SoS: April 2020

SUNDAY'S SHAVE​

Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP Perfumed by:
Jacques Polge


Pinaud Clubman Perfumed by:


Shampoo - Paul Mitchell (Tea Tree) Lavender Mint
Bath Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy

Razor - Vintage Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (re-plated in nickel by Razor Emporium)
Blade - *6th Shave
Brush - Declaration Grooming "Fatty" in custom green color
Brush stand by Desire Metal Works
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Suribachi Lather Bowl handmade by Of the Dirt Pottery
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "unscented"
Aftershave - Pinaud Clubman
Post-Shave Balm - Advanced Clinicals Anti-aging Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Clubguy
Fragrance - Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP

***EDIT - Amazing shave! Now this is what I paid for. 2 pass + minor clean up. BBS. Zero irritation. Perfection. 10/10 shave. 10/10 scent layering. One of my favorite overall shaves.

 

4711 has been in and out of my online shopping carts a few times. I may have to just buy some finally.

 

classic set up and pic Tim..

 

The key to the magic of this shaving set is the Chanel Pour Monsieur layered with Clubman. The resulting scent is a top-10 in my fragrance collection while neither by themselves quite make it in the top-10. Together they are astounding.

 

Sunday SOTD



Razor: Muhle Rocca R95
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (D7)
Brush: Tipsoft Blonde Badger 26mm
Bowl: Supply Provision Marble 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: Tiki Soap 1920s Barber Shoppe
Pre-Shave Butter: GroomingDept Mandarin and Cardamom
Shave Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
Butter: Luxx Jasmine Lime
Aftershave: Black Ship Grooming Captain's Reserve


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26 April 2020

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Very cool sir..

 

awesome..

 

awesome shave and pic Guy..

 

Phoenix Shaving | John Frum
Phoenix Shaving - The Green Ray | Tribble Synthetic
Durham-Enders | Enders Speed Shaver | Schick Proline B-20

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drop dead gorgeous Matt..

 

Arko Adjustable April

April 25
Razor - 1959 (E4) Gillette 195 Fatboy (9) [Head Shave - CJB Greager Pain Stick]
Blade - (1) [Head Shave] (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - 30DC Meet-Up LE w/ TGN Grade A Silvertip [Head Shave - VDH Boar]
Post - Alum

Can you make out all my notations up there? I hadn't done a head shave in about 3 weeks and baby did I ever need one. My cap was actually leaving a ring in my hair - and THAT should never happen. So, the fastest and easiest way to get rid of that - pain stick time. The CJB with a fresh Feather Pro did a quick and efficient job of taking me down to cue-ball status. I did, however, get to revisit a key principle in technique. What are the two variables we must always control for the best and safest shave possible? Buehler?? Buehler??? Anyone else???? Yep, you're right....ANGLE AND PRESSURE. Control those and any razor can be your friend. I reminded myself that way when I set down too hard and added too much angle on the first stroke with the CJB. Bit of a bloody mess, but it's all cleaned up. Just that one spot. After that I set the angle and let the razor's weight carry the work. Much better. Thoroughly enjoyed the head shave.

As for the main event, I switched to my birth year and quarter Fatboy with a fresh Rapira SS blade and used the 30 Day Meet-Up handle with the great silvertip knot. Very close and comfortable shave. Need a bargain blade? Rapira SS. Can't be beat for the price. Three passes to a near-BBS and it only just failed to reach that because I chose to skip a bit of touchup. I look great and feel great. Good enough for me. Hope you have a great Sunday!

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Thanks, Gary. Yeah, my front "yard" looks like a jungle, so this was apropos.
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love the greens..

 

Arko April 25th SOTN

I tried a different blade in the Hawk - a brand new Feather Professional which is usually a little harsh for me when new. The Hawk tamed it nicely and I felt that the razor was more efficient with it. Either that or I'm getting more used to the razor . Anyways, I'm off to bed. Happy shaves all.

Josh

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awesome shave and pic Josh..

 

Date:- 26 April 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Barrister & Mann ~ Soapmakers of Awesometown
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Matte SS 'SB-C' / Rapira Platinum Lux #1
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)

 

Thanks, Gary,

 

Excellent photo, Matt

 

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 04/26/20

Gillette Single Ring
Astra (7)
Badger
Manners Spruce & Bergamot S/S
Col D Water Rinse, Alum Block
Pinaud Clubman Whisky Woods A/S

Have A Great Day!