One of my favorites too amigo!

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Simpson '58 Manchurian
Saponificio Varesino Stella Alpina
Supply Provision SE
Schick Twin Blade #1
Folsom & Co. Shambala
Aqua Di Parma Colonia EDT

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Decadent December!!

December 16


Razor - 1947 Gillette Super Speed
Blade - (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Omega Pro 48
Post - Alum

Decadent Day 16 of December. And, I decided to pick up a razor I rarely use and for no reason other than I just don't. The '47 Super Speed was the first vintage razor I ever bought and, not knowing what I was looking at, it was a bit rough. I wanted it because it was one of the first model SS's from Gillette. Thanks to Chris at Razorplate it is in better shape than ever. He did the plating and some other extra work on it to stop the brass from deteriorating further in some spots and it is a gorgeous and great handling piece of equipment. I have a couple of other razors to replate next year at some point so I hope his backlog is a bit better by then. The mark of a quality craftsman? He's so busy he can't see straight!

Went with Arko today. Havne't used it since I paused the blade trials, and with the big Omega it was a lather beast. The Ladas blade also doesn't get enough love from me. It's the Super Stainless from Moscow and is smooth and loud and just all around great. Two passes and touch up and another near-BBS is complete. To me, when you can get that kind of result with vintage gear and a classic soap you have the best in decadence! Oh, and the alum was quiet too!

Icy night in the Lou. We had freezing drizzle earlier in the day meaning we now have the wreckage of former cars all over the roads here. Supposed to warm up tonight, clear it all off, then do it again but colder tomorrow afternoon. Good times!

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Thanks for the tip. Come to think about it, the head did "chatter" as you had noted. Will take a look at it over the weekend.

12/17/16 Cirque Du Soleil Ovo Shave of the Day​

Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap​

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Dirty Glow Soap ​

Local Gents Clown Fruit Artisan Shave Soap​

RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm Brush ​

Crown King Dual Chamber Scuttle​

iKon X3 Slant Razor​

Derby Extra Blade – 3rd Shave​

Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner​

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clown Fruit Artisan Aftershave/Cologne​

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clown Fruit Artisan Post Shave Balm
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Sat 17th Dec
Vulfix 404 mixed
Tabac Stick
ES Claymore S/S Single Edge
Kai Captain mild [ 5 ]
Alum Rub/Rinse off
Tabac A/S Lotion

On my last outing with this Razor, I realised that in all future shaves with other razors , I must concentrate on good technique.
This means a light touch, taking care and not rushing. So over the last two weeks, have really worked hard at observing this standard, and as a result have had great shaves with a variety of vintage SE/ Injectors.

Today returned to this modern SE. Wow with the big head it certainly covers the ground and quickly too. For me the Razor /Blade
combination seems perfect, as I got the smoothest of Shaves, with no mishaps or post shave irritation. More importantly was really close all round ,was particularly good around the neck, which is a trouble spot for many.

Good Morning Everyone!! SOTD 12/17/16

Pal Adjustable
Schick(10)
E-Shave Badger
Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cold Water Rinse,Witch Hazel
Barbasol Pacific Rush A/S

A Great Saturday Morning Shave!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!!

Sat. 12/17/16







Wonderful shave with the PAL Injecto-Matic this morning. Excellent lather from the Arko shave stick. Three easy passes for a refreshing dolphin smooth finish. Have a great day friends.

December 17, 2016
ATT Calypso R1
Feather
Zenith B02 Boar
Nuavia Blu
Witch Hazel

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An excellent start to the weekend with a great shave. The Zenith Boar whipped up a mountain of rich lather with the wonderful scent filling the room. I went with a traditional 3 pass shave, WTG, XTG & ATG, followed by minimal touch ups. This ended with a my usual near BBS. I didn't feel the need to chase the baby so I let that one trouble spot on my neck go free for the day. I hope everyone has a great Saturday.

Great setup and picture Clint.

for now i am potentially taking the day off
the block in rt arm is slowly wearing off

Thank you Doug.

Saturday 12/17/16

Jojoba and Grapeseed oil preshave
Semogue 830 brush
AOS Ocean Kelp cream
RazVite Cage Head razor
Rapira Super Stainless blade
Aqua Velva Ice Sport aftershave
Marlowe No. 144 balm




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I have never seen a Safety Razor like this, neat! How does it shave?


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Sweet shot amigo!

Saturday 17th December

AdP Leather Shower Gel
AdP Collezione Barbiere Cream
Daishi
AdP Collezione Barbiere Balm
AdP Leather Cologne Concentrée



Shave Music

Sir Edward Elgar
"Pomp and Circumstance March No1"

Have a great Saturday everyone​

Thank you.

Very cool looking razor.