Thank you Joe.

thank you Joe.

SE Shave # 419 - DECLARATION GROOMING MICROMATIC MONDAY - Darkfall

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: GEM Stainless
Brush: Epsilon Horse Hair
Lather: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Additional Care:
Declaration Grooming Aftershave Liniment - Darkfall
Declaration Grooming Darkfall EdT
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Omega Alum

Fantastic DG Darkfall shave this morning before my breakfast meet up with Joe, @Trigger. Once again 2 + hours of conversation on a variety of topics, both shave and non shave related.

The MMOC easily delivered an exceptionally close shave. Perfection for this warmer Fall day. No errors, nothing but positives throughout the entire shave process.

Hope you all had a great day.

fabulous darkfall monday shave Joe

Marvelous Monday shave Joe. It was a great breakfast meeting of the Long Island Chapter of the 30DC. Our conversations are always grand. I thought that I talked a little too much. But then again, when do I not talk too much. Lol!

19th November 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: Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Monsavon Au Lait shaving Soap.
Blade: Treet Dura Sharp (Carbon) Blue pack. (D1)
Razor: Parker 87R.
Razor: Gallant II Platinum. (Head) (D4)

Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's,/Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Blue Stratos ASL./Cien Sensitive ASB.

Greetings,

Early Morning shave.

As always the monsavon soap provided a luxurious protective slick lather. The monsavon au lait it is my favourite shaving soap to date. It's slick, protective and the post shave feeling it gives is superb, making each shave I've had with it a enjoyable pleasurable experience. Outstandingly good, what more can I say.

Finishing the shave off with 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.

Thanks for the heads up Joe, sample on the way, with a few others...

Lovely setup Joe, sounds like a successful shave

Really cool looking JTSpartan brush Joe, you have some nice hardware in your Den

Grazie Joe

Another close shave. How do you like the horsehair brushes, soft? prickly? similar to boar?

19 Nov 2024

2 Days growth

Usual Prep and Preshave = Faulding’s shave cream, nearing the end
Cream/Soap = Cyril R Salter
Brush = Pura Setola
Bowl = White plastic
Razor = Gillette No 77
Blade = Vintage Schick (2)
Passes = 3 +
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers rose petal, Nivea balm
ASL = Imperial Leather
Scent = Guerlain Pour Homme
Score = 8 / 10 for enjoyment factor, 9/10 for smoothness
Damage = 2 minor weepers, quenched with cold water

The shave felt a bit rough, certainly more aggressive than the No 66. Definitely need to get used the this OC, it might take a few days and a different blade

My last use of this vintage Schick blade was on 26 Sep, but I doubt that leaving it out that long would make a difference. On that occasion I used it with Fatip Lo Storto OC and thought it quite good

Let’s see how long it takes to get used to this little razor
Need to get used to the thin tech handle on this thing, might be a candidate for a different handle

Have a great Tuesday

fine new intro to the new rfb..you will get used to it..try a platinum blade to start off with.. the 66 has gap on it's side.,the rfb has expoesure..it will show irself after a shave or 3..

thanks Gary, it did kind of take me by surprise... will keep at it...

Quite a good shave from the Proraso Foam followed by the Proraaso "Barbe Dure" A.S. The foam came out squiggly in the beginning, but settled down to it's "cloud" appearance before long. No damage. One pass. Nice work from the A.S. No cologne today, as the Pro A.S. smells nice enough to BE cologne. As Outstanding As It Gets.

it might take a "ride the cap" approach also....and to be honest ,the "66" is hard to match smoothness wise.

well hello friend.long time no see..

Nov 19 SOTM Head and Faceshave

Good morning.

Shavette Shave #587
Dovo
Personna Hairshaper Blade (18)
1968 Gillette Slim Adjustable (max)
Voskhod DE Blade (3)
MrEE LE #10 Cashmere Brush
PAA/King R Emporium SS
Pinaud-Clubman Classic AS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 42.5 hrs
Dome Turf: 3 days.



Today, I decided to break out my Dovo shavette and my Gillette Slim Adjustable razors for my face and headshave. Went with the PAA/King R Emporium barbershop soap.
Three passes on the dome and face gave me an error-free BBS result.
As you can see below, the soap gave me a wonderful, creamy lather that was super slick.



Had minimal alum feedback on my neck and nada elsewhere. Splashed on the witch hazel and the glorious Pinaud-Clubman Classic aftershave to end this session. Take care.

Awesome setup and shave Barry. Thanks for sharing.

You're welcome Chris. Yes, that shave was very successful and enjoyable. Thanks.

Great new addition to your den Chris. As you know, you will eventually master that razor.

I am glad that I spoke with you yesterday. I was concerned about your long absence on this thread. You were definitely missed, Danny. Glad you popped in to say hi.