SOS March 2020

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  1. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Thanks, Gary
     
    ram57, Mar 3, 2020
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  2. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    March 3rd SOTD
    New Improved w GSB (2)
    Zenith boar/BRM
    Thayers
    Fine Platinum Combo
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    Have a great day all!    ​
     
    jtspartan, Mar 3, 2020
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  3. matthewoli98

    matthewoli98 Well-Known Member

    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[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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    matthewoli98, Mar 3, 2020
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  4. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    :)
     
    celestino, Mar 3, 2020
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  5. hins2jw0

    hins2jw0 Well-Known Member

    Hahahahahaha I love me some Ash. Gimme some sugar baby! [​IMG]

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    hins2jw0, Mar 3, 2020
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  6. McGrande

    McGrande Well-Known Member

    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

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    McGrande, Mar 3, 2020
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  7. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary, I will be looking for the thread!
     
    Ron R, Mar 3, 2020
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  8. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    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 = [​IMG] great shave!

    SOTD, Tue March 3 2020 (2).jpg

    Have a great shave!
     
    Ron R, Mar 3, 2020
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  9. Leo501

    Leo501 Well-Known Member

    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



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    Leo501, Mar 3, 2020
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  10. Tim Spencer

    Tim Spencer Well-Known Member

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    Perfumed by:
    Erik Hodges a.k.a. Douglas Smythe
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    Shampoo - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Beach"
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    Razor - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Double Open Comb Ascension (316L Stainless Steel Adjustable)
    Blade - [​IMG] *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
     
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    Tim Spencer, Mar 3, 2020
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  11. madmedic

    madmedic Resistance Is Futile

    Thanks Jeff!
     
    madmedic, Mar 3, 2020
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  12. Leo501

    Leo501 Well-Known Member

    Love the long handle on that razor!
     
    Leo501, Mar 3, 2020
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  13. madmedic

    madmedic Resistance Is Futile

    Tuesday 3rd March

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    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.
     
    madmedic, Mar 3, 2020
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    fine shaves and pics gents..
     
    brit, Mar 3, 2020
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  15. SammieM

    SammieM Well-Known Member

    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

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    SammieM, Mar 3, 2020
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set ups ,pics and shaves gentlemen..
     
    brit, Mar 3, 2020
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    cool shave and pic..
     
    brit, Mar 3, 2020
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Matt..:)
     
    brit, Mar 3, 2020
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  19. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary
     
    James Kleinkauf, Mar 3, 2020
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  20. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    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
     
    Paul Turner, Mar 3, 2020
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