Cygnus x-1 is an awesome name! That’s where the first confirmed Black Hole was discovered back in the early 70’s.
An Eclipse! Very nice! Seems you're enjoying the Pearl Flexi! Fantastic razor. There's a razor folks don't see much of. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!
You nailed it Gary! Astronomy is one of my hobbies. I'm a telescope operator (doing public outreach) at the David Dunlap Observatory for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. That telescope was the one that Dr. Tom Bolton discovered the Black Hole! When it was first built in the 1930's it was the second biggest telescope in the world. Of course it's been dwarfed many times over but it's the largest scope in the world where people can view through the eyepiece. Now back to shaving!
MMMonday, July 5th 2021 Razor: Gem Micromatic flying wing, guiding eye, MMBT....Mfg 1947-50, tame mid range razor, heaviest of the Micromatics, great shave this morning. This razor usually does not give me a BBS unless with a new blade but that is why I like it a DFS+ shave. Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE blade (8) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable. Soap: Tabac, Nice mild flowery scent(puck is getting old) with excellent lather qualities. Brush: Yaqi 26mm Moka express 2 band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice scrubber + great lather painter. Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area. Prep: Cold rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups. Post shave: Razorock Emperor( Creed Adventist version) with witch hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm. Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my Gem MMFW....+ a coated Gem blade. Have some great shaves!
Tuesday SOTD Razor: Edwin Jagger DE86811GBL Blade: Super Iridium (D9) Brush: Heritage Collection Dubl Duck 4 W 26mm Gel Boar Bowl: HoneycombCopper 4 ½” Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom Shave Soap: Blackship Grooming Thomas Tew Balm: Blackship Grooming Thomas Tew Aftershave: Blackship Grooming Thomas Tew
6 July 2021 Muhle DE89 + Stork Ex Titanium Wizamet Iridium Super Oscar11 Amber Mystic Water Vetiver/Oakmoss Unrefined Shea Butter Bergamot/Vetiver EO
SOTD : 6th July 2021. Shaving recipe for today. Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel. Pre: Cold wet flannel to my face. Pears Transparent Bar Soap. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil. Brush: Chinese Unbranded Silvertip Fibre. Face Lather. Lather: Proraso White Shaving Soap. Blade: Personna Gem PTFE. (D5) Razor: Ever-Ready 1914. (US) (Brass) Post: Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. + 3 Menthol Crystals, Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./ Lidl Cien Aqua ASL./ Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB. Greetings, A wonderful early morning shave...The gem ptfe blade is still feeling smooth and efficient on it's 5th outing showing no signs of dragging or tugging throughout the shave....The Gem PTFE are one of the few blades i push beyond 3-4 shaves. A Enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men Fresh Kick ASB. My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine. Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
Tuesday 07.06.21 SOTD PRE: Soap bloom RAZOR: RazoRock Lupo DC Titanium Handle BLADE: Personna Platinum Chrome Israeli Red BRUSH: Heritage Ever-Ready 26mm SHD Gel SOAP: Ethos / CBL Fresh Lime Shave Soap POST: Epsilon Blue Mediterranean Aftershave
Tabac Tuesday's Shave Cold Water Rinse Tabac Shave Soap Jayaruh #340 Two-band Badger Gillette Fatboy Personna Super (63) CWR Tabac AS The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #340 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fatboy Razor with a Personna Super (63) Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
July 6, 2021 Yates 921 EH Plate 1.27mm Gillette 7 O’clock Black Simpson CH2 Synthetic Stirling Citron Glacial Shave Soap & Aftershave WSP Citron Solid Cologne
July 6th Razor: H&S Co NO75LE Blade: Gillette Platinum (2) Brush: Grizzly Bay Festive Pre-shave: PAA Cube Soap: Noble Otter The Night Before PAA Galactic Witch Hazel PAA Star Jelly AS: Noble Otter The Night Before Good morning! Christmas in July! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Tuesday morning’s Grand Freeze: Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole Super Speed/Astra Green day 9 Master Soap Creations Frosted Spearmint SS Stirling Glacial Spearmint ASB Master Splash Creations Frosted Spearmint AS Splash Spearmint scented icicles in my face for this shave - the scent of this soap is so beautiful, it fills the bathroom while you’re lathering up and shaving, the lather itself is so easy to work up, it gets so thick as well as rich, it has so much slickness because it’s a tallow based soap, the menthol sensation is terrific, and the skincare is perfect. The Glacial Spearmint balm provided lots of additional icy cold care, and the Frosted Spearmint aftershave brought the freeze to another level. There’s no way I could have gotten any smoother than - what a great shave this was! Have a good day - be well and safe! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 6, 2021 RAZOR: Wade & Butcher 7/8 (Mug), Gillette New LC (Dome) BLADE: Feather DE PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil BRUSH: Viking Silvertip Badger SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Pre de Provence Bergamot & Thyme AS Balm.
