SOS: August 2020.

August 15th
Razor: Rocnel Elite 2019LE
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (3)
Brush: Grizzly Bay Biblical/TnS gelled boar
Pre-shave: PAA Rabid Banana Cube
Soap: A&E Asian Pear
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Star Jelly
AS: A&E Asian Pear

Good morning!



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I have and it works just fine. I keep a potted aloe vera plant in the house.

 

Is it out of production?

 

all gone..crabtree and evelyn stores shut down.online sales only..

 

Of remnant/unsold soap you mean?

 

The Lavender...long ago.

 

no soaps at all,only a generic cream is currently available..never tried it.not even a mens section.

 

August 15, 2020
Blackland Brass Bird
Feather
PAA Peregrino
WSP Fresh Vetiver
Shave Soap & Aftershave

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Surprise shave today. This is the other straight I have from my Grandfather. I never use it. I used it very early when I started with straights and felt the edge wasn’t right despite having sent it out to be honed. We all know that newbs can misjudge an edge and I decided to give it another chance. Really glad I did. A fine shave all the way around. A pleasant surprise for sure

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Barrister's Reserve Waves Shaving Soap
Gebruder Ziegler 9 4/8
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

DE SOTD, Sat, Aug 15th, 2020- Very Inexpensive shave with this gear, with great results.

Razor: Razorock old type open comb - Mfg 2015> nice mild open comb and even nicer with a Kai SS blade to pick it up a notch for efficiency.
Blade: KAI SS (7) still testing longevity out of this blade, excellent blade and is .009 thousands wider than a standard blade.
Soap: Italian barber Amici - nice mild citrus grapefruit scent with great lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm synthetic- my favorite for creating lather and cloud like soft tips- excellent brush.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser+ a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3 + pick ups.
Post shave: Italian barber Amici aftershave + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS+ no irritation + no weepers =excellent shave with my RR Old type OC & Kai & blade.



Have some great shaves!Stay safe in these times!

 

H&S P076 Ti DC vs my reference, Shake Sharp Mk1.0 (1945). Fresh Nacet in the H&S, two (yes two) of the same in the Shake Sharp.

My scale is packed but the combination of Bakelite and brass in the Shake Sharp yields a weight reasonably close to the titanium H&S.

Two passes on my neck, the H&S has the more aggressive feel than the ultra smooth Shake Sharp, both are exceedingly efficient, no real perceived difference between them. H&S handling is preferred going N to S here.

ATG pass on my head and the difference becomes clearer, the Shake Sharp feels more stable as it cuts through the coarsest stubble on the crown on the left side. The H&S has a bit of a harder time on the right (the two sides are a bit different). I do the final pick-up there with the Shake Sharp. Close call but edge to the old favorite but some of that may be familiarity.

Soap today (Grooming Essentials) was very nice, used way too much given these two razors don't need a relather on the cabeza.

I'll switch sides tomorrow.

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Saturday's Shave

PAL Injectomatic
Personna Blade
Semogue 820 Boar
Dominica Bay Rum Shaving Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Grand Bay, Bay Rum Aftershave

 

SOTD 20200815 Cera Una Volta
by IschiaPP @ Forio
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The Grooming Co. AVAmix
Sintético Gen4 24x52x95mm
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Saponificio Varesino 1945 "Dolomiti"
Special Edition 2016 Black, Beta4.0 Shaving Soap
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FrankenRazor PP1914
(Ever Ready "1924" Shovel Head / Brass Adapter by GPC@ilRasoio / Maggard Razors "MR14" Aluminium)
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GEM by Personna
SE Stainless Steel PTFE Coated #12
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Farmaceutici Damor “Jalma” After Shave (sample)
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#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan
#WaxUponATime #CeraUnaVolta
#ShavingSoap #AUgust #Test

Full size:
https://imgur.com/6s67leS
Soundtrack:
Tears For Fears - Change
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Thank you, Pierpaolo! Same to you!

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Wonder why the quit making certain products...
Same thing with the Lavender EdT from Floris and other colognes and soaps!

 

I have a tiny weeny piece of an old soap with a wonderful scent from them and now you made me remember they quit any production.

 

The Way It Must Be 4 Sunday(16th):

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Fresh Ice)in shower
shave-Central Texas Soaps(Grandpa's Barbershop)
brush-Maggard 24mm Marble Handle
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman Original(6 oz.)

 

sunday shave
1939 brit aristocrat
suneko
simpson sunspot
tobs eton college

 

SOTD 8/15