SoS: August 17, 2015 - August 23, 2015

08/22/2015
Razor – Gillette New LC with Triad Helix SS
Blade – Feather (1)
Brush – Rubberset 400 with Omega Boar
Lather – Tiki Cabernet Neroli
Post - Witch Hazel & Fine L’Orange

 

I'll vouch for you!

 

Yeah ... framed!

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Thanks very much. Lucky to get an early square bottle. That would be a keeper. I really like their A/S. I have about 26 A/S, some are in Old Spice Decanters that I won't use. When the heat cools down with my wife I'll order a few more Fine A/S.

 

Me also. He was with me. He couldn't have done it.

 

Razor: Gillette Slim (k3) 1965 (5) (3) (original case and blade pack with instructions)
Brush: Erskine Badger 1947 Birth Year
Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue - Old Spice "Morning Refresher" 1984 -1985 coffee mug
Cream: TOBS Coconut cream
Blade: Feather (1)
Post shave: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera, Jack Black balm, TOBS Luxury AS
Coffee my way. Fresh ground beans Hazelnut creamer and real whipped cream, perfect "Morning Refresher". Whipped up the TOB in a minute with the Erskine Badger. Nice slick cushion and I really like the scent. I really like the slim and next to my FB it is my go to razor. The heavy handle and head gave me a nice smooth shave with no pressure with a Feather blade set on 5. With the slick lather and sharp blade on (3), I can buff the area on the right side of my neck. The Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera felt good on my face and that natural scent was nice and fresh. After clean up, I smoothed on some Jack Black, and then some TOBS, and it goes well with the Coconut. Y'all have a good one.

 

Great looking Old Spice products and razor. What blade pack goes with your Slim?

 

Sandalwood Saturday
I went with Ada's Sandalwood in my teacher mug since my students begin classes Tuesday. I met some of the freshmen yesterday and they seem like a good bunch, but they were still new, so who knows?
This was a smooth two pass shave for a lazy day. Everything worked great.

Prep: warm shower
Soap: Ada's Sandalwood
Brush: HIS
Razor: '59 Fatboy
Blade: Voskhod (2)
AS: Chiseled Face Sherlock

 

Nice combination.

 

8/22/15 SOTD
Two days’ growth
Prep: Face Wash
Razor: Ontario Cutlery Co. 5/8 (Muted) Spike Point
Strop: Drygulch Chromexcel/ Linen
Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville
Brush: Omega 1066 Boar
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue

 

Great looking setup and gear. Aqua Velva is a classic A/S.

 

Thanks! Good question, on the blade pack. My Gillette Slim is a k3 making it 3rd quarter 1965. 1965 is also the first year for the Gillette Super Stainless blade. So that makes the blades match the razor. To get really accurate you also need a blade pack with the Adjustable Instructions, which this one has, and it's still in the wrapper. This is the way I picked this razor up, and I'm very happy with it.

 

Thanks for your reply. Outstanding find. I have a Red Tip with the original case, blade pack, and instructions. One of my best buys. I very much like original cases and/ or packaging. Thanks again.

 

That is a beautiful set! Thanks for sharing

 

Thanks, Red Tips are one of if not my favorite razors. I have 3 of them, I haven't used this one yet.

 

SHAVE OF THE DAY




PREP: MUSGO REAL CLASSIC
RAZOR: GILLETTE BALL END TECH
BLADE: LORD PLATINUM (1ST SHAVE)
BRUSH: EVER READY 600
SOAP: MUSGO REAL SHAVING SOAP
POST: OSAGE RUB/ MUSGO REAL CLASSIC A/S



I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF REVIEWS ON THIS SOAP WHERE PEOPLE WERE SAYING IT DIDN'T MAKE A GOOD LATHER AND WAS A POOR QUALITY SOAP. THEY MUST HAVE REFORMULATED IT BECAUSE IT MADE A RICH LATHER WITH NO PROBLEM AND I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH IT. I WILL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE, BUT THIS SOAP HAD INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE AND I AM GLAD I DECIDED TO GIVE IT A TRY DESPITE THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS. IT PRODUCED A SLICKER AND MORE DENSE LATHER THAN THE CREAM (WHICH IS ALSO VERY GOOD) AND HAS THE SAME GREAT SCENT. OVERALL, THIS WAS A GREAT SHAVING EXPERIENCE AND I WISH YOU ALL THE SAME!

 

Good review. Happy you had a great shave.

 

Thanks Doug. I was Leary of getting the soap due to all the bad reviews, but I like a challenge. The surprising part was that there was no challenge, it was as easy to lather as any other soap.

 

Therefore YMMV.
Soaps are very different for everyone.

 

Razor: Gillette Fat Boy (1961)(7)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (6)
Brush: Fendrihen Silver Tip Badger Black Faux Ebony Handle 22/49
Soap: Synergy Shaving Soap Bay Rum
A/S: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

Another excellent shave this evening with FB setting and brush. My wife isn't a big fan of Bay Rum, but I love it. Great smell and a excellent lather from the Synergy Shaving Soap. Wish the container was deeper as I get soap all over the bathroom when lathering. Not a big deal. The Captain's Choice in a glass bottle is outstanding.