When I say "closed out", I mean "until next time", which in this month of Fine February won't be far away. Course many of you TSD regulars know what I mean with that "close out" langwidge.

thank you Joe.splurged a bit over the last couple of years,not smoked for a year,no cars to maintain etc.mostly one of purchases..

fine monday shave and pic Joe.

Well, it's better to spend your money on shave stuff, than cigarettes (fags). Congratulations on quitting cigarettes for a year.

thank you.that's what i figured,if i spent my cig money on shave stuff i am way ahead.

Feb 12 SOTA Sayonara Cella!

Good afternoon.

Straight Razor Shave #525
13/8 ArtRazor 1000
MrEE LE #10 Cashmere Brush
Cella SS
Pinaud-Clubman Classic AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 24 hrs

*Last minute headshave*
Mühle R102 (not pictured)
Gillette Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (6)
Dome Turf: 3 days.



I haven't used Artie in months and it was time to bring him out for today's shave. What better way to bring this bad boy out then to finally sink the SS Cella. I have to say that this soap lasted a very long time. Originally, I wasn't going to do a headshave because I didn't think I had enough soap to do both head and face shave. It was a last minute decision and that's why I didn't include the R102 in the pic. I was right because I had to modify my headshave to 2 passes and plenty of touchups instead of my usual 3 because the lather was almost non-existent after my face shave. However, all was well because I got very good face and head shave results. Did get a small period size blood spot above my lip. It was like a tiny, superficial scratch.

Alum was mostly silent on my face and neck. However, there was some on my nape behind my ear. Splashed on the witch hazel and the Pinaud-Clubman Classic aftershave for old geezers like myself. Honestly, I love this stuff. Take care.

Thank you Joe.

Fantastic Artemis shave Joe.

Thanks Joe. Now, I think my next candidate to Fitz is my Van der Hagen Select in my apothecary shave mug or TSD Irish Spring soap.

Thanks Joe...the open combs seem to work better for me when I have a couple of days of growth.

Take care.

Thanks Joe...it looks aggressive but it does a great job.

13 Feb 2024
Flexible, Favourite, Feather, Fatip, Fine, Felce, whatever grabs my Fancy

Growth = 1 day

Conk’s Bay Rum challenge continues

Prep = 3 x 30 second tap water soak
Preshave = TOBS Jermyn street cream as preshave
Soap = Colonel Conk Bay Rum
Brush = Omega 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Merkur 37C
Blade = Derby Premium (2)
Passes = 3 +
Post = Usual tap water rinse, Alum was alive and zinging all over today, tap water rinse, Thayers
ASL = Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum
Damage = slight weeper top lip left during the shave, disappeared after cold water rinse

Score = 9.5 / 10
Enjoyment factor = Better, much better

Comments = Blooming the Conk softened it considerably. Longer loading with the bristle brush. Less than half the water used compared to yesterday …. But…. I added 5 drops of glycerine to help it out. Much better than yesterday, this soap needs less water, more determination and doesn’t get to that wet-paint-in-a-freshly-opened-tin look. But, leaving it thicker made for a much better performance. Usually with my 2nd pass my lather thins out, this time the 2nd pass was thicker. Go figure. Either way very happy with a fantastic shave and smelling divine. This Bay Rum has less cloves, and more of a sweet scent

Terrific Tuesday to one and all

Thanks Joe, bought this a year ago, so yes must be the new formula
It does say it has Glycerin in it....



but I also note the preshave instructions to use the pre-shave oil to moisten the skin
Just an observation, of course

Thanks Joe

Very nice looking shave Gary

Lovely recovery there Joe

thanks Joe

thanks Chris.

Wonderful shave Chris. Great to see you switch strategies in getting the soap to perform better.

13th February 2024.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Bulldog Vetiver & Black Pepper Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Real Shaving Company Age Defence Traditional Shave Cream.
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated Lab Blue. (D1)
Razor: Merkur 37C.

Post:
Cold water Face & Head wash with brush squeezing's,/ Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./ Alum Rub./Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel/Superdrug Forest Fresh ASL. /Nivea Men Replenishing PSB.

Greetings,

(Face & Head shave)

Early morning shave,

Another wonderful effortless close comfortable face & head shave with the Merkur 37C.

The Personna Comfort Coated Lab Blue has paired together so well with the Merkur 37C & FaTip Grande.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Replenishing PSB.

My face & precious swede are both feeling smooth, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

SOTD 20240212 Jaipur

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Well, I can't say this shave today was top notch, but it left me quite pleased. This Oro Valley has jumped to near the top of my favorite Stoylin soaps. I've always been happy with it. Flew onto the brush at the loading dock(as do most Stoylins). Shave itself was really well done along the cheeks and sideburns. Ditto South Porcupine Alley. Not so much up North, as I developed a cut and Knick. On Cactus, I really do need to develop a patttern-seems like I've been just floundering around down there. I did better on the left side...less floundering. Will work on improving the right side tomorrow. 2 passes. Very Mediocre.