I knew you would Jim.

Outstanding picture Guy. Beauty razor and brush. Not to mention the bowl and Old Spice mug.

Thanks Doug!

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15 July 2018

* Blackbird Black Oxide SB 85
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac Silvertip 2-Band Black
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Sunday SOTD
July 15, 2018

OneBlade Genesis V1
Feather FHS-10
Elite Razor TGN Finest Two Band
Mike's Natural Soaps Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper
Fine Italian Citrus
ADP Colonia Essenza

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Morgan's Goat Milk Electric Lemonade soap, Excelsior Cerda Pura brush, DGE razor with a Rockwell blade, Cella aftershave.

Clean shave with lots of lather, like I like it.

Me too!

You are a pretty good enabler my friend. I will have to get the banana soon! Enjoy the weekend.
Steve

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Rex Ambassador (2)
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Doug Korn D7V Romera Manchurian
Lather: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

This will serve as both my shave report for today and the final wrap up report on the First Annual TSD 30 DC Meetup.

Huge thanks to the guys (and the gals who bravely came along for the ride) for making this an extremely fun time. We have often talked on here about the cohesiveness of this group and how we are as much a support group as a social group of shaving enthusiasts. I can tell you, in person it worked the same and even better. It's really a privilege to be part of a group of people who can share a hobby and also share connections and friendships without any other motives or concerns except for getting to know one another better and just having fun. I am lucky to be a part of such a group.

We finished up the official part of the weekend with a BBQ at Hendrick's BBQ in St. Charles tonight. One of the top 3 spots in the metro they really showed off their talents. The ribs were so tender you could just pull the bone out of the rack without effort. The pulled pork was equally tender and done right - nobody had anything but compliments. Great atmosphere, location, food and a table full of some of the loudest and most fun conversation you've ever heard. We added @CarlfromMO and @COMPNOR to the group for the evening and were happy they got to join us. Carl even brought a box of freebies that we picked through and still sent him home with more stuff than he came with. Somehow this group whether online or in person seems to have PIFing down to an art form. Brian and Adam had spent the afternoon perusing the local antique shops along historic Main Street and came away with a few goodies as well. Dinner started at 7 and we finally found the exit around 10:30.

Special thanks to @Keithmax for the gifts he gave everyone. Really beautiful screens from Korea that you will see in a few of our pictures. He also loaded me up with 60 Feather Pro blades for the pain sticks. I can now use them with abandon. I also scored a beautiful Type E Schick Injector with case and original blade dispenser from Carl's goodie box. Another addition for SEptember when it rolls around. Also the TSD Bay Rum AS from Paul as well as my Shavey for Least Inspriational Picture I believe it was. That award was Sterling Barbershop AS.

Here's the official roster of all those who attended:

@NCoxSTL
@Bama Samurai
@Keithmax
@mrchick
@Drygulch
@writstwatchb
@CarlfromMO
@COMPNOR
@Paul76

Special thanks to Adam for getting the LE soap for the group. I know he had some bumps in the road and overcame with style and class. And, speaking of the LE Soap - I changed off of my Russian setup tonight to give it a try. Tonight's shave was with the Blood on Steel soap from Jeeves, My Fatboy with Voskhod, and of course the 30DC LE brush. Gotta use the limited editions together. Two passes, no issues, the baby came home after the great day and all is well in Cartel HQ.

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Now THAT is some spectacular lather.

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 07/15/18

Weishi 9306
Ming Shi MP-036 (7)
Barbasol Original
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Stetson Black A/S Lotion W/Aloe

Have A Great Day!

SOTD 20180715.



J&T® bamboo / Tuxedo.
Jabones by Luna “Geranio romero y clavo”.
Schick injector type L1.
Schick Proline B-20 (15).
Rebul Green Tea EdC.

Pre: Cold water face wash
Brush: Vie-Long 13052 Horse
Soap: Boots Shave Stick
Razor: Gem HFT
Blade: Gem Stainless ptfe
Post: Cold water rinse, 4711 ASL

I like shave sticks and this one has a few fans in the U.S. and yet until now I haven't tried it.
Why not? It's three and a half times dearer than Palmolive that's why, and
I suspected it wouldn't be as good as Palmolive and knew it wouldn't be three and a half times better.
Well, it is pretty good, a nice clean inoffensive soapy smell, decent cushion and slickness.
It's no Palmolive but 50g of decent soap in a nice plastic travel tube for less than two quid, I'm not complaining.

Good picture with a beautiful brush Mark.

Very nice black and white photo of fine gear.

Outstanding Oubliette
Very close and comfortable while removing two days growth.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6s R5
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Lather: PAA Oubliette
Aftershave: PAA Oubliette
Additional Care:
PAA Cube

Inexpencesive, some may even say "cheap", but never the less a great shave for a guy that is only about 5 months in to DE.

I do a cold shave....

Razorock 37 slant with the feather blade for the face, Weishi long handle and Voskhod TC blade for head.

Stirling Bay Rum sample and a cheap Qshave badger brush I picked up for a few bucks that arrived yesterday, wasn't too bad.

Finish with Nivea all around.

Oh and, no blood, not even a weeper, thanks to all who post suggestions on tsd.

A hot shower and a good breakfast after (not shown).

tp

Good morning young fellows!

Here's my Sunday SOTD:

C. W. Beggs Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/new Derby
RVT The Cabin SS
Dave's Homemade ASB
Dolce+Gabbana EdT

A most delightful three pass BBS shave - the new Derby helped a lot to achieve it. Mo's Cabin soap did everything right for me and does it ever smell great. Dave's balm moisturized and soothed my skin perfectly!

July 15, 2018
OneBlade Genesis V2
Modified GEM PTFE
Thäter Boar
Nuàvia Blu

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