awesome..

fat friday
f-2 fatboy
platinum
boar
MWF
clubman
dust

Thanks, Rodger. Pretty close to NOS as it polished up quite nicely.

NOVember 2019

November 21

Razor - RazoRock Wunderbar Slant
Blade -
Soap - Arko
Brush - Stirling Two Band Synthetic
Post - Alum

As you may have deduced, no shave last night. After discovering that I had mis-remembered the anniversary that wasn't really an anniversary, I went into a slight depressed state and wandered aimlessly until the boys discovered me early this morning.

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Ivan and Yuri carried me back to HQ and cooked me my favorite Russian breakfast and I feel much better now.

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I've recovered sufficiently to set up the next in the no-repeat November shaves here at HQ. Today I chose the Wunderbar Slant razor, and paired it with a Zaza Super Stainless blade. Zaza is a Turkish blade. What other blade is Turkish? Well the most famous would, of course, be the Derby. The two are not related. In terms of quality, the Derby quite a bit better than the Zaza. This blade is rather lacking in sharpness which creates a nice drag effect. If you like that sort of thing. Honestly, in the hyper-aggressive slant razor against two days growth, the first pass was pretty bad. The second and third passes were better and I did manage to find the baby but I paid the price some fairly warm alum in places.

With Arko and the Stirling brush making lather I had plenty of it and it was slick. Just couldn't overcome the lack of an edge on the blade. Could I use a Zaza if it was the only blade available? Yep. However, I'd like to avoid that scenario.

Hope you had a great day and hey, hey hey......Friday is upon us!!! Have a great day!

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Another great shot Jim. Over time Clown Fruit really grew on me. Good stuff.
Steve

Thank you, Doug!

November 21 SOTD:

Razor: PAA Prismatic
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: Stirling Deep Blue Sea
Aftershave: Stirling Deep Blue Sea

My wife likes little cars so it was hers. The 500 was fun, and I worked on parts for the American turbo version. She took it to the dealer and they crashed it in a test drive and totaled the car! Then she got the 500x. It isn’t as fun but it is a better car especially in the snow. Honestly I prefer my Tesla. Great acceleration, stealth quiet, and handles like on rails. No problems and the only maintenance is tire rotation and washer fluid. I leave the house every day with a “full” tank and no worries. As for Fiat, I like their stable brand Alfa the best. Nothing like Italian style.
Steve

fantastic shave and pic Jim..

Thank you, Gary!

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Pre-Shave: Kiss my Face Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Wolfman WR1 SB-P WRH2 SS
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Rhodium Knots 2-band Silvertip
Lather: Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Tabac Thursday SOTN

A second shave with the Razorock GC Jaws tonight and another very good one. There is definitely blade feel but not overly uncomfortable at all. I do need to be a little more cautious on the neck but overall a very close and comfortable shave. I may toss the blade - I'll decide for sure tomorrow. Slight brief tinge by the alum but no weepers whatsoever. I smell great for bed and the wife is happy. Night all.

Josh




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Oh... got it now!
You are not talking about the 'real' 500!



I have no experience with more recent models...
To travel normally, modern ares are more reliable and efficient.

fine shaves and pics gentlemen..

Pre-shave: Ach Brito
Blade: Personna platinium (x2)
Razor: CTAPT gap 0,90
Brush: MRED 28 mm HMW
Soap: CRSW provence
Aftershave: Old spice

Frirday 11.22.19 SOTD


RazoRock Pre Barba Pre Shave Gel
RazoRock German 37 Slant Bar.HD Handle
Astra Superior Platinum (1)
Yaqi Ruby Handle Two Band Badger
RazoRock XXX Italian Shaving Soap
Old Spice Cologne Original

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Thanks, Steve!


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2019-11-22, Friday

A fresh day with no characterizing features: it did not induce me particular desires and I chose a soap whose scent I love very much.
For the rest ... a pleasant shave with a tested gear.





Sapone PS: Valobra Glicerolanolina
Sapone: Knize Ten
Pennello: Simpson's, Commodore X2, BB
Rasoio: Gillette, Rocket Red Tip
Lametta: Feather
AS: MilMil, Figaro Gel
EdT: Czech & Speake, Frankincense & Myrrh
ST: Stan Getz