SoS: December 21, 2015 - December 27, 2015

Lovely. I have always admired the Cobra razors.

 

Thank you Primo.

 

Fresh and smooth
A great shave today. Maggard's Limes and Bergamot again provided optimal lather at rob behest of my Brothers Bristles Spartan Bronze brush. My stubble luxuriated in the comfort of the soap and brush, unaware of its fate. Der Futur was merciless in its grim duty, leaving my face the beneficiary of a drama free BBS after three passes on six. I finished up with Fine Platinum to carry the fruit note and provide some menthol cool on another unseasonably warm day.

 

Sunday 27 December 2015



Mastro Livi K720, 7/8 Full Hollow, Square Point​

After having tried my Mastro Livi "hand forged" straight razor made of K600 carbon steel, I wanted to compare it with the other Mastro Livi I have and made with plain carbon steel, that is K720 carbon steel. They certainly are superlative shavers, altough giving a completely different feel on the skin. They certainly both are super excellent shavers, but I guess I like the K600 better because it seems to provide a softer touch with a more velvety feel. This K720 blade is however an excellent shaver, giving a super smooth shave and, also thanks to my beloved P.160 shaving soap - too bad it is no longer in production - it was capable of gliding on my skin like a feather. I wanted to use this Zenith 506 silvertip badger brush, a good brush however not impressing me that much. The finishing touch has been provided by the luxurious Floïd Blue, also in this case too bad they decided to quit production. Floïd Blue will certainly be missed very much indeed.​

• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
• Soap: Nuova Elberel P.160 Professional Morbido
• Brush: Zenith Extra Silvertip Badger 506 - 26mm knot
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi K720, 7/8 Full Hollow, Square Point
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
• Post-Shave: Umbria Extravirgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: Floïd Blue

 

SOTD
December 27, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost
Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed 1959 E1
Blade: Ladas
Lather: Route 66 -Retro Spice
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Fine L'Orange Noir
GREAT SOAP! Retro Spice does everything you need a soap to do and some.
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE!

 

Nice. Can I assume this Route 66 is an Old Spice scent?

 

Indeed.

 

Sunday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Pig Trail
Soap: Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Gillette 70’s “Spoiler” Super Stainless (1)
Brush oscar11 High Mountain White-22mmx48mm
Aftershave: Krampert’s Frostbite

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Stirling MITA today. 20 seconds to load the oscar11 HMW. Easy, thick, slick, lather. I loaded a new 70’s Gillette “Spoiler” in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Krampert’s Frostbite.

Bob

 

SOTD SUN. DEC. 27/15
PRE SHAVE CLEANSER: NOXZEMA CLASSIC CLEANSER: COLD WATER !!
PRE SHAVE OIL: DOLLAR GENERAL VITAMIN E/COCONUT OIL
SHAVE CREAM: STIRLING MITA
SHAVE BRUSH: @Jayaruh #12
RAZOR: 1948-1950 GILLETTE ARISTOCRAT
BLADE: ASTRA SP
AFTER SHAVE BALM: STIRLING MITA

SOAP: GRANDPA'S PINE TAR SOAP
COLOGNE: CERRUTI 1881

HURRIED DFS TODAY WITH 3 PASSES AND SOME TOUCHUPS. VERY PROUD TO HAVE ADOPTED THE @Jayaruh #12 GUYS. IT DIDN'T DISAPPOINT, SPLAYED BEAUTIFULLY AND CREATED AWESOME LATHER EFFORTLESSLY. WHAT REALLY SHINES FOR ME IS THE SQUARISH DESIGN IT MAKES HANDLING THIS BRUSH A DREAM. VERY SURE GRIP EVEN WITH SOAPY HANDS AND ALLOWS YOU TO REALLY WORK THE SOAP AND JUST A JOY FOR FACE LATHERING. THANK YOU @Jayaruh. HAVE A GREAT SHAVE AND A GREAT DAY FOLKS.

 

Exactly. It's the same reason I normally stick to one razor for a while.

 

SOTD: Sunday, December 27
Col. Conk Bay Rum
No-Name Floppy, Scritchy Badger Brush
Notched Gillette Parat
Feather (1)
Imported Bay Rum

Have a great day!
The soap and brush were gifts from my son. With every scritchy, scratchy swipe of this brush,
I smile and think how lucky I am.


​

 

Primo even your no name brush is beautiful!

 

Prep - Shower / Woods Of Windsor Cedar Woods soap / Pre-lather / 3 min steam
Razor - Ever Ready 1912
Blade - Personna GEM SE Stainless (#1)
Brush - Vie-Long 04312 Cachurro Horse
Soap - Tabac
After - Frozen towel / Alum & WH Mix
Result - BBS

What a combination and what a result!
I had been sticking with my Fat Handle Tech all month but given it had been five days between this shave and my last, I felt it may have be a little mild for the task. I also wanted to have my relaxing "Christmas shave" so opted for this combo.
Nothing else I have gives me this type of result. This is going way beyond BBS! By that I mean it will be probably be thirty six hours before I have any discernible stubble. It's always this way with SE for me, seriously efficient.
Hope you're all having a great Christmas.

 

SOTD December 27, 2015

Prep: Warm shower, Dove Men+Care face scrub, Jackalope beer soap (rosemary patchouli scent)
Razor: Three-piece (still not sure of the brand)
Blade: Personna lab blue
Brush: The Purest synthetic
Lather: Country Club for Men Cahaba Blues
Post: Witch hazel splash, Fine American Blend, Nivea balm
WTG, ATG, minor touch-up

My second DE shave. I did not shave yesterday because of travel for family Christmas activities. Today's shave was pretty good. A few minor nicks in my chin area below my right lip which I attribute to too much pressure. Also a little irritation on my neck which can be attributed to pressure plus not going in the right direction with the grain down there. The Cahaba Blues from Country Club for Men is made in my hometown. It's good stuff! Easy to lather, good thickness and slickness.

The Jackalope beer soap is billed as a shampoo, bath, and shave bar. I chose to just use it in the shower. The scent is very earthy - I don't think I would enjoy shaving with it. I am going to switch to a new blade tomorrow as I try out various brands.

Have a great Sunday!

 

Try facial mapping between passes buddy, I do it all the time as a guide and I avoid irritation or excessive passes this way. Maybe it can be of benefit for you as well. Good luck.

 

Sunday:
hot shower w/Saponificio Artigianale Fiorentino Limone bar soap (translation : Eye-Tal-Yun bath soap that smells like Lemon Pledge)
St James of London Mandarin & Patchouli PSO
Parker 94R 3 passes
Voskhod (1)
no name boar
GFT Coconut cream (with a squirt of Cremo) in a bowl
Thayers unscented w/aloe
TSD Frankincense and Myrrh A/S

I was out of town over the Christmas holiday so it was good to be back in my own shave den this morning. I took this Parker 94R that I received in a PIF out for a test run and had a very nice shave. The handle is quite heavy so I'm anxious to develop a proper balance with it.

 

It's a beautiful razor.

 

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat w/case
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (7)
Brush: Semogue 1305 Tri Color Wood Handle 22/55
Soap: TSD Iced Barber Shoppe
A/S: TSD Iced Barber Shoppe

 

today
hot water wash with nuetrogena men's invigorating face wash and a washcloth
Parker pure badger
Truefitt&Hill 1805
Muhle r41
Astra sp(2)
Crusella&co kolonia
today's shave was nice.
the Parker always feels so luxurious. 1805, very nice. the r41 decimates whiskers. ththree passes, great shave. finished with the Cuban classic kolonia.
Hope y'all did as well, or better.