SOS: December 2019

Gary!

 

Monday 9th December



Vitos Pre shave
Colonel Conk Amber Shaving Soap
Semogue 740 Badger
Eversharp K2 with a Schick 'Chick'
Thayers Witch Hazel with Cucumber
Palmer's for Men Moisturiser
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

A post night shift shave. Very slick and very close
3 passes for a perfect finish

 

Thanks Gary!

 

Sunday DECember 8

Another razor that doesn't get enough use is my Asylum XL. This is an excellent razor. Definitely a DECadent shave.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - Stirling Mountain Man
Brush - ThatDarnRob 26mm
Blade - Feather HI SS (1)
Razor - Asylum XL
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Stirling Mountain Man A/S

Shave rating 5 of 5

I've got a lot of razors and some of my razors just don't get enough use - and my Asylum XL is one of those razors. It's really an excellent razor. Paired with a Feather blade, I received a smooth 2 pass (WTG, XTG) BBS shave with no blood letting or irritation. Typical Stirling lather, slick and a little on the wet side, provided excellent cushion for the shave. The ThatDarnRob brush has good backbone and soft tips. The alum was a little vocal on one side of my neck only. Finished up with the Mountain Man A/S.

Happy DECember and great shaves everyone.



- Ken

 

Hahahahaha priceless! I needed a good laugh this morning.

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Well, Paul, I am a man and lavender is a fragrance, so all is copasetic.

 

Smells good.

 

2 outta 2 ain't bad Joseph......in fact it is GOOD .

 

EJ DE87/Scotch&Stowe razor
Pol Silver blade
Vie-Long Silver Tip brush
Viking "Citron" SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe/Viking "Citron" balm
Barbon A/S

Smooth and easy shave. My face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Gem MMCC Razor
Gem Stainless Blade
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Regiment Bravura Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

 

Thanks, Gary!

 

Monday
December 9, 2019

Wolfman WR1-OC Darwin Ti
Super Iridium
Alpha Shaving 400 Prototype Envy White Two Band
SV Stella Alpina Soap & Aftershave
Pino Silvestri

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Monday DECember 9

Up today is a razor I'm using for the first time, a 1921 Gillette Bostonian. Definitely a DECadent shave.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - MWF
Brush - Rubberset 400-3
Blade - Feather HI SS (2)
Razor - Gillette Bostonian 1921
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Pinaud Lilac Vegetal A/S

Shave rating 5 of 5

This razor has been sitting in its case for a while unused. Not sure why I didn't break it out for OCtober, well here it is. Paired with an almost new Feather blade and this is, surprisingly, a pretty aggressive shave. It gave me a 2 pass (WTG, XTG) BBS shave with 1 small weeper and a small amount of neck irritation. The MWF provided a nice thick, slick, lather as usual for the shave. The Rubberset 400 is a little floppy and a little like using a paint brush but I like using it once in a while. The alum was vocal on both sides of my neck. Finished up with the Veg!

Happy DECember and great shaves everyone.



- Ken

 

SOTD Decadent December 9th


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
RazoRock SS DLC Lupo VS RazoRock Al Lupo
Permasharp Stainless x2
30DCLE brush (26mm, Frigate Class)
Dry Dock lather bowl
Stirling Royal soap and AS

This week I will be comparing the RazoRock SS and Al Lupo razors. Both razors are loaded with a brand new Permasharp Stainless. These razors feature a thin line profile head with positive blade exposure and a good bit of blade reveal. On the first pass I preferred the SS Lupo as the Al wanted to skip a little over the heavier beard growth. On the second and third pass I preferred the Al Lupo as it made it easier to keep a light touch. Both razors were identical in regard to blade feel and glide. I thought I would find the DLC coating on the SS Lupo to be smoothed and offer less drag but I didn't really notice any difference, of coursei had a super slick Stirling lather going. These razors are incredibly efficient. They are able to almost pull off a two pass BBS with a medium amount of blade feel. Next two shaves I will try a couple of different handles on the Al Lupo to see how it feels with a little more weight behind it. Have a great day my friends!

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Thank you, Gary!

 

Blackland Sabre L2
GEM SS ptfe
Fendrihan 24mm B&C
Grooming Dept Maleki (Donkey Base)
Thayers Medicated WH Astringent
Chiseled Face Midnight Stag splash
Fierce Icon by Abercrombie & Fitch


Smooth and efficient. That’s what the Sabre with the L2 plate brings to the table every time. Absolutely my favorite GEM razor. Great evening and shaves to all....​

 

Great write up Andrew. Looking forward to reading your findings and results between these two RazoRock offerings...

 

Great face and head shave with my new timeless bronze razor. The first line soap is a winner also.

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Thank you Gary.