SoS: May 2022

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by ram57, Apr 30, 2022.

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  1. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Razorock Game Changer OC / Vikings Sword blade
    Stirling / Vanilla Sandlewood
    WCS Handle / Maggards Brown Synthetic 20220427_130945.jpg 20220402_131118_edit_1648942420353.jpg 20220428_163113.jpg

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  2. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

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    SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 2022

    RAZOR: Gipson Katsumi 14/13 (Mug), Cooper Monobilt (Dome)
    BLADE: Feather DE (Dome)
    PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
    BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T400 with 26mm Silvertip Badger Ferrule.
    SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
    POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys WH. Finished with Canoe Original EdT.
     
  3. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Guy.get well soon.looking forward to receiving it.the scent sounded nice..:):eatdrink047:
     
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    wednesday
    brit fb tech
    platinum
    ever-ready
    dg

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  5. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    DE SOTD, Tuesday, May10 2022

    Razor : Yaqi slant, Mfg 2019> This razor has that jaws look and looks a aggressive and it is, a seasoned technique and with a steep angle and short handle I like to use when riding the bar when using this shaving angle method .
    The razor likes a gentle touch with good placement and it just works wonderfully IMO. This razor is for those fellows who enjoy blade feel and it will not disappoint. The 1st shave with it was fairly smooth with no issues at all. Good challenge for myself, I placed a shim underneath also to support blade better for any chatter and I guess it adds a little more aggression in theory. Not a daily driver for most folks IMO. Newbies might want to avoid using this razor until their technique has matured IMO.
    Blade : Gillette 7oClock SP(2) sharp & smoooth with reasonable longevity.
    Soap : Razorock Lavender, nice scent with excellent lather qualities. (discontinued [​IMG])
    Brush : Yaqi 22 mm 2 band badger Sagrada Familia, excellent lather generator, soft pillow like tips, nice scrub, excellent lather painter. This little brush is just a joy to use and not a lather hog at all + one of my favorites.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave :Alum test showed minor stinging + Razorock King Louis lavender with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
    Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 blemish weeper=[​IMG] Excellent shave with my 1st use Yaqi Slant with a Gillette 7oClock SP. You can not get a closer shave using this razor blade combination even with a shavette with a naked blade possibly IMO.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
  6. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Gillette WW II Black Handle Gold Tech Razor
    Personna Platinum Chrome (Israeli Red) Blade
    Rubberset 200-2 Boar (restored) Brush
    Speick Shave Soap
    Sea Breeze Astringent
    Speick/M-Bomb After Shave

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  7. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    I’m not crazy about the grommet but I love the blade :happy036: Finally finished the tub of Castle Forbes 1445 shave cream which I really enjoyed - great lather and a very pleasant scent, almost like root beer.

    Hot water preparation
    Argan Oil PSO
    Castle Forbes 1445 Shave Cream
    Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
    Filarmonica EPBD 14
    Shulton Old Spice After Shave

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    Happy shaving - Karl
     
  8. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    WedNESday's shave plan:

    same as today, but.....

    brush-Crown King(Spindle Duro Tali)

    note: I'm using the same razor as Monday and today-see if will give me 6 passes.
     
  9. MoAllen

    MoAllen King of Unscented

    Lovely shave!

    Any idea why Gillette made a black-handled gold Tech during WW2?

    I could understand a black or drab-colored razor for troops in the field, and I could understand if they had to substitute for materials that were scarce, like brass and nickel. But gold with a black handle???
     
  10. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    The only thing I can think is maybe Gillette was just using up parts already on hand and painted the handles black. Not sure if these were for the service or for civilian use.
     
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  11. MoAllen

    MoAllen King of Unscented

    Tuesday Shave of the Day

    Lather: Denton Majik unscented soap
    Brush: That Darn Rob Pueblo
    Razor: Karve brass
    Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
    After: Zingari Man Unscented Aftershave Recovery Splash

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  12. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas


    Wednesday SOTD
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    Razor: Colonial Razors The General Stainless Steel
    Blade: Schick Proline (3)
    Brush: Zen Shave two band 24mm
    Bowl: Creek Road Pottery 5½”
    Pre-Shave Scrub: Holy Black True Grit – Coffee
    Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Eucalyptus & Spearmint
    Shave Soap: Moon Soaps Trade Winds
    Balm: Moon Soaps Trade Winds
    Aftershave: Shulton Old Spice Lime
    Cologne: Shulton Old Spice Lime

     
  13. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

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    Overnight trip for work and this is what i brought with me. Small and compact is what i needed.


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  14. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Wednesday’s Shave

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    Above The Tie Windsor SE1 / Schick Proline
    Spiffo "Castillo" African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD
    Ethos Lavender Supreme Premium Shave Soap & Aftershave

     
  15. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Williams Wednesday's Shave
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    Cold Water Rinse
    Williams Mug Shaving Soap
    Jayaruh #432
    Gillette Slim
    Gillette Silver Blue
    CWR
    Lilac Vegetal AS

    The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #432 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Slim Adjustable Razor with a Gillette Silver Blue Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Lilac Vegetal AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
     
  16. Tim Spencer

    Tim Spencer Well-Known Member

  17. shaveman

    shaveman Well-Known Member

    Razorine Flatboy Timeless Ti handle
    Voskhod Teflon blade
    Chiseled Face bay rum soap
    Maggard 2 band
    Aloe Vera
    Dana Canoe
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  18. awk-m4

    awk-m4 Well-Known Member

    SOTD Wednesday May 11, 2022

    Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
    Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
    Pre: None
    Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Tobacco Leaf
    Razor: Henson Mild
    Blade: Gillette SharpEdge
    Razor: Gillette Styler
    Post: Omega Alum Block
    Post: Thayers Unscented
    Post: Aveeno Daily
    Have a great day!
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  19. MrDaniel's

    MrDaniel's Well-Known Member

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    Gillette Tech (England, aluminium handle)
    Shark Super Stainless (1)
    RazoRock Keyhole
    La Toja SS&AS

    Have a great day!
     
  20. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Wednesday morning’s Grand Freeze:

    Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
    Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
    Junjie/Wilkinson Sword day 3
    Stirling Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo SS
    Prep ASB
    Osage Rub AS Splash

    Warm weather has come to us finally so I’ll be using my strongest menthol stuff for the rest of the week. The Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo soap has such a magnificent scent which is a carbon copy of Stirling’s Sharp Dressed Man and Creed’s Green Irish Tweed, the tallow formula promotes such super slick, rich lather, the menthol sensation is strong enough to give a polar bear pneumonia, and the skincare is so brilliant. The Prep and the Osage Rub aftershave made my skin feel born again and so frozen. Three passes resulted in a perfect BBS shave that I enjoyed from beginning to end!

    Enjoy your day and your shaves - be well and safe![​IMG]


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