SOTD FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Today’s mug shave featured my very early cast steel French Point Boker. This little 5/8 cast steel Sheffield bladed Boker dates to well before the German Import Act of the early 1890s heavily tariffing the import of British Sheffield steel. Although this softer steel does require a touch up more frequently than some of the more modern steels, after a run through the constroption and too-skin bench strop never fails to deliver a buttery smooth edge. Three passes left yours truly’s mug porcelain smooth.

My Gillette Big Fellow (1920) dates to the second year of production and is one safety razor whose heft always feels good in hand. The Viking Silvertip Badger whipped up the delightful, yogurty noggin lather that always feels good on the dome. This morning for a slight change of pace, I shaved the sides of my noggin with the little Boker. The shave was quite close, but the wrist and shoulder movements were a bit much. I happily grabbed the Big Fellow and finished off the back and the top of my dome I two ATG passes. I also needed to clean up the sides. All in all a great shave leaving me in my desired state of velveteen smoothness.

RAZOR: Boker French Point 5/8 (Mug), Gillette Big Fellow (Dome)
BLADE: Kai 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 Royall Lyme AS/Cologne

Goodwill 160 and 164, both with Charcoal handles, Treet Falcon blades, MDC. I prefer the Old Type based 164 in pretty much every respect, finding it both smoother and more efficient. Neither are efficiency monsters though, touch up dome pass with the Shake Sharp was productive.

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Joe...I hope all is well on your side of the pond.

DE Shave # 358

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rod George Catacomb 2
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: MrEE Limited Edition #017 Cashmere 24 mm
Lather: Ginger's Garden Obsession Type (1508.5 Project)
Aftershave: Obsession A/S Balm
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original
Good afternoon gentlemen. I am moving a bit slowly this morning. I shaved a few hours ago however just getting around to posting now.

I have spent the morning predominantly resting following washing up with the assistance of my dear wife. Fortunately, I did not require her services for the shave.

I did my usual three pass shave which produces great results. The Mr EE brush easily whipped up a nice lather. There will be no skin stretching or guidance from my right hand for sometime. I just need to remember to take my time and enjoy the process.

Hope you all have a great day gentlemen.

Two beautiful looking razors Jeff
. You have an interesting collection of razors.

Doing well considering I am recovering from reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Hope all is well on your side

I had just purchased on y to o send to my brother in Texas along with some other shave items.

I have taken to sleeping in the recliner. It is not very comfortable but it will have to do. So far some slight pain, but the extended nerve blocker has no worn off yet. Fun times when it does.

Tat is just plain awesome Jason

Wonderful shave this morning Jeff.

fabulous friday events gents..

Take it easy Joe...Things are pretty much okay on my side of the pond.

friday
u.s aristocrat jr
polsilver
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british sterling



hello gents
quick drive-by with randomly picked products.
super smooth 2 passer in the usual manner.
sterling reserve to cap it off..
awesome.

british sterling private reserve

HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Reserve by British Sterling Cologne is a Amber Spicy fragrance for men. HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Reserve was launched in 2014. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ginger and Cactus; middle notes are Black Pepper, Spicy Notes, White Cardamom and Pomegranate; base notes are Tonka Bean, Leather, Suede and Amber.
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have a great day everyone
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Nice shave and setup, Jason. The Old Spice makes it.

Fabulous shave, Jeff. I need to pull my Shake Sharp out for a go! Enjoy your day!

Awesome shaves Jeff! That is daring for you to use a straight on the sides of your dome. That is a great step forward. Have a fine day.

Great shave, Joe! Sounds like your bride is performing the same essential cleaning services I did for my bride following her shoulder replacement.

You are made of the right stuff, Joe! Have a good day.

My wife slept with a special triangular pillow. It allowed her to sleep in the bed and provided support for the shoulder.