#sotd
W&B near wedge Sheffield
in Camel Bone scales with Onyx wedge
Heirloom Razor Strop co old no2 Notovan
Richman Shaving Red Forge with UltraLUX
Declaration Grooming - MOTI
Soap and Splash and
Parfums de Marly - Herod (vial old version)

Oh man, what a loss.............

Gillette Senator Razor
Gillette Nacet Stainless Blade
24mm Maggard Synthetic/DIY Handle Brush
TOBS Lime Zest Shave Cream
Sea Breeze Astringent
Old Spice Fresh Lime After Shave

SOTD Monday May 23, 2022

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Pre: None
Lather: TOBS Peppermint
Razor: Henson AL13 Mild
Blade: Feather
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Unscented
Post: Aveeno
Have a great day!

Who makes this "Granddad's Blend?"

Menthol Monday SOTD


Razor: Asylum RX V2
Blade: Feather Pro (D1)
Brush: Oscar11 Aqua\White SOC Boar
Scuttle: PAA Travel Scuttle 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African black soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Eucalyptus & Spearmint
Shave Soap: Barrister & Mann Arctique
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Arctique
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Monday’s Shave



Yates 921-H Brushed Brass Fat Handle / Personna
AP Shave Co. 24mm Flattop w/Elegant Emerald Handle
Barrister and Mann Diamond Shaving Soap & Aftershave​

Razorine Chrome Flatboy
Gillette 7 Oclock Platinum
TOBS Avocado Shave Cream
Semogue Boar
Aloe Vera
Ogallala Bay Rum

SOTD MONDAY MORNING, MAY 23, 2022

This morning’s shave! Grabbed a soap from the unused pile that I remembered liking! Very nice lather, but the scent gives the bride problems. Fortunately, she left for the office! Enjoy your shaves, I sure did! Nothing like breaking out a new bottle of the “Rub” on a hot, sunny day!

RAZOR: Genco 35 6/8 (Mug), Gillette Big Fellow (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE (Dome)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: JR Custom Rosewood Handled Silvertip Badger
SOAP: Nuavia Blue
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Osage Rub AS Splash.

Icicles in your face from that great shave, right?

Your setup was colder than mine!


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Menthol Monday:

Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Junjie/Wilkinson Sword day 13
MSC Peppermint Lime SS
Prep ASB
MSC Peppermint Lime AS Splash

Not quite as frigid as yesterday but still colder than cold enough to satisfy my menthol cravings - the scent of this Peppermint Lime soap and aftershave is so beautiful. It’s exactly what the name implies - a blend of peppermint and lime although I must say that the lime dominates the scent but I can still catch the peppermint notes. The soap is tallow based like all of Fernando’s treasures, the lather is so thick, rich, mega slick and protective, the menthol sensation is great, and the skincare is so soothing. The Prep and the Peppermint Lime aftershave completed the job perfectly. Three passes left me so BBS - this shave was so brilliant!

Have a great week - be well and safe!



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Shave of the Week Starting 5/23/2022

SCS-Model A razor
GSB blade
Shave Revolution brush
Lord SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Another go around with my Egyptian SC's starting this time with the Lord SC. It's really nice stuff, lathers easily, gives great protection and the scent is mild but pleasant. It also has a nice menthol feel to it, not to much just enough for me. The SCS razor is another lightweight aluminum razor that shaves a lot like a Henson. For me, very nice and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

Hi Friends,

Here is my Sunday Shave (22.05.2022)


Razor: Feather AS D2 // Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium // Soap: SV 70th Anniversary // Brush: RazorRock 400 // Aftershave: Geo.F.Trumpers Lime Skin Food

Received the razor the last days. For years and years i had an eye on this wonderful razor, but i ´ve read and heared so many positive as well as „neutral / bad“ reviews due to it´s shave quality. Some said it shaves like a dream and some say that this special angle is different to find so they sold it…

Everyone should form his own opinion and this what i ´ve done herewith.

It is a real beauty. It´s hefty and built like a tank. This should be „Japanese precision“ i think. The knurling on the handle is fantastic.

So i washed my face and softened up the whiskers. I did not do a Wednesday shave last week to have more stubbles to see what the razor is capable of.

Lathered up this very good smelling soap to a yoghurt like consistency and brought it to the face.

While the lather softened up the whiskers i put in the blade. In the first shave i thought my reference blade should have the chance to start with this amazing razor.

Finding the angle was absolutely no problem, because if you are able to shave with the PILS razor, you will have no problems with the Feather. The angle is almost identical.

If you have problems finding the angel…you SEE where the razor shaved and you can HEAR it due it´s acoustic.

The first strokes…wow…never used such a mild razor. You cannot feel the blade. You just have the feeling of shaving without a blade. Impressive.

First pass was done so i felt my skin…what a thoroughly razor this is. Without any efforts, without any problems this beauty shaved the whiskers off.

Second pass…across the grain…same here. Gentle and thoroughly. After two passes i could have stopped, but i was intrigued how the razor will be against the grain.

So, third pass. Maaaaan, is this razor smooth against the grain. This is the smoothest razor i ´ve used so far. I thought my Karve, Rockwell 6S, Blackbird or my Mulcuto Schrägschnitt were smooth but now there is a new Sheriff in Town. Awesome!!! Very impressive!!!

This razor will never be sold or given away. I love this beauty piece of art.

As Aftershave i ´ve used the Lime Skin Food which pairs nicely with the soap. Skincare is top notch and the consistency is just right.

I had a blast.

Have a great start into the new week. Enjoy your shaves, take your time and stay safe and healthy.

Greetings
Thorsten

Menthol Monday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Green Shave Soap
Jayaruh #1
Schick C3 Repeating Razor
Personna Injector
CWR
Osage Rub

The Proraso Green Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #1 Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick C3 Repeating Razor with a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave #2 for this 140 yr. old razor. I had a very smooth 2 pass shave, that gave me BDBS results. Zero issues. So far, this is looking at being a very good razor.

Razor- Manhattan Cutlery Co. Near Wedge grind.
Brush- @oscar11 Special. Synthetic knot.
Soap- ARKO
Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy. Willy's Jeep decanter

MMMonday, May 23rd 2022. ASRazor shave this morning.

Razor : Star bar #4 model - Mfg 1929-30, last of the lather catchers that where manufactured by Star (Kampfe brothers of Brooklyn NY)IMO, excellent tame mid range and such a joy to use. It's advanced design makes shaving easy & carefree mostly with nice audio feedback. Brass Nickel coated design with nice balanced handling. New blade produces such a nice close shave and with comfortable results.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap : Yaqi Musketeer rapier, nice mild unique scent excellent lather qualities. Designed for Yaqi by Master soap creations SA.
Brush : Yaqi Mountain lake 24mm 2band badger- excellent lather generator pillow like soft tips, great scrubber, great painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Yaqi Musketeer Rapier AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Star Bar #4 with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

Edwin Jagger 89 / Gillette Platinum
Heritage Eveready 500E / Synthetic
B&M Latha / Sandalwood

8/19/1942

I got the recipe from another shaver. Here it is.
https://jrshaving.blogspot.com/2019/07/granddads-blend-after-shave.html

Monday Shave

Lather: Valobra unscented soap
Brush: restored Ever-Ready
Razor: Henson AL13
Blade: Personna platinum
After: witch hazel and aloe
Cold water shave


The star of today's shave is this humble Ever-Ready brush that I just restored. The more common version of this brush is, of course, the cream over red handle. This cream over blue version is much harder to find.

The shave with the Henson was smooth and very comfortable. A final splash of witch hazel with aloe and glycerin made it perfect. My face feels great!

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