Thursday 11/16/17 SOTD
Razor: Pre-war Fat Handled Tech
Brush: Dubl Duck M2 with Omega 10066 Boar
Soap: Stirling Arkadia
Post: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Bar, Thayer’s Rose Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Aspen with Menthol added
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My initial rotation plan for today was to use Dirty Deeds Cactus scented soap. However, when I opened the tin, the scent was sour. I’ve had this happen on a few soaps where lathering it, rinsing off all the lather, and leaving it open to dry for a day will resolve the issue. Unfortunately, this just made my whole bathroom smell bad. That soap went in the bin. I hope no one else is having issues with the soaps I sent out in May.
Today I went for a quick and easy shave. Doesn’t get much easier than my auto pilot razor, a pre-war fat handled tech. I don’t use this razor much, but it is the only Gillette I have kept. I have an OC SC baseplate that fits the cap perfectly as well. Eventually, I am going to send this one to be plated or coated, and fill the hollow handle with lead shot. I even have a case that needs a revamp that will hold both baseplates. I loaded it with my favorite blade, the one that puts Feathers, Voskhods to shame, the Red, White, and Blue Rapira Sweedish Supersteel. As everyone from the Cartel knows, I like American Straights, but Russian DE blades. They leave me alone. (Also, I will cut you. Ask Yuri.)
I got a two pass DFS with almost no effort, in less time than it normally takes me to do one pass with a straight. Stirling was awesome as usual, but I always forget how thirsty this soap is. A tiny bit of buffing, and done. I didn’t chase the baby in my trouble areas because with a DE I can get it perfect, but always end up with ingrown hairs when I do. Followed it up with Iced Lucky Tiger Aspen, and headed out for the day.
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