SoS: January 11, 2016 - January 17, 2016

SOTD
January 17, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost
Razor: Gillette Milord
Blade: Ladas
Lather: Catie's Bubbles Le Marche Du Rasage (LMR)
Brush: Olivewood Finest 22/50mm
Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Capri
Nice shave. CB LMR works great every time. The Milord is a great shaver.
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE!

 

St. John's is one of the best Bay Rum A.S., isn't it?

 

It's my favorite. My dad even used it when I was a kid.

 

Its case looks similar to that of Burberry Brit A.S.

 

•1962 Slim
•Polsilver Super Iridium Extra Stainless (thanks to NapalmCola)
•Cremo Cooling cream (thanks to Walmart)

Three pass BBS.

Rinsed my brush thoroughly to make sure I was testing the Cremo alone. Sure enough, it does lather up; maybe not as heavily as some but good enough. I got three passes worth just from the recommended almond-sized dollop that I face lathered up each time. The scent is a refreshing peppermint with a decent dose of methol feel during and after the shave. Very invigorating, I will be buying this stuff again.

Next time I'm going to mix it with Arko Cool; THAT should make for a good shave!

1st pass on 5, then 6, then - just for fun - 9. The Polsilver Super Iridium is one of the smoothest blades I've ever tried and plenty sharp; seems sharper than Astra, the closest thing in recent usage I can compare it to. I'm thorougly impressed. I've still got Kai and Perma-Sharp to try out (also from NapalmCola) but when I run out of Big Bens, I may be buying these.

a/s: mentholated/alumnated Witch Hazel, followed by Heno de Pravia. (also courtesy of NapalmCola!) My face feels fantastic - best shave in quite a while.

Have a good week, gents.

 

Love the Small Batch Tonic. One heck of a Bay Rum scent. When did they change the bottle top?

 

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Blackland Blackbird DE
Feather #1
Shavemac Silvertip D01
Chiseled Face Soap Ghost Town Barber
Witch Hazel +Menthol, Chatillion Lux Post Shave Toner
TSD 2X Iced Barbershop Aftershave Splash

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Yes, Continental Portugal twice and the Azores island San Miquel about 9 times (mostly as a child) as my father is originally from there. He immigrated to Canada in late 1961.
My wife and I purchased all the items shown while in Portugal.

 

SOTD for January 17th.............

TOBS Lavender face lather w/Country Uncle Silvertip
Hoffritz Slant w/Derby blade
Witch hazel followed by Nivea ASB finishing w/Fine Platinum aftershave

2-passes w/touch-up for a near BBS!

 

Thank you, just got lucky this time

 

Sunday shave was the last go with the Valet for a bit, #4 on this blade (feather stainless) and it's done. Managed an ok shave after 3 passes but the blade was finished after the last shave. Enjoy your day everyone!

 

Razor: Gillette Black Beauty (R2) 1971
Blade: Personna SS Lab (3)
Brush: Fendrihen Silver Tip Badger Faux Horn Handle 22/49
Soap: TSD Iced Bay Rum
A/S: TSD Iced Bay Rum
Badger A/S Shave Oil

Excellent shave this morning with some great TSD products.

 

One of the most beautiful European countries - with Lissabon (or Lisbon, as you call it) being one of the most beautiful cities I've been there 4 times, my parents spend all their vacations in Portugal, at least twice a year. Been to Madeira once (gorgeous island) but never made it to the Azores.

 

BBS-1
Alluminati
Mystic Water
St. James'

 

Great picture arranged uniquely.

 

Lovely colours!

 

Look at that! Another Portuguese on the forums! Seja bem-vindo, confrade! I figured you were Portuguese when I saw the rooster and your location icon! So many Acorianos in southwestern Ontairo!

 

17 January 2016

* Wolfman WR1-SB + WRH3 Aluminum
* Iridium Super
* WSP Manchurian + Oscar11 Amber Barbeiro
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Amazing!

 

today
hot water wash with nuetrogena men's invigorating face wash and a washcloth
@GDCarrington customized Olivewood/ custom two band
BOMBED Pyrate cove bay rum and ginger
@HolyRollah custom rebuild Eaton 85 5/8 full hollow spike the "Diamond Edge"
ICED Pinaud Virgin Island bay rum.
today's shave was exceptional. the lather was very nice. the br was clean and brisk. my newest razor was a joy to use. the rebuild probably made this razor better than it was new. it was solid in my hand. heavy enough to give good balance. sharp as all get out, and sings until the hair was gone. (thanks again bro).
finished with iced bay rum, which feels like fire and ice. I'm clean, smooth, smelling good, and ready for some football. GO BRONCOS.
Hope y'all did as well, I doubt you could do better.