SOS: November 2019

i only saw the pic when i was replying to your post.

 

cool shave Josh..

 

Looks like it's finally loading now. Weird.

 

MENTHOL MONDAY

The Shave Den( 2X Iced) Havvoc- its sad to say that the TSD soaps/Creams are no longer available. Joanna had some quality products that were made to order and you could customize and add menthol to any scent which is a great idea IMO.


Performance is very good and have been happy with TSD soaps since day one. The lather consistancy is different from most other soaps with a similar ingredient list, dense yougurty texture is to be expected eith little to no bubbles. The shave was great despite some residual irritation from the day before. I added some extra menthol crystals a while back so this soap is a face freezer for sure, skin was so numb that it actually gave me the chills lol.

Scent of Havvoc is a Aqua Velva dupe but is not exactly a clone. The 2 scents are similar and pair well together (of course). Decanted some AV into this beautiful Guarlain Glass bottle to add a touch of class, the juice that was orignialy in this bottle smelled terrible but the bottle is so ornate it makes the Classic Blue liquid look really cool.


Hope yall are doing well and getting the best shaves possible!

 

That is one neat looking Lather Bowl you have there Tim! Is it made from a real piece of wood?

 

Pre-Shave: Kiss my Face Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Rhodium Knots Manchurian
Lather: Mystic Water Jeff's Lavender
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

 

Yes. In my post I made a clickable link to the lady's Etsy shop who made this for me. The bowl has that natural appeal that really looks amazing. She hadn't made a lather bowl before. I saw some of her other pieces of wood-making and my imagination just 'saw' a lather bowl and then of course, I just had to ask if she could try to make one. It's got imperfections, but that's exactly what I wanted. It has a rugged, natural old-world appeal. Also, the method of creation results in a completely unique piece. No one else will ever have one exactly like mine.

 

Thanks, Gus.

 

Thanks Gary. Lucky we still are having some nice mornings.


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Thanks, Gary!

 

Today's wonderful shave;

• Rockwell 6S Jet Black (R6, R5, and R4)
• Gillette/Wilkinson Sword (4)
• Colonel Conk Amber
  
• VdH Bowl
• Fine Lather Bowl
• Zenith H5
  
• Gentleman Jon's Alum Block
• Denim Black AS
• Galaxy Plus EdT
  
• Axe Dark Temptation Deodorant
• Million Dollar Hair Tonic
• Clubman Firm Hold Pomade

I wasn't able to shave yesterday due to events beyond my control. However, today's shave more than made up for it.

 

I wish. I think I would have gotten a better lather.

 

Tuesday 11.26.19 SOTD
Taylor of Old Bond Street Pre-Shave Herbal Gel
Edwin Jagger DE89.RR HD Handle
Feather Double Edge Stainless(3)
Yaqi Moka Express 26mm 2-Band Badger
Taylor of Old Bond Street Peppermint Shaving Cream
Taylor of Old Bond Street Aftershave Balm

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Gillette Slim Twist
Bic Chrome Platinum (3)
Proraso Red foam
Proraso Red AS
Nivea ASB

 

very cool..

 

fine shave and pic Daniel..

 

2019-11-26, Tuesday

I don't know how much Scottish is, but, to be Strong ... it's definitely strong!

Despite the blinding sun, it is a cool day, so I decided for a definitely winter soap.
In hindsight, perhaps, a little too much 'winter'.

The razor, polished yesterday, really looks brighter to me. But maybe it's just suggestion...





Sapone PS: Valobra Glicerolanolina
Sapone: Meißner Tremonia, Strong 'n Scottish
Pennello: Simpson's, Commodore X2, BB
Rasoio: Gillette, Rocket
Lametta: Feather
AS 1: Punti di Vista, Vifrex
AS 2: Gandini Vetiver
EdT: Gandini Vetiver
ST: Tommy Dorsey

 

fine shave and pic sir..

 

fine rocket shave and pic Sergio..