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  1. Wed., Jan. 22, 2020
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    Hot wash with Neutrogena Men Facewash
    Hot towel
    Homemade eucalyptus and menthol pre-shave oil
    Ever-Ready 150
    C. O. Bigelow
    Dollar Tree bowl
    Brass handle w/Gillette Trac II Plus (3)
    3 passes, touch up
    Cold rinse
    Alum
    Thayer's Witch Hazel
    Duke Connor Ice Cold AS Balm
    AV Classic Ice Blue

    I can't dial in the Trac II. Closer shave than yesterday, but a lot of redness. The alum really bit. The original boar knot in the ER whipped up a great lather. I think I'll keep the knot, polish the handle, and repaint the letters.
  2. Razor: Timeless Razor OC w/Pineapple Handle
    Blade: Personna Platinum (2)
    Brush: El Druida Zebra w/ Manchurian
    Soap: RazoRock XXX
    Aftershave: RazoRock XXX
    Bowl: @twhite 3D Printer Black Bowl

    Very good 2 pass shave.

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  3. Wednesday 22nd January

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    Simpson 'Duke 2' in Best - Stirling Glastonbury - Weishi Adjustable V2 with a Feather - Pashana Original AS

    Just on a whim I pulled out the Weishi Adjustable. It's good to see some original design coming out of China.
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  4. Very pleased with my shave this morning. The large Stoylin brush fit nicely into the Lumberjack(The Soap Exchange)for a healthy round(so to speak)of loading. Course that means the brush would fit into ALL 4 oz soaps(or larger, in the case of Stoylin soaps themselves). 2 fine passes, the second being quite necessary as once again I had the brush under the tap water too long, thus it settled down for pass 2. I did much better on the right side of the front of my neck than with previous shaves(the last 2 or 3). The Agadir aftershave says "Cooling" on it, and it did indeed come out on the cool side at first, but blended in well enough with the warmth the Texas soap provided. Funny-it made me think that Clubman-which also says "Cooling" on it-has never come out so as to "cool" the skin. I think I know why-Agadir has kaolin clay as part of its ingredients, whereas Clubman has no clay. Quite excellent shave. :). Might even take it to a 3rd consecutive day.
  5. awesome..
    cool senator shave Jim..
    cool karve shave and pic Jim..
    fantastic shave and pic Sergio..:)
    thank you sir..
    awesome Joseph..
    fine black shave and pic Bob..
    awesome Jim,love the brush..
    lovely shave and pic sir..
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  6. fine shave Paul..
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  7. cool shave and pic Paul..
  8. cool proraso shave Jeff..
    cool xxx shave Douglas,.
    awesome shave and pic..
    awesome shave and pic Mark..
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  9. Thanks my friend!


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  10. :)
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  11. SOTD Wednesday Jan 22nd -2020

    Razor : Oneblade Core Version 2 - MFG 2019 19 (excellent daily driver)
    Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE modified (12) Face shaving only!
    Soap : Razorock -Irish Country side.
    Brush: Yaqi Rainbow brown whiskers 26 mm
    Pre-shave: Brush wash my face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
    Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
    Post shave: Alum + cold water rinse. (great for testing shave results also.)
    Post shave: Razorock XXX aftershave with witch hazel + Nivea balm.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + alum indicated no irritation + no weepers= [​IMG] Very comfortable shave.
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    Have some great shaves!
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  13. I refreshed this Suzumasa the other day along with a couple of others. I hadn’t used it in quite awhile but was excited to bring it back into rotation after I felt the refreshed edge with my thumb. Sure enough, it’s back in tip-top shape. :happy036:

    Hot water preparation
    AOS Lavender PSO
    Barrister’s Reserve Lavender
    Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Manchurian
    Suzumasa AA FBU 13/16
    AOS Lavender After Shave Balm

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    Happy shaving - Karl
  14. Thank you, Gary!
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  15. Thanks Gary...returning with same tomorrow and MAYBE Fri. (Different brushes each day).
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  16. Rotbart #15 razor
    Astra SP blade
    Vie-Long Silver Tip brush
    VeraSoapCo SS
    Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
    Daxton A/S

    Smooth, close and comfortable shave. That's what I'm talking 'bout! All is well. Now go enjoy your day folks
  17. SOTD Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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  19. SOTD 1/22/20

    Pre- Nivea Men's Face Wash & hot water
    Soap- Proraso red
    Brush- Omega 626 badger
    Bowl- Captain's Choice
    Razor- OneBlade Core
    Blade- Feather (3)
    Post- Classic Shaving alum, cold water rinse, Thayer's WH
    AS- Aqua Velva Ice Blue
    Music: Damn Right I've Got The Blues, Buddy Guy

    Although I'm disappointed in shave number 3 with the Feather blade, feeling tugging at the hairs, Proraso provided very nice moisture and glide, as there was no feedback from the alum and no sting from AV. I was expecting more irritation due to the dull blade feel. Oneblade is so mild on my face, that's what I'm most impressed with. Needed a 3 pass and I actually did the 3rd one with my Gillette Atra, which I usually use above my lip area in the nooks and crannies.

    Good day and great shaving all.
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  20. Here it is for Throwback Thursday:

    same products as today, BUT....

    Brush-Jayaruh #59

    (I noted in an earlier Throwback menu that Oud Wood goes back to 1400 BC. Not sure I can say the same for the Jayaruh brush though :)).
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