SOS: December 2018

Decadent December!!

December 6, 2018

Razor - '46-'47 Gillette Aristrocrat
Blade - (3)
Soap - Jeeves of Hudson Street Blood on Steel 30 DC LE
Brush - 30DC LE
Post - Alum

Tonight I decided to pile decadence on top of decadence. Aristocrat and Voskhod. Add the limited edition Blood on Steel soap from the meet-up and use the limited edition brush from @jtspartanand you have a ridiculously exclusive and decadent shave. I even used a splash of the after shave even though it's evening. Three full passes, smooth, great scent, fantastic lather, BBS finish and a lingering scent from the AS. And it's only the 6th of the month!

My day off was a success. Doctor proclaimed me in good enough shape to continue on. He recommended a couple of ideas to keep the progress going. Got all of my items crossed off my to-do list and the new phones arrived. I didn't realize they needed nano sim cards so......those arrive tomorrow now and I'll have them working in no time. Have a great night and a fantastic Friday tomorrow!

 

FRIDAY'S SHAVE​

Bath Soap - Brut Classic

Razor - Stirling Soap's Slant
Blade - *2nd shave
Shave Brush - 22mm "Synthia" Chrome Synthetic Nylon
Chrome Razor/Brush Stand
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Et Tu"
Aftershave - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Et Tu"
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Post-Shave Balm - Nicci Marie Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Aging Face Serum
Deodorant - Brut Classic
Fragrance - Brut Prestige Silver EDT

****Suribachi Lather Bowl handmade by Of the Dirt Pottery**** not pictured, I know, I failed.

I suppose I'll pull out the PAA Et Tu this time. I almost went with the foam in a can, but it's no match for the Crown King shave soap. I'm going to use the custom made Suribachi bowl. It has fantastic friction that allows lather within mere seconds. I only went with the PAA stuff because PAA replied to my question saying they will make more Et Tu in the spring. Since this is now assured, I can use my only soap/splash of this with confidence that it won't be the last.

***EDIT - Man, what a great shave this morning. Perfection. 10/10. Very comfortable shave during the process and only the smallest feedback on the aftershave splash on my neck yet BBS results. Anytime I am able to get BBS on my neck and Adam's apple with no irritation, it's a best-case scenario shave. I credit my experience with the slant and the BiC Chrome-Platinum blade being a perfect fit for the razor. The razor is aggressive and even with this correct blade choice, it still can cause razor burn without the right angles. I was on my game.

Everything went well. I think PAA's interpretation of Brut is better than the Brut itself. PAA's version smells more natural, closer to real vegetal. It's been raining off and on this morning lightly and I noticed that this combo of Brut smells very close to how various bushes, grasses and trees smell when it rains. Brut has a damp vegetal green with some sweetness. PAA's aftershave/cologne really blends well to bring a solid, realistic 'live plant' vibe to the Brut scent. I'm thoroughly enjoying this scent today. Perfect shave, perfect time for this scent. This is the best of what a well done shave and fragrance can do to lift a day up. Working from home was just icing on the cake. Rain is not common lately here so it's very nice.

 

Looks like he has similar ones. Have fun.

 

very nice..

 

Hybrid RazoRock Game Changer .84 P on Barbaros Levend Handle P / Astra Superior Platinum / GB To The Bone / Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary

 

Clearly the best looking tin for a shaving soap on the market. No one else's comes close to that design. It' just looks boss.

 

Great appearance, hands down, and the soaps are performers. The non-standard sizing of the pucks and how thin/delicate the tins are for the ones in tins is disappointing. B&M 2018 Hallows was in the best plastic tub I've seen yet, by a large margin, overkill, large margin; and while the MDC glass jars are nice, the Chiseled Face Zoologist soap jars have to be the best thing I've handled thus far, they are the benchmark, at a price for sure.

 

Date: 07 December 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Maseto 2 Band Finest Badger Ivory 30/54mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Route 66 ~ Bourbon Jungle
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C 'R6' / Vintage NOS Wizamet Polsilver Brown #1
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme

 

Army-Navy week...
Run Silent, Run Deep Shave
Razor: Razorock Stealth Slant “Kiyara”
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Soap & A/S: AOS Ocean Kelp

Didn’t finish the brush prior to taking the picture this past weekend, but was able to use it tonight.

Cut down a casing from a 20mm round and plopped in a 24mm Maggards synthetic knot. Actually not too bad with the weight.

Probably last shave before the game... pulling for the Midshipmen of Navy to salvage their season.
Go Navy! Beat Army!
Tom

 

Pre-Shave: @nsavage pre-shave, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Paladin Chief Strawberry Amber
Lather: Stirling Bay Rum
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

Friday 7th December



Pears Glycerine Soap
Proraso White Pre Shave
Nanny's Cedarwood and Vetyver (Hard) Shaving Soap
Semogue SOC Raj Badger/Boar Brush
Baili BR171 'Tech' with a 7 O'Clock Permasharp Blade
Witch Hazel
Kiehl's Ultimate ASB
Quorum AS and EDT

Three passes for a wonderful shave

Christmas activities start today. A day off work and I accompany my wife to her annual Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps Christmas Lunch. (Tarts and Vicars Lunch as I call it!)

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 12/07/18

Gem 1912
Gem Personna (5)
Butterfly Boar
Clubman Pinaud SS
Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block
Clubman Pinaud A/S

Have A Great Day!

 

SOTD 20181207.



Yaqi model R1710.
Stirling "Bergamot Lavender" (sample).
Rockwell 6S R5 only / Stork "Advoco" handle.
Voskhod Teflon (7).
Loris "Lavanta" EdC.

 

Outstanding
The two plate provided an effortless close and comfortable shave.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Supply SE ••
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Lather: Martin de Candre Lavender
Aftershave: B&M Reserve Lavender Splash
Additional Care:
Dr. Jon's Flowers in the Dark
Trader Joe's Jojoba oil

 

Gillette New razor
Astra SP blade
Maison Lambert Silver Tip brush
Fume SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Pinaud Clubman A/S

Look good, feel good, smell great. What more could you ask for? Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

SOTD December 7, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: Superior Lather Catcher
Brush: Omega 10049
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave

Fantastic! Enjoy your day.

 

Friday's Shave


Cold Water Wash
CTAPT Shaving Cream
Jayaruh #30
Stahly
Gillette Silver Blue
CWR
Granddad's AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The CTAPT Shaving Cream face lathered well with the Jayaruh #30 brush. I did two passes with the Stahly Razor with RE Ball End handle and Gillette Silver Blue blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Granddad's AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

December 7th
Razor: Gillette New LC handle by Jayaruh
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Brush: Rick Montalvo mixed
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: B&M Reserve Cool
Stirling mentholated witch hazel
AS: B&M Reserve Cool


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Friday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Vanilla Sandalwood
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Personna Med Prep (5)
Brush: Henri et Victoria High Mountain White-22mmx55mm
Aftershave: Stirling Executive Man w/Menthol

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

Stirling Ozark Mountain today. 20 seconds to load the Henri et Victoria High Mountain White brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Personna Med Prep in the Gillette NEW Short Comb. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Stirling Executive Man aftershave.

Bob

 

07 December 2018

Soap: RazoRock Tuscan Oud
Brush: Omega 10086 boar
Razor: RazoRock German 37 slant
Blade: Polsilver SI (6)
Aftershave: Pinaud Special Reserve