SoS: June 26, 2017 - July 2, 2017

Today was the first time in the two years I have owned it that it drew blood. Didn't realize it until I was applying the aftershave balm. Razor is that sharp and smooth. Overall, just the 4th time in last four years since I added pre-shave oil/balm to my routine that I have nicked myself. Guess I've got my routine technique dialed in!

 

Yes you do. I am going to use my 2011 R41 for the next 25 shaves (Ha! Foolish, not brave) to solidify my technique. Today's shave produced NO weepers.

 

How much razor burn did you have, I couldn't do more than 2 days

 

Amazing setup and picture Roger. You'll love that shave.

 

Good question. The alum test was negative. No razor burn. I am zeroing in on the ideal blade/soap combo.

 

Evening shave today Gents, with the maiden voyage of the Blacklands Sabre GEM Type razor. And it was a very satisfying 3 pass with touch ups, nearly BBS all around on it's first try. Very well balanced and feel to this tool. Not as heavy as I expected it to be. It looks stunning. Pics do no justice to this razor. Very natural and intuitive shaving razor that is mild, smooth and comfortable, almost Brass General like. And the GEM S/S blade performed amazingly well imo. Yes, it was a very, very good shave. Have a great evening Gents.......

Razor: Blacklands Sabre
Blade: GEM S/S PTFE coated
Brush: Maggard 26mm Synthetic
Soap: Eufros "Tierra Humeda" (translated - Moist Earth= excellent scent & performance)
Asstringent: DG Sensitive
Toner: Manetti & Roberts Rose Water
A/S Splash: RR New York

 

Blade... astra sp
Brush... restored ever ready 150
Razor... gillette tech
Soap... sudsy soapery citrus&bay
Splash... thayers lavender
Aftershave... nivea sensitive

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How did you fit that massive brush in that tiny tub of soap...............

 

Had to dig a little out and put it in the old wood bowl the brus is sitting in. lol

 

June 29, 2017
Jamie's Night Shave
sandlewood mania!

 

Barrister's Reserve - Spice
DrivenLegend Red & Black | APShaveCo Tuxedo 30mm
Ever-Ready 1912 | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE (1)

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Date: 30 June 2017

Brush: - Semogue SOC 2 Band Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm
Cream/Soap: - Stirling Island Man 4x
Razor: - Colonial General Aluminum Head with the iKon Bulldog Handle
Blade: - Feather Professional #1
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Rose Petal' / Bulldog Original Aftershave Balm

 

Nice setup


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The Perfect sotd picture, amazing .red and white glory!

 

Thank you.

Thank you. Yeah, I'm proud of how it turned out. The simple color scheme really popped. It was just a matter of deciding on which angle looked best. Here are a couple of the outtakes:

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NCoxSTLAAACK!
New
June 2017!!!

Trials and Tribulations

June 29

Razor - 1959 (E4) Gillette Fatboy (6)
Blade - (2)
Soap - Soap Commander Courage
Brush - WCS Synthetic
Post - Alum

Second night for the Laser Super Platinum. Will it live up to its marketing and give me the Ultimate Shave?? Well, it didn't do bad. I wouldn't say ultimate shave, though. However, it was better than last night on 3. Still a nice smooth ride and the finish was a DFS but nothing outstanding in that regard. I can't say it's a bad blade, but just another of the "meh" blades that I run onto from time to time. Solid shaves, could probably get the baby to show up with a full third pass and touch ups but that seems like too much work for most days. At this point I wouldn't throw it out my den but there are better options, including some Super-Max, that have just a bit extra "oomph" to them. We'll see what it does on full aggression tomorrow before assigning it a place.

The Soap Commander was a welcome addition tonight. Great scent and slickness.

One more day to July.......have you made yours yet?

 

1912/Blue Star.

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Thanks.