SoS: February 2023

I thought Kent just made hair-grooming stuff. (That is, just combs and brushes).

 

Sunday Shave

Lather: Kiss My Face cream fragrance-free
Brush: Ever Ready
Razor: Henson AL13 V2 +
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
Post: witch hazel

 

February 18 & 19
A couple of hotel shaves the past two days

Prewar Canadian Tech w 7 O’clock ‘Russian Greens’
Simpson Sovereign/ Resin
Highland Springs Kootenay Blue
Thayers
Maol Marlogue Woods AS

 

Sunday 19th February


Wild Hog Boar - MWF - Feather AC SR/Feather Pro Super - Pashana Original AS

Back to my favourite blade. The Prolines shave well....but for me they drop off rather quickly after around 6 ish shaves

 

PAA Symmetry / Gillette Stainless
RajonCajonBrushes / Maggards Synthetic
Soap Commander / Honor

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Lovely shave with the big blade

Hot water preparations
Argan Oil PSO
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Baume.be
Wade & Butcher The Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor FBU 9/8
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

-The-Sunday-Shave-
canadian z-4 tech/nacet
rr 400
the dead sea

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Preshave: Hot shower
Soap: Proraso Green
Brush: Perfecto Badger
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (3)
Post shave: Gillette Gel

 

02/19/23 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Ariana & Evens Soap of Antiquity
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Al Fin Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Billy Jealousy Hot Towel Pre-Shave Treatment
Barrister and Mann Marilyn Shaving Soap
That Darn Rob Mozingo ZT3 Badger Knot on Loan
Captain’s Choice Copper Lather Bowl - Obsidian
Phoenix Shaving Ceramic Moonscape Brush Scuttle
Rockwell T2 Rose Gold Adjustable DE Razor, Settings 3 & 5 - 1st Use
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 1st Shave
The Razor Company Beige and Black Luxury Shaving Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block with Rubber Grip Band
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Barrister and Mann Marilyn Aftershave Splash
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Epic 5% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Serum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Al Fin Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength
Ariana & Evans All Naturals Hybrid Beer Pomade - Charred Sandalwood & Bourbon (firm hold) ​

 

Sunday Schick shave, February 19th 2023

Razor : Schick E2 injector, Canadian variant- Mfg 1930s-40s, well made, light weight(1 OZ), easy to work the face + a joy to use this morning.
Blade : Personna SS PTFE(4) sharp and smooth with excellent longevity.
Soap : Taylor of old bond street Sandal wood (TOBS)- nice masculine herbal scented sandal wood(6-7/10) with excellent lather qualities. This scent lasts on the skin for some time also.
Brush : Yaqi "Casino clubs" 26mm timber wolf synthetic- Excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Not a lather hog comparing other 24mm my other synthetic brushes.
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 : Proraso red sandalwood with witch hazel + a dollop of Geo F Trumper sandal wood skin food.
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Schick E2 injector with a Personna coated blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Sunday February 19, 2023
Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson Ti22 V2 +
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Post: Osma Alum Block
Post: Tabac

 

Monday 02.20.23
RAZOR: Henson Shaving Titanium [Ti22] Medium v2
BLADE: Gillette‌ Nacet
BRUSH: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 26mm Maggard SHD Fan
LATHER: Wholly Kaw Fougere Mania Shaving Soap
POST: Wholly Kaw Fougere Mania Aftershave Splash

 

That's a fantastic looking razor James!!

 

Thanks, Guy @ram57 Sorry it took so long to reply.
The soap is of the same caliber as all Ethos soaps. The Bay Rum is a beautiful, albeit weakish scent. I talked to Frank about it and even said I would pay more for a soap with a stronger scent profile. I'll use it because a) it's a damn fine soap and b) the scent is a wonderful Bay Rum. If you want a sample, PM me.

 

They were/are also known for their Shaving brushes. They still do some boar but all other shaving brushes are now synthetic. They have a shaving cream and their soap is re badged Mitchells Wool Fat.

 

Thanks. I agree. This medium version is actually very efficient once you find the right angle.

 

My first brush, some 40 years ago, was a Kent boar bristle. It lasted me a long time.

 

Oh, MWF came from Kent? Interesting. Thanks for the other info.

 

I found a place to order another Stephan Bay Rum, when the time comes....WB Barber&Co. The W stands for Williamsport. Dunno about the B.

 

Menthol Monday SOTD


Razor: Gillette Toggle (S5)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (D1)
Brush: Heritage Collection Merit 99- Heritage Gel Badger 26mm
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Style 4 5½” Cypress Sinker Log
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mojito
Shave Soap: Nobel Otter Monoi de Tahiti (Iced)
Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Nobel Otter Monoi de Tahiti
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