SOS: May 2018

PAA Organism 46B soap, Honey Farm Maple burl and resin two band badger brush, Edvin Neiström straight razor, Local Gent California Barber aftershave.

Starting to get into this weird Organism 46b soap. It lathers very well, and the family says it smells like chocolate. Now that they're saying that I'm smelling it too.

 

Menthol Monday:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/new Astra
Stirling Glacial Spearmint SS
Stirling Glacial Spearmint ASB
B+M Arctique AS Splash
Aramis EdT

Wowwwwwwwwwwwww, what a freeze and what a shave!

Best wishes for the week!

 

YESTERDAY'S SHAVE


Prep: shower with WTF Taboo bath soap, pre shave soap mix
Razor: Future Clone (4)
Blade: Gillette Black
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft
Soap: Siliski Soaps- Santa's Pipe
Post: PAA Cold Spices A/S


Excellent shave yesterday morning. The soap is actually Santa's Pipe, and just used this one to show the label. Scent of Santa's Pipe is a spicy tobacco, smells a bit like gingerbread and is a beautiful scent. No burning effect at all which is good since these kind of scents sometimes cause issues with my skin. The lather of Siliski Soaps is top notch and have been quite impressed with this artisan. holds plenty of water, has that shiny quailty, and is super slick. Lather washes away easily and doesn't leave a heavy post shave feel like some other soaps, although skin feels moisturized and well nourished. Managed a BBS with no irriration and finished off with PAA Cold Spices.


MEMORIAL DAY SHAVE


Prep: Musgo Real Oakmoss
Razor: Ming- Shi Future Clone (4.5)
Blade: Gillette Black
Brush: Yaqi 26mm synthetic
Soap: Wild West Pony Express
Post: English Leather A/S & Cologne


The British are coming, the British are coming! I wonder if Paul Revere knew they were coming because he could smell the English Leather lol, I'm joking of course, but EL is one strong scent. Pony Express is a EL clone although i don't detect that sharp note, it is a good compliment to English Leather. Whipped up a thick lather in the copper bowl. Have found Wild West soaps to keep getting better each time I use them, scents are pretty unique and there is something for everyone. So far I think my favorite is Rose Dunn, used it the other day and the scent is amazing. Managed to get a close shave and surprisingly little burn from the aftershave and cologne. Hope everyone has a peaceful shave and a safe Memorial Day!

 

Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
*Edit = Blade - Astra Superior Platinum *4th shave
Shave Brush - Scaramouche+Fandango 22mm "Ultra-Soft" Synthetic
Shave Soap - The Shave Den "Sensitive" (Unscented)
Aftershave - The Shave Den "Sensitive" (Unscented) Witch Hazel in an Infinity Jars Ultraviolet Bottle
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Post-Shave Balm - Nicci Marie Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Aging Face Serum
Deodorant - Herban Cowboy "Unscented"
Fragrance - Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina

 

Tuesday's Planned Shave:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Sport) in shjower*
shave-Barbasol Original
razor- Il sera la Sensore Deux Plu Pivote DisposeABLEment
A.S.-Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue**

*about to run out, trip to drugstore soon
**-my goodness, what was THAT all about???

 

Nice Western choices , and thanks for the commentary on Wild West Soaps(again, I'd like to see that company increase the soap size to 4, but....doesn't mean I'm not glad to see such a brand out there).

 

Superb 3 pass shave with my Friedrich Herder 77. It has a beautiful edge from @Billyfergie and has left me truly BBS tonight. Maybe its because I usually use my DE's when I'm in a rush, but i always admire the complete lack of irritation from a good straight shave. Havent had that many recently and tonight really reminded me of how enjoyable and relaxing it can be. Mentally de-cluttering maybe - its all i think about for the duration of my shave.

Omega Pro49
Phoenix and Beau Oberon Soap
Friedr. Herder 77 square point
A little alum, and
L'OrealMen Expert Birch Sap Balm

 

You won’t be disappointed.

 

Maggard Old Type/DeFitch Handle Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Proraso Green Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva After Shave

A very refreshing shave today. Two passes with a hint of touch up for a very smooth and comfortable BBS shave.

 

Χαρούμενα καθυστερημένα γενέθλια.

 

Euxaristo file.

 

May 28th

 

May 25th SOTN... ZY CHINA DE head, a OC and CC combo..great shaver. WCS handle.


May 27th SOTN
QA futur clone, Semogue 820

 

Nice looking Razor.

 

Tonight's shave was with a "Newish" razor. I had a fine 2 pass shave, that left me near BBS. Zero Issues.

Razor- Dovo Best Quality
Brush- RazoRock 400 with Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger.
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Pinaud Clubman

 

I like the way the boar knot blooms. Which one is that? Thanks.......

 

TUESDAY'S SHAVE​

Fragrance - Dior Sauvage Very Cool Spray
Aftershave Splash - Dior Sauvage
Deodorant - Dior Sauvage
Suds - Van Yulay "The Gentle Sauvage"
Post-Shave Balm - Nicci Marie Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Aging Face Serum
Shave Brush - Beauty7 Professional Premium Synthetic Nylon
Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - Astra Superior Platinum *5th shave
Razor/Brush Stand by Royal Shave

 

Thanks Paul! Don't let the 2oz size fool ya, these are great soaps and it allows for a bit more variety.

 

Thanks! It shaves very well

 

OK thanks...as it is, I'm down to probably less than that now with my Local Gent...it all surrounds the perimeter. I'll give that one or two more tries.