SoS: July 2021

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by IAmTheJody, Jun 30, 2021.

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  1. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thank you Gary. ;)
     
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  2. Leo K.

    Leo K. Well-Known Member

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  3. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

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    Essence by Tedelus razor
    Astra SP snapped (fresh)
    Eufros shave soap
    Simpson T3 Trafalgar
    Scottish Antique by Andy Hilfiger cologne

    Super lather this morning. I appreciate Dave @Dave in KY Pifing this soap my way. It was a little extra something he throwed in a box a while back and I really enjoy it.

    Now on to the Tedalus. I have referred to this razor as a shavette but I don't think a shavette description does it justice. It just doesn't feel like a shavette in the hand. After running a DE Blade this morning I also think this razor will really benefit from an AC style blade better. Don't get me wrong....it does a wonderful job with the DE blade but it feels like the razor is being held back if that makes sense.

    The razor is definitely a different animal to load and the magnets do an excellent job holding everything together. It seems a little difficult at first but once you figure it out it is no problem.

    I completed two passes with a few touch ups. The alum was a little warm in a few places but nothing major. The razor handles very nicely and feels secure in the hand. I appreciate the nice grip in the jimp area....very thoughtful. The long tail doesn't get in the way and makes for a nice pinkie rest.

    I'm looking forward to spending more time with the razor and we will see how a Pro Guard blade does in the morning. Let's get it out of first gear and open it up a little.

    The first run was very nice and I appreciate Ryan @PLANofMAN letting me be a part of this pass around.

    I finished the shave with a little witch hazel and Scottish Antique by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

    I included a few pics of the underside of the razor. You normally don't see pics of this area but this razor is finished nicely in all areas.

    I hope everyone has a wonderful day
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  4. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Dart-Vib'raz/BIC. I experimented with alternative plates for the Vib'Raz cap, finding the Merkur and Razorock plates while closely matching the geometry of the stock plate with the addition of an open comb, were still very mild and didn't improve anything. I did a pass with the Perfector plate, which does add a more aggressive aspect to the shave, finally landing on the Dart for a clean-up pass. Interestingly the Dart-Vib'Raz feels like it holds the blade more rigidly than the stock Dart without giving up either comfort or efficiency. Full shave with this combination tomorrow.[​IMG]

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  5. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thursday, July 29
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    Mike's Bay Rum~~Simpson "Rover"~~G. Wostenholm~~Burt's Bees Bay Rum
    Have a great day!
     
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Gary.


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  7. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    DE SOTD, Thur, July 29th 2021

    Razor: Razorock SLOC, Mfg 2017> Excellent tame mid range, one of my favorites, carefree shave, great under the nose area.
    Blade: Gillette Astra Superior stainless, smooth and sharp, great longevity.
    Soap: Razorock XXX, nice clean scent, with excellent lather qualities.
    Brush: Yaqi Moka Express 24mm syn, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrub + 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 water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm + 2 drops of HA.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= [​IMG]excellent shave with my RR SLOC with a Astra SS blade.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    the thursday affair
    brit new rfb/decotee/tech handle
    platinum
    Mr.EE #002
    tobs tobacco
    burberry london edt

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  9. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

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  10. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Parker 99r / Gillette 7o'clock Super Stainless
    Yaqi Synthetic
    Razorock / Mudder Focker [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome rr shave and pics Stuart..:cool:
     
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  12. awk-m4

    awk-m4 Well-Known Member

    SOD Thursday July 29, 2021

    Ever wonder how many shaves in each tub of Proraso? See below in the Lather report!
    I added a second across the grain pass to my headshave with amazing results!
    BTW The Gillette Trio: Nacet, GSB, Platinum are all outstanding!

    Brush: Parker Synth Brush
    Bowl: Shave Nation
    Lather: Proraso Red (19)
    Razor: Gillette 1959 E4 Settings:
    Face WTG:3-XTG:2-ATG:1
    Head WTG:5-XTG:4-XTG:4-ATG:3
    Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
    Razor: Gillette Styler
    Post: Omega Alum Block
    Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
    Balm: Proraso Red

    Have a great day!
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  13. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Awesome new rfb shave and pix Gary. ;)
     
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Jim..:):eatdrink047:
     
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  15. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Thank you.

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  16. awk-m4

    awk-m4 Well-Known Member

    Wow that looks amazing Gary!

    Paul D
     
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  17. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    The way it must be for Friday(30):

    prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Fresh)in shower
    shave-Stoylin (Glacial Electric Sheep)
    brush-Maggard(Marble)-24mm
    razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot+DisposeABLE
    A.S.-Vetiver de Guerlain
     
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  18. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas


    TGIF SOTD

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    Razor: Hiram Commander
    Blade: Schick Proline (D5)
    Brush: M&F 26mm 2-band Blonde
    Bowl: Creek Road Pottery 5½”
    Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
    Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Eucalyptus & Spearmint
    Shave Soap: Ariana & Evans Kaizen
    Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
    Aftershave: Ariana & Evans Kaizen
     
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  19. Tim Spencer

    Tim Spencer Well-Known Member

    FRIDAY'S SHAVE

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    Perfumed by:
    Olivier Creed & Erwin Creed (Father & Son)
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    Fragrance - Creed "Original Vetiver"
    Aftershave - Country Club for Men "Frozen Vetiver"
    Shave Soap -Country Club for Men "Frozen Vetiver"
    Deodorant - Country Club for Men "Frozen Vetiver"
    Preshave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cube with Dock
    Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Mysterium Serum"
    Razor - Vintage Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (re-plated by Razor Emporium)
    Blade - [​IMG] *2nd Shave
    Brush - Declaration Grooming "Fatty" in custom green color
    Brush stand by Desire Metal Works
    Razor Stand by RV Shaving
    Soap Bowl - Vintage Dubarry Soap Bowl circa 1930's Britain
    Suribachi Lather Bowl handmade by Of the Dirt Pottery
     
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  20. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Friday 07.30.21 SOTD
    Gillette ‘53 Y2 President / Gillette Nacet
    Yaqi Aqua 24x55mm High Mountain Silvertip
    Barrister and Mann Oceana Soft Heart Base & AS


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