SoS: August 2021

Awesome Canadian tech shave and pix Gary.

 

THURSDAY 08.12.21 SOTD



Gillette ‘46-’47 Aristocrat set / Gillette Nacet
Spiffo "Castillo" African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD Fan
Grooming Dept. Special Edition Kairos + Lamb Tallow
Prospectors Classic Aftershave Splash​

First shave with this brush. Performance was amazing. Easily generated enough lather for three passes. Great flow-through and super soft face feel. Definitely a keeper!​

 

Thank you, Bill.


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Shave #5 on this Filarmonica. Very Smooth 2 pass shave, that left me BBS. Zero issues. I decided to break out the Mentholated Aftershave, with extra Menthol Crystals added, mistake. 10 minutes later, and my face still feels semi frozen, and my eyes are still watering. The good news is, my sinus' are very open.

Razor- Filarmonica 13 Doble Temple "Muleta"
Brush- @oscar11 special, with synthetic knot. Very good brush
Soap/Cream- Proraso Red(Sandalwood)
Aftershave- Fine Snakebite, with extra Menthol Crystals added. Wow!!!

 

James that razor looks awesome!

Paul D

 

Gillette Toggle, Bic Chrome Platinum blade, shave 3


This one is a later date coded F4 model. Used this one to compare against a Red Dot Fatboy. Short answer they are the same razor head and give the same end result a close but no BBS cigar finish for me when set on 7 for both. Longer answer at least for this Toggle is it is much rougher shave though manageable. That has everything to do with the fact the toggle lever has been well used on this razor and it works but doesn't hold the blade as tight as it should. The Red Dot Fatboy is much smoother because the blade is held more tightly. It also highlights a key flaw in the design and probably why it was dropped besides the $10 price tag back in 1958 being a sales killer for the average customer.

With all that said I'd still opine that the Toggle and Red Dot Fatboy are better performing razors than the Executive and standard Fatboy razors that followed.

 

SOTD : 12th August 2021.



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Shaving recipe for today.

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

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
FatFace Ocean Escape Soap Bar.
Brush: Anbbas 24mm Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather : HWF Lanolin Shaving Soap. (no.3)
Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum.(D2)
Razor: Parker 94r.

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./4711 Original Cologne-ASL. /Cien Sensitive ASB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

Last outing of the Dorco Prime Platinum which have been smooth and efficient throughout the week these are my Dorco blade that i have reacquainted myself to....A very smooth forgiving efficient blade my favourite from the Dorco camp that i have used to date.

Finishing my shaving week of with another maiden shave using the new HWF Lanolin Shaving Soap. (no.3) HWF lanolin with Lavender & May Chang like the other new formula was a delight to shave with. The zesty citrus scent from the May Chang is another great addition to this wonderful lanolin based soap...What more can i say, apart from i look forward to using all of the HWF lanolin shaving soaps again in future shaves.

Another enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Cien Sensitive ASB.

My face is feeling smooth cool, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Gabels is really good. It's not clovey at all. It's got a slight sweetness. Is somewhat similar to Ogallala's scent.

 

THURSDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Wilhelm Mülhens


Shower Soap - Echt Kölnisch Wasser "4711" body wash (originally by Mülhens)

Razor - Stirling Soap's Slant
Blade - *9th Shave
Shave Brush - Wood Razor's TruStone Turquoise (with 24mm Synthetic Nylon Knot by The Golden Nib)
Chrome Razor/Brush Stand
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "11235" (discontinued)
Scuttle by Karen's Pottery
Aftershave - Echt Kölnisch Wasser "4711" (originally by Mülhens)
Deodorant - Heart J Creations - "Citrus Neroli" *Custom Scent
Fragrance - Echt Kölnisch Wasser "4711" Eau de Cologne (originally by Mülhens)

 

You did it again!

 

2021-08-12, Thursday

And here I am again to bring you a photo that would make Newton envious (Isaac, not Helmut), albeit with a much less stimulating subject (than Hemut's, not Isaac's).

Pleasant and very fragrant!





Sapone PS: Sapone di Aleppo, 60%
Sapone: Castle Forbes, Lavender
Pennello: Aliexpress handle con Oumo Two Band Gel-tip bulb, 24 knot
Rasoio: Gillette, Rocket HD
Lametta: Gillette, 7 O’Clock, Super Stainless
AS 1: MilMil, Figaro Gel
AS 2: MilMil, BeMan, Balsamo Polivalente
EdT: Farmacia Vaticana, Acqua di Lavanda
ST: The silence...

 

Thank you Paul. Yes, it is remarkably well preserved.

 

August 12th
Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.25
Blade: Gillette 7o'clock PermasharpStainless (3)
Brush: Grizzly Bay Root Beer
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: PAA Grove
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Star Jelly
AS: PAA Grove

Good morning!



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Thursday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap
Jayaruh #423
TNNSER by Tom
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Pinaud Clubman AS

The Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #423 Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the TNNSER Razor by Tom with a Personna Super (74) Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Thursday morning:

L’Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed7 AM day 4
Cerrus SC
Prep ASB
Alt Innsbruck AS Splash

This Cerrus is a very cheap vintage cream from Germany and I received many tubes of it a long time ago. I kept a couple of them for myself and I sent away the others. It has a nice scent which is aquatic/minty, its lather is good although not that slick, there’s a slight menthol sensation, and the skincare is decent but not great so the Prep sure came in handy. The Alt Innsbruck aftershave smells so gorgeous and it doesn’t lack menthol. Today’s shave was pretty damned good in spite of just two passes.

Be well and safe!




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Thanks..I was thinking about getting it(Gabels).

 

SOTD THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 12, 2021

RAZOR: Dubl Duck Goldedge 11/16 (Mug), Gillette Slim Adjustable (Dome)
BLADE: Suneko DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: JR Rosewood Silvertip Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Chatillon Lux Pure Lavender.

 

You have a nice "Lazy Susan" for your brushes.

 

SOD Thursday August 12, 2021
Ever wonder how many shaves in each tub of Proraso? See below in the Lather report!
Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Shave Nation
Lather: Proraso Green (33)
Razor: Gillette 1959 E4 Settings:
Face WTG:3-XTG:2-ATG:1
Head WTG:5-XTG:4-XTG:4-ATG:3
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Balm: Proraso Green

Have a great day!

 

Razor: Grabhorn
Blade: modified gem
Brush: ever ready
Soap: WSP Lavender
Post: Lavender witch hazel
A/S: the veg

Damn great shave. BBS out of this little guy!


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