SoS; April 2018

SE Sunday's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Soap Commander Renewal
Jayaruh #271
J.A. Henckels Rapide Razor
J.A. Henckels Wedge
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Florida Water

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Soap Commander Renewal Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #271 synthetic brush. I did two passes with the J.A. Henckels Safety Razor using a J.A. Henckels Wedge blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Florida Water. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

My love affair with these RVT soaps continues - this morning I used the Dark Lime. It's got a lovely dry lime scent with plenty of rich, slick, creamy lather and it's also very skin-friendly like all of Mo's soaps. I love the Bull Dog moisturizer because it smells nice, it's soothing, and very protective against irritation. Finally, a couple of splashes of the Booster Iced Lime completed the job. A great BBS shave although the Astra needs to be changed.

Happy Easter my friends!

 

April 1, 2018
Wolfman OC
Feather
DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Nuàvia Blu

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Unconditional Surrender
This seems like an appropriate soap for Easter. The shave was outstanding in every way.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6s R6
Blade: Personna Platinum
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Lather: L&L US
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux US
Additional Care:
Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender Salve

 

01 April 2018

Call me a sucker for a sad look. Berate me for my memory lapse. Shake your head and walk away. All that.

BECAUSE.........I used the spineless Vulfix 2006 badger brush again this morning!

I was planning this morning's shave yesterday and happened to spot the Vulfix just sitting in the back of the linen closet. All alone as none of the boars or synthetics want anything to do with this weakling. As I was going to use a cream, I figured OK, I'll give it another try. Hadn't used it in over a year I suppose.

Well, same poor result. Sure, it whips up enough lather, but......and it's a big but, it doesn't want to give up the lather. It flops. It splays. It's about impossible to paint on a sufficient coat of lather. (don't even try to face lather!) I ended up squeezing the lather out of the brush and applying by hand.

Still got a BBS after 2 passes and some minor touch-ups. The Vulfix is officially retired as of this day. I will wrap it up after it's dry, put it in a box and bury it in the backyard. I will not be tempted to use it ever again. (although I do like the shape of the handle).

Cream: La Toja
"Brush": Vulfix 2006
Bowl: Dollar Tree salsa
Razor: RazoRock German 37 slant
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman

 

hello fello shavers,sunday morning shave.
flat bottom tech with fluted handle,astra sp blade, fuller brush and hamster bowl.
proraso wood and spice cream ,balm and cologne.
awesome 3 pass combo shave ,bbs ,no drama.life is good.
happy easter and have a great week all.gary

 

i have the same brush and feel the same about it.i may re knot mine,as i like the handle.

 

Sunday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Van Yulay Spiced Mahogany
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy
Blade: Vintage Personna 74 Tungsten (Shave #10)
Brush: Mozingo/WSP Silvertip-24mmx52mm
Aftershave: Pino Silvestre Underwood EdT

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Van Yulay Spiced Mahogany today. 20 seconds to load the Mozingo/WSP Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Personna 74 Tungsten still in the Fat Boy. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Pino Silvestre Underwood EdT.

Bob

 

April 1, 2018

Wolf Whiskers 'Spring Forth' TGN Finest
MDC Agrumes
Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Feather HS
Fine L'Orange Noir
Terre D'Hermes

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04/02/18 51st Birthday Shave of the Day
Face Wash with The Sudsy Soapery Lavender & Peppermint Soap with Soothing Oatmeal
Crown King Planet 9 Shampoo/Conditioner Puck with Cider Vinegar, Yucca & Manuka
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Crown King Irma Shave 2017 Lightly Mentholated Artisan Shave Soap
RazoRock Rosso Corsa F-400 XXL 34MM Noir Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Gillette M2 (Birth Year) Gen 1 Slim Adjustable Razor - Setting 3
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 1st Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
The Sudsy Soapery 100% All Natural Rain Creamy Aftershave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

Sweet setup amigo! Happy Easter Clint!

 

Beard: Ikon X3 which has been on loan I've come to like a lot.***1/2. Head Shave: Star DE. I initially tried the Stahly cap for science but it was way too mild. Stock set up does a beautiful job. Rapira Platinum Lux (1).

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April 1 SOTD:

Razor: Gem MMOC
Blade: Gem Stainless
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts Aurora
Lather: Stirling San Antonio
Aftershave: The Veg
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

3.31.18 Saturday night shave.
inspired by Roby flex and bamasamarai. ..PAL Injectomatic and the VEG for the chosen ones

peace, Jamie

 

Thank you Mark.


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1 April 2018

* Karve Shaving Plate D
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* MS 2-Band XD + WildWestBrushworks Lime
* Jabonman/Eufros Ylang Ylang Tallow
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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EASTER MORNING SHAVE


Prep: Musgo Real Oakmoss
Razor: Razorock Hawk SE
Blade: Kamosuri (2nd shave)
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft
Soap: Catties Bubbles 322
Post: Lalique EDT, Peach Thayer's WH


Very nice Easter morning shave. Figured the 322 would be appropriate and has become my go to for holiday soap. Whipped up a thick lather in the Cooper bowl. Managed a BBS shave with no irritation. Finished off with Lalique EDT to keep with the earthy vetiver theme. Hope everyone has a safe Easter!

 

April 1,2018 Easter Sunday


Razor: Gillette Atra Handle
Blade: Generic Cart. (5)
Lather: Gillette Foamy
AS: Afta

Surprise, surprise, accidently ran across my old Atra handle, so I thought that just might along with celebrating Easter. Thought I would have a problem with the `generic` cart. Since the last time I used this razor, I have learned enough from TSD members to get a fantastic shave. So now I have 3 swivel head razors that I can rotate, plus an Italian razor that uses snapped DE blades. I haven't learned the proper angle yet. I may need some help with that.
A1 pass shave, WTG with a slurry lather on my neck for a clean up. Topped off with Afta AS. I have as good a shave as with my other flex head razors. Easily a BBS. God be with Ya`all. Christ has asked me to extend my Christian love to each of you.

Bill

 

Bill:

Is this the one?

Bill

 

April 1st SOTD