SoS: December 26, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Thanks. Had to get one last Holiday photo before the new year. Happy shaving in 2017!

 

Nice photo and theme. Always wanted to try Midnight Stag.
Steve

 

If that was in my house, I'd probably eat it thinking it was a bowl of ice cream! Nice photo and gear!
Steve

 

Thank you kindly, sir. I do love my Bulldogs Easy on the eyes and beautiful shavers!

 

Thank you!

 

Cold River Select Fall LE soap
Rubberset inspired synthetic brush made by myself
Joseph Smith & Sons 'Special' Sheffield razor
Old Spice Original

 

Happy New Year Everyone!! Sotd 01/01/17

Schick Adjustable (set on 6)
Schick Twin (1)(thanks to @AGHisBBS )
Erskine 3103 Boar
Col. Conk Lime
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
E-Shave Orange Sandalwood ASB
Stetson Fresh A/S

A very smooth and irritation free first shave of 2017!

Have A Great Day Everyone!!

 

Sun. 1/1/17







A truly wonderful shave this New Year day with the PAL Injecto-Matic. This Wickham shave soap made by my friend Darron is just outstanding. Excellent, slick, bountiful lather. A lovley, bold Citrus Musk scent that fills the room and awakens the senses. What a wonderful start to the morning. Three refreshing passes for a dolphin smooth finish. Have a wonderful day friends. Happy New Year!

 

Excellent setup Steve. Always happy to see you on the injector train buddy! Happy New Year! ....

 

Thanks Roby Happy New Year To You Also!

 

Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S1 Colossus
Blade: Ladas (1)
Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm Synthetic
Lather: Mystic Water Natural
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Coniferous, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 

I've once again amassed a variety of SEs I don't need so for fun I'll do an SE shave-off.

*OCMM (L half of face)
*Guiding Eye/bullet tip (R side)
*same Gem teflon in both
*Barbasol yellow stripe
*Lucky Tiger a/s tonic

2 pass DFS+

The OC feels better in the hand but left a few minor weepers. The Eye feels smoother on the face and more efficient (took down more beard with less work). Next shave I should swap sides to see if my right handedness matters. But for now, Guiding Eye wins.

 

January 1, 2017 

Timeless OC .95 Gap with Windrose SS

Feather (1)

“Los Tres Amigos Dos” CH2 Synthetic LE
Route 66 Twisted Tweed
Witch Hazel
Myrsol F/Extra

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I will be using Route 66 Twisted Tweed for the first part of the month in an effort to finish off the tub. The scent to me is of a light green fougere which I find very pleasing. Route 66 soaps in general are very easy to lather and tolerant of various amounts of water. So as expected the CH2 Synthetic easily whipped up the Twisted Tweed into a wonderful rich slick lather. Three passes and touch ups with the Timeless OC left me with a smooth and close shave. I finished up the shave with a splash of Myrsol F/Extra. I hope everyone has a fantastic New Year's Day.

 

That soap sounds good. I'm a sucker for green.

 

It's really a very nice soap. The scent is a light sporty crisp fougere as opposed to heavy or overbearing scent.

 

So it's not a Brut(e)?

 

No not a Brute at all

 

Sunday 1 January 2017



Mastro Livi Carbon Damascus Kamisori 5/8, French Point​

First shave of 2017 and I thought I should have used my homemade products to start the new year the right way. It was also quite a long time I was not using a kamisori made by Mastro Livi and today I chose the first one he made for me about three years and a half ago. The shave was smooth and comfortable with a very close result, it delivered a super keen shave like the first time. After all, it is a well known fact kamisoris can give a super close shave despite they are harder to use than western style razors, including symmetrical kamisoris. Here in Perugia we have the sun high in the sky but it is however quite cold so I thought the best choice to finish the shave was my Bay Rum aftershave with its warm and spicy notes seemed to be perfect to this great shave. Happy new year to all!​

• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
• Soap: RazorGuy Shaving Soap
• Brush: Mastro Livi Super Silvertip Badger, Padouk Handle, 24mm Knot
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi Carbon Damascus Kamisori 5/8, French Point
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum

 

If you get chance at some point, I definitely recommend trying Musco Real. It is one of my favorites. So much so that I have designated it as "Special Occasion" status, which I am trying to avoid now.