Here it is 10:15 in Paris and the Sun just set. This is going to take some getting use to as total darkness will not be until close to 11 PM.

Thanks Joe. I haven't tried any other Old Spice dupes. I was just comparing my memory of my adult relatives' Old Spice ( Shulton) to Stirling's. However, Seaforth Spice is supposedly an excellent dupe. I would dare say that it may be a better quality soap than Stirling.

I believe sunrise is around 5 am as well.

June 25 SOTA

Good afternoon.

1955 Gillette RedTip
ShaverBoy DE Blade (5)
Rockwell Synthetic Brush
Angora Soaps Midnight Lavender SS and AS Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 22 hrs



Decided to do another easy safety razor shave. I chose the mild RedTip because I had less than a days growth. I am going to services this evening so I picked Midnight Lavender. I don't need to bore you guys with my repeated praises for this soap. The pic says it all:



Did a 3 passer for an error-free BBS shave. The alum feedback was quite pronounced on my neck which I expected because I normally don't do 3 passes. Splashed on the matching aftershave and I look and smell fine. Tomorrow, I will be doing a straight razor shave Max and Artie are complaining so I have to bring them out before the end of June. Take care

5:45

SRS # 911 - French Themed Shave # 1

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: Pre de Provence No. 63
Aftershave: Pre de Provence No. 63 Aftershave Balm
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Pre de Provence No. 63 Edt

Excellent three pass shave with the TI and the No. 63 software. I will be using this set up until Thursday when I will shift focus to a more Mediterranean focus with an Italian citrus scent of the Stirling Piacenza.

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.

Good evening gents. Sunday’s shave of the day. Figured I’d use one of my artisan soaps again. Stirling Deep Blue Sea. Cold water rinse face later with my Semogue 830. 1948 Gillette Aristocrat. Post shave, vintage Old Spice Lime after shave. No blood today. Smooth, quick 3 pass shave today. BBS. 10/10 shave overall. Of course the fragrance of the day is going to be, Initio Parfums, Rehab.




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Fantastic shave Joe!


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Awesome shave and setup fit for a Marine like you Myles!

C'est si bon, Joe!

Thanks Myles!

Thank you Joe


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thank you Joe.

fine red tip sunday shave Joe.

Thank you Gary.

Thank you Joe.

Thanks Gary.

Wonderful shave Myles. I did enjoy using the Old Spice Burley back in the day. (Mid 70’s).

Have a great day Myles.

Comme vous le savez bien. Merci.

Thanks Joe, I need to explore these some more.

Thanks Joe, "tenure" tres posh! You have two then?

Double thanks Joe.

Hi Myles. Nice looking brush, I love the splay on the brush, it looks like no mercy was given to this one! 10/10 for a shave is cool.

26 Jun 2023

Just the Basics June/Gillette



24 hours pre work shave. 5 degrees C outside. Mild Menthol Monday anyway...

Prep = Usual
Razor = Gillette Flare tip
Blade = Gillette 7 o’clock, Day 1
Soap = Stirling Orange Chill, I want to finish this, it lathers well, getting bored with it though, I think samples are a good idea, imagine trying to finish a whole tub of something that is only just "OK"
Brush = Omega 49, nice performer

The Flare tip felt mild, meaning it needed 3 full passes plus touch ups. Being a mild razor, ATG was feasible in all areas as required. More pressure was feasible in most areas
Damage = none

Post = left over lather, warm and cold rinse, Thayers, Brut, Proraso ASB

Hmm, bit disappointed with the Flare tip, nice safe shave, after my recent slant shave this is tame, tame but safe.

Nice easy start to the week - have a great Monday folks