15 July 2024
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* Blackbird Brass
* Super Iridium
* Shavemac D01 2-Band Ebonite
* RazorRock Blue Label
* Thayer's Witch Hazel
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

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Shave of the Week Starting 15 July 2024

Gillette Tech razor
Bic Astor blade
Maggard Synthetic brush
TSD 2X Iced Lemongrass SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
TSD 2X Iced Lemongrass A/S

My face is frozen! In a good way though. It's been about a year since I used this soap, guess that's part of the curse of having so much stuff. Anyway, a great shave was had. Now go enjoy your day folks.

-Tuesday-
1930 canadian new de luxe
bbj walnut 10098
c & e

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Shave Nation #359 / Gillette 7o'clock Super Stainless
Yaqi Synthetic
Reef Point Soaps / Fougere Santal

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MMMonday, July 15th 2024

Razor : Gem Damaskenne open comb. Mfg 1914-17, mild to tame mid range. Excellent stamping, coatings + QC for that time period. The 1914 and similar following 1914 variants is what helped ASR corporation get through the dirty 30's great depression period. Had a wonderful close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(3) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely , predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock M.F. croap, nice cologne fragranced with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi " Lucky dice" 26mm tuxedo knot. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay 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 : Razorock M.F splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem Damaskenne with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

Monday Afternoon Shave
RAZOR: Parker 111 B Open Comb/Black Resin Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Restored Lucite Erskine 18mm Silvertip
LATHER: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood (vintage)
POST: Taylor Of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion

Here it is 4 Tuesday:

prep-Stoylin Liquid Bodywash(Ozark Mtn,)in shower
shave-Barbasol Original Cream
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Stoylin Glacial Lime

15 July 2024

3rd Week of July Setup
Pre-shave: Face brush-washed with VdH Natural brush and Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Razor: Gillette Slim, setting 9
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum, shave 1
Soap: Stirling Glacial Mango Sunrise
Brush: Stirling Pro-Handle Synthetic
After-shave: Aqua Velva Ice Sport

My box of Stirling goodies arrived today...so it just naturally had to be the Setup Of The Week!

Brush-washing with the Metholated Pre-Shave soap was refreshing and delightful. I came close to building up a shave-worthy lather, and would've tried it as a shave soap today if not for the new tub of Glacial Mango Sunrise sitting on the vanity...

The Pro-Handle brush face-lathered the Glacial Mango Sunrise soap to perfection once I got the hydration sorted out. It took a lot more water to do the job than my RazoRock Snowman synth would require. The Pro-Handle knot also doesn't have as much backbone as the Snowman. In the hand, the Pro-Handle felt just right ergonomically, and it didn't get fumbly when lather got on the handle. On the face, the Pro-Handle feels wonderfully soft and luxurious. I'm calling it a winner!

And the soap? Simply marvelous. The Astra SP was a fitting test for a new soap, as I tend to get less-than-smooth shaves from that blade. Today's shave, however, was as smooth as butter. Initially trying the SP blade with the Slim set on setting 5, after a few swipes I opened it up all the way to setting 9 and got a wonderfully close and comfortable shave with no problems whatsoever. The menthol level was just perfect, too. I really didn't care for the fragrance of the soap in the tub, but quite enjoyed it once I lathered it up.

Aqua Velva Ice Sport doesn't pair well with many soaps/creams, but it's a wonderful match for the Glacial Mango Sunrise soap.

Monday, July 15

ETHOS Blood Orange~~Simpson 57 "The Douglas"~~1958 D3 Gillette Adjustable/Voskhod
Have a great day!​

Tuesday SOTD


Razor: OneBlade GENESIS
Blade: Feather FHS (D2)
Brush: Antiga Barbearia Boar 23mm
Bowl: Buffalo Horn 6”
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Balm: 3P
Shave Soap: Tiki 3X Butter Pink Grapefruit & lemongrass Iced
Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Fourth & Pine

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That TSD 2X Menthol Iced Lemongrass soap looks intriguing...if you happen to use Stirling's Glacial soaps, how does the menthol compare?

Eventually, I'd like to go to a rotation of four mentholated soaps for the summer: two with fruity scents, and two with fragrances that are fresh and clean, but not fruity. I'm seeing lots of worthy candidates while watching this thread.

SOTD: 16th July 2024.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Moisture Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega S10065.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Ingram Menthol Lather Shave Cream.
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless. (D1)
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic.

Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Cold water face & Head wash with brush squeezing's,/Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils, 5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Cien Men Aqua ASL./Cien Men Sensitive ASB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

(Face & Head Shave.)

A cool relaxing combined face & head shave.

The new assertive Feather Hi Stainless paired together with the mild Wilkinson Sword Classic continues to perform wonderfully mowing through my face & head stubble with effortless ease. I find using short strokes with this razor & rinsing it more more regular in-between each pass makes the razor perform excellently.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Cien Men Sensitive ASB.

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

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

Tabac Tuesday



Tuesday Morning Shave
RAZOR: MÜHLE Open Comb/Rosewood Handle
BLADE: Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdgeYellow
BRUSH: Spiffo! "Castillo" African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD
LATHER: Tabac Tallow Formula Shaving Soap
POST: Tabac Aftershave Lotion
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The only mentholated Stirling soaps I've used are Margareta in the Artic and Glacial Orange. Comparing to TSD, hmmm, different formulations but all of them work well. The scents for the Stirlings I've tried were strong enough and lasting enough for me. I can't comment on the other Stirling fragrances though

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #458 Synthetic
Rolls Traveler Razor
1953 Rolls Blade
CWR
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #458 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Rolls Traveler Razor and the 1953 Rolls Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Merkur HD 34G Razor
Ladas Super Stainless Blade (4)
PAA Atomic Rocket Synth Brush 26 / 63.5

TFS Torino Forti Sensazioni Shaving Cream and Aftershave Splash

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Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Cremo Refreshing Mint
Razor: Vikings Blade Emperor Meiji
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (2)
Post shave: Gillette Gel

Tabac Tuesday July 16, 2024

SOC Mistura
Tabac
Henson +
Feather
Tabac

Above The Tie Aluminum SE1 Calypso Handle * Schick Proline (D1)
Yaqi Heavy Metal Short Handle 24mm Silvertip
SV Desert Vetiver Shaving Soap & Artisan Aftershave
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DE SOTD, Tuesday, July 16th 2024

Razor : Razorock 2nd Generation Lupo.72, Released in 2021>, med range. Excellent machining and finish QC + unique design. This razor just checks all the boxes for a decent shave for myself. Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning.
Blade : Gillette Perm-sharp (4) sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity. Top tier.
Soap : Razorock XXX, nice clean cologne scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi" mysterious space" 24mm Timber wolf knot. Excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Great handle and knot for my shaving needs.
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 : Razorock XXX regular with witch hazel+ a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Razorock XXX cologne very nice scent but concentrated for lasting effect.
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Razorock Lupo.72 with a Perma-sharp blade.(It does not get much better a shave than this morning.).


Have some great shaves!