SoS June 2020.

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  1. Tdmsu

    Tdmsu Well-Known Member

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    Tabacstag!
    I realize I should have done this shave on Father's Day, since the brush was his - this one lovingly restored by my friend JR Reyes. I don't use it much to preserve it, and because I like bigger knots. The razor is as close as I could get to the one I remember him using all my life - a 1947-48 Aristocrat. This razor is my favorite vintage instrument because it is smooth and efficient enough to use everyday with little chance of weepers or irritation.

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Gillette Aristocrat
    Blade: Voskhod
    Brush: Reyes Restored Dad's Barbershop
    Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
    Lather: Tabac Original
    Aftershave: Tabac Original Balsam
    Additional Care:
    Tabac Deodorant
    Tabac Hair Creme
    Tabac Original Beard Wax
     
    Tdmsu, Jun 23, 2020
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Mark. Honestly I am so ready for this soap to be done.
     
    clint64, Jun 23, 2020
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  3. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    SE SOTD, Wed, June 23 2020

    Razor: Oneblade Core 2nd version- MFG 2018> one of my best daily drivers.
    Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (4) Great blade!
    Soap: Gillette Pure & remnants of Razorock Amici Soap. Great combination.
    Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm synthetic- i really enjoy this brush for bowl lathering, face lathering,just what I want.
    Pre-shave:Brushwash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser+ a dollop of Clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
    Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
    Post shave: Fine fresh Vetiver [​IMG] with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers =[​IMG]Excellent shave with my Oneblade Core.


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    Have some great shaves!
     
    Ron R, Jun 23, 2020
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  4. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

    Cut off the guards on my Russian mystery razor and gave it a shot. It felt less dangerous without the guards. I remember this razor got shelved because of how terrible it shaved. It may become one of my favorites now.

    Lathered up some Route 66 lumberjack that I found at the back of my drawer with my synthetic brush, loaded up a fresh Silver Star blade ( had to keep Russia in the Russian razor) and away I go.

    First pass was face WTG and neck sideways to the grain scything. No weepers, no hair, no discomfort. Second pass was ATG on the face and the opposite across the grain on the neck with scything. Still good but 2 weepers in my trouble spots. One on a mole that catches fresh blades and one on my chin where I usually wear a goatee and am out of practice. Rinsed off and gave it a feel and it's pretty good. I touched up with some water only buffing and got somewhere between the baby and military standard. A splash of Thayer's lavender to finish and the deed is done.

    https://imgur.com/gallery/Aflx0hm
     
    DDuckyMark, Jun 23, 2020
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  5. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    :)
     
    celestino, Jun 23, 2020
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  6. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Masamune-Prismatic/Kai[​IMG]

    Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
     
    jmudrick, Jun 23, 2020
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  7. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Tuesday's Shave

    Schick Type E2
    Personna Blade
    Omega 11126 Boar
    LEA Mentholated Shaving Cream
    Osage Rub

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    Droo78, Jun 23, 2020
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  8. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    The Wednesday Way:

    brush-Jayaruh#59

    otherwise, back with the "A" team(Aqua Velva AS, Acqua Shave Cream Soap).
     
    Paul Turner, Jun 23, 2020
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  9. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    June 23rd SOTD
    Gillette NEW SC w 7 O'clock Green
    APShaveCo Flattop/Sapele
    Soap Commander Endurance
    Thayers
    Barrister's Reserve Spice
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    Have a great day all!    ​
     
    jtspartan, Jun 23, 2020
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  10. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Can you elaborate, Scott?
     
    Primotenore, Jun 23, 2020
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  11. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Good post.
     
    Primotenore, Jun 23, 2020
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  12. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    :eatdrink013:
     
    Primotenore, Jun 23, 2020
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  13. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Tuesday, June 23
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    Jabonman~~Mondial~~Barbasol/Polsilver
    Have a great day!​
     
    Primotenore, Jun 23, 2020
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  14. tor_shaves

    tor_shaves Well-Known Member

    Vegan Soap Day: (June 23, 2020)

    Brush: Declaration Jefferson B9B
    Razor: Gillette English Hybrid Tech.
    Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
    Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Samhain
    Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - Trimegistus
    Frag: Imaginary Authors - Yesterdays Haze

    What a wonderful razor - first use and I am really happy with how it shaves compared to the Flat Bottom Tech. Mild razor but I don't mind this for 3 pass shaves. I generally have some skin irritation when using new blades but today was not the case.

    I don't often use this particular soap, which is a shame because the soap base performs very well. I was really happy with how slick and comfortable the lather makes the shave. Really good stuff here.

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    tor_shaves, Jun 23, 2020
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  15. Number six

    Number six Well-Known Member

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    Paradigm/PSI :: Mozingo "Neon" :: TFS Hercules :: CRSW Replenish    ​
     
    Number six, Jun 23, 2020
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  16. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    Rex Envoy, Bic Chrome Platinum, shave 3
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    Mild and very efficient razor. This razor is like a DE version of the Gem Featherweight sans the weight part.
     
    BBS, Jun 23, 2020
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  17. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    What it should have said was Honing and stropping.
    the smiling blades curvature makes it a little more difficult to hone, if you haven't done many, with smiles(curved blade). Most of the time I use a light rocking motion, to make full contact with the stones, along with an x pattern.

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    DaltonGang, Jun 23, 2020
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  18. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas


    Wednesday SOTD

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    Razor Occam Razor SE
    Blade: Feather Pro (D4)
    Brush: Semogue SOC C5 Premium Boar 24mm
    Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
    Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
    Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom
    Shave Soap: Cutting Edge Soap Dark Orange
    Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
    Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Fourth & Pine
    ​
     
    ram57, Jun 23, 2020
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  19. Bizoo

    Bizoo Well-Known Member

    Face shave June 23, 2020.

    Pre: Warm water
    Brush: Yaqi Moka 26mm
    Soap: Eufros LIGNUM
    Shavette: Chinese clone Feather Artist Club
    Blade: Feather Professional
    Post: Witch hazel & Weleda balm

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    Bizoo, Jun 23, 2020
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  20. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    24 June 2020

    * Charcoal Goods Level 3 OC + Stork Ex Brass
    * Wizamet Iridium Super
    * Epsilon 2-Band + Faux Briarwood C7
    * Mystic Water Egyptian Dragon
    * Unrefined Shea Butter
    * Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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    celestino, Jun 23, 2020
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