SOS: April 2025

Nice shave. I'll have another look at that Figaro-I asked an artisan to let me know when Figaro was back in business with them-never heard from them. (I can't recall the name of the artisan).

 

Thank you Achee!

Paul

 

This morning, I closed out with the Ike combination(from Strike Gold Shave). I had two new items, the

Brush-Stoylin 26 mm. Pro-Handle synthetic

and the

razor-BLADE(nearly a clone of the Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot +, but the cap is larger, making it tougher to slide off).

Good shave. The Ike soap clung to the brush, such that I didn't need the minute at the Loading Dock. Clean, clear shave, but had trouble at North and South Porcupine. No redness, just tricky to work with the razor, thus Ileft some hair on, that I hope to get tomorrow. Nice finish with the Ike A.S. Pretty Outstanding.

 

and ANOTHER product to research(Ousia 11).

 

"Fine" representation of two European countries, Gary. (get it? FINE

 

How "Frosted" is that Lavender, Jeff? (actually, you just answered that in your description).

 

Aaaaand, we come to my favorite shave day of the week(Throwback Thursday). Here it is for tomorrow's fun shave:


prep-Dove Care + 4 Men(Bodywash)in shower
lather-Proraso Shave Foam(the red one)*
razor-Blade(Gillette Sensor Deuce clone)
A.S.-Proraso*

*1948

 

Gillette New LC / Gillette 7o'clock Super Stainless
Stirling Barbershop
TurnNShave Synthetic

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Thanks, I don't remember where I purchased this from for sure, but there's a good chance it was from ItalianBarber.

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If you tried a Glacial soap then in a way you tried the Frosted Lavender. Same menthol power.


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Live...from the main stage at Radio City Music Hall in the heart of Manhattan...
It's that famous shaving trio, who will perform their #1 hits, such as:
"There's no business like shave business"
and
"Anything you can shave, I can shave better..."
and let's not forget the trio's smash single:
"I've got you...on top of my skin"
Please give a big welcome for
"Simpson Rover"
"Gillette RFB"
and...
"Dehn Al Oodh Malaki"
The Lyelighters!!!






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Thursday Shave
RAZOR: Merkur 38C Elite Razor Blue/Green Resin
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: OpusBrush 25mm Oumo EHD 2-Band Badge
LATHER: Lodrino La Riviera Shaving Soap
POST: Muelhens 4711 Eau De Cologne Splash

 

Fine, fine shave today

Hot water preparation
Castle Forbes Lavender Shave Cream
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
NeverFail 5/8
Castle Forbes Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Thursday SOTD


Razor: 1941 Gillette Ranger Tech
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (11)
Brush: Tipsoft Blonde Badger 26mm
Bowl: Tatara 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Iced Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Balm: Taconic Bay Rum
Shave Soap: Mikes Bay Rum
Butter: Inspired Naturals Bay Rum
Aftershave: Extro Bay Rum Artigianale

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SOTD: 10th April 2025.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Men Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Transparent bar Soap.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Gillette Skin Ultra Sensitive Shave Cream.
Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum. (D2)
Razor: Baili BD191 head w/Muhle R89 Handle. (D1)

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, /Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Brut Splash-On Lotion./Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

The Gillette Skin Ultra Sensitive Shave Cream provided me with a more than adequate lather in a short space of time leaving a good post shave feel.

A close comfortable 2 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face is feeling smooth, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
START Shave Cream
Jayaruh #277 Silvertip Badger
Schick M-2 Adjustable
Personna Injector Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Clubman Pinaud AS

The START Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #277 Silvertip Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick M-2 Adjustable razor and the Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Clubman Pinaud AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Cremo Heritage Red
Razor: Leaf Thorn
Blade: Shark Super Stainless (2)
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman

 

Thursday April 10, 2025
Brush: Simpson Wee Scot
Soap: MdC Original
Razor: Henson
Blade: Dorco Stainless/Crystal
P/S: Thayers Witch Hazel
P/S: Tabac

 

-Thursday-
no.47
omega
platitum

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Thursday morning:

Hot shower
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Goodfella/Wilkinson day 11
Lyko SC
Lubriderm Moisturizer
Alt Innsbruck AS Splash

This Lyko cream is from India and very popular in barbershops over there. It has a nice aquatic/minty scent, a small amount is enough to bury your face in thick, rich, slick lather, it’s pleasantly mentholated although not a bona fide face freezer, and it’s excellent skincare wise. The Lubriderm moisturizer is so soothing, and the Alt Innsbruck is an absolute delight - gorgeous scent and lots of menthol. Three passes gave me a super duper BBS shave that was fit for a king. Soon I’m off to the synagogue!

Enjoy your day and your shaves - be well and stay safe!


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