SoS: October 2, 2017 - October 8, 2017

OCtober 5th, Jamie's SOTN.
OC = Pearl SBF-12 TTO O.C. Great Razor!! Agressive and with a Lord or Shark blade I get amazing shaved. PAA and Local Gent Clown fruit. WHIPPED DOG 30mm boar. PAA pumpkin star jelly.

 

G'day @EzraCobb what's your loft height on the Whipped Dog 30mm boar knot????

Cheers

 

I can't get them to jump out. I keep trying

 

Questions about your brush!
Boar bristle? Bulb or flat top/ fan?
Did you purchase it with the knot in, or is it a refurbish?

 

SOTD 10.5.2017

Pre-shave: A beer (not pictured) and a hot shower (also not pictured)
Soap: Williams
Brush: VDH Boar
Razor: vintage Probak 3 piece OC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (4)
Post-shave: Dickinson WH, Aqua Velva AS Balm, Walgreens Cooling AS

I spent the day lake fishing so I didn't get showered and shaved until late today. I had a pleasant day at the lake but none of the fish wanted to play today... no bites, nibbles or jumping out of the water. I don't usually get bored fishing, even when the fish aren't biting but this time I took the lunch hour off and went to a small town nearby to check out a couple of antique stores. That "fishing" trip paid off in that I acquired a Gillette Adjustable J2 (1964) in great shape (picture included). So, at least I felt the day was fruitful.

I did a face and head shave this evening. The Williams lathered up very well, and I got a close, comfortable face shave. I was working up the lather to do a head shave, but always wanting to try something new, I grabbed my bottle of Head Slick Shave Cream and added some of that to my Williams lather. Wow! That really added some creamy texture to the lather and the lather remained consistent (no dissipating) and slick throughout the head shave. I'll have to do that again!

Overall, the shaving was the best part of the day.... except for the Gillette Adjustable I found. I hope everyone is having a great week!


Okay... so I decided to add a picture of the beer. But I will not add a picture of the shower!


This is what I added to the Williams for the head shave. The resulting lather was outstanding!


This is the only "fish" I managed to catch today....

 

OCtober!!!

October 5

Razor - Gillette New LC Delta Echo Raffle Winner
Blade - (2)
Soap - Soap Commander Courage
Brush - Jayaruh #46
Post - Alum

Well, as usual, the Feather is smoother on day two than one. At least that's how it works for me. Not that it wasn't smooth last night, just seems to lose that little harsh feel it has on the first shave. In other words, a very nice shave. When I replied to the favorite shaving gear thread today the New LC was one of the two or three razors in the running for my favorite. I settled on the Fatboy, only because of its versatility. I could shave with a New as my daily shaver and never complain.

Fantastic lather from the JR46 and Soap Commander and the alum was quiet. The baby is in the house. A very fine shave tonight with no complaints. One more shave on this setup and then I'll spend a few days on some fun stuff. Ok, ok, yes this is fun to get shaves like this but.....you know me. Or do you? Yeah, I'm sure you do. Have a great Friday!!!

 

Here are a couple of the great shaves I got this week:
Tuesday 10/03/2017 - Very clean BBS all around!
RAZOR: Sabi Gen 1 TTO - (4 inch brass handle, medium weight, Gunmetal finish) - my MOST aggressive TTO
BLADE: DORCO ST-300 Platinum - * shim added under blade
PRE SHAVE: Rite Aid RENEWAL skin cleansing cream
SHAVE CREAM: Pacific Caffeinated SHAVING CREAM - COOLING spearmint
BRUSH: SheaMoisture Ultimate Shave Brush - black badger knot. Plenty of rich lather for multiple passes.
POST SHAVE: NONE
AFTER SHAVE: Murray & Lanman Florida Water Cologne

Thursday 10/05/2017 - Very nice and quick DFS shave (BBS on the cheeks)!
RAZOR: Micro Touch One - TTO DE and a good shaver, more mild than I usually prefer.
BLADE: Astra Superior Platinum DE blade - this used blade was not up to the task for BBS under the neck - too dull.
PREP: hot water wash and rinse
BRUSH: NO
PRESHAVE: Tree Hut Shea Body Butter - Coconut Lime - adds nice moisture & slickness
CREAM: Personal CARE Extra Thick SENSITIVE Shave Cream
POST SHAVE: hot water rinse
AFTER SHAVE: Barber Shop Classics Booster Iced Lime
Total BBS was just out of reach. Maybe with better prep and more time...

 

10/06/17 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Captain's Choice Bay Rum Shaving Cream
RazoRock 400 Butterscotch 24 x 57mm Synthetic Noir Plissoft Brush
Crown King Dual Chamber Porcelain Scuttle
Gillette 1930's New Type Long Open Comb Razor
Gillette 7 O'Clock Russian Green Pack Super Stainless Blade - 6th Shave
RazoRock Alum Stick
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Crown King Captain Smythe's Reserve Oak Barrel Aged Bay Rum & Leather Aftershave/Cologne
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm​

 

Beautiful razor

 

Thanks. I just soaked it in alcohol and polished it up with Brasso when I received it. It cleans up fairly good.

 

I am not familiar with your vintage Probak. It looks great and I like the low profile head design. How does it shave?
Steve

 

Breaking out the fruit! I have to say it has really grown on me over the past year. Good stuff.

 

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: RazoRock MJ90-A
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Morris & Forndran Tigris
Lather: Stirling Bay Rum
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

Great shave this morning.



Hone 15 razor
Epsilon White Horse Hair brush with fan knot
WSP Citrus Blast soap
Floris Elite AS Balm
Recipe for Men Pre-Shave Oil


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October 6th

 

Good Morning Everyone! SOTD 10/06/17

'59 Gillette 195 (set on 5)
Wilkinson Sword (2)
Synthetic
Col. Conk Amber
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Aqua Velva Musk A/S

A Fine Friday Shave With The Fatboy

Have A Great Day

 

OCtober 6, 2017
Wolfman WR1 OC
Feather
Shavemac LE with DO1 2 Band Flat Top
Reef Point Test Depth
Witch Hazel with Menthol
Cool Water EDT

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Fri. 10/6/17



A truly excellent three pass shave this morning. I'm smooth and refreshed. Have a great day friends. ☺

 

Great photos of fine gear.

 

Friday shave

muhle r89 and muhle blade
shavemac 26mm silvertip badger

muhle sandalwood shaving cream
alum block
Thayer witch hazel
razorock zipeppino aftershave

have a nice day