SoS: December 21, 2015 - December 27, 2015

Your Proraso tub looks different from mine - Italian colors are missing here ... seems as if they're making some sort of export version

 

Hello Gordy, sorry to hear you missed out on a #66 recently. Compared to a 1950's Super Speed the #66 seems slightly more aggressive/efficient, but not in the same class of efficiency as that of a Gillette New. In other words it is more efficient than a Super Speed, but not as efficient as a New. But still a fantastic shave.

 

SOTD
December 22, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost
Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed 1959 E1
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Mike's Natural Hungarian Lavender
Brush: Semogue 610
Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Royall Vetiver
Smooth shave. Mike's Natural Hungarian Lavender is very good, Mike's is one of those artisans you must try. GSB I'm not a big fan of them...
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE!

 

Nice

 

Excellent photo!

 

Thanks @Troy M

 

6/8+ Prior
MW- Lemongrass & Bluegum
homemade brush
This razor was pawned in 1984 for $15 the receipt was in the coffin. I think I paid $20 for it and have had it for a long time. It's pretty minty and a good shaver. Have a good one.

 

Excellent looking brush and handle.

 

SOTD: TUE.. DEC 22/15
FACIAL CLEANSER: NOXZEMA CLASSIC (COLD WATER)
PRE SHAVE OIL: RR LIME
SHAVE CREAM: RR MUDDER FOCKER
SHAVE BRUSH: FINE SYNTHETIC
RAZOR: 1948-1950 GILLETTE ARISTOCRAT
BLADE: GSB
AFTER SHAVE: VASELINE COOLING HYDRATING LOTION
COLOGNE: THALLIUM BY YVES DE SISTELLE

Okay guys today was my first time using a synthetic brush. It is soft right out of the box, so much so that I feared the backbone wasn't going to be there but it is, just feels different. Like a cloud caressing my face. Where it shines even more is the lather, it just seems to magically produce more and more after loading. Now for the aristocrat, what a fine razor guys. After my third swipe wtg, I checked and thought to myself wow this thing shaves close. After a very hasty 3 pass shave I ended up with a very nice DFS and I think I might like this one more than my red tip. It's ease of use and superb balance is much appreciated. I'll have a better gauge on it after three more shaves. Have a great shave and a safe day friends.

 

It was Tabac Tuesday for Dec 22nd's SOTD...........

Tabac stick face lathered w/Ever-Ready 500 PB (I've come to the conclusion that this $5.00 brush is a Silvertip)
Gillette 40's Rocket w/7 o'clock SP (black)
Witch hazel followed by Nivea Cooling ASB finishing w/Clubman Vanilla

2-passes for an extremely comfortable DFS!

 

Lord Smart razor
Astra SP blade
RazoRock Plissoft brush
Vintage Williams SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Skin Bracer w/added menthol

Saw this razor on the shelf and thought to myself, "I haven't used that one in a loooonnnggg time" so out it came. Paired with the Astra SP, it's a smooth shaver that worked very well. And, as always, the vintage Williams is the bomb. All in all, a great start to the morning. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

So it's YOU!!!! Got to tell you, I love your brushes, especially the clear handles. You are a proper artist and craftsman!

 

today
hot water wash with nuetrogena men's invigorating face wash and a washcloth
brothers bristles/ ace black badger
BOMBED soap commander respect
Merkur Futur(3.5)
Astra sp(1)
ICED L&M Florida Water
today's shave was very nice. all elements close to perfect. no complaints whatsoever. smelling great with a bbs mug.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

 

Grön lycka, very nice performance =) different kind of lather. But so stable and so protective

 

Hi Doug,
Notice the "Wings" (circled) That's the dating clue.

 

Beautiful razor Primo!

 

Great shot and gear!

 

Nice 66...