What do you think of that Mickey Lee preshave butter? I still have a ton of TSD preshave balm left but after it runs out, I was thinking of moving on to the preshave butter myself since TSD shop is closing now.

"G.....Karl G"
Don't blame you...In your shoes with that 'Kit', I could settle in for awhile....

OCtober-een!

October 25

Grand Blade Trials - Day Off for OCtober

Razor - Fatip Piccolo
Blade - (1)
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum

Another OCtober shave and back to the Fatip. And, for a totally different experience, I chose the Astra SP blade in honor of @wristwatchb . I use this blade for my head shave every week but haven't used it on my face in a very long time. It's a great blade so this should be a great shave.

The Wolf and the Fat are best friends in my den and make a fantastic lather. Three passes with the Fatip and Astra SP and wow. Just wow. Smooth shave, the Fatip is hyper-aggressive but with this blade it's just a fine experience. No blood, and the alum is basically quiet other than a spot or two on my neck where I did a bit of touch up. Captured the baby and my face feels great. This is a fantastic combination and if you have the Fatip I'd recommend trying this blade in it.

Time to hop the train and head to India for the resumption of the Grand Blade Trial tomorrow evening. The Wilkinson Sword (India) is up for its turn. Hope you all had a great day!

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24-26 October 2106

Schick Adjustable Passaround Special Edition.



Have a wonderful Wednesday!

I was lucky enough to receive some samples of Jabonman(eufros). The premium and tallow are amazing. I'm using it all this week.

Razor: NT Vigour (1)
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Soap: Proraso Green Tea & Oat
Brush: Isana Premium Synthetic
AS Balm: Proraso Aloe Vera & Vitamin E

SOTD 25-10-16
Colgate, Semogue bristle, 69 medaille argi Thiers Issard , La Toja Manantiales after shave.


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My buddy, @Karl G ,has been enjoying his str8 shaves a little too much lately....So I caught the fever....
So I broke out this Turkish Sedef....This is the Turkish shavette that EVERY Barber in Turkey uses with a Perma-sharp Super blade.

Many years ago; while in Turkey; I asked my barber in Istanbul where I could buy one, and he pulled this from his apron pocket and presented it to me as a gift. Said it was his favorite, I learned to shave with it, and have always loved it. But as time marches on, I became addicted to SE's and haven't touched it in atleast 3 years...That is until tonight!

As luck would have it, I still have an unopened display of 20 packs of Perma-Sharp Super blades. The kind of display card you would see hanging next to the cash register at a corner market in Istanbul. As you can tell, I haven't used a DE razor more than 3x's in as many years, so these blades have been unopened....And they are my favorite DE blade in the World...This Sedef also works with injector blades, but these Perma-Sharps are the Turkish Barbers' blade of choice.

Hot whisker rinse
Arko Shave Stick
Vintage Stag, badger (Carrington refurb.)
Sedef/Perma-Sharp Super d1
Thayer's Original Witch Hazel
Rebul Lavanda Colonia
Clubman Original/Special Reserve

I was a little apprehensive about not using this guy in atleast 3 years maybe more like 4+, but it turns out, it's more than alot like riding a bicycle...In 3 passes, I got one of those "Best shaves of your life" kind of moments...
I had my Schick Hydro-magic ready for "clean-up", didn't need it...Man! This is so close!
The last pass, I just used the Witch Hazel, and did some ATG in my trouble spots, and a little buffing just here and there....Whew! Really polished up things nicely.

Thanks Karl, for the inspiration! .......Again! See, This isn't the first time that Karl and some of my Denizen buds aswell as fellow Part-goer's ovah at the SE Party thread have inspired moments of greatness....Well at least, I've been reunited with this GREAT Shaver, and with Str8 shaving in general...I'll definitely want this back in my short list for rotation! After all, Str8's are the original SEs...};^))

Great Shaves Everybody!

We will pull you into the Dark Side slowly (insert evil laugh here)
Thank you for a great story about your shavette.

There is Schick Active Cream & Soap both are unscented. Also a cream in mainly blue tube which is scented
with herbs. All lather very well.

Wed. 10/26/16







Wonderful shave with the PAL Adjustable this morning. Excellent lather from the TFS Ginestra Di Taormina shave soap. Beautiful scent and excellent slickness. This soap is amazing. Three refreshing passes for a dolphin smooth finish. Have a great day friends.

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!! SOTD 10/26/16

Weishi 9306
Lord Super Chrome(3)
Unknown Brand Synthetic
Wit & Wisdom Cream
Cold Water Rinse,Witch Hazel
Stephan Bay Rum A/S

A DFS finish this morning!!


HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

October 26, 2016
iKon B1 OC with Hempel Ti
Feather (3)
Rudy Vey Rover with TGN Finest
AOS Sandalwood
Witch Hazel
Captain’s Choice Sandalwood

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Wolfman / UFO
Morris & Forndran
LPL
ADP

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Hallowednesday
Optimal lather again from Hallows, at the behest of my Bronze Shadow brush. The Futur did its job smoothly and without drama. I finished with TABAC Fragrances to see if it would pair with Hallows. I got a bit of a stuffy nose this morning so I don't really know!
Prep: Myrsol Emulsion
Soap: B&M Hallows
Brush: Brothers Bristles Bronze Shadow
Razor: Futur 6-6
Blade: voskhod
AS: Tabac!


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Gillette Tech
Shark Super Chrome
AOS Lavender SC
Semogue BC Cerda
Alum

Today's shave
Hot water wash with a pre-lather and a washcloth (time prevented straight shave)
Parker silvertip
Bombed Soap Commander Respect
Ikon Shavecraft 101
Astra sp (1)
Iced L&M Florida Water (atomized)
Today's shave was nice. After yesterdays face lift, mild is ok. Time prevented enjoyment of a SR shave. The big parker made a respectful lather (pun). Three passes with the 101 left me right. Finished with iced atomized Florida Water.
Hope y'all did as well, or better.

Now this was just the kind of shave that I was dying for yesterday, but unfortunately for me I was in too much of a rush. This morning I had more than enough time to really enjoy the Glacial Lemon Chill's awesome freeze. Wowwwwwwwwww, that lather went on rich, slick, and delightful with that lovely lemon scent and the second pass made my eyes tear like crazy. The Lemon Chill witch hazel hit me with even more menthol goodness which made this great shave end on a perfect note!

SOTD October 26, 2016

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick L1 injector
Brush: Vulfix 2006c badger
Lather: Stirling Barbershop
Post: Witch hazel splash, Stirling Barbershop aftershave, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

Nice shave again. One spot on my chin and jaw felt a little scraped but I think it's okay now. Probably a little too much pressure there by accident. Stirling continues to work really well. I'm happy to have used it over this month but am also ready to get back to a rotation where I can use more of my soaps and razors. That will start November 1.

Nice shave and I wish you all the same results. Have a great day!