SOS: April 2019

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  1. Bobcat

    Bobcat Well-Known Member

    Friday

    Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Gentleman
    Soap: Stirling Agar
    Razor: Vintage Gillette Slim
    Blade: Vintage Gillette Platinum-Plus (14)
    Brush: Whipped Dog Tall Amber Silvertip-24mmx52mm
    Aftershave: Stirling Agar

    WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

    Stirling Agar today. 20 seconds to load the Whipped Dog Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. Gillette Platinum-Plus still in the Gillette Slim. Excellent smooth, close, shave. I finished with Stirling Agar aftershave.

    Bob

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    Bobcat, Apr 5, 2019
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  2. ordinaryshaver

    ordinaryshaver Well-Known Member

    So, I used the brush, razor, aftershave and scuttle from the Travel Box 2019 for this mornings shave.
    I will save the video for now, since we have something going on across the street.
    This boar brush is breaking in nicely, and still has lots of backbone, I'm impressed by it. I was expecting the Star razor to shave similar to a Gem Damanskee, and while they are close, I prefer the star! (Now another rabbit hole for me to explore. )
    The Arko aftershave gel was exactly what I was hoping it would be, no big surprise, and the scent is very pleasing, though not long lasting .
    All in all great shave this morning. Will is at least one other thing from the travel Box, then start working on collectingsome samples to try down the line!
    Shave on!
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    ordinaryshaver, Apr 5, 2019
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  3. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Thank you again, sir. :)
     
    celestino, Apr 5, 2019
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  4. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    April 5th
    Razor: Gillette Slim L1(9)
    Blade: Feather NHS (1)
    Brush: Montalvo badger/boar
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: A&E Asian Plum
    Thayers Lavender witch hazel
    PAA Star Jelly unscented
    AS: A&E Asian Plum [​IMG]

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Apr 5, 2019
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  5. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Beautiful picture and line up with a great looking brush Jim.
     
    Douglas Carey, Apr 5, 2019
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  6. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good photograph with a great razor and brush combination.
     
    Douglas Carey, Apr 5, 2019
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  7. Somnos

    Somnos Well-Known Member

    DA861921-4CEC-4CE7-A164-CBF2224B9806.jpeg On we roll on the road of Aristocrats and this one comes courtesy of a No. 58 set. This particular razor has been referred to as an Aristocrat Junior in print ads of the era though at 71 grams, I don’t know just how “Junior” this guy is. Love the knurling pattern on this and it is quite distinctive. There is a “II” stamped into the underside of the blade tray and the corresponding red leatherette case has the red retaining band that appeared around 1956. Thanks @brit for your insight!

    Soap of the day was RazoRock Plaque Doctor and quite a good soap it is. Scent is a nice blend of herbs and flowers with some musk. I can pick out lavender and violet and the matching AS knocks it out of the park.

    Brush today was the Simpson Special 1 in Best Badger. This brush is affordable and has a very comfortable 40mm loft and 19mm knot. Lathers nicely and a 30 second load got me enough lather for three easy passes.

    Lovely three pass shave with a touch up (just because I was just enjoying the scent) and BBS achieved. Well on with the day and on to the weekend! Happy shaves all!!

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Junior 1956-58
    Blade: Personna Med Prep
    Brush: Simpson Special 1
    Pre-Shave: Natural Men Shave - Sandalwood Oil
    Lather: RazoRock Plague Doctor
    Aftershave: RazoRock Plague Doctor
    Additional Care:
    B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
     
    Somnos, Apr 5, 2019
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  8. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Thanks, I need a better camera though.
     
    DaltonGang, Apr 5, 2019
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  9. ordinaryshaver

    ordinaryshaver Well-Known Member

    Thabk you!
     
    ordinaryshaver, Apr 5, 2019
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  10. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Outstanding photo and line up.
     
    Douglas Carey, Apr 5, 2019
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  11. ram57

    ram57 Don't Open til Christmas

    Thank you Doug
     
    ram57, Apr 5, 2019
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  12. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Doug!

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    jluc, Apr 5, 2019
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  13. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Matador/Polsilver. Almost as efficient as the Barbasol FH, easier handling. Love it. IMG_20190405_084535-01.jpg

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    jmudrick, Apr 5, 2019
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  14. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I think we've somewhat puzzled out the Red/Green dichotomy. Vintage Special Reserve is green, Reformulated is red. Testing may happen for a couple Scientist that are currently in possession of one of each color. Check HERE for details.

    No nuke plants near me. I am just 15 feet above sea level on the Gulf Coast and in the heart of the Oil Patch so contamination is a possibility. More likely the product I purchased had been sitting on the store shelf pretending to be fresh. And yes, I'm among the Chosen!
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    No ordering for me. Several stores keep them in stock if not rotated for freshness. Note they have been properly decanted into glass bottles.
     
    RyX, Apr 5, 2019
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  15. Boru62

    Boru62 Well-Known Member

    Pre: Warm water splash
    Brush: Vie-Long 14846 Horse/Badger
    Soap: Noble Otter Barrbarr
    Razor: Blackland Sabre L2
    Blade: Gem PTFE
    Post: Warm then cold water splash, Myrsol Blue ASL
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    Where did that week go?
    Ah well, this was a pretty decent finale.
    Happy Shaving one and all.
     
    Boru62, Apr 5, 2019
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  16. 120inna55

    120inna55 Well-Known Member

    Murphy & McNeil | Claddagh (Eisteacht)
    Cadman-Beau | Synthetic
    Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE
    Creed | Silver Mountain Water

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    120inna55, Apr 5, 2019
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  17. Number six

    Number six Well-Known Member

    That's very kind, thank you.
     
    Number six, Apr 5, 2019
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set up and pic..
     
    brit, Apr 5, 2019
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  19. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    The Saturday Shave Plan:

    prep-Gillette Bodywash(BODY)in shower
    shave-Chiseled Face Soap(Ghost Town Barber)
    brush-Jayaruh #59
    razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
    A.S. Chiseled Face Splash(Ghost Town Barber)
     
    blondblue, Apr 5, 2019
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  20. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    April 5th SOTD
    Birth Year SA-109 w Platinum Lux (1)
    Simpson CH2 Synthetic
    Fine Platinum SS
    Thayers
    Stirling Executive Man AS
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    Have a great day, all!    ​
     
    jtspartan, Apr 5, 2019
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