SOS: October 2019

2019-10-17, Thursday

This is the second time I use this soap and, rereading my first impressions, I noticed that they were very different from those of today: the fragrance is not one that I particularly like, even if it is not bad to may big and sensible nose.

The performance, on the other hand, was excellent.
Using a 'Finest' instead of a 'Silvetip' made the difference?

The lathering was effective and satisfactory and the shaving definitely good.



Sapone PS: Valobra Glicerolanolina
Sapone: Wholly Kaw, King of Oud
Ciotola: La Mariolina
Pennello: Lab. Villefranche, The Fridge, Tigrano/Finest 24
Rasoio: Gillette, Tech, Cromato, UK
Lametta: Rapira, Platinum Plus
AS: Lab. Lirici, Biancamenta
EdT: Czech & Speake, Frankincense & Myrrh
ST: Duke Ellington, Duke Ellington’s Finest Hour

 

Oct 17th SOTD
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Schick type D razor
Simpson Wee Scot brush
SW Alchemist shave soap

 

Words but no shave pictures.

Razor: Merkur 500 (#2)
Blade: Treet Platinum (#3)
Soap: Molton Brown
Brush: Yaqi Synth.

No pictures of the gear today.
I am not sure i have much sympathy for this razor. I find it heavy, hard to grip, hard to see the numbers and a bit uncouth.
Yesterdays shave on minimum was replaced with a trip to #2 (#1.5 was monday) and i think that is a better setting for me. Two passes and some fumbling around and then out the gap.
I haven't had much use of the soap but i do like it. A lovely scent and a really nice, thick opulent lather is very forthcoming. No issues with slickness or loading either, although i suspect i may have under hydrated it a little. Finished with W/Hazel and then a spray of Paco EDT:

*Library image

A decent shave overall. No real soreness and close enough.

 

Here was this morning's "Throwback Thursday" shower:

Bodywash-Nivea 4 Men (Maximum Hydration)
Deodorant Soap-Coast -"The Eye Opener"(Classic Scent)
Shampoo-Clubman Country Club(1830)*
Deodorant(post-shave)Mennen Speedstick Original.

*I still say Clubman should list the year 1830 to replace 1810. What happened in 1810 was that Edouard Pinaud was BORN, not that he created his men's grooming line, the latter of which he did at age 20(thus, 1830).

 

It’s bloody pouring here today!

Thursday morning:

Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Rapira day 4
Vitos SS
Fino ASB
Proraso Red AS Splash

This Vitos soap which I received on Tuesday is very nice - it has a mild, but pleasant almond scent with a marzipan note, not at all like the raw almond scent from Cella. It gives great lather with lots of slickness and a very comfortable postshave feeling. The Fino balm felt so soothing as well as moisturizing, and do I ever love the scent of the Proraso Red aftershave. Three passes delivered such a super-duper BBS shave!


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Thursday, October 17

MWF~~Rubberset~~Dubl Duck~~Ogallala
Have a great day!​

 

October 17 SOTD:

Razor: Oneblade Core
Blade: Feather FHS-10
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: Oleo New City
Aftershave: Oleo New City

 

TNNSER/3D razor
Gem Stainless blade
Omega 10066 boar brush
Stirling Orange Chill SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
M&L Florida Water cologne

Ouch! Need to use SE's more if I want to avoid blood/pain. End results = very nice but the journey sucked. Now go enjoy your day folks

 

OCtober 17th SOTD
Canadian NEW LC
APShaveCo flattop/ Sapele handle
Shannon’s Soaps Haymarket
Thayers
Fine Fresh Vetiver

Have a great day all!

 

Good setup Jeff. Raining cat and dogs here also.

 

Excellent shave Jim.

 

Good shave Joseph. I like this Bay Rum Cologne.

 

Thanks so much Doug!

It was my first time using this soap and I must say I love it!


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Good equipment.

 

Thank you, Douglas, it's a great juice.

 

Exceptional photo with a great looking razor Roger.

 

Good looking shave with a great effect.

 

Good black and white.

 

Stunning photograph Jim.