thank you Joe.

looks like they have straight razors for sale..

June 28 SOTA

Good afternoon.
Gillette Heritage Razor
Gillette Platinum DE Blade (7, 8)
Hembree/Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
Angora Soaps Midnight Lavender SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 23.5 hrs
Dome Turf: 23.5 hrs.



I just like this razor. For a mild razor, it does a great job. I went for Angora Soaps Midnight Lavender because I want to use this puck up so that I can use my other one. This puck is almost gone and I should be bereft of it next month. Here's today's lather:



I got carried away making the lather. Lol! That's OK because I did a headshave, too! I usually don't do a consecutive headshave, let alone a consecutive head and face shave, but I guess my rules can be broken. Who says old men can't be flexible? Lol!
Anyway, 3 passes for the face and 2.5 passes on the dome gave me BBS without incidents. The alum feedback was mostly on my nape, but it wasn't earth shattering. Generously splashed on the matching aftershave to finish this nice shave. Take care.

awesome heritage shaves Joe.

Thanks Gary. It's a fun little razor.

29th June 2023.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Radox Feel Active Sea Salt & Lemongrass Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears with Mint Extracts Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: LEA Classic Sensitive Shaving Cream.
Blade: Chinese Gillette Super Blue. (D4)
Razor: 1940's Thin Handle Gillette Flat Bottom Tech. (ENG)

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Boots Cucumber Facial Toner. / Cien Aqua ASL./Boots Cucumber Moisturising Lotion.

Greetings,

Later than normal morning shave,

It's been a while since I last used the Lea Classic cream and forgot how much of i like the light fresh sandalwood scent with a nice mild menthol kick feels cooling which is perfect for the warmer months of the year.

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 Cucumber Moisturising Lotion.

My face is feeling cool smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

Thank you Gary.

We shall see.

Wonderful LEA shave Barry.

Thank you Joe... I hope you and your good lady are enjoying your European vacation.

SRS # 915 - French Themed Shave #5

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: Pre de Provence No. 63
Aftershave: Pre de Provence No. 63 Aftershave Balm
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Pre de Provence No. 63 EdT

Final day in France as we head to the Mediterranean island of Malta. The theme of the shave will change to one representing the citrus of the region (Stirling Piacenza).

Another close and comfortable three pass shave without incident. The face lathering process seems to have resolved the issues with the water I had with my initial shaves of this trip.

Enjoy your day gentlemen.

Thanks Joe, don't want any old boring shave, got to mix it up a little.

Merci, Monsieur,

Thanks Gary

I can feel the chill of the Cucumber lotion from here!

Come Joe, don't be coy, just one little souvenir, hope we shall all see! What fun: shave shopping overseas. Don't let it spoil the holiday!

(2019 I was in Rome looking for a Barber for a haircut and stumbled into a similar outlet at the top of Via Nazionale. I thought to myself what IS all this Stuff and What on Earth is it all for and Who on Earth uses this Stuff! If only I knew then what I know now! Lol! They didn't do haircuts though.)

Extra luggage, anyone? (giggle)

29 Jun 2023

24 hours/prework shave/Merkur Progress set on 3/Sterling Orange Chill/Omega Boar 49/Timeless bowl/3 passes plus touch ups/Brut/Proraso ASL
9.5/10 some remaining stubble lower right neck
Can’t ask for anything more than that

Happy Thursday! Safe Travels...

Excellent shaves Barry. LEA is on my list to try. I have never heard anything bad about it. Have a great afternoon.

Terrific TI shave Joe. Enjoy your day.

Awesome shave Chris. Enjoy your evening.

A real nice Throwback Thursday shave this moring, dedicated to Jeff, The Isreaeli Ambassador to TSD, for its coldness. The Stoylin Glacial felt GOOOD on my face and neck. I may be Edmunding it before summer's out but I'll be sure to get another Glacial. 2 passes. Zero across the board with Cuts, Knicks, Polka-dots. Better than yesterday's nasty cut at S. Porcupine. Very good down at Cactus Nation. Skin Bracer added to the chill, but not as cold as thr Stoylin Glacial. Passion 4 Men cologne to close. As Outstanding As It Gets.

Thanks Joe, have a lovely Thursday

you're welcome.enjoy.

fabulous thursday affair.