new-to-me F. Herder 49 15/16 spent some time on the Naniwa 12k with a final polish on the jasper stone yesterday afternoon, which removed the harshness I’d experienced with the first shave. All I can say is I now understand why these bone handled “Ace of Spades” razors are held in such high regard. You would think that such a chunky blade might be awkward, but the balance in hand feels just right. With the newly refined edge, it sailed through my regular three pass shave with aplomb leaving behind a porcelain smooth surface, and in the process hooked me! I really like this razor.

I selected my favorite Gem safety razor for this morning’s noggin shave. I consider the Streamline to be the BEST single edge Gem razor (YMMV). The build, production quality, and style is very sleek and well balanced, but a lot heavier than most other Ever Ready and GEM razors at 45g. They were produced between the early 30's and up to the late 50's. My set includes the Streamline Razor, a Streamline Auto-Strop and the leather strop. Some consider the Streamline to be aggressive. I prefer to think of it as highly efficient. It swept away the dome stubble in two very smooth ATG passes and left me refreshed, clean, cool and velveteen smooth.

RAZOR: F. Herder 49 15/16 (Mug), Ever Ready Streamline (Dome)
BLADE: Pella PTFE Gem
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: JT Sapele/Resin Handled Omega Pro48 Boar Knot
SOAP: Fine Snake Bite
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Snake Bite AS Splash.
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Cool razors Jeff and glad you got the edge on the Herder where you wanted it. Beautiful shaves and take care.

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I WILL commit to using up at least one soap.

I WILL NOT commit to anything, but getting a great shave.

I WILL commit to cookies and ice cream only on even-numbered days.

I WILL finally be committed.

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