SoS: December 21, 2015 - December 27, 2015

Thursday's


Dove Men Face Wash
Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti Shave Soap
Jayaruh #38 High Mountain Badger
Micromatic OC
GEM Stainless
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Pinaud Clubman AS

The Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti Shave Soap face-lathered well with my
Jayaruh #38 High Mountain badger brush. Two passes with my Micromatic OC Razor and a GEM Stainless blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Pinaud Clubman after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Thank you Doug.

 

SOTD 12/22/15
Prep: Hot Shower/ Nivea Men's Original Face wash
Pre-Shave: Maggard Eucalyptus Pre-Shave Oil
Soap: Beaver Woodwright Ship Wreck Cove
Brush: Jack Black (Muhle Synthetic)
Razor/ Blade: Gillette Superspeed Flairtip/ Personna Lab Blue (3)
Astringent: Alum
Post-Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm
Aftershave Splash: Captain's Choice Sandalwood (Sample)

Decent shave last night. I still love the Gillette Flair tip. It is such a smooth shaver when paired with a Personna Lab Blue. Will most likely be my new daily shaver. I really don't like the pre-shave oil. I'm trying to use it up, but it feels like it clogs my face and the blade. The Beaver Woodwright is a little tricky getting a good lather with. The bubbles stayed pretty big, so it was foamy but not yogurty or thick. Still had decent protection. Also love the smell of the Sandalwood Captains Choice!

 

Brush - Homemade. Red Oak with a Black Pure Badger knot. Soft and floppy.
Razor - Gillette Black Tip
Blade - Feather
Soap - Kramperet's Bay Rum
Scuttle - Steve Woodhead (U.K.)
AS - Pinaud Bay Rum

 

Very lovely set up, the black tip looks in fantastic condition.

 

Yes, that is a very nice black tip. I need to replace mine. I traded it away.

 

SOTD Dec. 23, 2015

Razor - Gillette Executive (a.k.a Gold Fat Boy) My first vintage razor find.
Pre/Post - Evening Primrose oil soap TSW
Shave cream- Nivea sensitive

 

It's all good. I just need to get another one.

 

so did I, 51 was my brother in laws birthyear, so I have mine to him. I sorta miss it. it was the heavier model, shaved nice.

 

That is a great looking scuttle. The brush handle is beautiful, too.

 

SOTD 23 DEcember 2015



Feather Popular TTO
Astra Superior Stainless (2)
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Arko!!!!
Alum
TSD ISZ AS Splash

Have a great Thursday!

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Col Conk Lime ,Omega Pro 98
Simmons 6/8 The King, The Veg
Satsuma fresh from the orchard

 

Christmas Eve Planned SOTD



Razor: Joris Palladium Black\White Pin Stripe
Blade: Personna Israeli Red (D4)
Brush: M&F 26mm 2-band Blonde
Bowl: Wedgwood China Pedestal Bowl 4 ½”
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: AOS unscented
Shave Cream: Antica Barbieria Colla
Post: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille
Aftershave: Extro Cologne Italiana
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Straights to the Finish Line!

December 23

Razor - W.B. Speed Rabbit
Soap - TSD Lanolin Bay Rum
Brush - Omega Pro 48
Post - Cold Water, Witch Hazel

Seems like it's been forever since I posted. Busy day and a late evening shave to have time to work the Rabbit. Grabbed the big boy brush, the Pro 48 and the TSD Lanolin and got a great lather up. Again, one side at a time. Stropped the Rabbit prior so ready to go. The first pass was a bit more fluid as I seemed to find a few angles more easily as far as holding the razor. Kept the blade angle pretty steady and got a good result. Great audible feedback, still no blood on the first pass. Makes me think the first mistake is going to be HUGE! Hopefully that's just paranoia. Second pass I tried working a bit of XTG and had some better success. Reached CCS and called it good again. Let the muscles and memory set in for another day. Overall a good shave. I'm enjoying the process more everyday as my confidence builds. Witch hazel again didn't burn so I'm not scraping too much.

Hope all your shopping is done with only one day left! Short day for me tomorrow and going to spend Friday doing absolutely nothing with my wife at my side.

 

GOOD CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING TSD!! 12/24/24 SOTD

Razor-Gillette Super Speed(1966)
Blade-Dorco ST-300(3rd and final)
Lather-Body Nature Stone Wash
Brush-VDH Boar
Three Passes-Wtg,Xtg,Atg
Post Shave-Cold Water Rinse
Witch Hazel
Gillette A/S Lotion

Real nice shave this morning again everything worked well together,the lather from this Body Nature soap is awesome,
I think the Dorco blades are ok but three shaves was a little too much the third pass was a little rough.
This is the second or third time I've used this Super Speed its a little lighter than my 52' Super Speed but still is a pleasure to use.
Even with the blade getting dull on the third pass I still ended up with DFS++++ shave!

HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS EVE EVERYONE!!

 

Happy Anniversary, Patrick!

 

Birthday Shave

12/24/2015
Razor – Gillette Super Speed (J4)
Blade – Feather (1)
Brush – DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Lather – Jabonman Citricos
Post - Witch Hazel & Fine L’Orange

 

Good Morning folks, Merry Christmas !
Today's SOTD as follows;

1953 Canadian Gillette Military Tech.
Gillette 7OClock Black.
Chinese Badger Hair brush.
Cella shaving soap.
Nivea Post Shave Balm.
Pinaud Clubman AS Splash.
Avon Mesmerize cologne.

I chose this military Tech in honor of the men and women of the free world who are securing our freedoms, and cannot be home for Christmas due to their military obligations. May God Bless Their Weary Souls. Please remember, "Freedom Isn't Free".



I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday, and again, Merry Christmas!

 

Happy Birthday Clint64! And many more!