Wonderful shave Joe. It was a Saturday event. Darn those autocoreect things. Lol! It's funny that I wasn't sure to bring my Rolls Razor, but I guess you know me better than I. Lol!

Back with same this morning, but a better brush-the Stoylin "No-Name" synthetic. Very pleased overall, but a cut ruined what shouldhave been a top-ranked shave. Some "light whisker action" leftover down at Cactus. Elsewhere, very well done. The Stoylin Ramblin Man got me a lot of friendly looks at the hospital yesterday, but no "Wow, what is that you're wearing?" persuasions. It's nice stuff. The cold-water rinse and A.S. took care of the redness of the cut. Most Outstanding.

Thank you Joe. I will correct the day in the post.

And a correction, the brush was my Razorock Plissoft 400.

Oct 25 SOTA

Good afternoon.

King C Gillette Heritage Razor
Gillette Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (2,3)
MrEE Tuxedo Brush
Stirling Spice SS, AS
Old Spice Cologne
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 29 hrs
Dome Turf: 3 days



I needed a headshave as well as a faceshave so I decided to bring out a mild razor with a blade that had only one shave. The Heritage Razor got the call. It's a nice travel razor that has a clam shell case, but it cannot be aboard a plane as carry-on under the new rules. Best to take this razor on short trips via auto.

I went whole hog on the software because I added the Old Spice Cologne in the mix. Usually I reserve it for special occasions, but I said to myself that just being alive is a special occasion. Plus, I like the Stirling Spice scent as well. Here's my lather:



Did 3 passes on face and dome for an error-free BBS shave. Did get some alum feedback under my chin and on just above the nape. Splashed on the soothing witch hazel and then the matching aftershave. The piece de resistance was the Old Spice Cologne. I smell, feel and look great. I am off to service this evening. Take care.

Fellas, thanks once again for your well-wishes for my thyroid ultrasound. I just got the reseluts back. I have two thyroid NODULES(a wod I've seen around here!), but they both are TR1(whatever that means)so no further action is needed.

26th October 2023.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Nivea Men Power 24H Fresh Effect Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Arko Maximum Comfort Shaving Cream.
Blade: Gillette London Bridge. (D4)
Razor: Parker 24C.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Aloe Vera Gel./ Gummy Traditional Turkish Lavender Cologne.

Greetings,

Early morning shave.

Another successful week of face shaves from the Parker 24C razor & GLB blade duo.

An enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups shave to end my shaving week off in style. finishing the shave off with a generous splash of Gummy Traditional Turkish Lavender Cologne.

My face is feeling cool smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

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26 Oct 2026


22 hours

Reverting to a simpler setup

Usual prep and Cold water shave

Tabac shaving cream in Proraso bowl

Old Vulfix 1000A Pure 20 mm knot lovely splay
Gillette Tech Gold Made in Argentina B2
Gillette Platinum (2) was given a 2nd chance
Two passes and ATG touch ups as needed
Tabac ASL, my wife’s favourite so I can’t complain

The Tech was a great performer, better than the 37C in my (current ) opinion
Lovely time efficient shave, all set for the day, my mood is lifted!

Have lovely Thursday one and all.

SRS # 983 - OUDtober Shave - British Empire

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Double Duck Twin Duck Special #1
Brush: Jayaruh 329 Boar
Lather: Ginger’s Garden British Empire
Aftershave: Ginger’s Garden British Empire
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Beautiful morning yielded one beautiful shave.
Today’s software, Ginger’s Garden British Empire, made its maiden voyage. I have had this software in the den for a while and finally decided to give it a shave. The scent profile is as follows: “Crisp citrus, exotic oud, golden amber, rich sandalwood and white musk.”
To my nose, this is not an overly dark scent. There is a freshness and lightness to it that I smelled periodically through my early morning walk around the neighborhood.
I have had the pleasure of using a few of Irene
Marchu’s soaps. This is my third. The soap, on the hard side, easily whips up into a slim and thick lather. I take an almond size scoop and press it into one of my lather bowls.

My usual three passes left my face super smooth and irritation free.

Hope you all have a great day gentlemen.

Very nice Tabac shave Chris

Outstanding shave Barry.

Adding the cologne to the soap had nothing to do with my wisdom at breakfast? Really now!

Great shave Joe.

SOTD 20231026 Aurora

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Thank you Joe.

Fine Throwback shave this morning.It appears the WTF Bay Rum soap gets thicker the closer it gets to the end. Worx for me! Real nice job all around, except for N. Porcupine Alley, where our mustaches grow. I'll be sure to get that tomorrow. I'm surprised I missed it there. Actuallly, I got SOME of it, just not the middle. No cuts, Knicks, polka-dots. 2 passes. The Stephan B.R. Aftershave was great, as usual. Most Outstanding.

Thanks Joe, have a lovely Thursday

Terrific Thursday shave Barry. Have a super afternoon.

Wonderful shave with a beautiful razor Chris.

Terrific shave Joe. Excellent review on your I initial use of the soap.

Thanks Joe. I didn't add the cologne to the soap. I applied it after splashing on the aftershave.