SOS: April 2019

Thanks Doug, have a great day buddy!

 

Was in a bit of a hurry this morning so I reached for the comfortable and super efficient Merkur 37C. Blade of choice for the slants usually falls to the likes of Personna Lab Blues, Voskhod or blades that are nice and smooth. Today’s choice was Gillette Wilkinson Sword not only smooth but affordable!!!

Soap of the day was RazoRock Black Bay which I have mentioned before as being an absolute favourite. Performance is good and the scent is exceptional! Paired with the matching AS splash and you have a recipe for all day goodness.

Today’s brush the Simpson Wee Scot and though diminutive in stature, it is a great brush that should be in your brush arsenal. I got this one in a pif and remember giving a chuckle when it arrived. No laughing matter performance wise. Face lather with it without a problem, travels well and dries quickly. If your giggling, try it!

Lovely two pass shave and near BBS. Again, in a hurry but still managed to get in a great shave to start a busy day. Happy shaves all!

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Razor: Merkur 37C
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (India)
Brush: Simpson Wee Scot
Pre-Shave: Natural Men Shave - Sandalwood Oil
Lather: RazoRock Black Bay
Aftershave: RazoRock Black Bay
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block

 

Mark Cross (Proline injector) vs. Mark Cross (Supermax DE). Edge to the Proline but the half DE, which requires two shims, comes surprisingly close. Both brilliant.

 

April 3rd SOTD
Gillette Bostonian w Nacet (2)
Soap Commander Endurance
Omega '83/Poculi Beehive
Thayers
Vintage Avon Spicy

Have a great day, all!​

 

VB Emperor Augustus & Elios Inox SS
WCS 26mm two-tone White&Blue
Shannon’s Soaps Barbershop
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
JPG Le Male Vintage a/s Locion pre ‘09
JPG Le Male Vintage eau de toilette pre ‘09


Remarkable shave today. The VB performed with the Elios like I expected, wonderfully. Shannon’s Barbershop scent is like very few scents that I’ve encountered. A very herbal, semi sweet take on a barbershop scent that has me hooked. Performance is among the best. The Jean Paul Gualtier was and is one of my favorite scents of all time. I was extremely lucky to pick up this pre 2009 set that still has the DNA scent from the mid 90’s to early 2000’s. A classic barbershop take with a turn up in sweetness that is aromatic, a bit spicy that has the right touch of lavender, mint and bergamot with a divine vanilla dry down but, in a good way. Unique, masculine, slightly floral with a nice fresh vibe that makes the Misses weak in the knees. That’s all the approval I need. Great day and shaves to all Gents...​

 

Thanks Gary

 

Thanks Joseph!

 

Excellent picture and shave.

 

Good picture with a beautiful brush Gus.

 

Nice photo and line up Jason.

 

Pre: Warm water splash
Brush: Semogue 2000 Boar
Soap: Stirling Spice
Razor: Colonial General Brass
Blade: Feather Pro Super
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Old Spice ASL

I know some people don't like Stirling soaps, but for the life of me I can't see why.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

Excellent looking shave Kevin.

 

Thanks Douglas.

 

Maiden voyage for the GC .84. Really enjoyable shave

Razor, GC .84
Blade, Gillete Silver Blue 1st use
Brush, Razorock Big bruce
Soap, Stirling Ben Franklin
Aftershave, Thayer's witchhazel, Khiel's "Close Shavers Squadron" PSB
EDT, Perry Ellis Platinum Label

Enviado desde mi moto g(6) plus mediante Tapatalk

 

Thank you Brother.....

 

Thank you, Doug.

 

Lady Eversharp Travel Razor
Personna PTFE Blade
JR #236/30mm Tuxedo
Barrister & Mann Latha Sandalwood Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

This big brush helped produced an enormous amount of lather. Two passes with a little touch up for a great BBS shave.

 

Congrats......................

 

Good picture and setup Jim.

 

Thank you Douglas.