November 16 SOTD: Stirling Synthetic Brush @Vlasta Sample H Gillette Flair Tip Rocket Stirling Unscented PSB Irisch Moos AS
SOTD November 16, 2017 Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap Blade: Schick Razor: Schick I1 injector Brush: JR #41 badger Lather: Stirling Dirty South Shavers Fierce Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Dirty South Shavers Fierce aftershave WTG, touch up Nice and easy shave with this combination. First use of the #41 brush by @Jayaruh with good success. Overall smooth and comfortable. Have a great day!
Thank you Douglas. The Vie-Long is incredibly soft, medium backbone. The Beehive handles have become one of my favorites; they fit well in my hand. If I am not mistaken, you have a beautiful President as well. It's a pleasure to use.
That is a excellent question! I have another 1901 and the handle is more "ornate"... I think it is original as I seen others with it? I noticed it has threads to screw on handle for wedge stropping - that handle did not come with it - but this was an estate sale find from a ebay person that did not have other razors for sale - and lucky me there were no other bidders - I was shocked at how clean and how tight the blade stops were - excellent shave - the ALUM felt warm - I probably was off on the handle here and there - but for a razor that is really aggressive and looks viscous - it was VERY SMOOTH!
Thanks MATT!! I was kinda confused and I am learning the complex lather catcher history. So 1902 does make sense! since the modern blade fits - that is one thing I have not dived into - wedge blades - I had one that was in good shape (never used it though) and I dropped it on tile and chipped the freaking corner - this razor came with a rusty wedge - someday I will luck out with some clean wedge blades - but I can say a unmolested modern blade fit in perfect and was no issue! thanks for the handle information as well I will shave with my other razor (same as this - different handle) in next few days - the history on these are hard to find - so I think I need to buy that Tom Waits book..
Yes I do have a President as well. It is an excellent razor. I also have a few Beehive handle brushes. They do fit my hand and are a joy to use.
Thursday Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Arkadia Soap: Stirling Gentleman Razor: Gillette Fat Boy Blade: Vintage Gillette “Spoiler” Super Stainless (Shave #7) Brush: Thater Silvertip-26mmx55mm Aftershave: Stirling Gentleman w/Menthol WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard) Stirling Gentleman today. 20 seconds to load the Thater Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette “Spoiler” SS still in the Gillette Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with Stirling Gentleman w/Menthol aftershave. Bob
Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water Razor: Guerrilla Blade: Ladas (2) Brush: Hucklaration Lather: Mike's Hungarian Lavender Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil
16 November 2017 I call this set up my Econo-Shave. Soap: ARKO Brush: Omega 10086 black handle Mug: Old Spice circa 1961 Razor: Fatip Grande Blade: Gillette Nacet (5) Aftershave: Barbasol Brisk
Shampoo - Paul Mitchell (Tea Tree) Lavender Mint Bath Soap - WSP Barbershop Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin" Blade - Astra Superior Patinum Shave Brush - VigShaving 26mm Synthetic Nylon Shave Soap - WSP Barbershop Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "unscented" Aftershave - Pinaud Clubman Post-shave Balm - Retseliney Luxury Skin Care Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum Deodorant - Tom's of Maine "Unscented" Fragrance - Chanel "Pour Monsieur" EDP
NOVember 16th SOTD '51 Gillette Tech w Feather Tabac Omega Pro/ Walnut Thayers P&G Old Spice/Stirling Spice
SOTD: Vintage Hayashi Diamond #8000, Shave Works silvertip badger brush, Soap Commander 'Floral Fougére,' soap and matching mentholated aftershave balm. My first 'home' shave since last Saturday night after a family road trip to Disneyland. Great shave to start the work week! Have a blessed Thursday, gents!
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Blade: Personna Tungsten (10) Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band Soap: Nuavia Blu A/S: Floid Blue Scuttle: Tanakaska Once again a DFS.
I assume the "Tom" was a joke, as the singer/songwriter, Tom Waits had nothing to do with "The Safety Razor Compendium" by Robert K. Waits. Said Compendium is where I derived my information regarding your Kampfe.
