SoS: August 2021

Saturday August 28, 2021
Razor: Type F Injector
Blade: Schick Chick (?)
Brush: Rubberset 400/Oumo Boar
Soap: Strop Shoppe Russian Tea
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1025

 

Fantastic! If I may ask, what does Diver Down smell like and how does the soap perform? Can you compare it to something we all might be familiar with?

Thanks in advance.

 

HLS Colibri 1.50 Razor
Descosmetic Ti Handle
Astra Superior Stainless
Williams Mug Soap
Maggard Green Handle 2 band
Harry's Post Shave Balm
Canoe

 

August 28th
Razor: Timeless .95 SS
Blade: Sharp Star (1)
Brush: Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: WK King of Oud
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Star Jelly
AS: WK King of Oud

Good morning!




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Saturday morning:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Gillette day 11
Master Soap Creations Deep Blue SS
Bull Dog Moisturizer
Bleu de Chanel Deodorant Stick
Bleu de Chanel AS Splash
Bleu de Chanel EdP

Fernando is a true soap genius in every way - his Deep Blue is a prime example of his skill and knowledge - a beautiful scent which is based on Diesel Blue, the tallow formula gives this soap such fantastic lather which is so thick, rich, slick, and protective, not to mention how great the skincare is. The Bull Dog moisturizer works perfectly as a balm, and to me no other fragrance comes even close to the Bleu de Chanel. Three passes gave me an absolutely splendid BBS shave!

Enjoy your day and your shaves - be well and safe!



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Saturday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Old Spice Original Shaving Cream
Jayaruh #425
Schick Repeating Razor C
Schick Proline
CWR
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

The Old Spice Original Shaving Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #425 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick Repeating Razor C with a Schick Proline Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Boat Drinks
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #22
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)

Old Republic era series book 4 of 8

 

H.P. Truefitt Hollow Ground razor, C&E best badger, Santa Fe Soap Works sandalwood, Aqua Velva finish. Oh, and an antique Old Spice shave mug my sister found for me….

 

Nice underwater illusion Steve.

 

DE SOTD, Sat, Aug 28th, 2021

Razor: Gillette New long comb Canadian Variant- Mfg 1930's, excellent mid range, mostly excellent shaves, I like this handle for manipulating the razor.
Blade: Derby Premium(5), Sharp & smooth with good longevity, Derby's better blade IMO.
Soap: Italian barber Amici, nice mild citrus scent, great lather qualities. I enjoy Amici scents.
Brush: Yaqi 22 mm Cola, excellent lather generator, good handle ergonomics, cloud like soft tips, great scrub + great painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Italian barber Amici aftershave with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm with HA.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Gillette New OC with a Derby Premium blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 28, 2021

RAZOR: H. Hobson 6/8 Full Wedge (Mug), G.E. Jones Shake Sharp Model 1.5 (Noggin)
BLADE: Two Stacked Suneko DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: JT Sapele/Resin Handled Omega Pro48 Boar Knot
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Cremo Cooling Post Shave Balm.

 

Saturday, August 28

I Coloniali~~"The Duke"~~1958 Gillette Adjustable/Gillette Platinum
Have a great day!​

 

The Schick E1 shaves exceptionally close and smooth. I decided to start using up some old samples of shave creams and soaps that have been laying around. This sample of Grafton from T&H really caught my attention. Very pleasing aroma and excellent lather. Wonderful shave all around

Hot water preparation
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
T&H Grafton Shaving Cream
Schick Type E1
NOS Schick Krona Stainless Steel (6)
NOS Old Spice After Shave



Happy shaving - Karl

 

You have a good soap there

 

Thanks Paul

 

Gillette Flare Tip / Gillette 7o'clock SharpEdge
Yaqi Synthetic
B&M Latha / Taiga

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SOD Saturday August 28, 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 White (29)
Razor: Gillette 1959 E4 Settings:
Face WTG:1-XTG:1-ATG:1
Head WTG:5-XTG:4-XTG:4-ATG:3
Blade: Feather (1)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Balm: Proraso White
A Splendid Saturday Shave!

 

For me the best description is of something like an Old Spice scent. I’m not great with nuances of scents but would say if you like Old Spice, you would probably enjoy this. I thoroughly enjoyed it this morning. The soap quality is great. I used the older base, not the CK6, but they both are fantastic. Some will swear CK6 is much better, but for me they are about the same. They are vegan, but to be honest, I do not miss the tallow in these products. They lather up quick and easy, have a great density, and are very slick. I would say they perform similar to Catie’s Bubbles if you have used their soaps. PAA is one of my favorite brands and I believe they make high quality, enjoyable products.

 

Thanks Ron. I really enjoy this shave today.

 

SUNDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - Gillette Heritage Inspired
Blade - *Fresh Blade
Shave Brush - Everyman Jack Synthetic
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Shave Soap - The Gentleman's Groom Room Limited Edition Essence of Scotland "Malt & Myrtle"
Lather Bowl by Freida of the Etsy shop ASfreidaturns
Deodorant - Pinaud Clubman *dusting powder
Fragrance/Aftershave - Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve