Thanks, Gary

March 3rd SOTD
New Improved w GSB (2)
Zenith boar/BRM
Thayers
Fine Platinum Combo

Have a great day all!​

SOTD:
Beautiful shaves over the last week, fantastic performance from the Credance and as usual the arko performed flawlessly.

Decided to use Godrej too as mine has started thinning out for some reason, but still lathers beautifully. Its definitely a fantastic lime scented cream.

The Credance never fails to impress with its slickness and amazing post shave feel. Its definitely one of my favourite soaps performance wise, a pity it was discontinued due to its scent which is very over powering but great after lathering.

Shave 1:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: feather hi-stainless (8)
Cream: Godrej lime
Aftershave: old spice whitewater

Shave 2:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: omega 49
Blade: feather hi-stainless (9)
Soap: arko shave stick
Aftershave: ambassador for men

Shave 3:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: feather hi-stainless (10)
Soap: Credance, groom dept
Aftershave: ambassador for men

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Hahahahahaha I love me some Ash. Gimme some sugar baby!

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03 March 2020

This week I figured I'd use a few razors that are in semi-retirement. Sunday's shave was a disappointment using a RR Old Style with a Rapira LUX blade. Way too many passes in all directions and still was not stubble free. Took a day off from shaving yesterday.

Today I put the aforementioned Rapira blade in my trusty old EJ DE87 razor. Now, I used this razor exclusively for probably 8 years or so and realize it's on the mild side of the fence. But today's shave was almost as lousy as Sunday's. Finally got it down to BBS-1 or DFS+9. I guess it could be a "bad" blade even though I don't ever recall having a "bad" blade over the years.

I'm thinking that I've grown accustomed to aggressive razors which I prefer to label efficient. So....I will go back to my previous 2 razor rotation (boring I know!) using a Fatip Grande and RR German 37 slant. I suppose that's why I retired the others in the first place. Duh.

Cream: Derby Normal
Brush: RazoRock Disruptor
Bowl: Dollar Tree Salsa
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE87
Blade: Rapira LUX (2)
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Thanks Gary, I will be looking for the thread!

SOTD, March 3 2020

Razor: Oneblade Core version2- MFG 2018> Great daily driver IMO.
Blade : Gem SS PTFE modified(1)
Soap: Razorock "The Dead Sea"- unique scent with good lather qualities!
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm with black marble handle- just a enjoyable brush!
Pre-shave: Brush wash my face 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: Razorock "The Dead Sea" aftershave with witch Hazel + Nivea balm.
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = great shave!



Have a great shave!

Feeling awesome today and loving the sandalwood scent and comforting oils of Proraso AS. BBS 2-pass on 2 days growth. Entering my 3rd month of DE/soap shaving and my lathering skills are improving. Initially I think I was worried about using too much soap, but I load up the brush more, giving me thick, yogurty lather and it enhances the scent strength of the soap as a bonus.

I highly recommend Liquid Neutrogena as a pre-shave wash. I've used it for years for morning and nighttime face washing, however I was switching over to Neutrogena or Nivea Men's Face Wash (in the tube) for my pre-shave routine. Using the liquid Neutrogena I'm finding it provides improved slickness for my soaps- Glycerin is the 2nd ingredient, and it's not as thick as the products specifically made for men.

Pre- Liquid Neutrogena face wash & warm water
Razor- Gillette flare tip
Blade- Astra SP
Brush- Surrey boar
Soap- Proraso Red
Bowl- Captain's Choice
Post- cold water rinse & Neutrogena Toner
AS- Proraso Red

Perfumed by:
Erik Hodges a.k.a. Douglas Smythe


Shampoo - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach"

Razor - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Double Open Comb Ascension (316L Stainless Steel Adjustable)
Blade - *5th Shave
Shave Brush - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - The Solar Flare
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach"
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach"
Aftershave/Cologne - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach"
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Mysterium Serum"
Fragrance - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach" EDP

I dig this artwork on the version I have here in the pictures. Not sure why Doug changed the art on the labels. The new labels aren't as cheerful.

***EDIT - 1-Pass + Targeted Clean up. Perfect shave. Zero weepers and zero irritation. BBS

Thanks Jeff!

Love the long handle on that razor!

Tuesday 3rd March


Frank Shaving 28mm G4 - Le Pére Lucien Cologne Fougere - GEM Featherweight/GEM Blue Star - 4711 Cologne

A great result ....but not an enjoyable shave. I wasn't happy with my new FS G4 Brush. It has a large glue bump and is not as comfortable to use as just about any other synthetic I own. I was also using a Gem Blue Star for the first time and it felt VERY rough compared to the more commonly available Stainless blades. There was also too much reaction to the 4711.

fine shaves and pics gents..

Razor - Timeless Bronze OC
Blade - Gillette Nacet
Brush - Shavemac two band Silvertip
Soap - Wild West Shaving Co. Laramie
Omega Alum Block
Witch hazel
Bulgarian Rose post shave cream

awesome set ups ,pics and shaves gentlemen..

cool shave and pic..

thank you Matt..

Thanks Gary

Here's what's happening for tomorrow's(Wednesday)_shave:

prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash(Max. Moisture)in shower
shave-Stoylin Blood on Steel soap
brush-Crown King Spindle Duro Tali
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-Stoylin Blood on Steel splash