SoS: May 22, 2017 - May 28, 2017

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by crackstar, May 21, 2017.

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  1. Roderick

    Roderick Well-Known Member

    Schick Saturday
    Schick M2 adjustable / Schick 7
    Barrister and Mann Seville
    Rubberset Vintage reknotted Silvertip
    Gillette ASB
    Lucky Tiger AS and Face Lotion
    A leisurely shave this morning listening to Deadends and Detours on the venerable CKUA radio station. The music this morning was all Dillon in honor of Bob's 76th birthday. Covers and Bob himself, it was an eclectic mix of music for two hours. Have a blessed day gentlemen.
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  2. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Sunday morning:

    Nivea Facial Wash
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Super Speed/Wilkinson day 7
    Arko Moist S/C :smiley freezing: :smiley freezing:
    Intesa Glacial A/S Balm :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :smiley freezing: :smiley freezing:
    English Leather A/S Splash

    This will be my first time bowl-lathering in ages so wish me luck because I might need it. The Arko Moist cream is almost completely full and it's been sitting around here for a couple of years, but it appears to still have its consistency. It's far from being a favorite of mine but it does lather very well and it gives a bit of menthol cooling. Its skincare to me anyway, is not on par with the other Arko creams but the Intesa balm will help me a lot. Why it's called "Glacial" is a mystery to me because it's just slightly cooling, but it smells nice. If anyone who's experienced at bowl-lathering a cream could give me some advice I'd really appreciate it! ;) :D

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  3. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    A lot of Japanese razors were showing up recently so I broke out mine. My Suzy Q could stand a refresh but she came through in the end with a smooth, close shave. :happy088:

    Hot water preparation
    AOS Lavender PSO
    Mike's Natural Soaps Barber Shop
    Savile Row 3824 Silvertip
    Suzumasa AA FBU 13/16
    Osma Bloc d'Alun
    T&H Classic After Shave Balm
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    Happy shaving - Karl
     
  4. Tim Spencer

    Tim Spencer Well-Known Member

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    Fragrance - Creed Bois du Portugal
    Aftershave - Country Club for Men - Custom Scent "Eau de Brando"
    Shave Soap - Country Club for Men - Custom Scent "Eau de Brando"
    Deodorant - Country Club for Men - Custom Scent "Eau de Brando"
    Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "Unscented"
    Post-Shave balm - Retseliney Luxury Skin Care Hyaluronic Acid Serum
    Razor - Vintage Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (re-plated in nickel by Razor Emporium)
    Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium
    Razor Stand by RV Shaving
    Brush - L&L Grooming "Fatty" in custom green color
    Brush stand by Josh Lindt of Desire Metal Works. His work of art is called "Diner".
     
  5. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    I also wanted to say that the Wilkinson blade had better behave itself. Even the slightest bit of tugging will result in it going in the garbage immediately!
     
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  6. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    My sotd
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    Razor - gillette new w/ custom wood handle by @Mustache
    Brush - everready synthetic reknot
    Soap - caties bubbles lpl
    Blade - bic (4)
    Post - witch hazel medicated
    A/s - proraso green

    Fantastic shave this morning! Bbs smooth. I love the scent of this soap. My only issue is that the 2oz container is soooo small! But what a great shave.
     
  7. Mustache

    Mustache Well-Known Member

    I still need to make another handle like that one. Love the way the color came out.

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  8. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    I had this razor head with this handle and a red/black set. I only needed one... one is my sotd, and one has a new owner . I like the handle that much. ;) keep making them my friend.
     
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  9. Mustache

    Mustache Well-Known Member

    Been on the road for work. 2 weeks down, 3 weeks to go.. here's my everyday tools, plus some odds and ends of aftershave lotions. [​IMG]

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  10. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Very handsome bowl/mug. Is it your Family Crest?
     
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  11. dkeester

    dkeester Well-Known Member

    Prep - shower
    Pre - Badger Balm pre-shave oil
    Brush - Maggard 24mm purple handle synthetic
    Razor - G2 (1961) Fatboy @5
    Blade - GSB (9)
    Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
    Post - Alum, Thayer's Rose WH, AV 5-in-1 balm
    AS - Tabac
    Frag - none

    Another fabulous shave. I didn't have time for a go with a straight today, so it was a repeat of Friday.
     
  12. Str8 Shaver

    Str8 Shaver Well-Known Member

    Prep - Noxzema / Hot towel
    Pre shave - Proraso
    Razor – Merkur 34C HD
    Blade – Permasharp
    Brush - The 'Americana' (Shavemac 24/48 D01 2 Band)
    Soap – OSP - Eucalyptus + Menthol
    Post - Cold water rinse, Wholly Kaw Cuero Oscuro Aftershave Toner

    For me, OSP is a good soap, but not a 5* one... so, even with the Merkur 34C HD, a little irritation was to be had... other than that, I'm BBS.
     
  13. EzraCobb

    EzraCobb Well-Known Member

    May 27, 2017
    Jamie's Travel shave.
    1. musgo real pre shave oil
    2. musgo Real orange amber soap
    3. semogue 1438
    4. Ever-ready 1914
    5. humphreys witch hazel lilac
    6. musgo Real amber orange cologne

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  14. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Yes, there's a change in my shaving plans for tomorrow - the Arko Moist cream's not good enough!

    L'Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :smiley freezing: :smiley freezing:
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Super Speed/Wilkinson day 7
    Krampert's Frostbite S/S :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily:
    Krampert's Frostbite A/S Splash :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :love055: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily: :Animatedfrozensmily:
    Acqua di Selva Cologne

    I decided to forsake the bowl-lathering baloney and just go with a non-Stirling soap that I enjoy very much. The Krampert's Frostbite lathers awesome, smells, awesome, and freezes awesome. Its skincare is excellent and the matching aftershave is equally cold, with the same great scent and skincare. Why should I waste a shave by using an inferior cream that I really don't care for? I think I'll throw the damn thing out - it's not even worth PIFing! ;) :D

    Have a great Saturday evening and an even better Sunday, my friends! :)

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  15. Smooth Steve

    Smooth Steve Well-Known Member

    05/28/17 Shave of the Day
    Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
    Shave Secret Pre-Shave Oil
    Barrister and Mann Petrichor Shaving Soap
    Wolf Whiskers Blue Train Custom 24mm Silvertip Badger Brush
    Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
    Ming Shi Shaver 2000S Razor
    Ming Shi Super White Blades - 7th Shave
    RazoRock Alum Stick
    Homemade Mandarin Generic Distilled Witch Hazel
    Barrister and Mann Petrichor Aftershave Splash
    NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm

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  16. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

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    SOTD May 27, 2017

    Blade: GEM carbon
    Razor: Ever Ready 1912
    Brush: Omega Hi synthetic
    Lather: TSD Barber Shoppe
    Post: Witch hazel, TSD Iced Barber Shoppe aftershave
    WTG, touch-up

    Really smooth and comfortable shave with an Ever Ready 1912 on pass-around from @twhite. Nice and enjoyable. Love the scent and performance of the Barber Shoppe software from TSD. Top-notch shave all around.

    Have a great weekend!

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  17. 120inna55

    120inna55 Well-Known Member

    The Holy Black "Decadence"
    Island Bladeworks "Bullwinkle" | TGN Finest
    Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE (1)

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    Being a sucker for unique packaging, I really can't explain why I'd initially passed on this limited Club exclusive. The Club exclusives are actually the only reason I signed up back in January. As soon as the shave of the day photos began dropping, I immediately regretted my decision. I therefore posted about my regrets and Nathanael John contacted me not for a sale, but rather that he wanted my address to give me a set. I was overwhelmed by his generosity.

    The set arrived yesterday, and mailbox smelled like a bottle kirschwasser was broken during transit, yet everything was intact. The packaging is as impressive as the photos. Both the glass splash bottle and soap jar will remain keepsakes long after the products are gone.

    Decadence is my first experience with The Holy Black, and it won't be my last. I have some vague recollection of missteps in their past which regrettably factored into my decision to leave them further down my list. Apparently, these issues are well behind them. It's a shame I delayed trying them because this tallow-based soap is on the level of my other favorite artisanal soaps. The lather is very easy to dial in, and it's extremely creamy. It acts like there's clay in there, but I don't find it on the ingredients list. The glide is as good as anything I've tried and the residual slickness is possibly better than most. One or more of the fragrances did cause a little warmth, but nothing that would keep me from using it often. The post shave left my skin feeling hydrated and healthy with no redness despite the warm sensation. The fragrance strength was quite strong throughout the shave, being cherry liqueur forward with cocoa and almond liqueur close behind.

    While the splash bottle is an elegant presentation, reminiscent of a squatty version of Disaronno, it's not very practical for use. I pulled a little out via a syringe. I'll probably reserve a small amount in a small bottle with a flow limiter to overcome this. The fragrance is so sweet, I expected at least some tackiness, but I detected none. It literally smelled and felt like I was splashing a liqueur on my skin. Again, I experienced some warmth, but unlike the soap, there was a brief blush, but it passed quickly. The fragrance perfectly matches that of the soap, but 2 hours later is the first time I detect coffee. Otherwise, it's cherry and almond liqueur all the way with faint hints of cocoa. If you're not an absolute fan of gourmand fragrances, you may as well pass on Decadence. That said, the splash does settle to something less novel and more wearable than you might expect. I believe the cocoa and coffee round it out to achieve this.

    Overall, this was a very good first experience with The Holy Black. They do know how to make an heirloom presentation, but more importantly, they know how to make a superior performing product. I look forward to using this again.
     
  18. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    First shave with the RazoRock MJ-90, the quality of this razor is amazing. For $40 others should pay attention.
    Smooth. Efficient. Definitely a daily shaver, I have zero irritation.
    I believe blade choice in this razor is important, I used a Polsilver and was rewarded.
    Stirling Electric Sheep is without doubt the best all around soap I've ever used.
    I'm hooked on RR Acqua, fresh, clean and wife approved.
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  19. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Always great shaves and pic.
     
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  20. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    You should hear my Spanish. I've have a number dos....;)
     
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