SoS: December 26, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Date: 01 January 2017

Brush: - Semogue SOC Boar in Cherry Wood 24/55mm
Lather: - Arko Shaving Soap
Razor: - RazoRock Mission
Blade: - Perma-Sharp Super #1
Post Shave: - T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent / Nivea Original Aftershave Splash
Fragrance: - YSL L’Homme EDT

Happy New Year!!

 

Hello folks, here's today's SOTD-

1941 Gillette Ranger Tech.
Gillette Silver Blue blade.
Simpsons Duke 2 Badger hair brush.
RazoRock XXX shave soap.
Nivea post shave balm.
Avon Mesmerize as lotion.
Avon Mesmerize cologne.



DFS in two passes. Can't beat that! Have a great night all!


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I'd have to put Musgo Real and Bill(Wm.)Neumann in the same catergory-they look great(and I've tried some Neumann samples and liked them all), but too expensive for me right now.

 

That's a might fine wee drop of the creature you have there, lad. Nice pic, too.

Cool picture!

 

I love this stuff!



After showering:
Razor: 1961 Gillette 195 Adjustable "Fat Boy” (WTG = 7, XTG = 5 & ATG = 3)
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (2)
Brush: Patriotic, Bi-centennial handle with a 24mm TGN Finest knot
Soap: Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Midnight Stag
Water: Cool
Alum Block: Yes, with no wincing.
Aftershave: Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Midnight Stag

 

Planned New Years Day SOTD

Mongoose razor
Doug Korn custom brush
Martin de Candre Lavender shaving soap
Agua Lavanda Puig AS splash
Ach Brita Lavanda EdC

 

Holy Moly brain bowl where the bloody lid @Hodge to keep the dust out ??

 

SOTD December 31


Gillette New Short Comb
Rapira PL(4)
Stirling Executive Man
Satin Tip The Purest
Crown King scuttle

Last shave of the year and it was excellent. Happy New Year everyone!

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Beautiful photo Andrew, Happy New Year buddy!

 

Thanks buddy, and you too!

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Trumpers Limes cream
Georgetown Scuttle
Rooney 2/1 Silvertip
Wapi 5/8
Tony Miller Latigo Heirloom strop

 

12.31.2016
Hot shower with Neutrogena Razor Defense
Gillette Bulldog (Gentle as a kitten today)
Kai Stainless (new)
Razorock Barbers Handle
PAA Dirt
Alum
Thayer's cucumber witch hazel
PAA Dirt A/S
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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! ​

 

My New Year's setup

Razor-1958 Gillette Executive replated by RazorPlate in 24kt gold
Blade-Gillette 7 O'Clock Blue (Russian)
Brush-custom handle / Maggard synthetic
Soap-Maggard London Barbershop


Have a happy and healthy New Year!

HERM

 

Beautiful razor!

HERM

 

Decadent December!!

December 31

Razor - Soviet Consul
Blade - (3)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Semogue 620
Post - Alum, Nivea

Final day of 2016 and the final shave of the year. And, the final day of DECADENT December. What a fantastic month checking out some truly amazing gear on here, great photos, shananigans everywhere and over 2000 posts and counting. Thanks to everyone for taking the second full year of this thread out with a BANG!!

As for my final shave, well what could be more decadent than a Voskhod in a Soviet adjustable set on max kill? That isn't too far off of the feeling of this razor at 9. Way past the aggressiveness of a Gillette Adjustable. In a world of its own, at least in my experience. Two passes and I'm smooth enough to call it BBS but the irritation...



Seriously, the alum was a block of molten lava. And, I reopened the cut from two or three nights ago without even realizing it. It was just that fast when it happened. It's a good thing there is no 10 on this razor. It wouldn't get tried.

My final impression of this razor - I like it. Yeah, I know, a Soviet that works! Now, having said that I will NOT guarantee that if you get one it will work like this one. Remember that word "Soviet"? That pretty much negates any hope of consistency in any great amount. But.....I can honestly say I could use this in place of the Slim, adjusting for the aggression factor of course, and be perfectly happy. Now, whether or not the mechanics and finish will last like a Gillette....well that's question that only regular use over time would tell, so don't look for an answer anytime soon. Too many toys in the toy box here and all that.

Well, that's it for me in Decadent December and 2016! Hope you have a great night, enjoy seeing 2017 come in and I'll see you over on the new thread!

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Its gonna be June before I can get a lid on her

 

Might as well start using glad wrap or foil to keep the dust out

 

My first one lived its entire life open to the elements.......

 

01/01/17 First Shave of the Year – Happy New Year
Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE Pre-Shave Soap
RazoRock Lime Essential Oil Shave Soap
RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm Brush
Crown King Dual Chamber Scuttle
Gillette M2 Gen 1 Slim Adjustable Razor - Setting 4
Derby Extra Blade - 1st Shave
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue Cooling After Shave​

 

Mergress//Gillette Silver Blue//Simpson Duke 3 Best//Barrister and Mann Fireside//Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender

Great shave, on all accounts.