SOS: April 2019

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Tim Spencer, Mar 31, 2019.

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  1. ob1page

    ob1page Frozen in Phoenix

    Razor: Colonial Razor The General
    Handle: ATT Kronos
    Blade: Feather Pro
    Brush Handle: B-400 The Brush by Tom/ WildWest Brushworks
    Knot: APShaveCo Tuxedo/ Boss
    Soap: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica / Route 66 Twisted Tweed
    Post Care: Stirling Unscented Witch Hazel, Alum
    Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica

    I'm starting to thin out my den so I'm trying something different. I have 2 soaps with similar scents so I'm trying to decide between the 2 on which to keep. I used the SV and B-400 on my left side and the Route 66 and WildWest on my right. I prefer the scent of the Route 66 barely over the SV but it's close. Both easily lathered up however the SV produced a more stable lather; the Route 66 was thinner and bubbly while the SV was thick and creamy. Both offered good protection, glide and had enough residual slickness to allow for buffering. The alum was the deciding factor. It was completely silent on the SV side but there was a slight burn on the Route 66 side. In the fairness of science I'm going to repeat this shave but change sides and brushes before I make the final decision however this round goes to Saponificio Varesino. Have a great day folks!
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  2. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Tuesday, April 2
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    Hemingway Accoutrements~~Rooney~~Detroit National Cut. Co.~~Burt's Bees Bay Rum
    Have a great day!
     
  3. Robyflexx

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    4/2/19

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    Have a great day friends! :)
     
  4. PastorAndy914

    PastorAndy914 Well-Known Member

    Tuesday morning April 2nd with one of my favorite scents.

    Feather Blade
    Fendrihan closed comb head
    Charcoal Goods handle
    Brad Sears badger brush
    Sterling Executive Man soap & a/s
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  5. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    C663964E-BADE-4099-A29F-7922DFF749FF.jpeg Tuesday morning’s SOTD:

    Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Super Speed/Rapira day 6
    Wriggly Tin Vanilla Patchouli SS
    Dave’s Homemade ASB
    Proraso Sandalwood AS Splash

    Even though the Rapira blade is starting to show signs of slight tugging it still performed very well and I ended up with a great BBS shave in just two passes. This Vanilla Patchouli soap from Wriggly Tin in South Africa has a strong, but very nice scent as well as fantastic lather that stays stable and it’s made with goat milk to help promote smooth, healthy skin. My good friend Dave sent me a big sample of his homemade balm which smells great and is so soothing and moisturizing. The Proraso Sandalwood aftershave is another delight - even the wife loves the scent!
     
  6. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Welcome back Robert! We miss seeing your posts. Hope all is well.
     
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  7. matthewoli98

    matthewoli98 Well-Known Member

    SOTD:
    Todays shave was absolutely fantastic, ive mastered lathering the reitzer, its definitely a soap you need to soak, even if its just with a teaspoon of water for five minutes. Its a really great soap for sure!
    Razor: Jagen David E01
    Blade: feather hi-stainless (10)
    Soap: reitzers perfect shave
    Aftershave: status[​IMG]

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  8. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    Thanks Joseph! Things are a bit easier now that the baby is 6 months. I’m hoping to be around more often, I miss all my friends. :happy088:
     
  9. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

  10. ordinaryshaver

    ordinaryshaver Well-Known Member

    Lather catcher Tuesday! IMG_20190402_083734_624.jpg
     
  11. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Thanks. :)
     
  12. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
    Elk Antler Badger Brush
    Brian Brown Razor Works Razor
    Lucky Tiger
    Stirling Pharaoh’s Dreamsicle After Shave
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  13. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent picture and setup with a beautiful background Alfred.
     
  14. Str8on2

    Str8on2 Well-Known Member



    VB Emperor Augustus/Elios Inox SS/TSC Timberwolf/CBL Oud Minerale/Thayers WH/LEA Classico aftershave Locion/JV Artisan Blu edt

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    Another fine shave with the VB. The Elios blade actually felt smoother on its second go. Good shave, great scents, ready to Rock & Roll. Have a great day and great shaves to all.....​
     
  15. Boru62

    Boru62 Well-Known Member

    Pre: Warm water splash
    Brush: Semogue 1470 Boar
    Soap: Monsavon
    Razor: Claymore V1, Windrose
    Blade: Schick Proline P
    Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Epsilon Blue Med ASL
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    I don't understand why this soap doesn't show up more often on sotd.
    Happy Shaving one and all.
     
  16. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent picture and line up Jim.
     
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  17. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Beautiful photograph and setup Gus. Thanks again for letting me use your brass General, not to mention the extra handles.
     
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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good looking shave Kevin.
     
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  19. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Nice black & white Perry.
     
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  20. Str8on2

    Str8on2 Well-Known Member

    Thank you Marine.... :thanks:
    And it was my pleasure...... :happy088:
     
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