SoS: November 2022

Menthol Monday:

Not really a Grand Freeze but still cold enough!

L’Oréal Men Expert Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Junjie/Astra Green day 13
Bundubeard Kudu’s Kick SS
Prep ASB
Alt Innsbruck AS Splash

This morning I had to show my brother Jaco’s soaps some love so I selected his Kudu’s Kick and I’m happy that I did. It’s a glycerine based soap like most of the shaving soaps he produces and it has such a nice coffee/peppermint scent, the lather whips up so easily, it turns real thick, rich, quite slick as well as protective, there’s a pretty strong menthol sensation, and it’s very skin friendly. I really enjoyed my massage with the Prep when I finished shaving, and the Alt Innsbruck aftershave not only smells so gorgeous, it doesn’t lack menthol - is it ever cold. Another three pass BBS work of art - what a terrific shave I had!

Wishing y’all a great week - be well and safe!


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Monday November 21, 2022
Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Desairology
Razor: Henson AL13 +++
Blade: Gillette SharpEdge (1)
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Southern Witchcrafts Desairology

 

Shave of the Week Starting 21 November 2022

Star razor
Silver Star blade
PAA Synthetic brush
Gillette Regular SC (vintage stuff)
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Assorted A/S

Very pleasant start to the week. Sweet shave and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Quite the assortment of goodies!
I remember it used to be just a can of goo, a disposable, and some Brut aftershave, done, out the door.

 

GEMonday, Nov21, 2022

Razor : Gem Feather weight 1st Generation- tame mid range, 1 OZ weight, excellent and enjoyable shave this morning + carefree shaving mostly.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(3) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Mitchell's wool fat- nice mild clean scent with excellent lather qualities. Synthetic brushes work excellent also with this soap.
Brush : Yaqi "Club Casino's"26mm timber wolf synthetic, Excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle scrubber + excellent lather painter.
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 : Proraso green with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Gem Feather weight with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Nov 21st
Gillette Goodwill w Sharp Star (1)
APShave GELousy SHD / Blue Resin Maple
Castle Forbes Lime
Thayers
Stirling Baker Street AS

For the first time in a very long time, I went away from a Russian St Pete’s Gillette blade. This Mostochlegmash (Rapira) was one of my early bulk purchases. Sharp, yes, but there are smoother out there. Maybe I’ll start a mini focus of neglected blades in the den.
Have a great day all!

 

Yup. I still like the Brut, though…

 

cool goodwill shave Jason.

 

tuesday
french market goodwill empire set
platinum
wcs lantern silvertip
sv felce
acqua di selva


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Tuesday 11.22.22
RAZOR: Gillette ’47 Milord
BLADE: Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdgeYellow
BRUSH: Elite Razor 24mm Manchurian White Fan
LATHER: Blue Devil Sandalwood Tallow Shaving Soap
POST: Lucky Tiger Aftershave and Face Tonic

 

Tuesday November 22, 2022
Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Desairology
Razor: Henson AL13 +++
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (1)
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Southern Witchcrafts Desairology

 

The Leader got the call and delivered beautifully after being passed over for a few weeks as others called out with a stronger voice

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
Haslinger Aloe Vera Shave Soap
FW Engels Leader 13/16
Shulton Old Spice After Shave



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Gillette ‘50s Brit Rocket/Brit Wilkie/Yaqi Moka Express 26mm 2-band/Pre‌ ‌de‌ ‌Provence‌ ‌No.‌ ‌63‌ ‌shave‌ ‌soap‌/Epsilon Amber AS

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For Tuesday:

prep-Stoylin Bath Soap(Barbershop)in shower
shave-Barbasol Original
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Bill Neumann(Signature 1907)

 

11.21.22

Soap: AoS - Sandalwood Shaving Cream
Brush: #375 Synthetic by @Jayaruh
Bowl: 3D Printed
Razor: Wilkinson Empire
Aftershave: Fine - Santal Absolut

 

How do you like the shaves from your Empire? Some days I have great shaves with mine and others are not so smooth. Depends on which blade I use as I have the 7-day set and I've been to lazy to mark which blade is rough and needs to be honed a lot more than the others.

 

Tuesday SOTD


Razor: Gillette Rhodium Fatboy (S5)
Blade: SuperMax Sunrise (D2)
Brush: Oumo Compass Undercurrent 31mm Manchuria M1
Bowl: Junichi Tanaka 5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: PannaCrema Nuàvia Blu
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Wholly Kaw Spice Vitae

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The shaves used to be a hit or miss. Out of the seven, I managed to put a good edge on two or three of them, and now only use one of the seven. I always run it thru a loaded strop block with a pick-up magnet and a little finger pressure. I'm not getting bbs shaves, but it's pretty cool using this steampunk-looking piece of machinery.

 

Sounds like your experience is the same as mine. I use a SRD paddle strop with .5 diamond spray but I really haven't put too much elbow grease into stropping the blades.

 

SOTD: 22nd November 2022.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men Power Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Palmolive Naturals Olive & Milk Bar Soap.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Boar.
Face Lather.
Lather: Wilkinson Sword Shave Stick.
Blade: Treet Trig Silver Edge. (D1) (Green cover)
Razor: Baili BD177 Rose Gold TTO.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Alum Rub. /Cold Water Face Rinse. / Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel. / Denim Original ASL. /The RSC. PSB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave.

Out of all the razors that I've re-acquainted myself with over the past few weeks the Baili BD177 & the Kanzy K100 have totally amazed me both are incredibly comfortable razors.

It's such a shame that the WS shave stick has now been discontinued as they are a joy to use...Another great shaving product that will be sadly missed. I'm fortunate to have a spare which will keep me going for a good while yet.

An enjoyable 2 pass + pick-ups close comfortable BBS shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of the RSC. PSB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.