Beautiful Empire Razor you got there Steve

Thanks for the info Steve but this one looks way out of my price range. I struggle to pay $75 or more for any Cologne or Aftershave as I work in a small office away from the public and rarely go out anymore.

SOTD - Veinte de Mayo, MMXVIII A.D.



Have a great evening!

Monday SOTD



Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech Steampunk
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D1)
Brush: Vie-long Beehive 24mm Horse hair
Bowl: Yuzu Tenmoku 4-3/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Lisa's Spicy Lime Patchouli
Pre-Shave Oil: Homemade Lemon Lime Chill
Shave Soap: Tim's Ruby Red M-bombed
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Nancy Boy Cooling Gel

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Second day in a row with this Russkie. I’m experimenting with some pastes and wanted a back to back comparison. Another wonderful shave.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Declaration Grooming Pure Lavender
Savile Row 3824
1956 STIZ Moscow 11/16
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

May 20th SOTD
PAL Injectomatic
Yahk Soap Co Creamy Coconut
30DC LE
Thayers
Pinaud Clubman

Single Pass Evening Head Shave: Fatip-Old Type/SuperMax BDT.

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You guys have "enabled" me to buy from Mystic Water Soaps(4 men)..next year. I look forward to it. Ya happy now?

MAYhem 2018!!!!!

May 20

Razor - Ever Ready 1914 LC
Blade - (3)
Soap - Soap Commander Courage
Brush - 30DC LE
Post - Alum

One more Lather Catcher to get into the mix. I bought a pair of the 1914 Ever Ready razors late last year and haven't given them a try yet. Since they're identical, I just chose the one that was in slightly better condition, though they are both well preserved. Moved the Treet carbon blade over from the Kampfe, used the LE brush with Soap Commander for a great lather, and gave this razor a try.

The 1914 is a more compact razor than the Gem Junior or Kampfe, and Wait's Compendium even speaks of the "vestigial" lather catcher that is featured in this razor. IT definitely has less of a "scoop" on it, and the blade loads simply. Open the top cap, secure the blade on the blade stops and close the cap. Ready to go. Didn't take them long to start simplifying things as they continued to try and improve on design back then.

My first pass was very smooth and nice except for one bite on my right jawline. Didn't feel it, just saw the blood after the pass. I put a moment's pressure on it and it closed right up. Not sure what happened but it wasn't anything to worry about. The XTG pass went extremely well. This razor is quite nimble and easy to get and keep angle on. Very effective, though a lot quieter than the older LC's. Missed the feedback.

Touchups after two passes landed a near-BBS. Extremely nice shave that solidifies my respect for this style of razor. I also have a Gem 1912 that is similar and have used it before so know it's a great shaver as well. So, in my collection of SE razors I have the Gem 1912, Ever Ready 1914, and OCMM that all suite me just fine. If I add the Gem Junior and perhaps the Kampfe, I'll have four or five awesome vintage SE razors ready and waiting at my command. Good thing I'm immune to any of the AD's and ignore all attempts at enabling. Otherwise I might be in trouble!

Here's to a great week ahead of the holiday next weekend!

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hello fello shavers,dunday night shave.
#22 aristocrat, astra blade jr 282 brush
s.p.bignoli mediteranian citrus shave soap,thayers lemon.fine l orange noir.
awesome 2 pass combo shave dfs+ no drama.have a great day,gary

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a black Featherweight before; but that one looks great!

Lovely photo and colours.

This is one of the best soaps available, in my opinion. You'll have a difficult time deciding on which scents to get as Michelle has a vast selection.
Good luck.

21 May 2018

* Weber DLC + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Chubby 2 Synthetic Faux Sapphire
* Grooming Dept Mallard
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Wade & Butcher
McPhail Devil w/26mm synthetic
CRSW Bergamot & Bay
Derby City Shave Tonic

Fun day restoring, honing & shaving with this 8/8 Rattler grind.
Enjoy your shave!
Tom

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 05/21/18

Weishi 9306
Dorco Prime Platinum (3)
Barbasol Original
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Stetson A/S Lotion W/ Aloe

Last Day Of This Set Up, Heading Home Later Today

Have A Great Day!

it's not very aggressive, and I get a truly sublime shave when used with a Polsiver.... I don't seem to get along with aggressive razors...

Pre: Cold water face wash
Brush: Thater 4125/1 ST
Soap: SV 70th
Razor: ATT R2 Atlas
Blade: Treet Black Beauty
Post: Cold water rinse, SV 70th ASL

It was great being back in my own bathroom and the R2 was a complete change after six days with the Cobra.
It was a first for me with this wonderful brush, which was awaiting my return.
A very nice welcome home shave was had.
Happy Shaving one and all.

SOTD 20180521.



Brush: M keramiek / Tuxedo.
Jabones by Luna "Fauno".
Timeless titanium OC 0.68 mm.
Asco Super Stainless (red wrapper) (1).
Loris E-202 EdP.

Brush with ceramic handle is under test (18).

May 21, 2018
Wolfman WR Ti .74 OC with Triad Ti Aristocrat
Feather
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
AOS Ocean Kelp Cream
Fine Platinum

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