Thanks Paul! Huge fan of Heather's ZM shave soap recipe, and PAA's Gondolier is near 'Italian Barbershop' perfection to my nose.

I tried a ZM that was PIFed to me and liked it a lot. Too expensive though (for me). Course I'm the same guy who plunked down $60 for 2 Bill Neumann aftershaves, just to qualify for the free shipping.

As for PAA, I need a backup soap to my #1 choice(or I should say, NEXT choice),in case it gets "removed" to make room for another one. Gondolier is on my list as to what would be next.

12/10/21 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Monstroso Moroccan Argan Oil Body Soap - Epic Festive Fall Scent
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Briar Conditioning Shampoo Puck - A True Fall Classic
Dr. Jon's Halloween 2020 Shave till the Grave Victory or Death Shaving Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Atomic Rocket 26mm Synthetic Suave Knot Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Supply Single Edge 2.0 PVD Coated Matte Black Die-Cast Zinc Alloy Injector Razor
Supply White Label Injector Blade - 2nd Shave
Lancaster Razor Works Tangerine Orange Black Sheep Shaving Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block with Rubber Grip Band
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Lavender Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Dr. Jon's Halloween 2020 Shave till the Grave Victory or Death Aftershave Tonic
Schmidt’s Charcoal + Magnesium Mineral Enriched Natural Deodorant​

December 9th
RazoRock V3 SS OC Hawk
Omega Evo/ Burl & Resin
Soap Commander Endurance
Thayers
Shulton OS AS

Apart from a nice shave, This happened today:


Have a great night all!

Since you asked- I vote for nickel is that is the look you like, Dave. I’d also say fix it if is your only OC TTO.

Thanks Gary

SOTD FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 10, 2021

I do love rattler grinds, and this Frederick Reynolds 5/8 is dear to my heart, despite the wavy blade and the consequent honing challenge. Rattler grinds were ground horizontally as opposed to vertically like traditional wedge and hollow grinds. According to Tweedale’s Directory of Sheffield Cutlers, Frederick Reynolds began his career in the early 1840s.in Sims Croft moving to School Croft by 1849.

In about 1860, he moved to Gell Street and, according to the Census, employed fifteen men. He continued to trade into the 1870s, when the address was Monmouth Lane. Frederick Reynolds died on 22 October 1877, aged 63. His son, Richard Reynolds continued to manufacture razors in Monmouth Lane and Gell Street into the 20th century.

The company experienced financial difficulties in 1936. During WWII, the firm was restyled Frederick Reynolds (Cutlers Sheffield) Ltd. The company ceased trading in the late 1940s, after the death of the founder's grandson Harry Reynolds who died in 1946, aged 56.

This is the razor that that taught me honing feel. It was the jewel of my old barber’s collection. I purchased it from his son along with a few other razors. Old Harry was never able to get a decent even bevel on it. My son, Ben, showed me how I could use four fingers lightly on the flat of the blade with a traditional X stroke coupled with Lynn Abrams’s circle method to achieve an even bevel.

Although the razor doesn’t hold an edge as well as some of my other Sheffield steel, it always delivers a great shave after touch up. This morning’s mug shave was all I could ask. Two and a half passes put the baby to bed despite a very mild weeper during the first pass that seemed to disappear after the second. That’s one of the great benefits of consistent use of lanolin based soaps.

I have three Shake Sharp safety razors. I used to have two more but PIF’d them to friends who both seem to be enjoying the great shaves they deliver. This morning I loaded two stacked Kai blades into one of the two metal-handled unique SEs I own. The Shake Sharp is the only SE I’m aware of that uses whole unmodified DE blades. This particular nickel-handled Model 2 cleared my noggin of stubble in two quick ATG passes leaving me in velveteen bliss from noggin to shoulders.

RAZOR: Frederick Reynolds Rattler 5/8 (Mug), GE Jones Shake Sharp (Dome)
BLADE: 2 Stacked Kai DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: JR Rosewood Silvertip Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Osage Rub AS Splash.

Friday 12.10.21 SOTD


Gillette ’47 Milord / Polsilver / Ever Ready 24mm Boar / Williams Mug Soap / Aqua Velva (Spanish Version)
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Thanks Jason

I. One for maintaining the original finish!

Thanks Jeff and hope you and you'res are well

Friday DecemBOAR 10, 2021
Razor: Wizamet 3 Piece
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Vintage Re-branded Burma Shave Boar
Soap: Stirling Oro Valley
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Nivea Deep
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1129


Well the razor from Hungary arrived and I had to have it since it was manufactured by the Company name of my favorite blades (Wizamet) This baby has some blade feel but a smooth shaver. I knew after the first 2 strokes that this was going to be a good shave. Don't get me wrong, she will bite if not careful but maintain the angle and correct light pressure and a glass smooth shave is the reward. I didn't know when I got it that it's aluminum but so happy to have it in the den now. The Stirling Oro Valley is inspired by Tom Ford Ombre Leather. At nearly $100 an ounce for the EDP I think I will go with an alternative cologne but enjoy this soap for sure. Here are the scent description from the Stirling site:

Scent Description

A masculine blend of rich leather, warm spices, amber, and a touch of earthiness. With notes of cardamom, leather, jasmine sambac, amber, moss, and patchouli, this scent is a great addition to almost any collection. Inspired by Tom Ford's Ombre Leather

Very enjoyable and typical Stirling quality performance. Have a swell day !

December 10, 2021
Blackland Sabre Level 1
Gem PTFE
Thäter Boar
RR The Dead Sea
Shave Soap & Aftershave

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Dscosmetic Z0 Timeless Ti Crown Handle
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum
Frank Shaving Silvertip
A&E Choco Cubano
Aloe Vera
First Line Shave Aftershave

Friday, December 10

Klar Kabinett~~Simpson "Rover"~~Feather AS-D2/Sharp Star~~Frederic Malle The Night
Have a great day!​

FAT FRIDAY!

Razorock Gamechanger head with 0.84 solid bar.
Snap On handle (diy).
Razorock F400 34mm synthetic brush.
Mitchell’s Wool Fat soap.
Timeless shave bowl.
American Tobacco by Andy Hilfiger.

Gamechanger and MWF on a Friday....what could be better?

Awesome three pass shave with no drama....just a solid shave.

Happy Friday everone!

FRIDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - Stirling Soap's Slant
Blade - *2nd Shave
Shave Brush - 22mm "Synthia" Chrome Synthetic Nylon
Shave Soap - Wet Shaving Products - Matterhorn
Aftershave Balm - Wet Shaving Products - Matterhorn
Fragrance - Armaf - Sillage

Friday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Musgo Real Shave Soap
Jayaruh #423 2-band Badger
47 Gillette Super Speed
Astra SP
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

The Musgo Real Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #423 2-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the 47 Gillette Super Speed Razor with an Astra SP Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Friday morning:

L’Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/King C. Gillette day 3
Gada Cool Mint SC
Prep ASB
Aqua Velva Sport AS Splash

This Gada Cool Mint is from Lebanon and it’s the cheapest cream you can find - hell, a friend of mine owns a grocery store near my house and he sells them for two bucks a tube. This cream has a lovely lemony/minty scent, it’s so concentrated that just a small dab on both cheeks gives such thick, rich lather that has good slickness, there’s a nice menthol sensation, and the skincare is perfect because of the chamomile in the cream - my skin feels not only cool, it also feels so soothed and relaxed. The Prep and the Aqua Velva Sport aftershave finished the job superbly. No complaints whatsoever about this shave - it was so BBS and enjoyable!

Have a good weekend - be well and safe!



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