Lou, the soap really IS a quality soap—but the scent!………I suspect a PIF may be in the future! Re: Red Imp— the majority of these Imps seem to always be the standard 5/8. This 6/8 is one of the few i've ever come across, especially in such good condition. The only other one I've seen had some serious rust issues. This one also has a deadly spike point that keeps me on my toes throughout the shave!
I agree on the soap. It is a good soap if you can handle the scent, however Caties has some that are a lot better 1) le piment de le vie - an OMG soap 2) Jardin De or - wonderful 3) Rose Du mechant - best rose ever 4) la Gardenia - my wife chases me all over the house when I use this one. It is her favorite
Razor: Dubl Duck Special #1 1947-52 (rescaled) Gillette New LC Bar Handle 1930s Brush: Vintage Ever-Ready 675 badger Mug: Old Spice 1985 Cobalt Blue Cream: TOBS Coconut cream Blade: Feather (4) Post shave: Thayers Cucumber WH, Jack Black Post Shave Gel, Old Spice Lime original Shulton AS Frosted Glass 1960s Day 3 with the Dubl Duck. Lathered up the TOBS with the badger. Spent extra time hydrating my beard, so I could try to get closer with the Duck. Started like my last shave going from my sideburn to my jaw line on my right side, and my left side with my left hand. That went so well I did my neck on my left side. Looking good, so left hand right hand going easy trying to figure out the best approach. Getting better and a little closer. Not pushing my luck I stopped there and finished with my FB, and only needed 1 pass. Still working all the angles, but getting better. Nice cucumber smell with the WH, and then some soothing JB Gel. After cleanup some vintage OS Lime. Y'all have a good one.
Sounds like you are moving right along with the SR. Definitely gonna have to find something shave ready so I can give it a try! Love the old school ways and look forward to your posts to see how you are progressing.
Kropp 6/8 + Made in England, ground in Hamburg. An ebay purchase for less than $50. Really nice shaver Soap - Le Pere Lucien and a dab of St James of London cr. ème for a wonderfully pleasing ubelather AS - just a balm. Soap commander Passion. I have both the Passion & the Love, both are extremely nice balms that leave your face feeling soft, smooth and not oily. They have a menthol added that kicks in in about 10 minutes. Not a real menthol fan but I love these balms. No need for a splash
Sweet! Love the clean look and lines to it. How the shave with it? Don't think I've seen a John Jay before!
I've been rather impressed by the Kropp razors that have passed through. One currently is in my SR rotation. One I restored & PIF'd and the other I sold. All were very nice razors that took keen edges easily. Big bang for the buck!
Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated Extra Hollow Ground" 5/8 Square point (post 1890) with one piece wood scales a previous owner added.
I used the pearlex. Dovo 5/8 full hollow with round end. three passes with the pearlex, then one pass with de to touch up. very nice shave.
Hayashi Diamond with bone colored covered tang that is absolutely mint. Sold & honed by Jamie Mahoney. Every time I shave with this Japanese jewel it gets better. Oustanding shave today! Thank you thank you thank you Jamie Soap - Seifenglatt Versailles mixed with DR Harris Marlborough crème. I bought three flavors of this soap and have never been impressed until today. This was an outstanding lather that I will do again. AS LaToja splash - always a nice AS
