SoS: April 17, 2017 - April 23, 2017

Thank you for the details. I was always curious myself. The bowls look great to use.
Steve

 

Thanks. It was enjoyable as well, although I think the Romera is still losing a bit of the black paint? during the brush mashup. It's too bad that the black is not more colorfast. I've only used the brush a handful of times and I'm hoping it's almost done running. Otherwise, a winner.

 

Been a while since I discovered suribachi bowls. Found my first at a local Asian Market. It was small - 4 inches in diameter. The shallow sloping sides sure beat an Old Spice mug. The texture of the unglazed inner surface works air into the soap and water quickly.
The bowls that Thomas @Straight razor dandy & I are using (tan inner surface with black glossy outer) were sourced by John@Sparrow from a shop in or near Osaka, Japan. John found the ones with a symmetrical pattern that I was seeking.
If anyone's interested in finding one be certain of the size you order. Between 4-6 inches fits the hand well. They are available in smaller and much larger variations.

 

Arko infused with Avon Wild Country AS (Thank you Scott @DaltonGang)
Omega Pro #98 boar
Suribachi bowl via John @Sparrow
The Bunny V3.1 by Tom @twhite, Chick blade
Alum, Vintage Avon Wild Country AS

 

#shaveoftheday - 21 Apr 2017
Pre: Hot water
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: Tabac
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable / Astra SP
Post: Tabac

... Have a mancold from hell but it's Friday so maybe should look respectable for the wife and kids

 

Good Morning Everyone! SOTD 04/21/17

Gem Clog Pruf
Gem Personna (3)
Erskine 3103 Boar
Williams
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Pinaud Club Man A/S

A Fine Friday Shave Indeed!!

Have A great Day Everyone! TGIF!

 

Brass Colonial General SE
Feather Pro (6)
Santa Marie Del Fiore Soft Soap
Big Bruce Synthetic
Nivea Creme Balm
Clubman After Shave

 

April 21, 2017
Wolfman WR1 OC
Feather (3)
“Amigos” Simpson CH2 Jade Synthetic
Route 66 Lumberjack
Fine Platinum

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Fantastic Friday
Wholly Kaw Monaco Royale provided thick, dense, shiny lather that made my Futur glide effortlessly as it devastated my stubble. Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender finished this shave off right. My face feels great!
Prep: CL butter
Soap: WK Monaco Royale
Brush: BB Bronze Shadow
Razor: Futur (6)
Blade: voskhod
AS: CL Unconditional Surrender

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SOTD 20170421



Brush: Cadman with finest knot (24 mm - loft 50 mm).
Shaving soap: Jabones by Luna "Dama de noche".
Razor: QSHAVE RD280 (Merkur Futur clone).
Blade: Centwin Super Platinum (4).
After shave: Jabones by Luna "Dama de noche" balm.

First shave with this Futur clone (dial on 2).
The "lady of the night" smells delicious.

Smooth and smelling wonderful.

Have a nice day, everybody !

 

Fri. 4/21/17







Wonderful shave with the PAL Injecto-Matic this morning. Three passes for a dolphin smooth and refreshing finish. Enjoy your day friends.

 

As if yesterday's shave with the Iced Subzero wasn't cold enough (it was freezing!) this one with the Glacial Lemon Chill was a lot colder. I'd say there's at least three times as much menthol in this soap but the lemon scent comes out very nicely also. The Lemon Chill witch hazel went on frigidly-cold and felt so good. Another great BBS shave!

Have a great weekend, folks!

 

Fantastic picture, Roby! Have a great Friday!

 

April 21 SOTD:

Razorock Plissoft Brush
Barbon SC
Gillette Diplomat
Stirling Unscented PSB
Barbon AS

 

Excellent picture of fine tools Roger.

 

Today's shave
Hot water wash with a washcloth
Ll'occitaine plisson
Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado
Gillette Executive (D3)(7)
Persona Crystal (3)
Omega Alum
Woody's aftershave balm
FANTASTIC FATBOY FRIDAY
Today's shave was all that and a bag of chips. Tobs avo is very nice to smell, but it feels soooo nice on my face. The plisson is soft as air, and made an abundance of lather. Three passes with the ever elegant golden fatboy, I'm silky smooth and comfy. Alum, then a slatherring of woody's.
Hope y'all did as well, or better. (Your a happy shaver if you did).

 

thanks straight razor dandy, u got me curious and i searched this on amazon , and there NOT expensive! 11 bucks .. bowl us 5.5 inches wich should be enough, ingenious! ; a seed grinding bowl and it appears to be a lather nuke bomb! can't wait to scrub my semogue against this

 

striking photo KING Robert!!!!!

 

Today's shower(not to be confused with the rain shower outside):

bodywash-Dial 4 Men (Ultimate Clean)
deodorant soap-Dial 4 Men (Odor Armor)
shampoo-Clubman Country Club
deodorant(post-shave)-Mennen Speedstick Regular

 

TGIF shave...............

Cella lathered w/Duke 2 Best
Edwin Jagger DES86 paired w/a Sputnik blade
Alum rinse, Nivea ASB finishing w/a splash of Figaro aftershave

2-passes for a great shave. Have a nice weekend..............