I took my big Napoleon back to the Thuri to see what a few more minutes would do. Yup, smoother and sharper. I think it could still use a few minutes more so you may be seeing this one again soon.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mikes’ Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
John & Wm Ragg Napoleon 15/16
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

New Reissue LC & Derby Extra #1
Maggard 26mm Granite
Stache Soapworks Black Pepper
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
M&R Rose Water
Nivea 2in1 lotion
Stache Soapworks Black Pepper A/S splash

Late night shave. A 3 pass finish and it was nighty night. Have a great evening and shaves Gents... ​

Thank you for your kind words, Tim and I do agree with you that this brush is quite beautifully finished. However, I had nothing to do with it as Doug Korn turned the handle and I sent him the Epsilon knot that I harvested from the original Vie-Long brush that I bought on one of the BSTs. It is one of my loveliest brushes, especially, the handle.

Yeah. Doug Korn turned the handle for my brush that I use in my Terre d'Hermes shave kit. It's a great brush that matches my whole orange theme. It was fantastic work.

WEDNESDAY'S SHAVE​

Fragrance - Creed Royal Mayfair (bottle signed by Erwin Creed)
Aftershave - Catie's Bubbles "Royal Garden" Luxury Shave Soap Formula
Shave Soap - Catie's Bubbles "Royal Garden" Luxury Shave Soap Formula
Deodorant - Punkee Herbals "Rose"
Pre-Shave Oil - Lather & Wood "Unscented"
Post-Shave Balm - Nicci Marie Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Aging Serum
Razor - Antique Gillette ABC "Empire" Razor circa 1908-1912 (fully restored/re-plated in rhodium by Razor Emporium)
Blade - BiC Chrome-Platnium *4th shave
Razor Stand - ThinkGeek Executive Knight Pen Holder
Brush - London Cutlers Modified/Restored Antique Silver Synthetic Boar Shave Brush circa 1890
Brush Stand - Jac Zagoory's Butterfly Pen Stand
Soap Mug - Antique Northwood Dandelion Amethyst Carnival Glass Mug circa 1912

Today was the first Grade-A BBS shave I've had from the ancient ABC-Old-Type. Previously I had sub-par shaves with this razor despite the fact that it's gorgeous looking. Now I've got a great shave. I think the razor-blade needed to get to the 4th shave to mellow out the aggressiveness of the razor. I currently have no post-shave irritation and super smooth skin. Very happy with my shave today and smell like a million bucks too.

January 2018

Shavettes and Jeeves January!

January 16 - Williams Showdown Part 1

Razor - 1959 (E1) Gillette Super Speed
Blades - (2)
Soap - Williams
Brush - Stirling Pro Style Synthetic
Post - Alum/Styptic

Ok, you can't say I'm not willing to go the extra mile to get something to work. Out of respect for Fuzzy and a few others who seem to believe the dream that Williams can produce a great lather, I broke out my puck (talk about a hunt) and decided to try with a synthetic brush and some new technique ideas. I was only going to do one night of this but, after the result tonight and a bit more reading, I'm going again tomorrow. More on that in a minute.

My Williams puck was extremely dried out, given its been sealed in a tin for probably 18 months. I put in in my VDH bowl to soak a bit while I got ready. Didn't take long to improve its looks and seemed ready to go. I dumped the water off the puck and gave the brush its usual 10 second soak followed by some vigorous shakes. Then, I loaded that puck like I hated it.

I will say I got the most lather up that I ever have. Clearly the synthetic helped as did the beating I gave it. Got the brush well loaded and finished the lather on my face. First pass I actually had some soap on my face the entire pass. It was thin but slick and that was an improvement over my earlier efforts. For the second pass I went back and added a bit of water and I'm pretty sure that was the wrong move. Seemed like the lather broke and the second pass I had to rush to beat the fast retreating lather. One nick on my right jawline from rushing, took styptic to stop it. The alum was a bit warm and I know the irritation is a bit high.

So, here's my plan. Tomorrow I'm going to treat it like MWF. Wet puck, dry brush. I've seen others do that with success. I will say there was a lot of lather left in the bowl, but it was quite airy and more like foam than lather. We'll see if I can improve on that tomorrow.

Overall result is a DFS, so no worries there. And the slickness wasn't the issue at all. Just the quality of the lather.

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Weird Al Yankovic on bathroom acoustics, “I had sent Dr. Demento a few home made tapes before that, and the Knack in the summer of 1979 was inescapable. I was a college radio DJ and every other request on the phone line was a request for ‘My Sharona.’ I had a stupid idea to make it a song about lunch meat, and I took my accordion across the hall because the bathroom had this acoustically perfect tiled vibe—the old Bathroom Wall Of Sound. I sent it to Dr. Demento in hopes that he would play it, and it became a big hit on the show."

Should I admit I've seen Al in concert twice? He's quite the entertainer.

Thank you very much Doug - you're too kind

Razor: An old Bengall with new shoes
Brush: Razorock Plissoft Bruce
Soap: Razorock MF
A/S: B&M Reserve Cool

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

Wednesday 17th January

Birch Tar Soap and RSC Facial Scrub
Vitos Preshave Cream
Omega Boar Brush
Wilkinson Sword Shave Stick
Executive Shaving Claymore V2 on a Windrose Handle
Proline-P
Alum Block and Rinse
Arko Sensitive ASB
Brut Passion EDT

2 passes and a touch up for a lovely shave. I shall be feeling my face all day

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 01/17/18

Pal Adjustable (set on 3/4)
Schick (6)
Erskine 3103 Boar
Williams
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Pinaud Clubman A/S

Have A Great Day !

SvdD 20180117.



J&T® model "Minimalistic" pear / Tuxedo.
Ach Brito Lavanda shaving cream.
TImeless titanium razor with stainless steel base plate 0.95 mm.
Kai Stainless (7).
Rebul Lavanda EdC.

Borrowed the stainless steel base plate to find out which blade gap.

HumpBay
Superb shave today. Easily built and slick lather with a unique scent. My skin is left smooth and ready for the cold. I've used the Cube about 50 times without making much of a dent in it.
Prep: PAA Cube
Soap: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Razor: Rockwell 6sR6
Blade: voskhod
AS: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum

Wed. 1/17/18



A fine three pass shave this morning. I am smooth and refreshed. Enjoy your day friends. ☺️

January 17, 2018
OneBlade Genesis V2
Modified Gem PTFE
Thater Beehive White Boar
Jeeves Bay Rum
Captain’s Choice Bay Rum


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Great setup ups and pictures men.

My face is not only BBS, it's absolutely frozen-stiff after this shave with the Glacial Spearmint soap. The matching balm and the Snake Bite froze me even more. Did I ever have fun!

Hope you all have a great day!

Thank you, Doug!

January 17, 2018

Thater Beehive White Boar
Savionniere Du Moulon Tempete
RR Black Mamba DLC with RR Ti
Personna 74 Tungsten Plus
Fine Italian Citrus
ADP Colonia Essenza

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Good one EC! I tried it once, but the neck warped. Now, as far as singing in the bathroom...........