SOS: July 2018

Not deeper. Rooney, Thater, all 3 of the VieLong beehives have bigger, rounder ridges, while the Varlet has double the ridges as they are smaller and are crisper with a little edge to ridges while the first three mentioned the bumps are smoothed/rounded out .Varlet feels a lot better in my hands, easier to maneuverer around my face and neck.

 

Thanks Tim for the compliment. I try most of the time to match sets but I have enough gear in house to setup a small shave store which makes it easier for me. Be too embarrassed to tell anyone how much gear I really have and on occasion stumble upon an item I forgot I have and I even keep a spreadsheet with all the gear and number of uses for each item.

 

hello fello shavers ,sunday night shave...
#26 brit flat bottom 4piece tech,simpson commodore best badger, nacet.
tobs sandalwood cream and splash.
nice 2 pass combo shave dfs, no drama.
have a great day, gary

 

July 2018

July 8

Razor - Qshave (6 - setting OMG)
Blade - (2)
Soap - Stirling Mountain Man
Brush - Jayaruh #54
Post - Alum

Day two with the Qshave on 6, Ladas loaded up, and another fine Stirling product to whip up with the JR54. I'm not sure how much more luxurious this could get but I'll keep trying day by day. This soap always takes me back to a time when I wore a daily cologne that has a very similar scent. It's a really pleasant and easy to take scent and makes the shave all that much better. As far as the actual shave - I once again found the baby on two passes and very little touch up. With the gap this thing has, throw in a sharp blade, get your angle and just pay attention. It makes for an incredibly aggressive yet smooth and fun shave! If they'd make this razor out of brass instead of zinc I might think about turning it into a daily shaver!

Monday arrives soon for most of you. Have a great start to your week out there!

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Schick F and Old Spice day. The brush is a Semogue 208.

 

9 July 2018

* Rex Ambassador
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Wholly Kaw Bare Naked Tallow
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Celestino, beautiful photo and gear my friend.
Steve

 

Love that setup.
Now if it just had a straight razor leaning on the F... perfection.

 

Razor: Wacker... need to return it to its home tomorrow
Brush: “The Joker” Van Chase shift knob with 24mm Silvertip
Soap & AS: Fine Platinum

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

Good morning

Razor : GEM 1912
Blade : GEM PTFE (2)
Shaving brush : Shea moisture black badger
Shaving soap : Arko
Aftershave : Barbon​

 

Would not need the F then.

 

Shaving brush :dscosmetic silvertip badgerhair brush
Soap:the call of the wild soap
Razor:ebony wood handle straight razor

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 07/09/18

Ming Shi 2000s (set on 5)
Ming Shi MP-036 (1)
Badger
C.O. Bigelow
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

SOTD 20180709.



Semogue 1250.
St. James of London Lavender&Geranium shaving cream.
Schick injector type L1.
Schick Proline B-20 (12).
Loris "E-202" EdP.

 

July 9 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Blue Tip
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Barbon
Aftershave: Barbon
Additional Care:
Osage Rub
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

Beautiful photo Jim!

 

Mon. 7/9/18



Good morning friends. I am nearing the end of my vacation in Florida. We board a flight tomorrow and as relaxing as it's been, I'm sick of shaving with a travel kit. I miss my good stuff! A fine three pass shave nevertheless, culminating in a smooth and refreshing finish as thrilless as it was. Enjoy your day friends. ☺

 

Menthol Monday's Shave


C.O. Bigelow
Ever-Ready 200T Boar
GEM Contour
GEM Blue STAR CS SE
CWR
Aqua Velva Musk

The C.O. Bigelow Shaving Cream face-lathered well with the Ever-Ready 200T Boar brush. I did two passes with the GEM Contour Razor with a GEM Blue STAR CS SE blade blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Pre: Cold water face wash
Brush: S_J Zebrano 24mm ST
Soap: CRSW Select Bergamot & Bay
Razor: Gem MMOC
Blade: Gem Stainless ptfe
Post: Cold water rinse, Vitamin E Oil, Boots Bay Rum

A sublime beginning to what looks like another sunny week and the Open Comb reminded me why it's my favourite Micromatic.
Helped along its way by the very slick CRSW lather and capped off by the cheap but lovely Boots Bay Rum.
Happy Shaving one and all.