SOS: June 2018

Van Yulay - Smoking Hot Pineapple
PerFect Woodworks Infinity Brush | MAC Metalworks Synthetic 28mm
Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE
Creed | Aventus 17N01

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Thanks! I bought the handle and replaced the knot myself.

 

EPIC! Creed makes some of the best scents. I'm still envious of your Infinity Gauntlet shave brush. That thing is amazing!

 

Thanks Doug!

 

Great work.

 

Thanks! I really like it, too. It's a beast! Van Yulay's Smoking Hot Pineapple is an excellent complement to the pineapple opening of Aventus.

 

SUNDAY'S SHAVE​

Bath Soap - Shulton Old Spice "Captain's Soap Chest" Edition (circa 1974)

Razor - Gillette Superspeed (circa 1947-1952) (Re-plated in Nickel Finish by Razor Emporium)
Blade - BiC Chrome-Platnium *Fresh Blade
Shave Brush - Custom Created Handle by an "Unknown" Artist (Fitted with a synthetic 26mm Knot by Nathan of Envy Shave)
Shave Soap - Shulton Old Spice (circa mid 60's-late 70's, fits 3.75 ounce mugs from the era)
Shave Mug - Shulton Ship Grand Turk - Tempered Glass (sold 1964 thru 1978) with Custom Lid by Nathan of Envy Shave
Aftershave - Shulton Old Spice (circa 1980's)
Deodorant - Shulton Old Spice (circa early-mid 1980's)
Fragrance - Shulton Old Spice Long Lasting Cologne Spray (circa 1980's 'tester bottle' made for store display only, extremely rare.)
"Grand Turk Ship" Shaving Stand by Desire Metal Works

You know it. You love it. Old Spice Grand Turk for Sunday's Shave.

 

Thanks! It was a lot of fun. Met some awesome people, and have some new gear to experiment with.

 

Just the Basics June/Just for Fun June - take your pick

June 2

Razor - Van Der Hagen TTO
Blade - Generic Personna - Walgreen's version
Soap - Van Der Hagen Scented Luxury
Brush - VDH Boar
Post - Alum, Aqua Velva Ice Blue (Sunday Morning)

Day two with the basic VDH setup, including the actual VDH boar brush. Point of order - the Scented Luxury soap actually comes with the badger brush and the apothecary style bowl in a different kit. The Deluxe soap comes in the Premier kit with the green bowl and boar brush. I just received a Premier kit today to get the Deluxe soap for the month and add another bowl to my den. My BDH boar is now 4 years old too, so a refresh didn't seem like a bad thing to have.

As far as the Luxury soap - I'm not a fan. Yet, anyway. Seems like it's tough to get loaded. I'm not sure if I'm using too much water or not enough, but it's different from the Deluxe which I've used before. I'm going to get it figure out, one way or another. It is slick enough to do the job, if a bit short on cushion, and with the very mild VDH razor and generic Personna I had an ok shave. Finished DFS. Not perfect, but far from horrible. That's the beauty of the cheap stuff. It works just fine. Just don't expect perfection.

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Thiers Issard
MS ST 30mm
L&L Cuir et Epices
LAB AS

(10 bonus points for spotting the bumblebee in the picture . . . it seemed inebriated by all those small pink flowers)

 

3 June 2018

* Weber DLC + Stork Ex Brass
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Mystic Water Sardinian Honey
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Good Morning Everyone SOTD 06/03/18

Gillette Atra
Gillette Cart. (2)
Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Barbasol Pacific rush A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

June 3, 2018
Delta Echo New Short Comb
Feather
Wild West Brushworks 30mm Tuxedo
Nuàvia Blu

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Beautiful picture and lineup.

 

SOTD 20180603.



Proraso pre shave cream (sample).
Brush: M keramiek / APShaveCo SynBad (synth.).
Castle Forbes Lavender shaving cream (sample).
Timeless Ti 0.68.
Lord Cool (2).
Rebul Ice EdC.

 

GartBnx.....

 

Excellent picture of fine shaving products.

 

Fresh
This was an excellent shave through two days growth. The Rockwell cut down my stubble closely and comfortably, aided by slick lather. The scent is refreshing.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6s R6
Blade: Super Max Platinum
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Lather: PAA Oubliette
Aftershave: PAA Oubliette
Additional Care:
PAA Cube

 

Allon-sy!

 

RR Hawk DLC S/S & Feather Pro #1
Maggard 26mm Granite
GD Angel
Thayers Peach W/H Astringent
Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S splash


A smooth and efficient 3 pass shave this morning.The Angel provided a light but excellent lather that was both slick and protective. Post shave as always with GD is outstanding. Aqua Velva was just icing on the proverbial cake. Have a great day and shaves Gents...
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