SOS: OCtober 2018

Sound like the ice cream in my fridge.
Steve

 

lol


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Indeed it is!

 

Lakewood Soap Co. | Sweet Orange Chili Pepper
RazoRock 400 | Noir Plissoft
Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE

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A few weeks back, someone featured Lakewood Soap Company's "Sweet Orange Chili Pepper" in their SOTD pic, and I was intrigued by the potential of the fragrance. Given I'd not heard much about Lakewood---good or bad---I was anticipating an average performer at best.

Frankly, I'm surprised by the lack of hype for this base. Granted, this was my first use of Lakewood, and I straight cold used it for a 48-hour growth, head and face shave. There was no customary test lather, but rather straight to the shower shave. To my surprise, this is a very nice performing soap. My hard water provided the usual challenge with loading which simply means I have to load bit longer than if I were using distilled or soft water. This first go yielded a density that does not quite stand up to the creamy luxury strata of the current highest-end bases, but I'll trade density for glide any day. Fortunately, Lakewood has both primary and residual slickness in spades. I was able to comfortably take long sweeping against-the-grain passes on my scalp from the residual slickness alone. The post-shave is quite nice as well, such that in future uses I may very well consider skipping a post-product to test its longevity.

Sweet Orange Chili Pepper delivers precisely what you'd expect: an initial sweet, but natural, orange with hints of chili towards the end of the shave. I would like to have experienced a bit more of the chili aspect, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. The scent strength is just a step above light, and this may be a characteristic of the accord alone.

The balm is very thick, bordering on paste, but easily distributable on my towel dried scalp and face. So far it seems to be doing its job leaving a soft, well-hydrated, silky feel completely devoid of any residual greasiness. The balm is quite similar in consistency to that of Lather Bros., but I think Lakewood's performs a bit better. I used the balm a few times last week just as a post-shower moisturizer and can affirm the scent longevity is roughly 3 hours. The scent is the same except for the addition of something faintly green in the dry down. Perhaps the chili comes through a skosh better as well.

I hadn't intended to drop a review tonight, but I was so impressed with this lesser known artisan that I felt compelled to share my initial impressions. I'm going to explore more of their offerings, because given tonight's outcome, I intend to wedge Lakewood into my rotation somehow.

 

Night Shave 10.17.18



ATT Atlas M2 / Sharp Star Platinum Coated
Fine Stout 24mm Synthetic
Crown King Atomic Age Soap and Aftershave

My shaves never vary too much as I only have a handful of razors, soaps and brushes but damn this might be one of the best shaves in my den. Perfect way to end the day. ​

 

Razor: Wade & Butcher
Brush: Whipped Dog 30mm HMW Badger
Soap: Shannon’s Lavender Lemongrass
A/S: Razorock One X

Enjoy your shave!
Tom

 

OCtober Oleo and Odd Balls!!

October 17

Razor - Gillette NEW LC
Blade - (3)
Soap - Oleo Soapworks El Caballero
Brush - 30 DC LE
Post - Alum

Third shave on the New LC and Sharp Star and the soap is back to Oleo. I normally do the first shave with it this month (per razor) but didn't take it with me to Kansas. So, it got the third shave on the razor. The more I use it the better I appreciate its qualities. Slick, plenty of cushiness, and their take on the Bay Rum scent with this one isn't half bad. Thinking about a few samples from them perhaps. Maybe. We'll see.

Three passes to the baby again tonight as the lather from the LE brush lasted that plus had plenty left over. Enjoyable shave to finish the day. Two days off now, after working one so I can't complain about that schedule. Have a fantastic Thursday!

 

EJ DE89 first use Voskhod. Great shave !

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hello fello shavers, odds n sods, hump /hemp day shave...
brit rfb,nacet 2nd use,simpson commodore best badger...
lpl oud /santal,rr alum stick,pacific shave caff bam,wholly kaw fern concerto a/s
fantastic 2 pass combo shave ,dfs + no drama, with all the trimmings.
have a great day,gary

 

Thursday 18th October

Heno de Pravia Glycerine Soap
Proraso Sandalwood Pre Shave Cream
Proraso Sandalwood Soap
Zenith EuroAl Boar Brush
Focus Dynamic SE with a Wilkinson/Gillette Blade
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aloe Vera Gel
Proraso Sandalwood AS

Good Shave today with 3 passes and a touch up.

 

Pre-Shave: @nsavage pre-shave, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless (1)
Brush: Paladin Chief Strawberry Amber
Lather: Declaration Bandwagon
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 10/18/18

Eveready 1912
Gem Personna (2)
VDH Boar
VDH Luxury
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Gillette Cool Wave A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

Date: 18 October 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Maseto 2 Band Finest Badger Horn 30/54mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Unconditional Surrender
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- GEM G-Bar / GEM Personna SS PTFE Coated #4
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- None

 

SOTD 20181018.



M Keramiek / APShaveCo SilkSmoke.
Bon Berger "Lavande Orange".
Timeless Ti 0.68 OC / Stork Ti "Taipan" handle.
Shapu Super Stainless (7).
Loris Lavanta EdC.

 

SOTD October 18, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Personna twin
Razor: eBarbershop Type O clone
Brush: JR #60 synthetic
Soap: Hendrix and Classics Company Barbershop
Post: Witch hazel, Country Club for Men Sweet Water aftershave

Have a great day!

 

Tabac Thursday's Shave


Cold Water Wash
Tabac
Jayaruh #47 Synthetic
Valet VB2
Feather FHS-10
CWR
Tabac AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Tabac Shaving Soap face lathered well with the Jayaruh #47 Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Valet VB2 Safety Razor with a Feather FHS-10 SE blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

October 18 SOTD:

Razor: PAA Ascension SS
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Lather: PdP
Aftershave: PAA Will-O-The-Wisp Shave Jelly

 

OCtober 18th
Razor: Gillette New LC, Timeless Bronze handle
Blade: Polsilver SI(3)
Brush: Jayaruh 151 boar
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Timeless Razor Signature Scent by Oleo Soapworks
Stirling Bay Rum witch hazel
AS: Captains Choice Cat O'Ninetails


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Thursday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
Soap: Catie’s Bubbles La Terre Verte
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Vintage Gillette Platinum-Plus (20)
Brush: Maggard 2-Band Badger-24mmx56mm
Aftershave: Country Club Frozen Vetiver

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Catie’s Bubbles La Terre Verte today. 20 seconds to load the Maggard 2-Band Badger brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Vintage Gillette Platinum-Plus still in the Gillette Slim. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Country Club Frozen Vetiver aftershave.

Bob