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MrDaniel's · Apr 23, 2022

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D Shave # 398

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dollar Tree DE
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block

Fantastic travel day shave. Super smooth and smelling good.
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Gillette Old Type with DIY aluminum handle.
Astra SP blade (2).
Yaqi synthetic brush.
Lakewood Soap Company Old Time Lime Shave soap.
Yaqi ceramic shave bowl.
American Tobacco by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

Awesome shave this morning. Out the door to a state tractor show over in Mississippi. My son wanted to take his baby over.

Y'all have a great day!
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SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 23, 2022

Given that two of my respected shave brothers on the TSD ‘Shave School’ thread, where we’ve all been mentors to newer wet shavers for the last several years, have recently been using DE shavettes, I decided to pull out one of my two favorite barbar’s razors for this morning’s shave, my Feather DX. Both this barber’s razor and my other, the Tedalus Essence, can accommodate split DE, Schick Proline B-20 and other injectors, or my preferred Feather AC blades. I refuse to shave with split DE blades, and really only use Feather Super AC blades in both razors as I did this morning. In fact, the Feather Super is the sharpness benchmark I strive for when honing my traditional straights. My metric is the SPT (Styrofoam Peanut Test).

I hope I’m not seen as a heretic for saying this, but the HHT (Hanging Hair Test) doesn’t work for me. The SPT does, but, of course, everyone needs to use what works for them. Many well respected honemeisters use the HHT, the resting thumb test, and the tomato slicing test. It was pointed out to me by a good friend that a fresh Feather Super pops through the surface of a styrofoam peanut with just the weight of the blade. Both my barber’s razors when loaded with Feather Super AC blades deliver magnificently buttery smooth shaves. So whether building a fresh bevel or just touching up an edge on one of my traditional straights, I know I’ve reached blade Satori when the blade pops styrofoam along the full length of the edge. My two and a half pass DX mug shave this morning was copacetically smooth.

I own a number of adjustable razors, but my hands down favorite is my 2018 Rex Ambassador. When wide open it delivers an extremely close noggin shave, although I would caution newer owners of this razor to slowly work their way up. Matt Pisarcik of Razor Emporium and Rex Supply announced this amazing safety razor back in 2017 at the ‘Big Shave Southwest’. After meeting Matt and his lovely wife at a Midwest Shave Collectibles meeting and discussing his new endeavor, I ordered the razor. Despite an initial hiccup, which Matt immediately remedied, the razor delivers almost a straight razor’s blade feel when wide open. He has since delivered a milder adjustable model for those who found the last two settings on the original model a bit much. Good technique is what sees me through each shave with this terrific shaver as it did this morning. Two ATG noggin passes and I was velveteen smooth from noggin to neck.

RAZOR: Feather DX Barber’s Razor (Mug), Rex Ambassador Adjustable (Dome)
BLADE: Feather Super AC
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: BG Blue Resin Handled Silvertip Badger
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Nancy Boy Signature Scent AS Gel
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Excellent shaves, gents!

jgreenepa · Apr 23, 2022

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I would say this Sunday would be perfect for me. I will do only one shave with it this month.. Tomorrow, I will do my Henckels Friodur straight shave so that I wouldn't need a super efficient shave the next day in preparing for church service Sunday evening.
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The bride and I are spending tomorrow celebrating Orthodox Easter with Serbian friends! We do this every year. Resurrection squared!

jgreenepa · Apr 23, 2022

palmolive fox said: ↑

23rd April 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.
Chantry Lavender Goat's Milk Bar Soap.
Brush: APShave Co 24mm Cashmere Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Cella Bio Organic Aloe Vera Shaving Cream.
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless. (D1)
Razor: Muhle R41. (2013)

Post:
Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's, Cold water face &head Rinse./ Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Nivea Men. Nivea Men Replenishing PSB./Avon Wilderness EdT.

(German DE razor week.)

Face & Head Shave.

Greetings,

A new shave set up to start the weekend.

After the comfortable shaves i had in my previous week's with the reacquaintance of the Feather Hi Stainless i intend to carry on for another week paring it up with my German made DE razors to get more acquainted and a true focus on them after my long hiatus of not using them.

Starting with a maiden face & head shave using the very assertive semi-open comb Muhle R41 which is the most assertive razor & blade duo I've used to date ..The verdict? Very smooth & efficient!.. Using the lightest of touch both the razor & blade was a smooth duo slicing through my face & head stubble effortlessly.

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

Finishing the shave off with a few small near last squirts of the now sadly discontinued Avon Wilderness EdT to the chest & pulse points...This is/was my all time favourite men's EdT fragrance from Avon...Wonderful stuff.

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

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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Lovely, R41 shave, Barry! They are great razors! I have the 2011 model, and enjoy using it as well, Great shave! Nothing better than the R41 with a Feather! Glad it went well! I noticed yo still have the original handle. I swapped mine out for a Weber Bulldog handle. Like the balance and grip much more. Found the original slippery with certain very slick soaps. Enjoy your Saturday.

jgreenepa · Apr 23, 2022

MrDaniel's said: ↑

Fine shaves, gentlemen!
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Thanks, Daniel.

jgreenepa · Apr 23, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

Awesome shave and kudos to Jeff.
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Thanks, Joe!

jgreenepa · Apr 23, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

Very nice Jeff.
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Thanks, Joe!

jgreenepa · Apr 23, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

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D Shave # 398

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dollar Tree DE
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block

Fantastic travel day shave. Super smooth and smelling good.
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You Long Island guys really like to count! Is it something about LI, your shared first name or perhaps your shared professions?? Great shave, since I used to count for a living I have no interest in doing so anymore!

jgreenepa · Apr 23, 2022

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Great shaves Jeff! Your razors are beautiful. Any idea when you will have your transmission delivered?
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Thanks, Joe! No info yet: I’m hoping sometime next week!

Trigger · Apr 23, 2022

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NYC took a lot from my family...My childhood hometown was Cannonsville, NY. I recall my grandpa's farm of 450 acres on the north side of town. My family lived up the road from them. Then, NYC decided that the valley was perfect for storing watter if the Delaware river was to be damned and they got together and decided to condemn all propery inthe watershed and offer them 1/3 the value of their land (afterall, it's condemned property and not worth much anymore...)

It is now water supply for NYC. Pretty much all of the family hate NYC for obvious reasons.

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few....(unless you are the few)
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Sorry about your family's misfortune. I rarely go to Manhattan, unless it's my birthday or some other reason. I will eventually make the trip to Pasteur's Pharmacy.

Trigger · Apr 23, 2022

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Proraso shave! Well, the cream part at least. I like this cream more and more every time I use it.
The blade is still going strong, this was it's fifth use.

Have a great day, gentlemen!
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Terrific shave and pic. Have a great day Daniel.

jgreenepa · Apr 23, 2022

Hembree said: ↑

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Gillette Old Type with DIY aluminum handle.
Astra SP blade (2).
Yaqi synthetic brush.
Lakewood Soap Company Old Time Lime Shave soap.
Yaqi ceramic shave bowl.
American Tobacco by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

Awesome shave this morning. Out the door to a state tractor show over in Mississippi. My son wanted to take his baby over.

Y'all have a great day!
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Great Red themed shave, Danny! Love that razor cap design! Enjoy the show!

Trigger · Apr 23, 2022

jgreenepa said: ↑

The bride and I are spending tomorrow celebrating Orthodox Easter with Serbian friends! We do this every year. Resurrection squared!
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You are double-dipping my friend! Have a great time!

jgreenepa · Apr 23, 2022

Trigger said: ↑

Sorry about your family's misfortune. I rarely go to Manhattan, unless it's my birthday or some other reason. I will eventually make the trip to Pasteur's Pharmacy.
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If you guys decide to make a trip to Pasteur’s, let me know! We could do a meet up. I’ll contact Bill to see if he’s interested.

brit · Apr 23, 2022

MrDaniel's said: ↑

Fine shaves, gentlemen!
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thank you Daniel.

brit · Apr 23, 2022

Hembree said: ↑

View attachment 267591
Gillette Old Type with DIY aluminum handle.
Astra SP blade (2).
Yaqi synthetic brush.
Lakewood Soap Company Old Time Lime Shave soap.
Yaqi ceramic shave bowl.
American Tobacco by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

Awesome shave this morning. Out the door to a state tractor show over in Mississippi. My son wanted to take his baby over.

Y'all have a great day!
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tractor is fantastic Danny well. done.love the matching razor..

brit · Apr 23, 2022

palmolive fox said: ↑

23rd April 2022.

View attachment 267583

Shaving recipe for today.

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

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Chantry Lavender Goat's Milk Bar Soap.
Brush: APShave Co 24mm Cashmere Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Cella Bio Organic Aloe Vera Shaving Cream.
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless. (D1)
Razor: Muhle R41. (2013)

Post:
Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's, Cold water face &head Rinse./ Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Nivea Men. Nivea Men Replenishing PSB./Avon Wilderness EdT.

(German DE razor week.)

Face & Head Shave.

Greetings,

A new shave set up to start the weekend.

After the comfortable shaves i had in my previous week's with the reacquaintance of the Feather Hi Stainless i intend to carry on for another week paring it up with my German made DE razors to get more acquainted and a true focus on them after my long hiatus of not using them.

Starting with a maiden face & head shave using the very assertive semi-open comb Muhle R41 which is the most assertive razor & blade duo I've used to date ..The verdict? Very smooth & efficient!.. Using the lightest of touch both the razor & blade was a smooth duo slicing through my face & head stubble effortlessly.

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

Finishing the shave off with a few small near last squirts of the now sadly discontinued Avon Wilderness EdT to the chest & pulse points...This is/was my all time favourite men's EdT fragrance from Avon...Wonderful stuff.

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

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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JACarbone said: ↑

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D Shave # 398

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dollar Tree DE
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block

Fantastic travel day shave. Super smooth and smelling good.
Click to expand...

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 23, 2022

Given that two of my respected shave brothers on the TSD ‘Shave School’ thread, where we’ve all been mentors to newer wet shavers for the last several years, have recently been using DE shavettes, I decided to pull out one of my two favorite barbar’s razors for this morning’s shave, my Feather DX. Both this barber’s razor and my other, the Tedalus Essence, can accommodate split DE, Schick Proline B-20 and other injectors, or my preferred Feather AC blades. I refuse to shave with split DE blades, and really only use Feather Super AC blades in both razors as I did this morning. In fact, the Feather Super is the sharpness benchmark I strive for when honing my traditional straights. My metric is the SPT (Styrofoam Peanut Test).

I hope I’m not seen as a heretic for saying this, but the HHT (Hanging Hair Test) doesn’t work for me. The SPT does, but, of course, everyone needs to use what works for them. Many well respected honemeisters use the HHT, the resting thumb test, and the tomato slicing test. It was pointed out to me by a good friend that a fresh Feather Super pops through the surface of a styrofoam peanut with just the weight of the blade. Both my barber’s razors when loaded with Feather Super AC blades deliver magnificently buttery smooth shaves. So whether building a fresh bevel or just touching up an edge on one of my traditional straights, I know I’ve reached blade Satori when the blade pops styrofoam along the full length of the edge. My two and a half pass DX mug shave this morning was copacetically smooth.

I own a number of adjustable razors, but my hands down favorite is my 2018 Rex Ambassador. When wide open it delivers an extremely close noggin shave, although I would caution newer owners of this razor to slowly work their way up. Matt Pisarcik of Razor Emporium and Rex Supply announced this amazing safety razor back in 2017 at the ‘Big Shave Southwest’. After meeting Matt and his lovely wife at a Midwest Shave Collectibles meeting and discussing his new endeavor, I ordered the razor. Despite an initial hiccup, which Matt immediately remedied, the razor delivers almost a straight razor’s blade feel when wide open. He has since delivered a milder adjustable model for those who found the last two settings on the original model a bit much. Good technique is what sees me through each shave with this terrific shaver as it did this morning. Two ATG noggin passes and I was velveteen smooth from noggin to neck.

RAZOR: Feather DX Barber’s Razor (Mug), Rex Ambassador Adjustable (Dome)
BLADE: Feather Super AC
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: BG Blue Resin Handled Silvertip Badger
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Nancy Boy Signature Scent AS Gel
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MrDaniel's said: ↑

View attachment 267600
Proraso shave! Well, the cream part at least. I like this cream more and more every time I use it.
The blade is still going strong, this was it's fifth use.

Have a great day, gentlemen!
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awesome gents..

brit · Apr 23, 2022

saturday
brit red tip superspeed
7 oclock green-2
semogue 830
sc bignolii
fine

good morning gents
absolutely fabulous 2 pass shave on the second round with this set up
the brit red tip is awesome with the green blade.ultra smooth.
leaves nothing behind..
took my time as we all know what red tips are capable of..
it's bare brass corners and half painted knob give it a bit of character but no shave issues.
this ones a keeper..
fine bignoli lather built again with the semogue boar.
touch of warmth with the fine splash.
awesome

have a great weekend everyone.

MrDaniel's · Apr 23, 2022

Trigger said: ↑

Terrific shave and pic. Have a great day Daniel.
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brit said: ↑

awesome gents..
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Thank you, gentlemen!

MrDaniel's · Apr 23, 2022

brit said: ↑

saturday
brit red tip superspeed
7 oclock green-2
semogue 830
sc bignolii
fine

good morning gents
absolutely fabulous 2 pass shave on the second round with this set up
the brit red tip is awesome with the green blade.ultra smooth.
leaves nothing behind..
took my time as we all know what red tips are capable of..
it's bare brass corners and half painted knob give it a bit of character but no shave issues.
this ones a keeper..
fine bignoli lather built again with the semogue boar.
touch of warmth with the fine splash.
awesome

have a great weekend everyone.

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Fine red tip shave, Gary!

Trigger · Apr 23, 2022

April 23 SOTD

Good morning!

Straight Shave #360
7/8 Henckels Friodur
Stirling Boar Brush
Razorock Classic SS
Old Spice AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 47 hrs

It's a nice day on LI so I decided to use a nice shave setup. I kept the brush soaking overnight so I didn't have to wait to use it. The Stirling Boar whipped up a great lather. My only problem with this brush is that it sheds. I must have lost about 40 bristles since I have had it for about 2.5 years.
Anyway, I love the Friodur because it really gives a fantastic shave. It's my 17th shave since I honed it and it is still quite sharp. I only needed 2 passes to give my a very nice shave. I am happy to report that I didn't make any blood escaping my face and neck. There was some alum singing on my neck, but it wasn't uncomfortable. Gave myself the witch hazel treatment and followed with the Old Spice. What a super session this morning! Have a super day guys!