SoS: May 2020

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Tim Spencer, Apr 30, 2020.

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  1. 120inna55

    120inna55 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, sir. Yes, I love SMN. RazoRock's SMdF introduced me to them a long time ago. Whenever I enjoy an artisan's homage to an established product, I make it a point to seek out the original. In this case, I'm so glad I did. I've had the cream and the Tabacco Toscano EdC for a long time, but I only recently acquired the aftershave to complete the set. It's a beautiful product!
     
  2. Fiorellini

    Fiorellini Well-Known Member

    Hello
    SOTD 30 may
    Razor: blackland sabre lvl 2
    Blade: Gem
    Brush: sparrowshaving 26mm shd manchurian
    Soap: Tuscan citrus daisho 1590857620423.jpg
     
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  3. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    Yesterday’s shave with the big Kropp. This is a heavy razor and gave a great shave. Somehow though, even while paying attention, I managed to get two small nicks on the chin - didn’t even notice it until they were flowing red. :shocked003:

    Hot water preparation
    Argan Oil PSO
    Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
    Castle Forbes Lavender Shaving Cream
    Kropp 7/8
    Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel

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    Happy shaving - Karl
     
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set ups and pics gents..
     
  5. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set ups,shaves and pics everyone..rolling art..
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome gents..
     
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  7. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Thanks Gary
     
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  8. Smooth Steve

    Smooth Steve Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary. It was an enjoyable shave this morning. I can't get enough of Clubman. Simple but one of my absolute favorites.
    Steve
     
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  9. Smooth Steve

    Smooth Steve Well-Known Member

    I am brother and I do. After about 2 weeks, I felt pretty comfortable and less awkward using it. It is like a kid learning to catch a hard ball. They start out a bit afraid of the ball and handle their glove a bit clumsy, getting hit a few times, twisting their arm in funny positions to avoid the ball. Then they build confidence, respect the ball but use better form and are no longer afraid to use proper techniques. Same thing here for me. At about 30 shaves, BBS shaves were the norm with no over shaving skin irritation/razor burn but some slow weepers. By 40 shaves, I was firing on all cylinders with excellent shaves all around with no weepers. Last week was perfect. I really like using a straight and although I miss my DE's/SE's, I think I will switch back soon having reached my goal of being proficient. I will be going back to the office and will be looking to reduce the time to shave, probably keeping straights for the weekends. It has been a great journey that I encourage anyone to try if interested. It is very satisfying learning old school methods. For me there is something primal and manly using a straight that is hard to explain but enjoyable.
    Steve
     
  10. Smooth Steve

    Smooth Steve Well-Known Member

    Looks flat out amazing Matt. Very nice.
    Steve
     
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  11. Smooth Steve

    Smooth Steve Well-Known Member

    Love the blue Guy. Very cool brush. Looks great my friend.
    Steve
     
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  12. Smooth Steve

    Smooth Steve Well-Known Member

    Nice Tim. I just finished using the Lemongrass & Geranium splash this past week for the first time and the wife loved it. Definitely a bonus!
    Steve
     
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  13. AlfredoT

    AlfredoT Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Gary!
     
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  14. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary
     
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    sunday shave
    1957 french monobloc
    7 oclock yellow
    sunburst synthetic
    50s fire king bowl
    proraso wood and spice 20200530_114145_edited.jpg
     
  16. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

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    Sunday‌ ‌05.31.20 ‌SOTD‌
    Gillette ‘53 Y2 President Set
    Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow
    Yaqi Moka Express 26mm 2-Band Badger
    Barrister and Mann Barrister's Reserve Spice Shaving Soap
    Old‌ ‌Spice‌ ‌Cologne‌ ‌Original‌ ‌


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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome president shave and pics Jim..
     
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  18. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Thank you, Steve
     
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  19. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary
     
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  20. 120inna55

    120inna55 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Steve!
     
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