SOS: February 2020

February 8, 2020
Rex Ambassador
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Mondial Boar
Eleven DFS 2019 LE
Shave Soap & Aftershave

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Saturday SOTD



Razor: Schick Type F
Blade: Personna Injector (D6)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers 26mm Black Wolf
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: Mickey Lee Lime
Shave Soap: BWW Black Beard (Bay Rum w Lime)
Balm: Luxx Jasmine Lime
Aftershave: BWW Black Beard (Bay Rum w Lime)
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8 February 2020

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Mystic Water Sandalwood Rose
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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February Favorites

February 7

Razor - El-Cheapo Chinese Pain Stick Thingy
Blade - (3)
Soap - Stirling Satsuma
Brush - Stirling Finest Badger
Post - Alum

I believe it was @Trigger who suggested, or requested, or just asked about a "trifecta" with this setup. Guess he knows me well enough by now to know I usually do shaves in threes. So, it should be no great surprise that I gave this cheapo pain stick another run tonight with the same Dorco blade in it. I got out the Stirling Satsuma for that great tangerine scent and the Stirling badger brush to make the lather rich and thick. I'm happy to report that, once again, I had a very nice and comfy shave. No blood or other problems. Alum was warm but not a problem.

Honestly, I think the pain stick configuration actually makes this thing safer than most shavettes I've tried. It may be because of my familiarity with pain sticks and the proper technique to use with them, but the shaves were all three close and effective and didn't feel like that much of a threat. As with any shavette, if you haven't used one before I definitely recommend learning to use a traditional straight first, or start with pain sticks. The CJB is still the best value in true Artist Club style razors and if the Feather Pro blades (or Super Pro) scare you there are milder options.

Anyway, it was a fun three days. I have another toy I bought alongside this one that may get to come out this month as well. That's all I'm saying about that. Have a great weekend!

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Date:- 08 February 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Tabac
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C-R3 / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #11
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
Fragrance:- Rochas Man

 

Saturday's Modern Williams Shave;

• Carbon Shaving Co Cx-316L
  
• Concord (2)
• Zenith B32
  
• Modern Williams Mug Shaving Soap
• Marvy Mug
  
• VDH Bowl
• Fine Lather Bowl
• Gentleman Jon's Alum Block
• Williams Aqua Velva Ice Blue (US Ver) AS
• Williams Aqua Velva 5 in 1 (US Ver) ASB
  
• Homemade Hair Tonic
• Gillette Cool Wave Deo
• DAX Short and Neat Pomade
• Clubman Original Body Powder

 

awesome shave and pic Andrew..

 

very cool red tip shave and pic..

 

fine aristocrat shave and pic Jim..

 

Friday February 7th SOTN

I just can't get enough of the Enoch... Changed up the blade though - back to the Kai guard for a milder shave tonight just for fun. Sandalwood goodness finished off with Barbasol Brisk before bed. Happy shaves all.

Josh




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awesome..

 

very cool..

 

fine shave Karl,cool razor..

 

cool shave and pic Josh..

 

fantastic shave and pic Ron.IB order came in today.santa maria del fiore set tomorrow...have a fine weekend..

 

stunning set up and pic Matt..

 

Thanks Gary.

 

fine shave and pic sir..

 

awesome shave and pic Guy..

 

Enjoy!