SoS: February 22, 2016 - February 28, 2016

How does the Trader Joe's brush compare to the Satin Tip ?

 

Schick M1 razor
Personna blade
RazoRock Plissoft brush
Dr. Selby 3X SC
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
CO Bigelow 1585 cologne

Great shave, that is all. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

SOTD 2/25

RazoRock Mission / Rapira Platinum Lux
Razorock Plissoft
Arko
CWR and Nivea sensitive ASB

First off WOW what an amazing shave! The Plissoft is an amazing face latherer. Loading it with the Arko for 15 seconds made so much thick creamy lather that I had to rinse my razor off after every stroke on the first pass, and it held so much lather I probably could have had 6+ passes with some to spare. The Arko was so cushiony and slick and I find the scent much more enjoyable once it is lathered. The lux is defenitley a top shelf blade in my books, not quite as sharp as the GSB but just as smooth as the Astra SP and believe it or not the RR Mission is just a tad more efficient then the Merkur 34C. Two passes WTG and XTG and I had only one little spot under my chin that need touch-up to leave me with DFS. Enjoy your shaves and your day everyone!

 

Thursday Shave

prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash(in shower)
cream-Barbasol original
A.S.-Wm. Neumann 1911 sampler
razor-same ol Gillette Sensor 2 Pivot +

Post-shave show:: Those samplers are hard to work for me without my glasses(I didn't have them on this morning). As a result, I got too much out. But it's a nice A.S. indeed. I was surprised by the clear-colored liquid-thought it would be brown to match the sampler vial. I think with these samplers, it'll one, two, and out.

 

THURSDAY
Early morning shave, 'Caven-Deutsch'—vintage Otto Deutsch 'Hans' and the lovely combo of Route 66 'Cavendish' soap and balm.
Great shave!
Have a wonderful Thursday, all!

 

The Satin Tip is an overall better brush. The Trader Joe's brush is more stiff and doesn't seem to lather as well as the Satin Tip. It's not a bad brush by any means. I was using it this week to try and hone in on its properties. It came as part of a kit from Trader Joe's that included the brush, a sandalwood-type soap (very soft, good scent) and a balm for $9.99. Really good deal.

 

25 February 2016

* Weber DLC + UFO U2V1 Red Bronze
* Iridium Super
* Super 3-Band + ZenShave C7 Snakewood
* Mystic Water Jeff's Lavender
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/VEtiver EO


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Great grear and gorgeous photo!

 

How do you like the RR Essential Oil Of Lime scent profile. I want to get a tub of the soap so very badly

 

Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless (4)
Brush: Elite Razor Mokume-Gane Carbon and Red Copper Silver Tip 3 Band 24/50
Soap: RazoRock Don Donato
A/S: Old Spice
Decanter: Ships Green Lantern Product ID# 3632, 1978-80

 

Stunning ...

 

Thanks Douglas, it's also really a pleasure to use.

 

@celestino beautiful, warm, rich colors...

 

I'm glad your blade poll steered you towards a good one! I think Rapira blades are great. I also enjoy Arko and have shaved with it a good bit with great success. Congrats on a good combo of products!

 

It's a very soothing clean, crisp lime scent, not overpowering but perfect to awaken the senses. I confidently recommend it Andrew.

 

SOTD
February 25, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum
Lather: Route 66- Retro Spice
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH.
Aftershave: Route 66- Retro Spice
I don't repeat a shave very often, but when I do it's always with superb products. Retro Spice is what's needed for not only my face, but for my head shave as well. Why? I need a soap that is not only slick and cushion-y, and offers off the charts skincare. 3 pass smooth as silk shave! It's really hard for me to stop at 3 passes when the lather is good and the razor is fine tuned. I can't wait for the aftershave balms to hit the market!!
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE!

 

So many people love the Route 66. I think I will have to experiment with a few samples. I typically like lighter citrusy scents, what would a few that you all would recommend?

 

I really like the Sweeney Todd and it is Citrusy. Fantastic soap!

 

I have Retro Spice and The Black Pearl and both are fantastic!! Customer service is top notch! I'd go with a full jar, Route 66 offers TSD members a discount on full jars. Again, top notch customer service! Tell them I sent you
Kerry
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