SoS: May 23, 2016 - May 29, 2016

SOTD 5-24-16

Gold Dollar 66
Catie's Bubbles LPV
Perfecto Badger brush
Wolfman WR1-SB w/fresh Astra SP (for clean up).

I was very fortunate to get a GD 66 to tryout that was honed by a brother on an Ozuku Asagi as a finisher after the 3k and I liked the edge/shave quite a bit. The shave was very nice. the razor felt sharp but also smooth or maybe the word is "keen" so I was able to mow down a couple of days growth with two passes (WTG and ATG) with very little clean up that my Wolfman DE made short work of. No nicks/cuts just a smooth DFS!

I was quite happy with the shave today as it was about my 6th straight one. The razor and of course the soap didn't let me down at all. I was worried about the soap scent being too strong as I hate strong scented soaps but the soap was great!

Now that I have my razors back from another brother and that he was kind enough to give them a fresh hone and he finished them on three different stones so I will get to try out some other finished edges. Very Cool for sure! Now with a fresh hone I can start my honing experience with just trying to maintain these ones while I practice full honing on a practice razor I have.

Thx.

 

Thank you for your kind words Clint.

 

Tabac is very polorizing. Haven't smelled Roam, but hear it is love or hate scent.

 

MONDAY & TUESDAY SHAVE


Prep: Occams crushed lime
Razor: Gillette Fatboy (5)
Blade: Big Ben (4th shave)
Brush: Omega s synthetic
Soap: Chiseled Face- Sante Paula (bombed)
Post: Osage Rub/ Denim aftershave


2 pass shave, did not have time to post yesterday, so I combined yesterday and today's shave. The scent of the new Chiseled Face soap is a bright citrus. Whipped up a nice creamy lather. The blade was tugging a bit, so I got a few red lines across my neck. Finished off with Denim.





Prep: Occams crushed lime
Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Crown Super Stainless (1st shave)
Brush: Maggard 24mm synthetic
Soap: Dr. Jon's Bandit
Post: Fine- Santal Absolut


Another 2 pass afternoon shave. The Bandit has a bright citrus/ ozone scent, very fresh scent, it may be the Patchouli or whiskey that anchor the scent in, but I can't pick up individual notes, but they blend together to make a very nice scent. First time with the Crown Blade and it wasn't bad. Pretty smooth for a unknown blade, have had bad luck with some of the blade from the sampler. Finished with the new Fine scent. Wonderful! It smells exactly like AOS Sandalwood soap. Very nice scent. Hope everyone had a great shave!

 

Nice set up amigo!

 

Thank you Amigo. Hope your have a good evening. Just got back from a meeting.

 

Wednesday Planned SOTD



Razor: 1946/1947 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Gillette 7 O’CLOCK Blue (D4)
Brush: Savile Row 3126 Tortoise
Bowl: Yoresh Scuttle
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Oil: Jasmine Creamsicle
Shave Soap: BWW Queen Anne's Revenge
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Folsom Shambala
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Wednesday's


Dove Men Face Wash
TOBS Lavender
Jayaruh #18
Eversharp-Schick G1
Schick SS
CWR, Asma Alum Block
Thayers Rose Petal WH
Pinaud Clubman

The Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #18 silvertip badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Eversharp-Schick G1 razor with a Schick Injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Pinaud Clubman. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

WEDNESDAY
Evening Shave for Tomorrow
Back to work early in the morning so an evening shave was in order. The old reliable DD Goldedge provided a smooth, comfortable, 'expected' shave. I really like the woodsy/cedar/pineapple scent of 'Lumberjack' soap and balm from Route 66. The aftershave balm moisturizes without feeling greasy and is quickly absorbed. A more-than-satisfactory shave!
Have a Happy Hump Day, all!

 

Tech Week
Tech Head/Common Bar handle
Treet Platinum
Century Set in Rubber/TGN 20mm Finest
Test soap(not pictured)
G12 scuttle
AV Musk
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Mystery May!!!
Feather TTO Week - SOTD 24 May 2016




Feather Popular TTO
Mystery Blade (2)
Barbasol Arctic Chill
Alum
TSD 2x Iced FW type AS​

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Thank you Robert That's right, imho EJ rocks all the time

 

Planned Wednesday SOTD

Schick type A razor
Feather AC blade
Thater 4125 brush
Caties Bubbles Fouet L'orange shaving cream
F&C Black Powder aftershave

 

Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: RazoRock Stealth Slant V1
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Nathan Clark Envy White
Lather: Mystic Water Sample C
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

Pre-Shave: Proraso Crema Pre Barba white/sensitive
Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (3)
Brush: Mühle Silvertip-Fibre 23 mm
Lather: Calani Oriental Plum
Post-shave: Hattric Classic After-Shave​

 

GOOD MORNING ALL!! 05/25/16 SOTD

Weishi 9306
Crown Super Stainless
Wooden Handle Badger
Weleda Shave Cream
Cold Water Rinse,Witch Hazel
Gillette After Shave Gel

A darn fine shave this morning!


HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!

 

Outstanding picture.
Good looking razor.

 

05/25/2016
Mongoose B2 with Hempel Ti
Feather Pro Super (11)
Zenith B02 Pro Aluminum
Mystic Water Lavender
Witch Hazel
Fine L’Orange
Whipped Shea Butter

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A really relaxing shave this morning. At least as relaxing as a work morning can be. The Zenith Boar whipped up the Mystic Water Lavender easily. This puck of MW Lavender is just about done so it I will be using it often over the next couple of weeks. The Mongoose/Feather Super combo took care of the stubble with little effort. Finished off with a splash of Fine L'Orange. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

 

Strawberry Fields Forever
Exemplary shave with Night Music this morning. Nearly instant thick lather built up on my face and cushioned three drama free passes with the Futur on five. The Proraso white provided a nice cooling effect. I finished up with Night Music aftershave to carry the excellent naughty strawberry scent. I enjoy the dry down and how long it lasts, not to mention the solid skincare aspect.
Prep: Proraso White
Soap: B&M Night Music
Brush: Futur
Razor: Futur
Blade: Voskhod
AS: B&M Night Music



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