SoS: July 2021

Cygnus x-1 is an awesome name! That’s where the first confirmed Black Hole was discovered back in the early 70’s.

 

very cool..kind of like the wetshaving hobby..

 

An Eclipse! Very nice!

Seems you're enjoying the Pearl Flexi! Fantastic razor.

There's a razor folks don't see much of. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

 

You nailed it Gary! Astronomy is one of my hobbies. I'm a telescope operator (doing public outreach) at the David Dunlap Observatory for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. That telescope was the one that Dr. Tom Bolton discovered the Black Hole! When it was first built in the 1930's it was the second biggest telescope in the world. Of course it's been dwarfed many times over but it's the largest scope in the world where people can view through the eyepiece.
Now back to shaving!

 

that's very cool..

 

Thank you Gary.


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MMMonday, July 5th 2021

Razor: Gem Micromatic flying wing, guiding eye, MMBT....Mfg 1947-50, tame mid range razor, heaviest of the Micromatics, great shave this morning. This razor usually does not give me a BBS unless with a new blade but that is why I like it a DFS+ shave.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE blade (8) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable.
Soap: Tabac, Nice mild flowery scent(puck is getting old) with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Moka express 2 band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice scrubber + great lather painter.
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 rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock Emperor( Creed Adventist version) with witch hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my Gem MMFW....+ a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Tuesday SOTD



Razor: Edwin Jagger DE86811GBL
Blade: Super Iridium (D9)
Brush: Heritage Collection Dubl Duck 4 W 26mm Gel Boar
Bowl: HoneycombCopper 4 ½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom
Shave Soap: Blackship Grooming Thomas Tew
Balm: Blackship Grooming Thomas Tew
Aftershave: Blackship Grooming Thomas Tew
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6 July 2021

Muhle DE89 + Stork Ex Titanium
Wizamet Iridium Super
Oscar11 Amber
Mystic Water Vetiver/Oakmoss
Unrefined Shea Butter
Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Noble otter shaving soap
Zenith shaving brush
Tatara razor
Gillette 7 o'clock blade
Denim aftershave

 

SOTD : 6th July 2021.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Transparent Bar Soap. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Chinese Unbranded Silvertip Fibre.
Face Lather.
Lather: Proraso White Shaving Soap.
Blade: Personna Gem PTFE. (D5)
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914. (US) (Brass)

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./ Lidl Cien Aqua ASL./ Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB.

Greetings,

A wonderful early morning shave...The gem ptfe blade is still feeling smooth and efficient on it's 5th outing showing no signs of dragging or tugging throughout the shave....The Gem PTFE are one of the few blades i push beyond 3-4 shaves.

A Enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Tuesday 07.06.21 SOTD
PRE: Soap bloom
RAZOR: RazoRock Lupo DC Titanium Handle
BLADE: Personna‌ ‌Platinum‌ ‌Chrome‌ ‌Israeli‌ ‌Red‌
BRUSH: Heritage Ever-Ready 26mm SHD Gel
SOAP: Ethos / CBL Fresh Lime Shave Soap
POST: Epsilon Blue Mediterranean Aftershave

 

Tabac Tuesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #340 Two-band Badger
Gillette Fatboy
Personna Super (63)
CWR
Tabac AS

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #340 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fatboy Razor with a Personna Super (63) Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

July 6, 2021
Yates 921 EH Plate 1.27mm
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Stirling Citron Glacial
Shave Soap & Aftershave
WSP Citron Solid Cologne

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July 6th
Razor: H&S Co NO75LE
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Brush: Grizzly Bay Festive
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: Noble Otter The Night Before
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Star Jelly
AS: Noble Otter The Night Before

Good morning!

Christmas in July!



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Tuesday morning’s Grand Freeze:

Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Astra Green day 9
Master Soap Creations Frosted Spearmint SS
Stirling Glacial Spearmint ASB
Master Splash Creations Frosted Spearmint AS Splash

Spearmint scented icicles in my face for this shave - the scent of this soap is so beautiful, it fills the bathroom while you’re lathering up and shaving, the lather itself is so easy to work up, it gets so thick as well as rich, it has so much slickness because it’s a tallow based soap, the menthol sensation is terrific, and the skincare is perfect. The Glacial Spearmint balm provided lots of additional icy cold care, and the Frosted Spearmint aftershave brought the freeze to another level. There’s no way I could have gotten any smoother than - what a great shave this was!

Have a good day - be well and safe!



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SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 6, 2021

RAZOR: Wade & Butcher 7/8 (Mug), Gillette New LC (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Viking Silvertip Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Pre de Provence Bergamot & Thyme AS Balm.

 

Tuesday, July 6

Yardley~~Simpson~~Boker~~Oud al Layl
Have a great day!​