Good picture with a beauty brush Amigo.

The knot is original as for as a know. I have had it for some years now. It is labeled "best badger" put it performance is that of the uber soft 60's "super" style knot even with the few black tip hairs mixed in. The loft is set so it is not to floppy.

07/05/18 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
Cremo Cooling Shaving Cream
RazoRock Stainless Steel Mamba DE Safety Razor
Astra Green Superior Platinum Blade - 7th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime Infused Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 After Shave Balm
Stetson Fresh Cologne
The Sudsy Soapery 100% Natural Rain Deodorant​

Tim.

ES Claymore V2 SE & Schick Proline #9
RR BC 24mm Plissoft
WSP Gaelic Tweed Shave Cream
Thayers Medicated W/H
WSP Gaelic Tweed A/S splash
Artisan Woods edt

Hadn’t used an Artist style razor and blade in a while, so out came “The Brute” or the Claymore as most know it by. I know, it’s ugly, heavy and not very appealing to the eye. But Sweeeet Jesus! This thing can shave your gonads off. An exhilarating and satisfying 2 pass shave paired with the Proline that was exquisite. Yup, it shaves with the best out there, period. Them Scots have made a hell of a razor. Sir William Wallace would have been proud. Have a great evening and great shaves Gents....
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Excellent picture and setup Gus.

07/06/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Daisygirl Soaps - Citrus Spice Goats Milk Soap
Crown King Alt-Eleven Shampoo & Conditioner Bar- w/ Prickly Pear, Neem Honey & Yucca Root
Black Ship Grooming Co. White Whale Shaving Soap
Wolf Whiskers RCE# 47 Custom Fluted DWW-3 25mm Black Wolf 3rd batch Synthetic hybrid/fan knot
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
RazoRock Stainless Steel Mamba DE Safety Razor
Astra Green Superior Platinum Blade - 8th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime Infused Witch Hazel
Brut Classic Scent Splash-On
Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 After Shave Balm
The Sudsy Soapery 100% Natural Rain Deodorant​

Gus, your razor description convinced me to avoid the ES Claymore...I'm partial to my body parts, William Wallace or not.

Thanks amigo. Good to see you up and about around here Devil Dog...

Thanks very much Gus.

July 5th
Razor: Rex Ambassador (1.5)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)
Brush: Yaqi High Mountain Silvertip
Pre shave: Stirling mentholated
Soap: CK Aqua DG
Thayers Rose
AS: CK Aqua DG

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Thanks amigo!

July 2018

July 5

Razor - Fatip Piccolo
Blade - (2)
Soap - Oleo Soapworks El Caballero
Brush - Jayaruh #54
Post - Alum

I did an early afternoon head shave today just to get it out of the way. With a two week growth I grabbed my Kai pain stick and Kai Captain Original blade. There is no better way to clear two weeks than with a pain stick. Took it nice and easy and got down to cue ball status with no blood or other problems. Always fun to do a pain stick head shave. Don't know why more don't try it!

For the regular shave tonight I stayed with the Fatip and Kai blade. Went for the El Caballero soap which is definitely growing on me with each use. Very nice and spicy scent and the slickness is there. Two passes and some touch up keeping a light touch on the razor and my mind in the game and another baby showed up without incident. Alum was mostly quiet so it was a great shave. I'll be hitting the mean streets in a little bit and I look good for all those hot (?) drunk chicks who need a ride home from the bar. You can never look good enough for fall down drunks. Have a great night!

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RECENT SHAVES


Prep: pre shave soap mix
Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Super-Max Stainless
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft
Soap: Turtleship Pine
Post: B&M Taiga A/S


This was a rushed shave and as a result was not very close or smooth. Turtleship did protect the skin even under these circumstances and got a surprising small amount of irritation. Taiga kept the pine scent going a bit longer.



Prep: pre shave soap mix, shower with C&E Vetiver bath soap
Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Super-Max Stainless
Brush: Yaqi 26mm synthetic
Soap: Crown & Crane Deep Ellum
Post: C&C Deep Ellum Balm


Really like this C&C Deep Ellum set, has a fresh citrus scent that smells like a expensive European EDT like something from D.R. Harris or T&H. Lather whipped up effortlessly. The balm is thick and one of my top picks for skin repair. Body powder is a cool option more artisans should offer IMO.

Prep: shower with C&E Vetiver bath soap, pre shave soap mix
Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Super Max Stainless
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Synthetic
Soap: Dr. Jon's Propoganda
Post: Dr Jon's Propoganda A/S


Smooth shave this afternoon with Propoganda. Nice scent that is hard to describe, the patchouli blends well with the other notes to create something deep and dark while keeping a modern masculine vibe. Managed no burn from the A/S despite a couple nicks. Hope everyone is doing well and getting the best shaves possible!

Razor: Wacker Best Tradition
Brush: Shavemac 26mm D01 Silvertip
Soap: SV Dolomiti
A/S: Shulton Old Spice

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 07/06/18

'59 Gillette 195 (set on 6)
Dorco Prime (5)
VDH Boar
Col. Conk Bay Rum
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Suavecito Bay Rum A/S

Have A Great Day!

Beautiful picture, Mark!

July 6 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette '48-'50 SS
Blade: Rapira PL
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Palmolive Classic Shave Stick
Aftershave: Maggards London Barbershop
Additional Care:
Osage Rub
Stirling Unscented PSB

filter Andrew.

Thank you, Doug!