SoS: February 2022

Sunday SOTD



Razor: 1934 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D14)
Brush: Semogue 1305
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lavender
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mojito
Shave Soap: Stirling's Bay Rum
Balm: Viking Soaps Bay Rum
Aftershave: Dominica Bay Rum
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One other thing that you may not learn from searching is that they do very heavy pours on their full-sized tubs. They claim 4 ounces but, from what I understand, it's almost always closer to 6. I have had a tub of Badass and just got a tub of their unscented and both were filled to the rim of the container (see first pic below). I only mention it because the price per ounce ends up being more like $3.50 - $4.00 instead of $5.25. They also have a White Star line that is value oriented. The formulation is a little different but it's still great soap and it's only $5.25 for a 3 ounce bar. It comes wrapped in gold foil (second pic) instead of being in a tub but you can buy an empty tub if you'd like for $3.

 

SOTD : 27th February 2022.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Sea Salt & Fennel Extract 2 in1 Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Simple Pure Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 49.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Williams Mug Shaving Soap.
Blade: Personna Gem modified PTFE. (D1)
Razor: Valet Auto Strop VC1.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./ Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Cien Aqua ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB.

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

I have mentioned before the valet vc1 looks an "aggressive lady" but IMHO it's quite mild however, that's not to say it isn't efficient this vintage lady will mow through stubble with ease after the limited time it takes to adjust to this mild but efficient razor.

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap provided a good slick lather leaving a excellent post shave feel...I have recently found out that it's no longer made which is a shame as being a budget shaver it was a firm favourite of mine....However, once i run out i can replace with Arko & Derby shave sticks.

Another enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups comfortable silky smooth shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men Kick ASB.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy Sunday Ladies & Gentlemen.

 

Lather Catcher Sunday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Pharoah's Dreamsicle
Bunny B-400 by Tom
Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Pharoah's Dreamsicle AS

The Pharoah's Dreamsicle Shave Soap lathered well with the Bunny B-400 Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with the Gem Jr. Bar Lather Catcher Razor with a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pharoah's Dreamsicle AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

SOD Sunday February 27, 2022

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Pre shave: None
Lather: Proraso White
Razor: Gillette 1959 E4
Face WTG-XTG-ATG
Head WTG:XTG-ATG
Blade: Feather HI Stainless (1)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Lotion: None
Balm: Proraso White

Have a great Sunday!!

 

Yaqi Telstar
Astra SS
MDC Original Soap
Frank Shaving Silvertip
Aloe Vera
Johnny B. PM Aftershave

 

Sunday SOTD
Blackland ERA SB Level 4 / Personna Platinum
Restored Made Rite 24mm Oumo 2-band badger
SV Desert Vetiver Shaving Soap & Aftershave

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Ganz tolle Rasur mein Freund!


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Sunday morning’s Grand Freeze:

Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/7 AM day 12
MSC Peppermint Lime SS
Prep ASB
MSC Peppermint Lime AS Splash

My goodness, is this Peppermint Lime soap and aftershave ever awesome - leave it to Fernando to whip up two winners. The scent is so beautiful and refreshing, the soap’s tallow formula gives it such thick, rich, mega slick lather that’s so easy to create, the menthol sensation is STRONG, and the skincare is perfect. The Prep and the Peppermint Lime aftershave were a perfect finish - by the way, the aftershave is witch hazel based so it has no stinging or burning sensation and it’s frigidly cold. Not only that, the scent lasts for most of the day. Three passes gave me a cracking good BBS shave!

Relax, and enjoy your Sunday - be well and safe!



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All of them come in that foil???

 

Sunday Shave

Soap: Dr Jon's unscented
Brush: Plisson synthetic
Razor: Rockwell 6C with R2 plate
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
After: Arianna and Evans post shave serum

 

Gillette Slim Twist / Nacet blade
Razorock / Mudder Focker
Simpson / T3

8/19/1942

 

Nice white handled Enders Speed handle, very rare to see one. 1st time I have seen one. Thanks for sharing.

 

Sunday injector shave, Feb27th 2022

Razor: Pal injecto-matic-1952+ excellent tame mid range, well engineered and a lot of money was spent developing this razor(1 million $$>). I also to quickly pick this ready to go razor for missed areas after shave gear put away.
Blade: Personna SS PTFE(3) very sharp, good longevity, smooths nicely + predictable.
Soap: Gillette Pure cream- nice sweet scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Omega boar 10005, excellent lather generator, soft split end bristles, nice scrub + great lather painter. Nice boar brush!
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.
Post shave: Fine fresh vetiver with witch hazel + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=excellent shave with my Pal injecto-matic with a Personna coated injector blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

I like the looks of the NEW Fine.

 

No, just the White Star line.

 

Merkur 34C HD Razor
Gillette Platinum Blade
Surrey Boar Brush
TOBS Lemon & Lime Shave Cream
Sea Breeze Astringent
Pinaud Citrus Musk Eau De Cologne

 

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 - *6th 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 - Artifact Soapworks - Old Spice Type
Aftershave - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Mysterium Serum"
Deodorant - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"
Fragrance - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"

 

sunday
brit new rfb 2 piece
platinum
omega
zingari
polo



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Ohhhh OK. One more question-If they are so unexpensive, why do they say $21 on the website? Is that the 5 oz. size, whereas other sizes are cheaper?