Thanks Gary

Thank you Gary......I like this Bay Rum soap-yes, even with the clove persuasion(not much, but it's there).

Thank you Joe... Asian August is a wonderful focus name for this month focus.

Another fine plan for the month, Joe! Adjustable/Arko/Artisan/Anything Goes August should provide something for everyone -- especially after Barry added "Asian" to the list....

I will mix using my Allegedly Adjustable Supply 2.0 injector (with the interchangeable plates that I never interchange) with my Actually Adjustable Delta Echo Razors refurbished Gillette SuperAdjustable. I will dig out the Arko stick again and also use some of the Artisan soaps and splashes that are languishing in my den. For example, I have some very nice sets by both Barrister & Mann and the now defunct Jeeves of Hudson Street that I have not used in far too long. I don't think I have anything Asian, but Anything Goes certainly covers everything else...

Should be a good month of shaves...

August 1 SOTA

Good afternoon

1968 Slim Adjustable (6)
Gillette Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (2,3)
Hembree Delrin/Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
Cella SS
Aqua Velva AS
The Shave Den M Bomb
Modessa Witch Hazel
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 23 hrs
Dome Turf: 3 days.



What better way to start the month with a head and face shave! I decided to use my Slim Adjustable and Cella SS to do the job. Cella is very slick and that's what I needed to perform this shave.
I added menthol drops to the soap because I still want the menthol experience. Of course, it's not going to give me a Cryogen blast, but it was a nice, mild menthol sensation to satisfy me. Here's today's lather:



I did 3 passes on my face and dome for an error-free BBS shave. I must say that I did minor touchups on the dome. I had very little alum feedback so I am glad about it. Splashed on the witch hazel and that wonderful cooling AQ Ice Blue aftershave to finish this session. Take care.

Thank you John for the kind words. I try to make the monthly themes so that everyone can participate. Like I mentioned earlier, looking forward to seeing what you have in your den.

Another fine intro to the month Joe. I am not sure which direction I may go at this point. I know I will continue to feature the Lather Bros. Calle Ocho for many shaves as I work toward it meeting up with the Edmund Fitzgerald. Perhaps I will feature some soaps that have the letter “A” as the first letter in any part of its name. We shall see.

Excellent Barry.

Fabulous Cella shave Joe.

Oh Yeah Baby! Handle and brush steal the show.

Well done Chris

SRS # 932

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Wester Bros. 6/8” 33 Fraternity
Brush: Classic Shaving Silver Blue
Lather: Lather Bros. Calle Ocho
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming/Chatillon Lux 1904
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

A fabulous start to the month. I will be continuing to feature the Calle Ocho for about half of the shaves this month as I am looking to finish it off by the end of September. The Wester Bros. straight easily took can of this morning’s whiskers to the delight of the missus. She just loves the smoothness.

Looking forward to many fine shaves to share this month as well as enjoying the post from the many fine gentlemen of this group.

Below is a picture of Hercules preparing to offer his assistance with my X3 Bar Pull workout.

Should be a nice series of shaves John

Thank you Joe.

lolstill nothing..

fabulous way to start a month gents.

on the way from Saskatoon. My wife found them at a local shop..

Thanks Joe. It's why I included the Anything Goes theme.

Thanks Joe.