SoS: December 26, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Filarmonica 14 Sub Cero
Muhle Synthetic Brush
Martin de Candre Shaving Soap
Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime Cologne

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Fantastic picture, Roby!

 

Thank you Jim, have a great day my friend!

 

Thanks Jared!

 

Sweet filter effects Robert!

 

My first use of an SE razor in quite a while. Can't remember the last time actually. Not too bad.... Excellent lather from the Arko and synthetic brush but required a finish with the sensitive AS lotion.

 

Dec. 27/2016 Tue.

Razor: Personna Flexhead Injector (7)
Brush: VDH Badger
Lather: Proraso Green
Pre Shave: Homemade
A/S: Aqua Velva/ Hibco Butter Balm
Newspaper Date: May 6,1945

Dolphin smooth, 2 days in a row, the only thing I fear is growing gills, I think I finally figured out the timeline on my meds (hope it doesn't change again). Everything fell into place for a near perfect shave. Two passes, WTG/ATG a nick on the chin, a styptic pencil took care of that, otherwise..... perfection! This is wishing "Happy New Year", and great shaves for all. God Bless.

Bill

 

SOTD Follow-up:
Many have issues with MWF; understandably so. Today, with a pre-soak of 30 minutes, I achieved a truly luxurious, slick, creamy, stable lather. Even if you have hard water, don't give up on a remarkable product.

 

Thanks Guy! Enjoy your day buddy

 

SOTD December 27, 2016

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick I1 injector
Brush: Jayaruh boar
Lather: Country Club Cahaba Blues
Post: Witch hazel splash, Country Club Sweet Water aftershave, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

The Cahaba Blues soap is terrific. Great scent and performance. I had not used this one in a while and it was a good choice for today. Coincidentally I used this soap for the first time one year ago today! I got it for Christmas last year. In any event, nice shave all around.

Have a great day!

 

December 27th SOTD

Mongoose razor
Koh-I-Noor badger brush
Martin de Candre soap
Floïd Blue aftershave

 

SOTD: Vintage Solingen shave from Böhler-Stahl with this restored 5'8" round point; Route 66 'Lavender Woods' lanolin soap and matching balm, custom boar brush. Lovely, smooth shave.

 

I'm convinced the GEM Blue Star gives one (but only one) phenomenal shave. Evening and morning after check-ins with the GEM stainless did not live up to the standard set by the virgin Blue Star. So I went back to another Blue Star Damaskeene shave for the beard - - shimmed with two modern injector blades - - , the General with a Dorco blade for the head shave. In addition to confirming my love for a fresh Blue, it also confirmed my preference for standard size injector razors for the head shave. I never get weepers with the standard but managed one with the Dorco. I think I'll stick to touch ups with these skullwise.

 

Purdy pics Doug!

 

Bunny Injector Razor
Personna Injector Blade
Ever-Ready Badger-Ion Brush
Hawaiian Sandalwood Soap
---by Love My Skin---
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Clubman After Shave

Another fine shave with the Bunny with a two day old beard. Producing a very good three pass BBS shave.

 

I could not have imagined a better Christmas morning shave than the one afforded by this gift set from my son - #BBS4Ever. And, since I cannot top Matt’s write-up about it, I’ll simply link to it below.



After showering with the Hephaestus bath soap:
Razor: 1961 Gillette 195 Adjustable "Fat Boy” (WTG = 7, XTG = 5 & ATG = 3)
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (1)
Brush: Patriotic, Bi-centennial handle with a 24mm TGN Finest knot
Soap: Hephaestus, Soap of the Gods by Van Yulay
Water: Cool
Alum Block: Yes, with no wincing.
Aftershave: Hephaestus, Soap of the Gods by Van Yulay
Aftershave Balm: Hephaestus, Soap of the Gods by Van Yulay
Cologne: Hephaestus, Soap of the Gods by Van Yulay

SoS: October 10, 2016 - October 16, 2016

 

Nice pic. (and thanks for the props)

 

Razor: Gillette Slim K 4 1965
Blade: Voskhod Bocko II Teflon (4)
Brush: Elite Razor Tres Amigos Desert Ironwood Beehive w/Envy White
Soap: Reef Point Soaps Tranquility
Aftershave: Floid Vigoroso
Another great shave with this brush and razor. Three passes with a touch up and a great finish with the Floid Vigoroso. One of my favorite aftershaves.

 

Wednesday's Planned Shave: (I could say "See Monday". but I'll type it out).

prep-Dove Men+Care Bodywash(hot shower)
shave-Rise Super Foam
razor-dat blue Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE thing from the makers of Gillette(in fact, it IS a Gillette).
A.S.-Stirling Barbershop

 

wow, 2 days before the German surrender! Timely,.