SOS: August 2018

Good picture and setup Kevin.

 

Doug, the razor's a loaner but it is nice.

 

The Thursday Way:

prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash(Sub Zero, Fresh Reaction)in shower
shave-Gillette Foamy Menthol
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman Reserve Gents Gin

 

Thank you, Doug!

 

Thank you, Mark!

 

Best shave yet with this frameback. Very, very nice.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Arbenz Frameback
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Maseto 30mm Silvertip
OSP Barbershop soap
Geo. Wostenholm and Son Pipe Razor
A little alum
L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic Balm
Pinaud Clubman After Shave Lotion

 

Thursday SOTD



Razor: Ever-Ready Streamline
Blade: Gem PTFE SS (D1)
Brush: Rooney Heritage Emillion 1 Super Badger
Bowl: HoneycombCopper 4 ½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: Black Ship Grooming Unscented
Shave Soap: Black Ship Grooming White Whale
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Black Ship Grooming White Whale
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Thursday SOTD
August 2, 2018

OneBlade Genesis
Feather FHS
Envy Shave 'Eight Ball' Two Band
Savonniere du Moulin Tempete'
Stirling Soap Co. MITA Witch Hazel & Aloe,
Glacial Lemon Chill AS
ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

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Asylum RX & Feather Pro #1
Maggard 30mm Tuxedo
GD Voyage
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
Nivea Sensitive Cooling lotion
BVLGARI Man Extreme edt

Great results today. Two days growth and a 2 pass shave that the RX made short work of. Incredible efficiency with a balance and feel that is second to none. Only issue with this razor is that the shave is so good and close there’s not much stubble the next day, bummer. Have an awesome evening and great shaves Gents....
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photo with a beautiful looking brush Gus.

 

Thank you amigo....

 

08/02/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Disney Resorts H2O+ Sea Salt Facial Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
Barrister and Mann Diamond Shaving Soap
RazoRock Rosso Corsa F-400 XXL 34MM Noir Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Gillette SS Gen 3 1948-50 Razor
Astra Green Superior Platinum Blade - 3rd Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime Infused Witch Hazel
Stirling Soap Company Glacial Frozen Tundra Menthol Aftershave Splash
Stirling Soap Company Glacial Unscented Post-Shave Menthol Balm
The Sudsy Soapery 100% Natural Rain Deodorant​

 

Very nice spread Steve.

 

What a beautiful razor, brush and cigars. I think I'm in love! Looks like pure enjoyment.

 

Tombstone from as an AS is one of my favorites. I'm sure Matt will be able to describe the scent much better then I, and the EDT will only be stronger, but good stuff.

 

Thank you Doug. Diamond is a favorite and Frozen Tundra is a good match. My SS has been delivering as well. I need to use it more.
Steve

 

Adjustable (Arko) Anything Goes and whatever else we decide AUGUST!!!!

August 1


Razor - 1962 (H1) Gillette Slim (3)
Blade - (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Jayaruh #54
Post - Alum

And it's away we go! I'm starting the month with a blade trial for the Personna 74 sent to me by he whose name shall not be named. Although, from what I gather, he's nicer than that other guy whose name shall not be named in a certain series of British children's books and movies. Standard trial protocol with three shaves. First one is today with the Slim set on 3 for the mild run. Tomorrow is 6, then wide open on Friday. Once I have done the standard trial I am planning to stay with this blade until it just won't shave anymore. This blade has a reputation of being perhaps the best made and very durable. We'll see.

I noticed @Primotenore is also loading P74's and he also used a mild razor tonight. I can totally agree with his sentiment that the mild setting provides a challenge to get the angle precisely on target. I'm used to using aggressive razors since I haven't been doing trials for awhile. It took just a bit of trial and error to get that angle right. Add to the challenge of getting the angle right the quietness and sharpness of this blade. Yeah, it's smooth and it's sharp. No doubt about it. I honestly couldn't feel the blade working, but could barely pick up the sound. That's a compliment for the blade on day one.

Three passes and a DFS is the result. No issues and the alum was silent, as I expected. Something tells me this blade is going to impress me but......the jury will remain out.

Some great shaves already this month as we get started! Looking forward to a fantastic month!

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August 1st
Short Handled Black Beauty
PermaSharp Super (1)
First Canadian Maximo Gomez SS
WD HM Badger / Cypress
Thayers
Jeeves Tobacco & Bay AS