SOS: March 2021

Excellent vintage set! I completely approve of this.

 

A group thank you Gary.

 

Catie's Bubbles | V
Leo Frilot Infinity Brush
MAC Metalworks Synthetic 28mm
Durham-Enders | Enders Speed Shaver
Schick Proline B-20

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March 20th SOTD
Canadian Old Type w PermaSharp (2)
Omega Evo
Strop Shoppe Baker Street
Thayers
M bombed Stirling Baker Street

Have a great night all!

 

Superb shave, setup and pic Gary. That's a fine looking razor.

 

I am certainly looking forward to more regular visits to the theater. Last weekend I took the family to see Raya. A little more kiddy then some of the more recent animated features, but fun. The animation was stunning, but the characters were OK. Kind of like a youthful Tomb Raider slash Zelda type story to me. I just can't wait for the Marvel releases. We are going through all the movies at home and rewatching. We finished through the first Avengers watching them through cinema release date order.
Steve

 

Very nice Matt. I really like the natural lighting. Looks like a great shave.
Steve

 

03/20/21 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Malbolge Conditioning Shampoo Puck - A Woodsy, Aromatic Fall Classic!
Barrister and Mann Vespers Shaving Soap (Seasonal) New Excelsior Soap Base
AP Shave Co. Shaving Brush with 30mm Cashmere Knot and Ivory Gold Flake Handle
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Giesen Forsthoff Adoration 295 Hand Forged Steel 5/8” Straight Razor
Mountain Mike 3” English Bridle Leather Strop
Lancaster Razor Works Tangerine Orange Black Sheep Shaving Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block with Rubber Grip Band
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Lavender Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Barrister and Mann Vespers Aftershave Splash (Seasonal)
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
Schmidt’s Charcoal + Magnesium Mineral Enriched Natural Deodorant
Maggard’s Razor Oil​

 

Thank you gentlemen.

Ron, the Jurgen Hempel Jarwin is an excellent razor. As pointed out by Chris in the video below, only 10 were made, and I have number 10. I have never seen A Darwin Deluxe up close and personal but this looks identical, the blade is easy to load, and I get an excellent 2 passes shaves with it.

 

Superb colours and photo!

 

21 March 2021

Blackbird Brass OC 101
Wizamet Iridium Super
Oumo Manchurian 2-Band + Prometheus Baby Blue
Stirling Sheep
Unrefined Shea Butter
Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Sunday, possibly Monday SOTD

Razor: 1956 B3 Flare-tip Super Speed
Blade: Tomac Super Stainless Steel (D12)
Brush: Muhle V2 Travel Brush
Scuttle : PAA Travel
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Oil: Homemade Bay Rum w Lime
Shave Soap Taconic Bay Rum
Balm: Viking Soaps Bay Rum
Aftershave: Royall Bay Rum

No pic as spur of the moment out of town trip

 

Saturday March 20th SOTN




Happy Healthy Shaves all.

Josh


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SUNDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - Gillette Red Tip Superspeed circa 1955-1960 (Re-plated in Satin-Nickel Finish and re-painted tip in Radiant Red color by Razor Emporium.)
Blade - *2nd shave
Shave Brush - Ever-Ready 1960's vintage (Polished and re-knotted with a synthetic 26mm Ubersoft II knot from Envyshave by Razor Emporium.)
Shave Stand by by Desire Metal Works
Suds - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Original" Cream (Made in India) *I dried it out for months into a hard soap.
Aftershave - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"
Deodorant - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"
Fragrance - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"

 

Good pick. I heavily considered Pinaud Clubman for Sunday. But I gotta have my Old Spice this time.

 

SOTD : 21st March 2021.



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Shaving Recipe For the day.

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: Semogue 1305.
Bowl Lather.
Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Bath House ~ Spanish Fig & Nutmeg shaving soap.
Blade: Lord Platinum Class.(D2)
Razor: 1950's Gillette Ball End Tech. (US)

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. 3 menthol crystals Mixed Together With of 200ml Care+Witch Hazel./Aloe Vera Gel./ Brut ~ Splash-On-Lotion.

Greetings,

A relaxing Sunday morning shave...My vintage Gillette ball end tech performed wonderfully and paired together with the Lord Platinum Class resulting in a enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups Close comfortable Sunday morning shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with generous splash of Brut ~ Splash-On-Lotion.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

Soft colors enhancing a beautiful razor!

 

A colorful setup to celebrate Spring?

 

2021-03-21, Sunday

No one informed me that yesterday was the spring equinox so I didn't measure it. In fact I wouldn't know where to find an equinoxometer....
And who knows how much it costs!

To insist on fighting against the evidence is what politicians do, not intelligent and pragmatic people: and I am one: I surrendered to spring.

I consciously used a spring fougére (at least...I think it is) that came from the tulip country.
The growth was minimal, but the efficiency of the gear made for an excellent shave.
A fairly spring-like Chet Baker kept us company.





Sapone PS: Sapone di Aleppo
Sapone: Scheermonnik, 1778 Beau Brummel
Pennello: DS Cosmetic, Kensurfs 2020, Finest, 26mm
Rasoio: Merkur, Progress 500
Lametta: Gillette, 7 O’Clock, Super Stainless
AS 1: MilMil, Figaro Gel
AS 2: Beiersdorf , Nivea Sensitive
EdC: Ach. Brito, Lavender
ST: Chet Baker e Paul Bley, Diane 1985