13 January 2018

* Blackbird Polished SB 101
* Iridium Super
* MS 2-Band + Doug Korn Amber Taca
* Jabonman/Eufros Ylang Ylang Tallow
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Gonna post now for Sunday morning:

C. W. Beggs Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra day 7
Tibet Forest Fresh SC
Lucky Tiger AS Cream
Osage Rub AS Splash
Lagerfeld Classic EdT

I really like this Tibet cream from Bangladesh - the smell is nice, it lathers really easily and it's got a very nice cooling effect. It also has an antiseptic to kill bacteria. The Lucky Tiger balm is a must-have for me at all times, as is the Rubby Dubby Doo!

Oh, by the way - here's what I have on tap for my Dad's shave tomorrow:

Two hot towels
Omega 49
Ming Shi TTO/new Derby
Old Spice Original SC
Old Spice Classic AS Splash

Dad enjoys the scent of Old Spice now and then so I thought I'd give him a treat. He even likes the P&G version which I personally can't stand but I'll do anything to make him happy. The cream is the original Shulton version from India. He's not a fan of menthol - in fact he's surprised that I love it so much. He enjoys the Ming Shi TTO razor because it's very gentle and it still gives him great shaves!

Razor: Blackland Sabre L2
Blade: Personna GEM (1)
Brush: Jayaruh JR #45 Walnut Honey Comb
Soap: Jeeves Of Husdon Street Private Study
A/S: Old Spice Fresh Lime
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Sinker Log Shaving Bowl

Nice looking razor ya got there! I don't have that kind of coin though.

Unconditionally Superb
I used my Premier straight on my cheeks and the slant on my neck today. The shave was satisfying, smooth and comfortable. The US salve is a great pre shave - it doesn't improve lather, but it makes the post shave feel smoother. I'm very happy that this scent will eventually be a permanent feature for Declaration Grooming!

Neither do I.

Nope. I just used the force.

The way it must be for 1-14:

prep-Dove Care + Men Bodywash (in shower)
shave-Rise Super Foam
razor-Pivot Sensation by Gillette Sensor Deuce
A.S.-Rise Cooling Balm

To paraphrase what Jack Palance might have said about this plan(borrowing from his classic Skin-Bracer commercial): NUTHIN' FANCEH.......DON'T YOU THINK?

GartBnx.....

Date: 14 January 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Maseto Extra Density 2 Band Finest Badger 24/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat 8x
Bowl:- Captain's Choice
Razor:- GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade:- GEM Personna SS PTFE Coated #8
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)

No problem. I don't think you would be dissapointed with the performance of any of those soaps.

SHAVE OF THE DAY


Prep: MLSW Sandalwood pre shave butter
Razor: Razorock Hawk
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft
Soap: T&S Himalaya
Post: T&S Himalaya A/S


Had a smooth shave this afternoon. Have grown to really like this scent of Himalaya, was not sure about the new T&S scents at first, but Himalaya and Maya are the ones I like most. Performance is excellent with both the soap and the aftershave. Hope everyone had a great shave!

Dovo 55 Best Class, Fritz Bracht
Frank Shaving Silvertip Badger Brush
Savonitto Chez Mon Grand Pere Shaving Soap
Vitos Pre/Post Shave

Bath Soap - Mama Bear's Obsessed for Men



Razor - Antique Gillette 1907 Old-Type (fully restored and re-plated in gold by Razor Emporium)
Blade - Wilkinson Sword *3rd Shave
Shave Brush - Everyman Jack Synthetic
Shave Soap - Mama Bear's Obsessed for Men
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Aftershave - Calvin Klein's Obsession For Men
Post Shave Balm - Retseliney Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
Deodorant - Calvin Klein's Obsession For Men
Fragrance - Calvin Klein's Obsession For Men EDT
Shave Stand by Robert Evans on Etsy. Must request custom project to order.

The shave today was possibly the best shave I've ever had. The pre-shave oil I think made a huge impact on preventing any irritation from the glycerine soap on that 3rd pass and final cleanup.

Also, I've learned how to make lather correctly from the Mama Bear Glycerine soap by not thinning it with too much water and allowing some of the dense richness to stay in there on the skin. Although this is definitely a thirsty soap and it has a great ability to stretch lather with extended watering.....too much water thins the moisturizing properties of the soap. I soak the puck in a very thin layer of water which I use to apply over the pre-shave oil on my face before loading the brush carefully with only a few drops of water. Then I again carefully build a face lather with small amounts of water and get just the right consistency. The further key to preventing the slight 'burning sensation' that people report on Mama Bear soaps is to not rinse off my face between passes so as the maintain the pre-shave oil. I only slightly re-wet my face and add a few drops to the brush for each pass's lathering.

Normally my face cannot tolerate 3 passes with the Gillette Old Type, but with a proper pre-shave oil and lather procedure, I have been able to sustain a near bullet-proof blade protection (hard to achieve vs an aggressive Old-Type), while getting excellent slickness.

I also think I have gotten to a better level of competency with the Old-Type. Despite just a two very minor weepers that stopped bleeding immediately, I was am satisfied that I am becoming quite the stubble assassin with this Old-Type. I took 3-passes with an added cleanup and ZERO irritation, achieving possibly my best resulting shave ever. I'm discounting the 2 very minor weepers because my shave today involved risky and daring aggressive angles to achieve BBS. I was either going to get razor burn or I was going to have an elite shave. Well, no razor burn thanks to my oil/soap lather protection procedure.

I also did a perfect 4-pass shave on the back of my neck (with-grain/against-grain/across-left/across-right)....BBS as well.

I think I am satisfied that I have achieved a competent level of skill with this razor. I'm not a Jedi Master yet, but if I can consistently pull off this kind of shave without post-shave irritation with an Old-Type, well, I might gloat a little on here.

A ridiculous, hilarious, completely enjoyable trip to Awesometown...
Razor: Snail Forge 8/8 Kamisori
Brush: Wolf Whiskers “Twin Raptor”
Soap: B&M Soapmakers of Awesometown
A/S: Folsom & Co Black Powder
This razor just cracks me up .

Enjoy your shave and weekend!
Tom

Beautiful Gillette Tim.

PARADIGM/TI :: DECLARATION/JEFFERSON :: GROOMING DEPT./FLIGHT :: CRSW/REPLENISH
The ebonite handle has a very deep luster, and the colors truly reveal themselves in good light. After two lathers the knot is very impressive, dense with a hint of scrub. Very elegant in person.​

PAA Starling SE & GEM SS ptfe #4
RazoRock Beehive
LPL Oud Santal
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
M&R Rose Water
Nivea 2in1 lotion
Armani Code Ultimate edt

An ATG pass and some touch ups and it was a DFS all told. The “B” plate has provided three great solid shaves. Not over the top or revolutionary, but satisfying shaves nonetheless. Off to the pub with friends for steamed clams, crabs, a few pints and enjoy the games. Have a great day and shaves Gents..... ​

Good picture and setup.

Fantastic brush there. Beautiful!