SOS: May 2018

Pre: Cold water face wash
Brush: Vie-Long 14846 Badger/Horse
Soap: Stirling Spice
Razor: Ever-Ready 1912
Blade: Gem Blue Star
Post: Cold water rinse, Old Spice ASL

I'd lost count of how many shaves were under this blades belt.
I thought it was two but it tugged a bit, so I think this was the forth.
All said and done, it was a mediocre shave. When in doubt change the blade is what I take from that.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

2 pass shave today - BBS on about 90% of my face but didnt push under my left jaw line. I'll be shaving again tomorrow night anyway.

Omega Pro49
Tabac Soap
Gillette New LC
Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade
A little alum, and
Pinaud Clubman After shave lotion

Have a lovely evening

 

That's a beast Celestino, 32/34mm knot?

 

Thursday's Planned Shave:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Sport)in shower
shave-Barbasol Original(cream)
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Plus Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Avon 4 Men Maxwell '23 Tribute*

*-Just saw some reviews of this Avon on Basenotes.net-majority described it as a pleasant-scented famous men's A.S. , even though it's also described as "floral".

 

Thursday Planned SOTD


Razor: Joris Palladium Black\White Pin Stripe
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D4)
Brush: M&F 26mm 2-band Blonde
Bowl: Corbell Pedestal Bowl 4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Lisa's 's Invigorating Eucalyptus
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Sandalwood
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Coattails
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: WhollyKaw King of Oud
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Thursday SOTD
May 24, 2018

OneBlade Genesis V1
Feather FHS-10
Shavemac ATG LE Silvertip D01
Saponificio Varesino Opuntia
Fine Fresh Vetiver
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

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05/24/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with The Sudsy Soapery Lavender & Peppermint Soap with Soothing Oatmeal
Crown King Alt-Eleven Shampoo & Conditioner Bar- w/ Prickly Pear, Neem Honey & Yucca Root
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Black Ship Grooming Co. White Whale Shaving Soap
Stirling Soap Company 24mm x 57mm Boar Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Detroit Grooming Co. Adjustable 'Alpha' Stainless Steel Razor with Smooth Handle
Feather New Hi-Stainless Blade - 5th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Old Spice Classic Aftershave
NIVEA Men Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

A simply wonderful shave. Snuck up on me as the first two passes were good but unremarkable. The end was anything but.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Declaration Grooming Pure Lavender
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Nielsens Never Fail 5/8
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Single Pass Evening Head Shave: Monstorously good, Fatip Mk1 base, Old Type cap, Karve handle, Astra SS.

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I'd like to get your commentary on that Lavender soaop.

 

Renegade Atelier is a soap that flies under the radar. Ides Of Fall is one great smokey campfire scent!

 

Thanks, Guy.
Actually, I am a bit embarrassed to admit it, but the knot is 36mm at the opening. I got a great deal on it from a member on another forum.
Once I tried XL knots, I haven't been able to stay away from them. I am actually finding my 30mm knots too small.

 

24 May 2018

* Weber DLC + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP Manchurian 2-Band + Oscar11 Amber Barbeiro
* Grooming Dept After The Fire
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Dang, 30mm too small, take it you probably head shave at well.

 

MAYhem 2018!!!!!

May 23

Razor - Simplex
Blade - (2)
Soap - Stirling Electric Sheep
Brush - Jayaruh #54
Post - Alum

I took the handle from my Gillette Old Style and switched it to the Simplex. Grabbed the Zapped Mutton soap since I haven't had the pleasure for awhile and the JR54. Fantastic lather. The mutton tallow really has a great feel to it. Especially after the shave.

The longer handle does make a difference, though the razor will never be in my top 5 list. It's a decent shaver, actually pretty darned good for one out of a vending machine and would be a good choice for travel/camping. A basic setup/minimalist would be a good fit as well. The finish was a decent DFS with no blood thanks to the longer handle allowing me to not overthink and over adjust like last night. No complaints and it's a fun one to play with.

Speaking of basic/minimalist setups - we had a discussion awhile back about a month dedicated to the "cheap gear". You know - starter stuff. Basic setups. We have just over a week to go in MAYhem and I am declaring "Just the Basics June"! Should be fun to see what we all can bring to the den for a month of basic/starter/cheap shaves. June is a good month to go back to the basics as it's 6 months from Decadent December! Another week and a day of bringing the MAYhem before we get there so let's keep it coming!

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Razor: Revisor
Brush: JR#263
Soap: L&L Grooming Bandwagon
A/S: Razorock XXX
And in the continuing effort to make everything applicable to shaving... this large clam shell makes a nice loading bowl for samples .

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 05/24/18

'62 Gillette Slim ( set on 6)
Dorco Prime Platinum (6)
Synthetic
Col. Conk Bay Rum
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Stephan Bay Rum A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

The beard of yesterday with the Gillette Tech and a supermarket no brand name blade
The head this morning with a no brand name DE and an Iridium blade

 

Rockwell 6c (R6) & Gillette 7 O’ Clock SP #3
RR BC 24mm Plissoft
WSP Mahogany Formula T
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
Nivea Fresh Active A/S lotion


A quick but real good shave this morning. Nuff said. Have a great day and awesome shaves Gents... ​