SoS: August 17, 2015 - August 23, 2015

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by crackstar, Aug 16, 2015.

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  1. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Happy birthday!
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 19, 2015
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  2. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Jayaruh, Aug 19, 2015
    #202
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  3. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    August Focus - Slim and Feather AC
    August 19
    Razor - 1964 Slim (J1)
    Blade - [​IMG](3)
    Brush - Vie Long 12705
    Soap - Tabac
    Post - Cold splash, Alum, The Veg

    Day three on the Slim and Bic. The Slim was on 9, wide open and ready to go. Yesterday's shave was really great so we'll see if this blade can take another notch up in aggressiveness. I got the bigger horse out of the brush stable and lathered up the Tabac. Awesome scent. I need to get this up in rotation more. I'm actually down to a 4 soap rotation at the moment and may be increasing this one to extra shaves. Fantastic lather.

    First pass was nice. Smooth, feedback, aggressive but not dangerous. Definitely a bit more bite than yesterday on 7. Finished up and went for the XTG and really got a nice result on the face. DFS/BBS there, still not quite DFS on the neck. Went another XTG and ATG on the neck and got a near perfect DFS out of it so I stopped. Usually if I push at this level I end up irritated. Alum proved my wisdom. Pretty hot on the neck, face just a slight burn. I think yesterday's result was actually the best when factoring in irritation. So, the result for Slim and Bic is to use it on level 7.

    So far this month I have determined the following settings are ideal for the Slim. With Voskhod, 9. Feather, 3. Ladas, 5. Bic, 7. Tomorrow I'm going to the Sharp Star and we'll be back at 5 to begin.

    Got a couple of packages in today. I'll get to the Haul shortly.
     
    NCoxSTL, Aug 19, 2015
    #203
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  4. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    :greet002:
     
    celestino, Aug 20, 2015
    #204
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  5. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Happy Birthday Sir.
     
    Hodge, Aug 20, 2015
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  6. spacehobo

    spacehobo Well-Known Member

    That looks like a great setup~! :happy088:
     
    spacehobo, Aug 20, 2015
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Happy Birthday
     
    clint64, Aug 20, 2015
    #207
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  8. Tdmsu

    Tdmsu Well-Known Member

    Happy Birthday!
     
    Tdmsu, Aug 20, 2015
    #208
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  9. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    BBS again with so little effort and so much enjoyment. I LOVE that Frozen Tundra soap's scent, lather - everything about it. The menthol sensation really hits hard, especially during the second pass. The Rubby Dubby Doo was a great finish!
     
    crackstar, Aug 20, 2015
    #209
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  10. rmcintyre84

    rmcintyre84 Got out of the kitchen

    Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015
    2 hot towels
    Cornhuskers Lotion
    Plisson Synthetic
    Arko
    Aristocrat w/Gillette 7 O'clock Sharp Edge
    W/X/A, touch up
    Cold rinse, cold towel, witch hazel, Adidas Dynamic Pulse, L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic After Shave Balm Comfort Max (hereafter known as "L'Oreal")

    Wow! Where has this blade been all my life? No tugging or pulling, only two weepers, close enough for me to call it a "decent" shave...I have a new favorite! I was even able to use an alcohol-based after shave without ill side effects. The Sharp Edge is the one in the yellow wrapper, correct? I have only one, and it's in a plain wrapper.
     
    rmcintyre84, Aug 20, 2015
    #210
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    August 20 SOTD:

    Homemade PS Oil
    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    Pre de Provence
    Phoenix Dbl OC
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Wholly Kaw Fougere Bouquet
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 20, 2015
    #211
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  12. Llyr

    Llyr Stay frosty, my friends!

    Happy Birthday!!!:git::greet002::git:
     
    Llyr, Aug 20, 2015
    #212
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  13. Fred Hill

    Fred Hill Well-Known Member

    It's August 20th, 2015 & I, being an old "newby," just saw your "Birthday-Razor/Shave" message, herein! Man, Thats a "Beautiful" Machine you've got there, ObiDon! (Arm & a leg?) I wish I wouldn't "Covet" these things, so! It's not 'Your's" that I covet, no! But; they ALL belong to Somebody, don't they? And; "I WANT ONE OF THEM," so, 'I'm Guilty' of breaking that 'Coveting-Law,' one way-or-the-other, Eh? Lord, Help me! :angry017:
     
    Fred Hill, Aug 20, 2015
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  14. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Correct. People call them "7 o'clock yellows."
     
    PLANofMAN, Aug 20, 2015
    #214
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  15. poppi

    poppi Well-Known Member

    Happy Birthday! Glad you're still on the right side of the dirt
     
    poppi, Aug 20, 2015
    #215
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  16. poppi

    poppi Well-Known Member

    Schick G4 razor
    Personna blade
    Dr. Selby 3X SC
    Plisson/L'Occitane brush
    Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
    Pinaud Clubman A/S

    Mighty fine shave indeed. Ready to go
     
    poppi, Aug 20, 2015
    #216
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  17. Tdmsu

    Tdmsu Well-Known Member

    ThuRRsday
    Uneven shave today. My cheeks feel great but my neck is still tender. I'm going back to Voskhod tomorrow. Lather was excellent and I smell good at least.
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    Tdmsu, Aug 20, 2015
    #217
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  18. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    20150820_075641.jpg today's shave
    hot water wash with nivea men's and a washcloth
    @clint64 customized rubberset 400/ whipped dog high mountain white
    soap commander respect
    Stahly head/ Maggard mr5 handle
    persona lab(3)
    ICED atomized Florida water
    today's shave was awesome. high spot of my morning. brush, soap, razor, scent,bbs, face all thumbs up.
    hope y'all did as well, or better
     
    Last edited: Aug 20, 2015
    david of central florida, Aug 20, 2015
    #218
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  19. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    :greet002:
     
    RaZorBurn123, Aug 20, 2015
    #219
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  20. markjnewcomb

    markjnewcomb Well-Known Member

    30 day Focus - Day 19
    MDC Lavender Face Lathered
    Rapira Stainless Blade (Day 1 on blade, Day 1 on Rapira Swedish Stainless)
    Slim Adjustable set to 8
    3 passes

    The Rapira Swedish Stainless did a very fine job today. This blade always provides a smooth shave for me. 3 passes and smooth as silk.
     
    markjnewcomb, Aug 20, 2015
    #220
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