SoS: August 1, 2016 - August 7, 2016

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by crackstar, Jul 31, 2016.

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  1. wmbjr

    wmbjr Duck, duck, cooked goose!

    What do you think of the scent of the Tuscan Oud? It has been on my list of possible tries. Thanks!
     
    wmbjr, Aug 1, 2016
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  2. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    I hate those blades so much! :prrr:
     
    Robyflexx, Aug 1, 2016
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  3. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

    SOTD Aug 01/16 (TTO run)

    Razor - Gillette Fatboy (with case) E2-1959
    Brush - Epsilon White Horse Hair “Fan Shape”
    Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
    Bowl - Tinned Copper Turkey via @Burak Kucukler
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    Red Rider, Aug 1, 2016
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  4. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Beautiful setup and pic my friend!:happy096:
     
    ram57, Aug 1, 2016
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  5. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Great setup and picture.
     
    Douglas Carey, Aug 1, 2016
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  6. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Awesome shot Rob!
     
    Linuxguile, Aug 1, 2016
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  7. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

    Thanks Douglas and Andrew.
    Doing outside shots while I can. Thought the silver and black hardware would make for a nice contrasting photo. Tested out a black & white version but the colour on the flowers wer just to vibrant to mute.
     
    Red Rider, Aug 1, 2016
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  8. Bobcat

    Bobcat Well-Known Member

    Bobcat, Aug 1, 2016
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  9. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Awesome Adjustable Arko August!!!!

    August 1

    Grand Blade Trial


    Razor - 1962 (H1) Slim (2)
    Blade - [​IMG] (1)
    Soap - Arko
    Brush - BoS Omega 10066
    Post - Alum, Nivea, Clubman

    Moving into August already! This summer has gone by FAST so far. And, we're on to the Royal Red, the mysterious blade in the blood red wrapper (the pic above is a cover from a tuck). I'm onto some leads for this blade thanks to a couple of you. Hopefully I'll get onto something solid as to its origin. I do know the brand seems better known for its half blades for shavettes used by barbers. More on that later.

    Great lather with the BoS and Arko and the first pass on the mild 2 (close enough @wmbjr ) was, shall we say, rather ineffective. Lots of feedback but apparently that was mostly from just dragging over the surface. It didn't feel that draggy, but it wasn't a smooth feel either. Definitely a "meh" feel with with "meh" finish. Little reduction. Second XTG and it was still just barely doing what a blade is supposed to do, though the result of that pass was a bit better. My third pass, ATG and Gillette Slide was, well, done and finished with a lot of touch up and I finally achieved..........a CCS. Not even a near DFS. I look respectable (for me anyway) but if I had anything going this evening I'd need another shave before going to that.

    As @wmbjr said, this is not a sharp blade. Which begs the question of how it can be this dull and still be marketed to the barber industry. Again, more to come.

    Tomorrow may improve as we add gap. This may be another dull blade that likes aggression in the razor. Two more shaves will tell. Welcome to August everyone! I see a lot of excitement over adjustables and injectors, some straights.....looks like a fun month ahead! Great setups, rules for the newer members (and an older one or two) and lots of shenanigans should make it an AWESOME (adjustable arko) AUGUST!

    By the way.....note the misspelled word on the wrapper. If THAT doesn't say professional, I don't know what does!

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    NCoxSTL, Aug 1, 2016
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  10. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member



    Glad to hear this blade is not too bad, I also got one from tryablade and have been neglecting it ( like Zorrik, Blendex, and a few others),
     
    SHAVEWIZARD420, Aug 1, 2016
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  11. ob1page

    ob1page Frozen in Phoenix

    Nice write up as usual but I think you should look into a false and misleading advertising lawsuit. How can a blade that won't cut hair have baldes on the wrapper?
     
    ob1page, Aug 1, 2016
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  12. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Tuesday morning - no menthol:

    Nivea Face Wash
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Parker R22/Shark day 2
    Nivea Sensitive S/C :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055:
    Nivea Sensitive A/S Balm :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055:

    Very basic and no-frills! ;) :D

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    crackstar, Aug 1, 2016
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  13. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Bill, I must say you're getting me interested in the Cremo.
     
    blondblue, Aug 1, 2016
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  14. danbuter

    danbuter Well-Known Member

    Super Speed
    Astra SP blade
    Maggard 24mm synthetic brush
    Arko soap
    Aqua Velva aftershave
     
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    danbuter, Aug 1, 2016
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  15. Sir.$-Mad

    Sir.$-Mad Well-Known Member

    I HAVE RETURNED!

    First shave back with:

    Cella Almond soap,
    Omega boar brush,
    Merkur 37c w/Astra SP blade,
    Captain's Choice aftershave splash.
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    Sir.$-Mad, Aug 1, 2016
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  16. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    Welcome back
     
    david of central florida, Aug 1, 2016
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  17. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    Sweet setup, glad to have you back buddy! :)
     
    Robyflexx, Aug 1, 2016
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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Welcome back, good picture, with excellent products. :happy088:
     
    Douglas Carey, Aug 1, 2016
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  19. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

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    Darkbulb, Aug 1, 2016
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  20. shaveman

    shaveman Well-Known Member

    Shavecraft X3 Slant Generic Black Anodized Handle
    Personna Medical Blade
    e Shave Avocado Soap
    Omega Boar
    Bulldog Balm
    Clubman After Shave
     
    shaveman, Aug 1, 2016
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