SoS: August 24, 2015 - August 30, 2015

Sundays planned SOTD (Yay I finally got a picture up!!!)


Stirling Unscented Pre Shave Oil
Stirling DE3P2/ Voskhod (1)
Stirling SDM Shaving Soap
Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling SDM Balm and Aftershave Splash

 

Nice work! Welcome to the SOTD crew!

 

Classy looking setup too!

 

Thanks! Looking at the picture it still shocks me how big the brush is. It dwarfs almost everything else.

 

Sunday's Planned SOTD
Razor: Standard Razor
Blade: Gillette Spoiler (D12)
Brush: M&F Butterscotch 25mm 2-band Blonde
Bowl: Georgetown G12
Pre Shave Scrub: MRGLO
Pre Shave Balm: Mickey Lee Lime Preshave Butter
Shave Soap: Mickey Lee La Belle du Sud
Post: Monster Alum Block
Aftershave: Small Batch Shave Tonic



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Would love to try the other two. Aren't they discontinued though?

 

Sundays shave. I have always bowl lathered TOBS. But after reading a post here I tried to face lather. I was amazed what a great lather I got which led to a nice relaxing shave.
Have a great Sunday guys.



Razor - Milord
Blade - Wilkinson Sword
Brush - Pilsson synthetic
Lather - TOBS Jermyn st
Aftershave - Clubman Special Reserve & Nivea Sensitive skin aftershave balm

 

Great photo. Stunning plating work on the New LC.

 

Smooth shave
It's been a month or so since I used Diamond. It's quality lather helped set up my stubble for the third and last shave on this Personna blade. I'm looking forward to a new Voskhod tomorrow - just smoother and more forgiving. I finished with the last of CF Sherlock. It's a quality aftershave that I will replace at some point.

Prep: Dove men face wash
Soap: B&M Diamond
Brush: HIS
Razor: '59 Fatboy
Blade: Personna Lab Blade (3)
AS: Chiseled Face Sherlock

 

Sunday 30 August 2015



Mastro Livi RWL34, 9/8 Full Hollow, French Point​

I always try to keep in rotation all the straight razors in my collection and it is not an easy task. I admit I use Mastro Livi straight razors the most and the reason it is obvious to me: they simply are the very best shavers I own and nothing compares to each of them. I usually shave three or four times a week and in just one of them I use one of the many vintage razors of my collection, whereas the other times it is always a Mastro Livi straight razor. Including Sunday shave in which I always use a Mastro Livi. Today I opted for this stellar Mastro Livi RWL34, simply superb, reliable and always giving a super smooth shave. I coupled this RWL34 razor to my latest Mastro Livi "Pennello Italiano" brush which confirmed to be a great brush: it easily mounted the XPEC shaving cream while giving a smooth and delicate massage to my face.​

• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
• Soap: XPEC Shaving Cream
• Brush: Mastro Livi Silvertip Badger "Pennello Italiano", 24mm Knot
• Bowl: Gerby Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Loom Strop and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi RWL34, 9/8 Full Hollow, French Point
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
• Post-Shave: Argan Oil
• After Shave: Geo F. Trumper Sandalwood Cologne

 

Any colder and I think I'd get pneumonia. The Glacial Spearmint soap delivered a ton of some of the richest, slickest lather I ever saw with an ungodly strong menthol sensation which I LOVE. The Glacial Wintergreen balm and witch hazel are two absolute must-haves for me. This shave was a total delight from start to finish. The Derby blade definitely earned its retirement!

 

I'm surprised you have any sensation in your face at all. . .

 

Lol I always feel strong menthol - let me tell you that this Glacial Spearmint soap can really wreak havoc on somebody who cannot tolerate this level of intense freezing. All the Glacial products, no matter what the scents are, Spearmint, Wintergreen, Obsidian, Lemon Chill have the same amount of menthol in them so they're all certified face-freezers. I love each and every one of them

 

08/30/2015
Razor – Wolfman OC with Triad Helix SS
Blade – Feather (3)
Brush – Zenith Boar
Lather – TSD Yin Yang
Post - Witch Hazel & Fine L’Orange



A fantastic 3 pass shave this morning. With some minor touch ups on the chin, I ended up with a BBS shave. So far this razor is proving to be mild but very efficient. As usual, the TSD soaps were easy to lather and provided very good slick lather. Finished off with a splash of Fine L'Orange.

 

Good morning gents. What a week it has been, so glad to get back to my SOTD.

8/30
Hot shower with nutragena invigorating face wash
Brush omega bore bee hive
Gillette slim on 3
Astra SS Day 4 or 5 lost count while on the road
Arko stick
1 pass wtg. Woke up really late and couldnt start my 48 hour shift with that growth. Came out smooth
Followed up with pinaud clubman. That I picked up on the road.

Have a great day fellas

 

August 30 SOTD:

Chateau du Bois SC
Phoenix Dbl OC
Stirling Unscented PSB
Skin Bracer

 

8/30/15 - I liked yesterday's shave so much that I used the same soap again today. I've been really neglecting the Arlington!!
Walked away BBS and no irritation.

 

SOTD
August 30, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost
Razor: Mongoose B3 Dr. Bomber Handle
Blade: Kia Captain Titan Mild
Brush: Omega 10098
Lather: Knockout Shave Cotton
Post: Alum. Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: RazoRock Baby Blue
Excellent! I love Cotton by @KnockOut Shave paired with Baby Blue The Mongoose has been great! I'll continue to use it through September with the 30 day focus group.
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE

 

I sent it to Nick at Sport Shaving. He did a great job.

 

The Wolfman looks great with the Helix SS. Glad it gave you a nice shave.