SoS: May 2021

This Tiger blade is definitely on the sharp side. I used the .84 OC plate on my Game Changer and the blade feel represented a bit less smooth than I had yesterday on the New Improved.

Funny thing when I got MOTI I initially compared it directly to Opulence which was a mistake as if you smell one of these then immediately smell the other the second one gets canceled out in the old olfactory receptors. Because of this anomaly I initially thought MOTI to have a scent strength of a 1 LOL!!
Great shave.

 

SOD Saturday May 22, 2021
Brush: Parker Synth Brush
Bowl: Shave Nation
Lather: Proraso White Soap
Razor: Gillette 1959 E4
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome (1)
Post: Shavex Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Balm: Proraso White

A nice refreshing Saturday afternoon shave!

 

What is this Dominica Grand Bay Rum aftershave and why is it like $20? I remember a few years back googling it and it was like a $6-$10 aftershave. Am I remembering incorrect? My favorite super-cheap Bay Rum is Gaebels followed by Stephan. I am thinking about broadening out my Bay Rum stash at some point. Finding more room in my condo rental is getting tough now with all my shaving gear and fragrances. I've stashed my various gear in nearly every 'logical' place and next I would be having to use illogical places to put things.

 

"Rasoio: Maggard MR 3/Edwin Jagger 89" - I bet that combo shaves extremely well. The DE89 already is a virtually perfect head design and blade angle. I have to think giving more mass as a base for that head would result in an even more comfortable experience during the shave.

 

What a horrible name for a soap, or any product really.

 

Today I bring two shaves, both extraordinary.

Friday's face shave:

Pre: Warm water
Brush: DS Cosmetic synthetic 26mm
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch
Razor: Chinese clone Feather Artist Club SS
Blade: Feather Professional
Post: Witch hazel & Weleda balm



Saturday's head shave:

Pre: Warm water
Brush: DS Cosmetic synthetic 26mm
Soap: Matas men vitamin E and seaweed extract
Razor: Mühle R41
Blade: Personna Platinum
Post: Witch hazel & Nivea 0% balm

 

SOTD 20210522 Go Ask Alice
by IschiaPP @ Forio
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Bat71 PP73
Prugno (Plum), Abalone, Oumo Mother Lode, 28x53x115mm, 66g
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Wet Shaving Delight Go Ask Alice
Shaving Soap / After Shave Vapo / EDP Vapo
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FrankenRazor PP1489
Edwin Jagger DE89 / Maggard Razors MR14
Zamak, Aluminium, 12x41x100mm, 56g (29/27)
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Wilkinson Sword by Gillette India #3
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#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan



Full size:
https://imgur.com/78C0cx2
Soundtrack:
Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit
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Do you know what it refers to?

 

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 - *4th 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
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cold Spices
Aftershave - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cold Spices
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cold Spices
Fragrance - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"

***EDIT - 2 passes + minor clean up. Solid shave. Some spots smoother than others but on the whole a good shave. I used the Alum Block yet again then the splash and zero balm in order to dry the skin a bit to treat the recent acne breakout on my neck. I again added a small amount of benzoyl peroxide. The treatment plan is working and the acne is fading and healing as expected. I really dig the Cold Spices scent. It's in the ballpark of Old Spice but with an almost "smooth Avon Spicy" thing going on (almost like sweet butter meets Avon Spicy). The cooling effect of the shaving soap was also very nice.

 

Yes I do. It refers to a nativity narrative about King Herod ordering the execution of male children -- an event which biblical scholars now believe to be a myth.

 

Did you "bundle" your Phoenix AA Cold Spices?

 

I've never heard of the brand "Wet Shaving Delight". Do you have a link to their products?

 

Back when I bought these like 4 years ago, I can't remember if these were bundled. I use Cold Spices maybe 3 times a year.

 

Oh OK. I don't recall exactly, but "bundling" with PAA really doesn't save that much $$.

 

PAA Copper Ascension & Gillette 7 O’Clock SP’s (Black Ninja)
Knothead 28mm Tux African Blackwood/Blue Resin
Razorock The Dead Sea soap
Razorock The Dead Sea a/s splash
Prada L’Homme L’Eau

It was a good shave. Wonderful evening and shaves to all....​

 

I just think it is odd that someone would brand a product with an event, fictional or otherwise, that relates to butchering infants.

 

23 May 2021

Blackbird Brass OC 101
Wizamet Iridium Super
Zenith Boar + Oscar11 Amber C7
Mystic Water Bay Rum
Unrefined Shea Butter
Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Bath Hause shaving soap
Semogue SOC LE shaving brush
Wolfman razor
Perma sharp blade
Reuzel aftershave

 

SOTD : 23rd May 2021.



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Shaving Recipe For today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Nivea Men ~ Power Fresh Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears ~ Transparent Bar Soap With Mint Extracts. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: APShave Co. ~ 24mm Cashmere Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather : Derby ~ Lavender Moisturising Shaving Cream.
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock SE yellow. (D2)
Frankenrazor: Yaqi DOC Head / Ab Inox Eco Safety Razor Handle.

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 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Creightons ~Sensitive PSB./Gummy ~ Traditional Turkish Lavender Cologne.

Greetings,

A relaxing Sunday morning shave...

The Frankenrazor/Gillette 7o'clock SE was another wonderful duo cutting through my stubble effortlessly, feeling smooth and efficient with each pass.

Finishing the shave off a with a generous splash of Gummy ~ Traditional Turkish Lavender Cologne.

My face is feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.