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JACarbone · Oct 15, 2022

Trigger said: ↑

Great work and shave Joe!
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Thank you Joe.

JACarbone · Oct 15, 2022

palmolive fox said: ↑

15th October 2022.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Lynx Africa Squeezed Mandarin & Sandalwood Body Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears Original Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 10066.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: LEA Classic Sensitive Shaving Cream.
Razor:1940's Thin Handle Gillette Flat Bottom Tech. (ENG) (Face) - Gillette Super Blue. (D1)
Razor: Gillette Guard. (Head/Dome) (D2.)

Post:
Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face & Head Rinse. / Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel. / L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB. / Oud 24 Hours EdP.

(Face & Head Shave.)

Greetings,
Another new eclectic shave set up to start the weekend...I have carried on for with my blade focus using the Gillette Super Blue in comparison with the Gillette London Bridge the Verdict? IMHO, I find both blades pretty much equal in both smoothness and efficiency.

The only thing that initially puts shaving xenophobic thoughts in my mind each time i shave with the Gillette Super Blue is the sinister looking image on the cover which looks like the illegitimate love child of Bela Lugosi with a mustache...Besides that, everything is tip top about them.

The mild efficient Gillette Guard performed wonderfully mowing through my head/dome stubble with ease...The pivot design is a great bonus for head shaving. What I like about it is the wide gap open comb head so there is no clogging whatsoever it's super safe for head/dome shaving. The overall finish is DFS and comfortably smooth with no irritation or cuts. If only the handle had more weight, it would be perfect.

The recently purchased Omega 10066 boar brush is becoming one of my favourite boar brushes. I personally find the knot size is perfect for me and is good for both face & bowl lathering its tips are softening with each shave and has plenty of backbone.
I still enjoy using my Semogue boar brushes the knots are denser than the ones fitted in the Omega brushes and the handles are far superior to the Omega ones my favourite is fitted on the Semogue 830, I'm not making myself out to be a connoisseur in Boar shaving brushes, but I still prefer Omega boar brushes. As aways YMMV.

My new Christmas present want list to the big fella with the white beard will now consist of the following.

1. The Omega 11137 boar brush which is near the same knot size as the 10066, the only difference is 1mm and the larger Ash wood handle which will be a great addition to my humble boar brush collection after my re-kindled love for them due to the recent purchase of the Omega 10066.

2. A new batch of Schick II twin injector blades for my Schick I1 Injector 1955-58 the smoothness efficiency, & longevity of these blades is astoundingly good.

3. A refill puck of Mitchell's Wool Fat shaving soap to keep as a spare.

4. A bottle of Brut Attraction Totale or Sport style ASL and a bottle of P&G old Spice Original ASL, all of which I adore.

Not the most elaborate Christmas present list for myself but a one that will give me lots of joy & pleasure.

A close comfortable face & head shave with errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small squirts of Oud 24 Hours EDP to the pulse points.

My face & precious swede are feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.
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Wonderful report Barry. I guess I better start thinking about the X Mas list too. The missus and kids will soon begin inquiring.

JACarbone · Oct 15, 2022

brit said: ↑

fabulous start to the weekend gents..
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Thank you Gary.

JACarbone · Oct 15, 2022

Paul Turner said: ↑

Great shave this morning from Stoylin Ramblin Man(soap and A.S.). Ramblin' Man, I believe, is a Creed dupe but I forget which Creed. A reviewer on Doc Ezlovan's website thought it was a cross between barbershop and a sharp dressed man. It looked like I had a couple Knicks at the first pass...to sharp to be Polka-dots. I do need to go easy especially in the areas that get them the most(Porcupine Alley and sometimes the neck area-Cactus Nation). As I look in the mirror, I see them reduced to polka-dots. 2 each at North and South Porcupine. My goal is for that not to happen tomorrow. Elsewhere, nice and soft at the cheeks&sideburns, and very nicely done at Cactus. 2 passes. Very Excellent today, just not excellent enough.
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Based on your account, the Knicks will be NBA champions this year. Fine shave but those Knicks are out of control my friend..

JACarbone · Oct 15, 2022

Trigger said: ↑

Fantastic shave Joe. Enjoy your day.
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Thank you Joe.

Trigger · Oct 15, 2022

GoodShave said: ↑

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10/15/2022

Growth: Two day beard.
Prep: Warm shower: Stirling Sheep bar soap
Pre: Washed face with Stirling Glacial unscented pre-shave soap then reapplied before lathering.
Brush: Rudy Vey 25 mm STF
Lather : Razorock XXX Italian shaving soap
Blade: GEM Personna SS (D8)
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Base Plate: L2 with shims
Handle: Blackland Sabre
Post: unscented Stirling witch hazel and PAA Mysterium Serum

I was wondering how I could squeak out a little more efficiency out of the Sabre L2 plate and decided see how the L2 plate would work with shims. Since I don't have any used GEM blades and I was not about to destroy any brand new GEM blades, I took three new box cutter blades and cut off the cutting edge and the spine using my Craftsman rotary tool (Sear's version of a Dremmel) and a cutting wheel. I decided to cut the spine area off so that the shaving GEM blade would keep the same angle when shimmed without me having to remove the spines of new GEM blades just to use a shim. The Sabre top plate could support even more shims but I figure three shims is as many as I would use for a shave in any razor.

Even though I had been trying out cold water shaving, I decided to go back to warm water rinses for this shave. I did that since my first cold water shave was with the Sabre L2 plate and it was not very good or pleasant. (My second cold water shave was with a more efficient razor and it was a great shave).

I did the first pass with one shim going WTB. That left quite a bit of stubble in the mustache and chin areas. It was slightly more efficient than the L2 plate by itself, but I was looking for more efficiency.

The second pass, I used two shims and went Outside-In for the mustache area, E-W on the chin then a W-E pass on the chin (so that was a third pass for that area). I went my normal ATG on the neck. Two shims probably put the Sabre into medium aggression territory for me. Not too much blade feel but even more efficient from my estimate.

I then did a tiny bit of touch up with three shims to see how aggressive that would be. I really didn't need to do much touch up but I was curious about three shims. Three shims was a little too aggressive for me. Too much blade feel.

The overall shave was BBS/BBS-. This was the best shave I have achieved with the Sabre.

I think I will try full shaves using each shim level starting with two shims as the additional directions for sure cut down more stubble no matter the shim level.

The shims worked well. The side posts on the top plate along with a tiny bit of the center blade hole top kept the shims in place and away from the edge of the shaving blade. I don't know what kind of steel these box cutters are made of so I am making sure to dry them very well so they don't rust. Once I have some used GEM SS blades, I may cut them down so they will be more rust resistant. The spine of the shaving GEM blade is unsupported by shims but I did not notice any issues. If it becomes a problem I may put some shims under the GEM spine.
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Awesome shave and ingenuity David.

Trigger · Oct 15, 2022

Oct 15 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Shavette Shave #401
Parker Shavette
Rockwell 1/2 DE Blade (fresh)
JR #290 Cashmere Brush
Stirling Tsuka SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 46 hrs

I decided to bowl lather again, but this time I used my ceramic bowl with bumps.
Stirling always performs great and here is my bowl lather to illustrate it:

Did 2 passes for a near BBS shave without any errors. The alum gave me very little singing. Finished with my usual postshave routine. I will be going to a singles event tonight so I will be putting on the matching EDT before I head out. I videos this shave and will download on youtube. I will upload it here in a few days. Take care.

Trigger · Oct 15, 2022

Hogie said: ↑

Mu bloodwork came back good! Kidneys in the normal range still! One number was at the top threshold for good but, still within the normal range. All my work on changing eating and drinking habits is paying off!

I went for a short ride on the bike to pick up a couple things at the store and it was pleasant ride until I took different way home! I got on some hilltops and the wind was trying to blow me off the bike! Good thing I decided it was too warm to work in the woods on wood. Trees are shedding branches! I tinkered in the garage for a bit when I got home. My second order of the Vegas 5 cigars came and now that humidor is full! I have one more order on the way that will have to go into a glass gallon jar with a humidifier. The box of 25 is supposed to come with a humidifier in the box but, I will have to see how well that box seals. Humidors have excellent seal!

Romeo y Julieta Vintage 6.0 x 43

I could shave now but, I will put it off until tomorrow morning now. I got really close on the last shave!

Hope all are having a fabulous day! Nice and sunny here but windy!

Theo is in good form and getting shaggier by the day!

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Excellent doctor's report Hogie.

blondblue · Oct 15, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

Based on your account, the Knicks will be NBA champions this year. Fine shave but those Knicks are out of control my friend..
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LOL...actually, it was a while since I got these Knicks...will have to ease up a bit next time.

palmolive fox · Oct 15, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

Wonderful report Barry. I guess I better start thinking about the X Mas list too. The missus and kids will soon begin inquiring.
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Thank you,Joe. Xmas list prepartion is something I do early so I don't have to do impulsive last minute panic buying, cause unnecessary stress, and feeling of disappointment to myself.

99% of the time I have a good idea what my family and friends like and stick with that.
I set a budget limit and don't differ from it, I also don't give to receive.

I'm old school when it comes to giving or receiving gifts, it's the thought behind a gift, not the price bracket. Yours- Barry.

brit · Oct 15, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

Close shave and smelling good. Well done Gary.
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thank you Joe.awesome stuff.

brit · Oct 15, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

View attachment 275006 SRS # 773

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: FA Clauberg CopperKing 6/8
Brush: MrEE Limited Edition #017 Cashmere 24 mm
Lather: Declaration Grooming Trismegistus
(top notes of grapefruit and orange, accented by heart notes of flint, pink peppercorn, geranium, and supported by base notes of benzoin, vetiver, and cedar,)
Aftershave: Stirling Arkadia ( top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, middle notes of Black Pepper and Pelargonium (Geranium), and base notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver, and Vanilla.)
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Humphreys Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Absolutely fabulous shave this morning. This soap, my first DG soap in the den purchased as a gift from my wife when I got the wet shaving bug I. Ernest about five years ago. It is one of my favorites scents. It is a dupe of Terre d’Hermes.

I did my usual three pass shave. The F A Clauberg razor delivered a close and comfortable shave. The scent of the aftershave will linger throughout the day. An added bonus is that the missus loves the scent.

I hope you all have a great day gentlemen.
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GoodShave said: ↑

View attachment 275015
10/15/2022

Growth: Two day beard.
Prep: Warm shower: Stirling Sheep bar soap
Pre: Washed face with Stirling Glacial unscented pre-shave soap then reapplied before lathering.
Brush: Rudy Vey 25 mm STF
Lather : Razorock XXX Italian shaving soap
Blade: GEM Personna SS (D8)
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Base Plate: L2 with shims
Handle: Blackland Sabre
Post: unscented Stirling witch hazel and PAA Mysterium Serum

I was wondering how I could squeak out a little more efficiency out of the Sabre L2 plate and decided see how the L2 plate would work with shims. Since I don't have any used GEM blades and I was not about to destroy any brand new GEM blades, I took three new box cutter blades and cut off the cutting edge and the spine using my Craftsman rotary tool (Sear's version of a Dremmel) and a cutting wheel. I decided to cut the spine area off so that the shaving GEM blade would keep the same angle when shimmed without me having to remove the spines of new GEM blades just to use a shim. The Sabre top plate could support even more shims but I figure three shims is as many as I would use for a shave in any razor.

Even though I had been trying out cold water shaving, I decided to go back to warm water rinses for this shave. I did that since my first cold water shave was with the Sabre L2 plate and it was not very good or pleasant. (My second cold water shave was with a more efficient razor and it was a great shave).

I did the first pass with one shim going WTB. That left quite a bit of stubble in the mustache and chin areas. It was slightly more efficient than the L2 plate by itself, but I was looking for more efficiency.

The second pass, I used two shims and went Outside-In for the mustache area, E-W on the chin then a W-E pass on the chin (so that was a third pass for that area). I went my normal ATG on the neck. Two shims probably put the Sabre into medium aggression territory for me. Not too much blade feel but even more efficient from my estimate.

I then did a tiny bit of touch up with three shims to see how aggressive that would be. I really didn't need to do much touch up but I was curious about three shims. Three shims was a little too aggressive for me. Too much blade feel.

The overall shave was BBS/BBS-. This was the best shave I have achieved with the Sabre.

I think I will try full shaves using each shim level starting with two shims as the additional directions for sure cut down more stubble no matter the shim level.

The shims worked well. The side posts on the top plate along with a tiny bit of the center blade hole top kept the shims in place and away from the edge of the shaving blade. I don't know what kind of steel these box cutters are made of so I am making sure to dry them very well so they don't rust. Once I have some used GEM SS blades, I may cut them down so they will be more rust resistant. The spine of the shaving GEM blade is unsupported by shims but I did not notice any issues. If it becomes a problem I may put some shims under the GEM spine.
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Trigger said: ↑

Oct 15 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Shavette Shave #401
Parker Shavette
Rockwell 1/2 DE Blade (fresh)
JR #290 Cashmere Brush
Stirling Tsuka SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 46 hrs

View attachment 275031

I decided to bowl lather again, but this time I used my ceramic bowl with bumps.
Stirling always performs great and here is my bowl lather to illustrate it:

View attachment 275032

Did 2 passes for a near BBS shave without any errors. The alum gave me very little singing. Finished with my usual postshave routine. I will be going to a singles event tonight so I will be putting on the matching EDT before I head out. I videos this shave and will download on youtube. I will upload it here in a few days. Take care.
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fabulous weekend shaves gentlemen..

Trigger · Oct 15, 2022

brit said: ↑

fabulous weekend shaves gentlemen..
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Thanks Gary.

GoodShave · Oct 15, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

Fabulous cold water shave. That is the method I use. I have a brush scuttle which I fill with 3-4 ice cubes and water. I load the brush in a bowl as I like to bowl lather. The brush is place in the scuttle for a few minutes to chill the lather. I wet my face with cold water and brush on the chilled lather. Absolutely awesome
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Joe,

What and excellent idea to use the scuttles for cold water shaving! I never thought of that.
Thanks for the great idea!

- David

GoodShave · Oct 15, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

It is always fun tinkering. Great shave David.
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Thanks Joe!

I appreciate it.

- David

GoodShave · Oct 15, 2022

Trigger said: ↑

Awesome shave and ingenuity David.
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Thanks Joe!

That means a lot to me.
I appreciate it.

- David

GoodShave · Oct 15, 2022

brit said: ↑

fabulous weekend shaves gentlemen..
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Thanks Gary!

- David

palmolive fox · Oct 16, 2022

16th October 2022.

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Lynx Africa Squeezed Mandarin & Sandalwood Body Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Original Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 10077.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Cella Da Barba Shaving Cream.
Blade: Gillette Super Blue. (D2)
Razor: 1950's Gillette Ball End Tech. (US)

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. / P&G Old Spice Original ASL. /Boots Freshwood ASB.

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

The Cella shave cream provided me with an excellent lather it's such a wonderful performer with its cherry almond fragrance.

A comfortable 2 pass + pick-ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Boots Freshwood ASB.

My face is feeling cool, smooth & smelling divine.

Stay Safe and enjoy your Sunday Ladies & Gentlemen.

brit · Oct 16, 2022

palmolive fox said: ↑

16th October 2022.

View attachment 275040

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Lynx Africa Squeezed Mandarin & Sandalwood Body Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Original Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 10077.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Cella Da Barba Shaving Cream.
Blade: Gillette Super Blue. (D2)
Razor: 1950's Gillette Ball End Tech. (US)

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. / P&G Old Spice Original ASL. /Boots Freshwood ASB.

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

The Cella shave cream provided me with an excellent lather it's such a wonderful performer with its cherry almond fragrance.

A comfortable 2 pass + pick-ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Boots Freshwood ASB.

My face is feeling cool, smooth & smelling divine.

Stay Safe and enjoy your Sunday Ladies & Gentlemen.
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fine tech shave Barry.good morning.

brit · Oct 16, 2022

up for the morning..

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