SOS: October 2024

Merkur 47c / Gillette Platinum
B&B Latha / Oceana
Vulfix 2235 / Super badger


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Sunday shave, OCtober 17th 2024

Razor : Gem Damaskeene Open Comb(The original Damaskeene 1912 design). Mfg 1912-15, mild to tame mid range. Gem(ASR) most successful razor was the 1912 model, millions of 1912 model variants where sold. This one still has the strop attachment inside the handle as shown that was used in those days.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Cyril R Salter Wild Rose, nice rose scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Artic sky" 24mm 3band silvertip badger. Over all great brush 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 : Italian Barber Amici 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 Damaskeene 1912 OC with a coated Gem blade. Wonderful shave this morning.


Have some great shaves!

 

The Week Begins This Way:

No chanages from today, except:

Brush-Crown King Duro Spindle Tali

 

Menthol Monday Shave



RAZOR: Paradigm Shaveware Salient Rosewood Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop Handle 26mm Gel
LATHER: Blue Devil Peppermint Patch Shaving Soap
POST: Barbasol Brisk Aftershave Splash​

 

MENTHOL MONDAY


Shield Polished Titanium Single Edge AC Razor * Schick Proline
AP Shave Co. AP400 Slim 22mm MiG Synth
‌Luna Cosmetics Mentolado Shaving Soap
Williams Aqua Velva AS (Spanish Version)
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Monday 28th October
Pal Injectomatic Deluxe + Schick Proline B #5 + Jayaruh 289 Timber Wolf + Signature Soaps NTS Coconut + Williams Aqua Velva AS + Aloe Vera Gel

 

Monday October 28, 2024
Brush: SOC Mistura
Soap: MdC Rose
Razor: Henson +
Blade: Feather
Osma Alum Block
A/S: Tabac

 

Have a great day...

Yaqi Katana, Euromax, Goodfellas Smile Wild Hog, WK Valentynka, Rebul Azure...


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Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Ingram Shave Cream
Jayaruh #224
AutoStrop A1
Personna Gem Stainless PTFE
Cold Water Rinse
Mennen After Shave

The Ingram Shave Cream lathered well with the Jayaruh #224 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AutoStrop A1 Single Edge Razor and the Personna Gem Stainless PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Mennen After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Shave of the Week Starting 10/28/2024

Razor........Colonial CR7
Blade........Treet Dura Sharp
Brush........PAA Amber Aerolite
Soap.........Kent
Post..........Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S..........Grand Bay Lime Bay Rum

Pleasant way to start the week with a dandy shave from the above listed items. All the parts liked each other a lot and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

RazoRock GC-84 Razor
Personna Plat (GER) (1)
Whipped Dog Silvertip Badger Brush 24/55

Le Père Lucien Traditional Scent (read lavender) Shaving Soap & Aftershave Splash

An excellent Monday Shave

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-Monday-
new SC
rr 400 synthetic
pacific shaving co.

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Menthol Monday:

A lulu of a Grand Freeze!

Warm shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Wilkinson Sword day 10
Stirling Glacial Obsidian SS
Bundubeard Stoffel ASB
Noble Otter Northern Elixir AS Splash
Calvin Klein Obsession Deodorant Stick
Calvin Klein Obsession EdT

This setup is not for the faint of heart because it’s bloody FRIGID. The Glacial Obsidian soap’s black licorice scent is so delightful, I had tons of rich, super slick, cushiony lather, the menthol sensation pummelled my face right from the get go, and the postshave feeling was wonderful. The Stoffel balm from Bundubeard has such a nice peppermint scent, and it’s so soothing as well as icy cold, and the Northern Elixir aftershave is another bona fide menthol atom bomb - its scent is also great. Last but not least the super nice Obsession fragrance and I’m ready to enjoy another relaxing day of retirement. Three passes froze me to the max and left me as smooth as silk - what a dynamite shave this was!

Wishing you all a good week ahead - be well and stay safe!


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Awesome shave Gary!

How are that cream and balm?


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ASRazor shave, Monday, OCtober 27th, 2024.

Razor : Star Bar #4 lather catcher. Mfg 1919-20, mild to tame mid range. The best razor I own with a reasonably fresh coated Gem blade to get a close comfortable stellar shave consistently. Star brand mastered this razor for that time period and proud I own one.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (2). Very sharp, excellent longevity, smooth out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Mitchell's wool fat, very mild scent with excellent lather qualities. First time using the puck like a stick application soap and results where excellent for first pass with rich thick lather.
Brush : Yaqi" Moka Express" 24 mm synthetic. Very gentle brush to work the face with excellent results for lathering.
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 : Pinaud Clubman 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 Star bar #4 with a Gem coated blade. To bad not every shave was like this, will take it when it comes with joy!


Have some great shaves!

 

Parker 99r / Gillette Platinum
WCS Handle / Maggards Brown Synthetic
Stirling Sandalwood

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Nice, breaking open a new puck o' Kent.
Now, I would invite you to a real challenge. Join us over at the 3017 thread and Titanic it!

 

Carl Schmidt Blue Steel
Silvertip badger brush
Vitos Pre/post Shave
Eufros Vetiver Shaving Soap
Eufros Vetiver After Shave Balm

 

Well, that might be nice BUT there are so many choices, so little time. Especially at my age