Pre-shave: Van Der Hagen Shave Butter
Lather: Hendrix Classics & Co White Star "Southern Comfort"
Brush: Jayaruh 347 Boar
Razor: Enders Speed with injector adapter from HC&C/Ian Ligocki (Last Shadow) collaboration
Blade: Supply Black Label injector (1)
Post-shave: Omega Alum Stick and HC&C White Star balm



Today I had my first try with an Enders Speed razor using the injector blade adapter made by Ian Ligocki aka 'Last Shadow'. It worked brilliantly! It uses magnets to hold the blade in place and fits the razor perfectly. It made for a very efficient and enjoyable shave. I enjoyed it so much that I can't wait to use it again.

Also new in this shave are HC&C's White Star products which are their budget-friendly line. They cut corners on packaging and presentation but certainly not on quality. The soap is different from their Top Shelf base but is every bit as good from what I'm able to tell. It's $5.25 for 3 ounces which is a crazy good price. The Southern Comfort fragrance is pleasant. I was even more pleased with the balm. I got the unscented version so I could add the fragrance myself. I mixed up a couple of little pots, one of Havana Breeze and the other Barbershop. The feel of it is silky smooth but not greasy and a little bit goes a long way. The 4-ounce tub is only $8.50 so again, a bargain.

I had a spectacular BBS shave. 9.8/10 with points taken for a bit of self-imposed, ham-fisted irritation. I hope you have a great day!

#sotd
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. #385
OVB - Our Very Best
Heirloom Razor Stop Co. Old no2 in Latigo
CaYuen Workshop - Abalone 2-Band Badger
DG Persephone soap and splash

Here's the plan for Saturday:

prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash(Ultimate Clean)-in shower
shave-Stoylin Sandpiper
brush-Crown King (Spindle Duro Tali)
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Stoylin Sandpiper

And now ANOTHER company to research(Hendrix Classics&Co.)

I've had nothing but positive experiences with their products. Had I not won a tub of their soap in a giveaway I may not have ever tried them so I'm glad I did.

2/26/22
Gillette Red Tip /Kai Blade
Hotoffthelathe Silvertip
Route 66 / Barber Shop Hop

8/19/1942

Saturday SOTD



Razor: Gillette Rhodium Fatboy
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D13)
Brush: Semogue SOC Cherry Boar
Scuttle: Woodhead Medium
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lavender
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Spa
Shave Soap: Tim's Greek Peach
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Extro Italiana
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SOTD : 26th February 2022.




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Shaving Recipe For today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Sea Salt & Fennel Extract 2 in1 Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Simple Pure Bar Soap.
Brush: Chinese Unbranded horsehair.
Face & Head Lather.
Lather: Chinese Cologne Shaving Soap.
Blade: Parker/Personna PTFE SS.(D1)
Razor: Parker InjRzr. (Settings) 3-wtg. 4- xtg/atg.+pick ups.

Post:
Cold water Face & Head wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face & Head Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic. /Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

Greetings,

Face & Head Shave,

A new shave set up to start the weekend....Maiden face and head shave with the Parker InjRzr using the blade that was pre-loaded in the razor.

My recent introduction to injector razors has helped to further my passion for this traditional wet shaving hobby of mine...Starting off setting 3 for the wtg pass then dialling it up to setting 4 for the combined xtg/atg + pick up passes.

I really like the look and feel of the razor it's mild-mid aggression but efficient enough to mow down my stubble feeling very comfortable with no blade tugging. As with all parker razor's the audio feed back tells you when you have the correct shaving angle.. After the pick up pass both my face & head were smooth with no nicks or irritation.

An enjoyable close comfortable face & head shave with no errors to report.

Another wonderful addition to my Parker razor collection... I look forward to using it in my future shaves..."It's now official" my SE & Injector razor's are my favourite razors for head shaving....Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

My face & precious swede are feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.

Yaqi Telstar
Astra SS
Williams Mug Soap
Yaqi Sagrada Familier
Aloe Vera
First Line Shave Aftershave

Saturday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Pharoah's Dreamsicle
Bunny B-400 by Tom
The Single Edge SE
Supply Black Label Injector Blade
CWR
Pharoah's Dreamsicle AS

The Pharoah's Dreamsicle Shave Soap lathered well with the Bunny B-400 Brush by Tom. Two passes and touch ups with The Single Edge SE Razor with a Supply Black Label Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pharoah's Dreamsicle AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Saturday SOTD
Stando SE “Rod” / Schick Proline
Oumo 26mm Lotus Manchuria SHD Badger
Fine American Blend Shaving Soap & Aftershave

Saturday morning’s Grand Freeze:

Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/7 AM day 11
Bundubeard Cool as a Cucumber X 3 SS
Prep ASB
Fine Snake Bite AS Splash
Bleu de Chanel Deodorant Stick
Bleu de Chanel Parfum

A better name for this soap would be “Frigid as the Arctic” because the menthol sensation is so intense that it rivals any of the Stirling Glacial soaps. The scent is very nice - along with the cucumber there’s a strong peppermint note which I enjoy very much, my Yaqi beauty whipped up terrific lather, the menthol hit me like a ton of bricks, and the skincare was so soothing - my man Jaco is another South African soap genius. Needless to say the Prep felt so wonderful, and the Snake Bite aftershave froze the crap out of me. Another splendid BBS shave!

Have a great weekend - be well and safe!



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SOD Saturday February 26, 2022

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Pre shave: None
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Druantia
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Face WTG-XTG-ATG
Head WTG:XTG-ATG
Blade: Feather HI Stainless (1)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Lotion: None
Balm: Southern Witchcrafts Druantia

Have a great Saturday!!

Price-wise, they appear to be alongside that of Bill Neumann(Wm. Neumann&Co.). At BN, 4 oz. of soap goes for $18.00, whereas at HC&C, an extra oz. is 3 more dollars. I'm delighted to see that there is no clove action in HC&C's Bay Rum. More research to go. .

DE SOTD, Sat, Feb26th 2022

Razor: Yaqi TFC adjustable- Mfg 2021, excellent adjustable IMO, great shaves, old 1930's Gibbs razor adjustable razor design, takes standard blades. I really like this razor and yes it is not perfect but perfect enough for me to enjoy.(settings 3WTG, 3ATG, pickups3.5)
Blade: Feather(4)- very sharp, reasonable longevity. Great blade possibly for some mild razors IMO.
Soap: Yaqi Musketeer Rapier soap, nice mild scent, excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm cashmere Dandelion- excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrubber, great 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.
Post shave: Yaqi Musketeer Rapier AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no weepers + no irritation= excellent shave with my Yaqi TFC adj razor with a Feather blade.



Have some great shaves!

SotD
Made in Germany
Shavemac - Shaving Brush.
Meißner Lavender de Luxe - Shaving Soap.
Rare Vintage Merkur - Safety Razor.
Weleda - After Shave.
Weleda - AS Balm.

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Proraso white, Feather asd2-s, simpson duke 3, both razor and brush courtesy of @Old School - Thanks alot Mike!! And finished with Duke cannon after shave balm ice cold!!

SATURDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - Gillette Black 7 O'Clock Super Platinum *7th Shave
Shave Brush - Scaramouche+Fandango 22mm "Ultra-Soft" Synthetic
Shave Soap - The Shave Den "Sensitive" (Unscented)
Razor/Brush Stand by Royal Shave
Lather Bowl by Royal Shave
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Deodorant - Herban Cowboy "Unscented"
Post-Shave Balm - Advanced Clinicals Anti-aging Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Aftershave - The Shave Den "Sensitive" (Unscented) Witch Hazel in an Infinity Jars Ultraviolet Bottle
Fragrance - Yves Saint Laurent - La Nuit de L'Homme EDT

For Sunday, an "all-Stoylin shave". Course except for the

Razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE

but the brush of the day will be the

Brush-Stoylin "No-Name"synthetic.

All else is the same as today.

02/27/22 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with HC&C Emperor Oud Soap Bar
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Agharta Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Southern Witchcrafts - Special Edition Shave Soap - Valley of Ashes
A&E Retro Shaving Brush for VIP members with 24mm G5C Premium Synthetic Fan Knot - 1st Use
Captain’s Choice Copper Lather Bowl - Obsidian
Enders Vintage Rare Cream Mottled Speed Razor - 1st Use
with Handmade Injector Blade Adaptor by artisan Ian Ligocki
Schick Injector Blade - 1st Shave
Hendrix Classics & Co. The Boss Man's Assistant Microfiber Black 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
Southern Witchcrafts - Special Edition Aftershave - Valley of Ashes
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Galactic Shea Butter Unrefined 100% Natural
Southern Witchcrafts - Special Edition Eau de Parfum - Valley of Ashes
Schmidt’s Charcoal + Magnesium Mineral Enriched Natural Deodorant​