Thank you Gary.

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Essence by Tedelus razor
Astra SP snapped (fresh)
Eufros shave soap
Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Scottish Antique by Andy Hilfiger cologne

Super lather this morning. I appreciate Dave @Dave in KY Pifing this soap my way. It was a little extra something he throwed in a box a while back and I really enjoy it.

Now on to the Tedalus. I have referred to this razor as a shavette but I don't think a shavette description does it justice. It just doesn't feel like a shavette in the hand. After running a DE Blade this morning I also think this razor will really benefit from an AC style blade better. Don't get me wrong....it does a wonderful job with the DE blade but it feels like the razor is being held back if that makes sense.

The razor is definitely a different animal to load and the magnets do an excellent job holding everything together. It seems a little difficult at first but once you figure it out it is no problem.

I completed two passes with a few touch ups. The alum was a little warm in a few places but nothing major. The razor handles very nicely and feels secure in the hand. I appreciate the nice grip in the jimp area....very thoughtful. The long tail doesn't get in the way and makes for a nice pinkie rest.

I'm looking forward to spending more time with the razor and we will see how a Pro Guard blade does in the morning. Let's get it out of first gear and open it up a little.

The first run was very nice and I appreciate Ryan @PLANofMAN letting me be a part of this pass around.

I finished the shave with a little witch hazel and Scottish Antique by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

I included a few pics of the underside of the razor. You normally don't see pics of this area but this razor is finished nicely in all areas.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day

Dart-Vib'raz/BIC. I experimented with alternative plates for the Vib'Raz cap, finding the Merkur and Razorock plates while closely matching the geometry of the stock plate with the addition of an open comb, were still very mild and didn't improve anything. I did a pass with the Perfector plate, which does add a more aggressive aspect to the shave, finally landing on the Dart for a clean-up pass. Interestingly the Dart-Vib'Raz feels like it holds the blade more rigidly than the stock Dart without giving up either comfort or efficiency. Full shave with this combination tomorrow.

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Thursday, July 29

Mike's Bay Rum~~Simpson "Rover"~~G. Wostenholm~~Burt's Bees Bay Rum
Have a great day!​

Thank you Gary.


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DE SOTD, Thur, July 29th 2021

Razor: Razorock SLOC, Mfg 2017> Excellent tame mid range, one of my favorites, carefree shave, great under the nose area.
Blade: Gillette Astra Superior stainless, smooth and sharp, great longevity.
Soap: Razorock XXX, nice clean scent, with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express 24mm syn, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrub + 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 water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm + 2 drops of HA.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my RR SLOC with a Astra SS blade.

Have some great shaves!

the thursday affair
brit new rfb/decotee/tech handle
platinum
Mr.EE #002
tobs tobacco
burberry london edt




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Thank you.

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Parker 99r / Gillette 7o'clock Super Stainless
Yaqi Synthetic
Razorock / Mudder Focker

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awesome rr shave and pics Stuart..

SOD Thursday July 29, 2021

Ever wonder how many shaves in each tub of Proraso? See below in the Lather report!
I added a second across the grain pass to my headshave with amazing results!
BTW The Gillette Trio: Nacet, GSB, Platinum are all outstanding!

Brush: Parker Synth Brush
Bowl: Shave Nation
Lather: Proraso Red (19)
Razor: Gillette 1959 E4 Settings:
Face WTG:3-XTG:2-ATG:1
Head WTG:5-XTG:4-XTG:4-ATG:3
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Balm: Proraso Red

Have a great day!

Awesome new rfb shave and pix Gary.

thank you Jim..

Thank you.

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Wow that looks amazing Gary!

Paul D

The way it must be for Friday(30):

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Fresh)in shower
shave-Stoylin (Glacial Electric Sheep)
brush-Maggard(Marble)-24mm
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot+DisposeABLE
A.S.-Vetiver de Guerlain

TGIF SOTD



Razor: Hiram Commander
Blade: Schick Proline (D5)
Brush: M&F 26mm 2-band Blonde
Bowl: Creek Road Pottery 5½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Eucalyptus & Spearmint
Shave Soap: Ariana & Evans Kaizen
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Ariana & Evans Kaizen
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FRIDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by:
Olivier Creed & Erwin Creed (Father & Son)


Fragrance - Creed "Original Vetiver"
Aftershave - Country Club for Men "Frozen Vetiver"
Shave Soap -Country Club for Men "Frozen Vetiver"
Deodorant - Country Club for Men "Frozen Vetiver"
Preshave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cube with Dock
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Mysterium Serum"
Razor - Vintage Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (re-plated by Razor Emporium)
Blade - *2nd Shave
Brush - Declaration Grooming "Fatty" in custom green color
Brush stand by Desire Metal Works
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Soap Bowl - Vintage Dubarry Soap Bowl circa 1930's Britain
Suribachi Lather Bowl handmade by Of the Dirt Pottery

Friday 07.30.21 SOTD
Gillette ‘53 Y2 President / Gillette Nacet
Yaqi Aqua 24x55mm High Mountain Silvertip
Barrister and Mann Oceana Soft Heart Base & AS