SoS: May 2023

May 14, 2023
Focus R52 Concave
Zenith B2 Boar
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
MdC Fougère
Supremacy Silver Afan

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Sunday May 14,2023
Brush: Rudy Vey STF
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: Tabac
Razor: Henson Ti22 +
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (1)
Post: Osma Alum Block
Post: Tabac

 

Yaqi Sentinel 1.5mm stainless steel head.
Homelike Shaving Voevoda stainless steel handle.
Rapira Platinum Lux blade.
Soap Commander Heritage shave soap.
Shore Shave Cool Water Mint Ribbon synthetic brush.
Timeless Razor shave bowl.

 

05/14/23 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sun Down Argan Oil Body Soap - An Homage to Vintage Sun Up!
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Al Fin Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Otra Artisan Shave Soap Mystical, Mythical, Whimsical, Festive!
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Astraeus 22mm Shaving Brush Featuring NEW Micro Super Future Hybrid
AKA Brushworx 3 Pass Shaving Lather Bowl - Eruption Pour
Phoenix Shaving Ceramic Moonscape Brush Scuttle
Occam's Stainless Steel Safety Razor with Ridge Line Cap and Full Open Comb Base
Voskhod Teflon Coated Russian Blade - 1st Shave
The Razor Company Grey with Black Trim with Full Blue Logo and Carabiner - Premium Ultra Thick Microfiber Shave Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block with Rubber Grip Band
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
RazoRock Alum Stick
Thayers Alcohol Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Otra Artisan Aftershave/Cologne Mystical, Mythical, Whimsical, Festive!
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Epic 5% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Serum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Otra Natural Sport Strength Deodorant Mystical, Mythical, Whimsical, Festive!
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Diver Down Pomade Wax Based Ol' Fashion Pomade Grease! Medium Hold Homage to the Original Seaforth Spiced!
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Official Phoenix Shaving Barber's Mat! The Perfect Addition to Your Shave Station!​

 

May 14th
Canadian New Deluxe w PermaSharp (4)
Stirling Finest/ Maple
Stirling Gin & Tonic
Thayers
Stirling Baker Street

A very nice, quick 2 passer before a Mothers Day dinner. Have a great night all.

 

Menthol Monday SOTD


Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade:: Personna Reds (D7)
Brush: Zenith B20 Boar 28mm
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Ach Brito Glyce Lime
Pre-Shave Butter: Mickey Lee Lime
Shave Soap: Mama Bear Cilantro Lime Iced
Butter: Luxx Jasmine Lime
Aftershave: Alcolado Glacial

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Sunday Shave

Lather: Kiss My Face cream fragrance-free
Brush: Doug Korn
Razor: Henson AL13 V2 +
Blade: RK Stainless
Post: CeraVe cream

 

15 May, 2023

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Rockwell 6S #3
Blade: Blade: Gillette Bleue Extra 4
Brush: Brad Sears Archduke 26/50 2-Band Manchurian
Soap: Wholly Kaw: Vor V (Siero)
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: 1899 Ernest Hemingway by Histoires de Parfums

a very satisfying shave today, but I can't help thinking that the older Donkey base actually suits me better..

 

Menthol Monday:

A super duper Grand Freeze!

L’Oréal Men Expert Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/new Rapira
Stirling Glacial Margaritas in the Arctic SS
Prep ASB
Fine Snake Bite AS Splash
Bleu de Chanel Deodorant Stick
Bleu de Chanel Parfum

If this kind of setup doesn’t freeze your face off then nothing will - my dear brother Rod’s Glacial MITA is three times colder than the regular version, it has the very same delightful tropical/citrusy scent, the lather explodes off the brush, it gets so rich, creamy, as well as slick and protective, the menthol sensation hits like a ton of icy cold bricks, and the skincare is perfect. The Prep and the Snake Bite aftershave were both a great way to finish up. My 50s Super Speed loaded with a brand new Rapira gave me a most pleasurable three pass BBS shave!

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


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Boti Ti AC
Pro Super (3)
Maggard 2 Band
TOBS Grapefruit Shave Cream
Dana Canoe

 

Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap
Heldtite Synthetic
Eversharp Schick G
Personna Injector Blade
CWR
Osage Rub

The Fine Snake Bite Shave Soap lathered well with the Heldtite Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Eversharp Schick G and a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

I might buy another Puig cologne soon. QUORUM, I believe it's called.

 

I'm going to try my Zingari Man this week. It isn't hot&humid yet after all.

 

Parker 99r / Gillette Stainless
Razorock / Mudder Focker
Yaqi Synthetic

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Menthol Monday Afternoon Shave 05.15.23



RAZOR: Above The Tie Calypso X1 SE Slant
BLADE: Kai Captain Mild PINK
BRUSH: Above The Tie Silvertip Badger
LATHER: Fine Snake Bite Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Snake Bite Aftershave Splash​

 

Monday May 15,2023
Brush: Semogue
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: TOBS Peppermint
Razor: Henson Ti22 +
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (1)
Post: Osma Alum Block
Post: Fougère Nemeta

 

May 15th
Schick E3 w Personna
Omega Evo / Burl&Resin
Stirling Gin and Tonic
Thayers
Jeeves Tobacco Bay Leaf

Added a few drops of M Bomb to make it a Menthol Monday. A very nice shave. Have a great day all!

 

ASRazor shave, Monday, May 15th, 2023

Razor : Star bar #4 lather catcher- mild to tame mid range, Mfg 1919-20, excellent workmanship for producing a excellent razor, this razor just checks all the boxes for best vintage razor of the whole bunch with a new Gem blade. This morning was another stellar excellent shave and always look forward when this Jewel of a razor comes up in my razor rotation. Hard to beat for my style of shaving.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely , predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Cyril R Salter Wild Rose cream, nice rose scented 5-6/10 strength with excellent lather qualities. CRS are excellent creams + reasonably priced. Sandalwood and Wild rose are the ones I have used and enjoy!
Brush : Yaqi "Lucky dice" 26mm fan brown whiskers knot(rare)synthetic, excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle face scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice brush, if you have large hands this brush would be worth considering IMO.
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 : Italian barber Amici(Razorock)AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent stellar shave with my Star bar #4 with a fresh Gem coated blade.(It does not get much better for easy shaving results, excellent combination of razor & blade!)

Have some great shaves!

 

Monday Shave

Lather: Valobra soap, unscented
Brush: Ever Ready
Razor: Henson AL13 V2 +
Blade: RK Stainless
Post: CeraVe cream
Cold water shave

Refreshing cool shave on a very warm day.

 

Colibri (Hummingbird) 1.10mm head.
Yaqi Tsuka stainless steel handle.
Feather blade (2).
Yaqi 24mm synthetic brush.
Lakewood Soap Company Smoky Mountain Rain soap (sample).
Salsa Bowl shave bowl.
Cremo Bourbon and Oak EdT.