SOTD, Wednesday 1/21/15

Continuing me "research" on the Rapira Platinum Lux blades. First 3 shaves were with a New Standard and were very close and fairly comfortable. But it didn't seem to last and I had a "5 o'clock shadow" at 3:30. So, now we're changing to a new Rapira and a new razor, my Long Comb NEW. The Magagrd soap lathers so easily. In a matter of seconds I've got more than I need! It's great and the light citrus scent is pleasant. It's slick, but seems to dry out fairly quickly though.

Razor: Long Comb NEW ($9 antique shop find)
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Semogue 1520
Soap: Maggard Limes & Bergamot
AS: Barbasol Pacific Rush Same old stuff...I'm addicted.

Charlie, thank you for your very kind words!
Actually, I am waiting on a new Shavemac Silvertip 2-Band knot to set into it. This WSP knot is quite nice, but it is a shedder and so I need to replace it. It is only temporarily set for now until the Shavemac arrives.

Well the phone gets all the photo credit - Hopefully I can find my way to AZ one day to experience those mountains in person.

Menthol Tuesday. First shave with Proraso. Great lather.



Prep: Warm shower, Anthony Logistics Glycolic Face Wash
Lather: Proraso
Brush: Badger & Blade Essential Boar
Razor: Gillette NDC Super Speed
Blade: PolSilver Super Iridium #1
Post: Cold Rinse, Jack Black Double Duty Face Moisturizer

Have a great week gents.

Thanks Herm! This old French razor is about as simple as it gets but provides a great shave.

Nice find for $9. bucks Herm! Congrats and happy shaves!

Evening Shave for Tomorrow
A 'Cool' menthol & eucalyptus-scented shave this eve, thanks to the Stirling soap. Another extremely smooth, comfortable 3-pass shave mit der Hans.
After having the day off today, I'm almost ready to face the workload tomorrow….

Have a happy HumpDay, everyone!

Planned SOTD for January 21, 2015
Razor: Gillette Toggle (S6)
Blade:Super Iridium(3)
Brush: Simpson M6 22mm
Bowl: Georgetown G12
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Oil: Saponificio Varesino
Shave Soap: Martin De Candre Original Scent
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Penhaligon`s English Fern

This morning setup was perfect so going with the same setup but swapping out the Martin De Candre Fougère with Martin De Candre Original Scent for tomorrow monring shave.

You know, you could probably sell some of your photos as computer wallpapers/backgrounds
Very nice.

That's a great deal and I'm sure even more rewarding for finding it in the wild.

After I finish my current 30-day adventure, I will move on to this setup. The two-band brush was made by Rudy Vey. I used the Feather straight razor for the first half of 2014, but I still have much to learn using it. Have a great day!

Krampert's Day
I tried Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum soap today. It was also my first go with a Seifenglatt soap. I'll make a full review after a few more uses, but I will say this is legit. The scent matches the excellent aftershave, and the post shave feel is excellent. My face is smooth and happy. Lather was easy to build, slick and lasting.
Prep: Shea Moisture Scrub
Soap: Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum Soap
Brush: HIS
Razor: Der Vorschlaghammer
Blade: Astra SP (3)
AS: Krampert's Finest Acadian Spice Bay Rum

today's shave
hot water wash with nivea men's
Parker pure badger
Tiki con tiki
Merkur 34chd
persona lab(4)
ICED Florida water (atomized)
today's shave went well. I always love when my Parker is up to bat. the weight and form, softness and bulb can only be described as "luxurious". three passes with the hd left me very nicely smooth. finished with iced and atomized Florida water.
hope y'all did as well, or better.

Weber PH Bulldog
Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Semogue BC Texugo
Institut Karite Soap
Superior 70

Not a big surprise, but another good shave from this kit...

SOTD 1/21/15

Beer Soap Brewing Root Beer soap
Plisson synthetic brush
RazoRock Stealth Slant razor
Bolzano blade
Pre de Provence 63 balm

SOTD
January 21, 2015

Prep: Hot shower. Axe Shield Face Wash
Razor: RazoRock Stealth Slant
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Brush: L'Occitane Plisson
Lather: Tiki Soap Cabernet Neroli
Post: Alum.Thayers Lavender WH.
Aftershave: 4711
First time use of Tiki Cabernet Neroli, robust scent! Red wine and citrus. Super easy to lather, slick, cushion-y and outstanding skincare. I also shave my head this morning. I'm going to do it at least once a week.
Go out and get it!

Modern Williams SS
Plisson/L'Occitane brush
Schick J1 razor
Personna blade
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel/Sage mix
Aqua Velva Ice Sport A/S

A great Williams lather lead to a great shave. I've said it before, but I think the Plisson brush can lather anything well.

Wednesday 21 January 2015



Le Grelot 361 The Lord Barber, 5/8 Full Hollow, Round Point​

Lovely shave! This Le Grelot straight razor really is The Lord Barber. Smooth and keen, it gave me a superb shave. I must say this Mastro Livi brush is a super performer, soft with the right backbone, it is a real joy to use. A generous splash of my Bay Rum and my skin was absolutely smooth and velvety, with a lovely smell.​

• Pre-Shave: Myrsol Emulsión
• Soap: Tcheon Fung Sing Blue Tub Shaving Soap
• Brush: Mastro Livi Silvertip, Madagascar Ebony Handle - 26mm Knot
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm
• Razor: Le Grelot 361 The Lord Barber, 5/8 Full Hollow, Round Point
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum

Grelot Lotus
TOBS Sandalwood Soap
SOC 2 band
Nice shave this morning. I enjoyed using the SOC 2 band brush, nice knot, imo. Have a good one.

Thanks, those "wild" finds are always fun! She was ugly and black, but cleaned up nice. And no crack!