SoS: October 2022

I have no idea what a stoylin refill is.
I bought a 4.5 ounce refill Puck from Stirling I then placed it in my empty fine Accoutrements bowl.
It dropped in pretty easy except the width was a bit wide, all I had to do was mash it down and it fit perfectly.

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Stoylin-my goofy name for Stirling.

 

midweek gold standard
new deluxe/karve
permasharp
omega
figaro
armani

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Another great pic Gary. Are you doing something different with your lighting?

 

thank you Jim.in the mornings this outdoor area is in the shade,with the sun behind me,afternoons are a lot brighter,more direct sunlight and shadowy.. today is a sunny day out.rainy days it can be too dark,then i use the flash.

 

Praise the light.

 

Figaro and Armani....classic choices.

 

I am late posting today because I go to the senior center every tuesday to play guitar for the seniors with several friends. On top of it all, I fell on the stairs this morning thinking I was at the bottom when I had one more step! I sprained my ankle pretty good. Day for doing nothing.

Razor - Early Gillette open comb
Black - Treet fresh blade
Pree-shave - Proraso Red
Soap - Chiseled Face "Sherlock"
Post-shave - Thayers Toner & Geo F Trumper Skinfood
AS - Chiseled Face "Sherlock"

Pleasant shave. Showered last night after working on wood so, I warmed my face with HOT washcloth while I warmed the scupper mug. Pleasant shaver! 2-pass shave WTG & ATG. No cuts, nicks, or weepers. Alum bar was silent. Now, I am sitting with my foot wrapped and elevated.

 

For wedNESday(5th):

Closing out(for now)my trifecta of:

prep-Stoylin Bath Soap(Sandpiper)in shower
shave-Mama Bear Soaps'(Beau Brummel)
brush-Jayaruh #59
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Stoylin Unscented

 

I read too fast so, at first I thought you said something about sandpaper in the shower. (OUCH!) LOL

Was it wet/dry paper?

 

thank you Paul.oud scented shave for oud october..

 

Only a select few know to what Master Turner refers. You'll have to decide if want to be in "Turner's Loop".

 

Nice SR, Gary. They have an impressive blade-feel.

 

Wednesday 10.05.22
RAZOR: Alpha Claymore Evolution
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: Reknotted Rubberset 22mm Synthetic
LATHER: Phoenix and Beau Albion Shaving Soap
POST: Phoenix and Beau Albion Aftershave Splash

 

Nice blade feel but, still gentle compared to some of my other open comb razors. Once you have the proper technique, these are some of the nicest shavers I have!

 

Tuesday, October 4

Fine Fresh Vetiver~~Semogue 2012 SE~~British Red Tip/Spoiler~~Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
I might start commenting more about my shaves here; realizing, naturally, this is primarily a "Shave Photo" thread.
Please indulge your "Primo"
This is the third shave on this Spoiler and it was as rough as the first two. Blade binned. It should be noted, that I have
used a single spoiler for 30 shaves. They surpass the Personna 74's and Wilkinson Light Brigades easily.
Must've been a clunker; first one ever.
The Fine soap, in hind sight, was one of THE best tallow soaps on the market. They should have charged a lot more and
sold it in a classy jar. It's that good.
The Semogue continues to break-in, although it has been my experience, Semogue Misturas take twice as long as a typical boar.
I mentioned that this brush has its fair-share of black bristles---which will never split.
I have been known to cut them at the base of the knot. It's a tedious process, but makes a huge improvement.
More later...must decide...must find time...
The British Red Tip has a larger gap than its American cousin. They also appear to have a more "purple-ish", painted tip.
Nice razor and increasingly difficult to find in this original condition.
Finished the rough shave (yes, more weepers on the neck) with some witch hazel
and Bulldog unscented/sensitive ASB. Nice product.
Finally, some of TF's Grey Vetiver EdP.​

 

VERY nice red tip!

 

Tuesday Shave

Lather: TSD Wheat Shaving cream, sensitive
Brush: Ever Ready
Razor: Henson AL13 mild
Blade: Tatra Platinum (3)
Post: witch hazel and aloe