SoS: June 13, 2016 - June 19, 2016

Father's Day Planned SOTD



Razor: Dubl Duck Goldedge 5/8 Full Hollow
Brush: Korn D7-XLT Romera Manchurian 26mm
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Balm: TSD Oakmoss Sandalwood
Shave Soap: CRSW Le Chypre Sombre LE
Post: MdC Huile végétale camomille
Aftershave: Cerruti 1881
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SOTD - 18 June 2016



Have a great Sunday!
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@RiseIntlGroup.com, or google Rise Super Foam

 

Only sold by the case?

 

yes.
I suppose there are advantages and disadvantages to that. It(the case)will last a loooooong time(especially if the 13 oz. ones are still available). There's a new 8.7 oz that I've been trying to find out info on(that is, is it anything closer to the original Rise). Sometimes I wonder if the softness of the foam compares in any way to shave soaps.

 

Would last me my whole life since I primarily use a brush and soap/cream

 

Ah, I bet! You've probably seen my posts on here saying that I don't know what will happen first-I finish my shaving foam case, or my nephew will graduate from college(he'll be a sophomore in August).

 

I'm thinking the graduation will happen first.

 

Sorry to hear you're ailing Bill. I hope you get your meds sorted out.

 

Jolly Good June!

June 18

Razor - Gold Dollar 800

Soap - Tabac
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Post - Cold rinse, Alum, Nivea, The Veg

Saturday morning shave to get ready to go sell big! And, the GD 800 is still doing fine. I concentrated on stropping last night so I wouldn't have to this morning and the edge seems in just as good a shape after a week of me fumbling as it was when I got it. That's a good thing. I'm feeling a bit more comfortable with that. As far as shaving goes, it's getting to be more automatic now with the razor and I think I could switch easily to the smaller Rabbit and do just as good a job. We'll find out at the beginning of the week. Only problem today was a small cut near my adam's apple due to setting down wrong. Just came down a bit to vertical and caught it just as it touched down...but that was enough. Alum closed it up with no problem. Threw on the alum to find a nice cool shave, Nivea to moisturize, and the Veg again as a body splash. Mmmmmm good. And it paid off today. 250% to budget so the Veg is showing its stuff.

Also had mail call today.....the following has landed.



The Swan safety razor on a stick! Now, the picture makes it look like it's a pretty cheap zinc razor. Rest assured, it is. I'm pretty sure I overpaid for this thing but that's ok, it's unique. The top of the razor slides off the end for loading. I'm not sure how well it will hold a blade yet but I do know it wobbles a bit without a blade. Maybe the blade will tighten it up.....maybe not. I haven't decided which day this will get used on. Monday might work. I have an early morning Dr. Appt., but could shave when I get back. Tuesday is a possibility too. This should be interesting, but when @Drygulch says "Dare You", who am I to say no? Oh, by the way Adam......SWMBO wants your address. Said something about sending my life insurance bill to you.

 

Thank you.

 

Thanks, Guy.

 

Yes its original, got lucky at an estate sale, when a friend spotted it. I believe I was the first person to use it. I think the Gillette toggle is the best DE razor ever made. Enjoy yours as I enjoy mine on those special occasions.

 

My first SOTD post at TSD

Route 66 "A Perfect Gent"
Ever-Ready 100T | TGN Finest
1976 Gillette Super-Speed
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (Black)

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SOTD Sun. 6/19/16
Prep: Noxzema Classic
SS: Strop Shoppe Date Night
SB: Semogue 620 Boar
Razor: Pal Adj.
Blade: Schick (2)
ASB: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill
AS: Fine L'Orange
Shower Soap Bar: Grandpa's Patchouli
Cologne: Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene


Good morning guys. Fantastic shave this morning with the Pal Adj. First two passes I shaved with the H setting and the amount of reduction was so great that for the third and final pass I turned the knob back down to the middle setting. Had I not done this I would have been raw, this is a very aggressive razor. My end result is a wonderfully dolphin smooth face with no irritation whatsoever. Awesome! This soap although being a high quality soap falls short of delivering the type of lather a Haslinger, Tabac or La Toja can do. Have a great day friends.

 

Hi Friends,

i had a very relaxing shave moments ago.


Henri et Victoria Cognac & Cuban Cigars / Rubberset Replica w. Shavemac Silvertip / GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip / GEM Stainless / Geo. F. Trumper Spanish Leather

Great, relaxing shave. I thought i´d listen to some good music, so Frank Sinatra shared the Bathroom with me and played his "September of my Years". I soaked the brush and the soap bloomed a bit. What a great smell. A little sweetness with a good amount of smokeyness came up to my nose. Lathered up after a few swirls and the GEM glided through my stubbles with no effort. As i finished my 3-pass shave, i rinsed with warm water and with cold water and than applied the Spanish Leather. Man, what a smell...love it.

Now i will get a tasty cup of coffee and maybe a pipe with some Old dark Fired. This will be fun and very enjoyable.

Have a great time, great shaves and take care Buddys.

Greetings
Thorsten​

 

Great write up!

 

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE AND HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!! SOTD 06/19/16

Schick Adjustable(set on 7)
Schick Twin(2) (Thanks to @AGHisBBS )
Synthetic Brush (unknown brand)
Barbasol Original
Cold Water Rinse,Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk A/S

So for My Father's Day shave I hopped back on the injector train And I was rewarded with a close,smooth and comfortable shave an absolute BBS

 

Alright Steve! You've inspired me to pop a twin in my N1 and continue my tour on the injector train tomorrow, where it stops who knows?! Happy father's day!.......