SOS: February 2019

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Boojum1, Jan 31, 2019.

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  1. brit

    brit in a box

    nice pic..
     
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  2. Boru62

    Boru62 Well-Known Member

    :thanks:, you're very kind.
    I should use the razor and soap more often.
     
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  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Good to hear you have recovered, Brian.
     
  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    You know, the Senator has such a mild feel, that it is possible you did some "pressing".
     
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  5. madmedic

    madmedic Resistance Is Futile

    :thanks:.......however ....the time off work has made me realise that retirement may not be a bad thing!
     
  6. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I didn't think I was but I had to have been, and the Feather knows no mercy. Haven't had that many weepers since I was a newb.
     
  7. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Very well-arranged!!
     
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  8. SpeedyPC

    SpeedyPC Well-Known Member

    Date: 22 February 2019

    Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
    Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
    Soap/Cream:- Arko (4 shaving sticks grated into a 250ml plastic tub)
    Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
    Razor/Blade:- Gillette Rocket HD500 made in England 1950's / Vintage NOS England Wilkinson Sword #13
    Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / WAHL Bay Rum Aftershave Splash
    Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)

    [​IMG] 6 more days to go for the whole month of Arko February shave, man! this smelly urinal cake is driving me bloody NUTS!!
     
    Last edited: Feb 21, 2019
  9. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas


    TGIF SOTD

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    Razor: Rockwell Gunmetal Model-T
    Blade: Super Iridium (D6)
    Brush: Semogue 2016 LE 2 Band
    Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
    Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
    Pre-Shave Balm: Grooming Dept Unscented
    Shave Soap: Wholly Kaw Italian Holiday
    Post: MdC Huile Végétale Camomille
    Aftershave: Wholly Kaw Italian Holiday

     
  10. Number six

    Number six Well-Known Member

    Thanks. It was a bit windy so I was fortunate there were no "accidents".
     
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  11. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Japanese Frameback day. I had a very smooth and comfortable 2 pass shave, tt me with a DFS. No need for touch ups, and zero issues.

    Razor- Japanese "Yaichi". Nichiri Co., LTD. Swedish Steel
    Brush- RazoRock 400 with a WD High Mountain Badger knot
    Soap- Arko/Sandalwood Scented
    Aftershave- Pinaud Lime Sec.


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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    February 22, 2019
    OneBlade Genesis V2
    Modified Gem
    Simpson CH2 Synthetic
    Moon Old School
    Fine Fresh Vetiver
    Guerlain Vetiver EdT

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  13. ordinaryshaver

    ordinaryshaver Well-Known Member

    Either that or I end up carving myself up.
     
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  14. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Friday
    February 22, 2019


    Gillette Aristocrat OC
    Gillette Silver Blue
    Paladin
    Moon Soaps Old School
    Barrister and Mann Night Music
    Brooks Brothers 1818

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  15. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Friday SOTD
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    Mongoose razor
    Feather AC blade
    Kent brush - TGN knot
    JabonMan Tierra Humeda shaving soap
    Groom aftershave splash


     
  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture and razor, Mark!
     
  17. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    I don’t own one, but I vote those original ‘30s Open Comb Aristocrats the most beautiful razors, Mark. That one is particularly stunning. Is that a replate, or is it original?
     
  18. hins2jw0

    hins2jw0 Well-Known Member

    Thursday SOTN

    Well, I couldn't help myself. I pulled out the Shake Sharp 2.0 and had a go of it. The tabac stick didn't disappoint as usual. A pretty smooth and comfortable shave except for an area of slight irritation near my Adam's apple. My technique has drastically improved since using this razor long ago - I used to have crazy irritation in that area (much less than traditional cartridge razors though, I just have a very sensitive neck)... I may keep it out for the next few days. Gotta love the inexpensive Barbasol Brisk - so refreshing. Have a great evening all.

    Josh [​IMG]

    Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk
     
  19. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    February Favorites!!

    February 21 - Moon Soap Review #4

    Razor - 1947 Gillette Super Speed
    Blade - [​IMG]
    Soap - Moon Old School Tallow Shave Soap
    Brush - Vie Long 12601 The Pony
    Post - Alum

    Final shave with the Moon Old School Tallow Soap and we'll give it to a horse brush tonight. I love my 12601 but it gets lost in all of the synthetics. Then I get a synthetic horse knot in the Jararuh #231 and it gets lost even more. Definitely time to give it some love. The Moon soap has performed very well with every brush and it did the same with the horse. Loaded easily, made a great lather, no issues. One interesting note the past couple of nights, the scent has changed a bit on me. Probably me getting used to it, but the Vetiver has come out a bit more as I've used it. Less like Haverford now. Still has the tobacco/vanilla mix, but vetiver is definitely there now with a little of the wood underneath. Very nice, and fairly subtle.

    Two passes and touch up tonight was all it took the '47 SS and Sharp Star to get me to BBS. I did another face lather just to check soap volume and had more than enough. Nice finish to the day. Speaking of the day - all is still well after the brass parade today. Actually met a couple of smart people in the group which doesn't always happen with the dog and pony show crew. Can you tell I'm not a fan? Anyway, we'll see what changes do or don't come out of the visit and I have at least put my exit plans on a temporary hold until we hear something. In the meantime - I'll just keep shaving.

    Also fixed my network problem with my computer tonight. I have no clue why this thing doesn't want to play nice with the internet, but adding a wi-fi extender with an ethernet port and hard wiring in has given me the kind of internet access I need and want. Case closed. Have a great Friday!

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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    lovely set up and pic sir,hope you had a great trip..
     
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