SoS: February 9, 2015 - February 15, 2015

Shave of the Day

Tuesday night

Prep: hot shower, Somerset's PSO
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Schick 2002 Twin
Brush: New Forest 2204 High Mountain Badger
Lather: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Shave (setting): 2 passes; WTG (7), ATG + Cleanup (9)
Post: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

Im waiting for that soap and that AS to arrive. I was happy and sad reading your review....

 

Planned shave for Wednesday morning:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
#6 Horsehair
Super Speed/SuperMax Blue day 3
Nanny's Ice & a Slice SS
Lubriderm Unscented Moisturizer
Proraso Green AS
Aramis EdT

With some more arctic air moving in tomorrow morning I've decided to reduce the menthol for my shave, but that doesn't mean I'm cutting it out altogether. The Ice & a Slice soap from England is still pretty darned cold, and does it ever smell great. Its lather is also good, although it requires a bit of an effort to get it just right but it's still very pleasant to work with once you get the knack of it. The Proraso Green aftershave cools and soothes very well, so I'm expecting another nice shave.

 

You may love it! I hope you do. Captain's Choice makes a better aftershave IMO, I've read very positive reviews about the soap, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. The maker of the soap is Seifenglatt, if you like this soap and want to try some different flavors they have a Etsy page, they sell some soaps at a discount.

 

Psycho! Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're NOT out to get you!"

Herm

 

I am still applying too much pressure, also. Congrats on finding your grip!

 

Thanks, Gary!

 

B. Worth & Son "Gentleman's Favorite"
Ever Ready 500PBT w/ 18mm TGN F2 Finest
Real Shave Co.
Old Spice

 

WEDNESDAY
Evening Shave for Tomorrow
Second consecutive day with the same synthetic brush & MdC soap. Add a super smooth-slicing razor = a top drawer shaving experience!
Three passes with minor touch up resulted in a darn near-BBS. Highly enjoyable! Only downside when finished is having to wait another 24-hours to repeat the experience!
Fairly international shaving experience: American razor w/ German blade; French soap, Chinese knot with Israeli handle & Italian post-shave….

Have a great Hump day, everyone!

 

Wednesday Planned shave

SOTD
10 February 2015

Razor: Gillette New Deluxe / t2 handle
Blade: Gillete 7 O'Clock Super Platinum(black)
Brush: RV custom / 2 band finest
Soap: Arko shave stick smashed in cup
AS: Witch Hazel

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SOTD 02/11/15
Razor: ATT S1 Slant
Blade: PoliSilver (NOS Vintage) (D3)
Brush: Spalted Maple w 24mm Super Silvertip
Bowl: Turkish Porcelain Bowl 4 ¾”
Pre Shave Scrub: SPAtopia Dead Sea Scrub
Pre Shave Oil: Homemade Iced Citrus Mint
Shave Soap: Tiki Pink Grapefruit & lemongrass
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Florida Waters



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Love outdoor photos!
That handle is really neat btw.
Great shot - low angle and leading lines.

 

I never heard of Tims soap =P but peach sound like an interesting scent in a shave soap. But I have realized I love all scents =)

That brush looks expensive haha =P

 

Why is it called psycho =P does it slice your face up haha

 

Read allllll about it here young grasshopper

 

Thank You! I am just having a little fun and taking some shots around town when I have a little time.
Celestino has beautiful surroundings that are such a joy to view that I thought I would return the favor and try to add a few shots of my surroundings while still keeping my shave of the day items as the focal point.

 

So will I. I'm thinking either the trashcans by the muni station or the dumpsters next to McD.
I pass by a lot of scenery in the morning

 

It is also nice to see other taking some outside shots as well.

 

Wednesday Morning Shave
Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Rapira Swedish Steel (1)
Brush: Isana Men Pure Badger
Bowl: Turkish hand made ceramic
Soap: Arko
Cologne: Sandy (Pe Re Ja) Lily Flower

 

Wednesday 11 February 2015



Mastro Livi Ladder Damasteel, 6/8 Full Hollow, French Point​

Yet another impeccable shave. In my opinion, Damasteel is one of the most aggressive steels used by Mastro Livi for the making of his straight razors, and this is something I generally like. Not to mention the pleasure of Floïd aftershave, in my opinion one of the very best around. I also like the fragrance of "The Genuine" - also known as the amber colored Italian Floïd - not just a smell of old barber shops, but also a smell I consider both elegant and fragrant. Last but not the least, the pleasing almond scent of TFS soap, simply reinforcing the idea of an old Italian barber shop.​

• Pre-Shave: Roberts Distilled Rose Water
• Soap: Tcheon Fung Sing Barbe Rosse
• Brush: Omega Bristle 10275
• Bowl: Chinese Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Travel Loom Strop and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi Ladder Damasteel, 6/8 Full Hollow, French Point
• Post-Shave: Umbrian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• After Shave: Floïd The Genuine