SoS: August 2022

Gillette Gold Aristocrat / Gillette Silver Blue
Fine Accoutrements / Green Vetiver
RajonCajonBrushes / Maggards Synthetic

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Razor - Vikings Blade "The Emperor" set on 6
Blade - Feather Hi Stainless (3rd shave)
Soap - Chiseled Face "Orange Creamsicle"
Pre-shave - Proraso Green menthol
Brush - Simpson Commodore
Post shave - Thayers Toner "Rose Petal" & Geo F Trumper Skin Food
AS - Pinaud Clubman "Vanilla"

I guess I don't like this razor. I got no cuts or nicks but, I did get some feedback from alum bar. 2-pass shave WTG & ATG with no cleanup. I like the Meiji razor better. It is same head but short handle and it holds the setting better than this one does. The adjustment ring loosens up and I am not sure where the setting is. I will finish the month using the 1967 Gillette Slim to finish this blade.

The soap chills the face a little and the Proraso Green helps add to that. Tomorrow, I will try the Cryogen for "Menthol Monday".

No cuts, nicks, or errors but, I got a little feedback from the alum bar.

 

Ein wundershönes Rasier Apparat, Karl.

 

Gillette Sheraton Razor
Gillette Platinum Blade
Beau Brummel Uprite #460 Boar (restored) Brush
Victory Shaving Champaign Lady Soap
Sea Breeze Astringent
Old Spice Fresh Lime After Shave

 

Sunday Schick Shave, Aug28th 2022, Shave #1 with a Twin blade in normal seated position in a Gem Micromatic Flying wing. I have used normal Schick injector blades in these great razors but why not try a Twin2 blade in to experiment with. This razor is the mildest of the 3 different variants of the Micromatics and there is 2 ways to use this blade in this Micromatic normal or reversed and I tried both with very good results. When blade is reversed it bumps up efficentcy and slight increase in aggression because blade & spacer increase gap. It did not feel like a injector razor because of weight and smooth handling ease!

Razor : Gem Micromatic Flying wing(AKA, bullet tip, Guiding eye, MMBT)Mfg 1947-50, nice mild to tame mid range, this was the final model of these 3 different main variants. Heaviest of all the 3 models and a joy to use for mild shaves!
Blade : Schick Twin2 injector, excellent blade for longevity + Sharp & Smoooth. I have gotten over 30 shaves with 1st blade. They seem pricy now then when I bought them and they have very long life for a blade at least these ones.
Soap : Gillette Pure cream, nice sweet clean scent with excellent lather protection + makes great ubber lather with remnants of previous soap.
Brush : Yaqi black marble 24 silvertip badger, excellent lather generator, heavenly pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrub + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Nivea refreshing aftershave + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS+ no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Gem MMBT with a Schick Twin 2 injector blade. One of the most comfortable shaves + different and enjoyable IMO.


Schick twin


A better view of the Twin 2 blade normally sitting in my MMBT razor and the reversed blade in seated position and now becomes only a single edge.

Have some great shaves!

 

Hi Friends,

Here is my Sunday Shave (28.08.2022)


Razor: Rockwell 6S with plate 3 // Blade: Gillette Wilkinson India // Soap: Mike ´s Natural Soaps Barber Shop // Brush: Deer Horn Synthetic // Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lila Vegetal

BBS in two passes with just one or two touch ups. The soap is so wonderful. I LOVE Mike ´s Soaps so much…lather, cushion, skincare…fantastic.

I had a blast.

Take your time, enjoy your shaves and stay safe and healthy.

Greetings
Thorsten

 

Notched NDC Super Speed, gold (Milord? whatever)
Big Ben blade
Bourbon Vetiver soap

4 days growth, BBS, no issues. Nice shave.

Definitely need Cryogen soap.

/Florida

 

Good post, Ron.

 

I am a huge Mike's fan, too. The Barbershop is exquisite.

 

Sunday, August 28

Le Père Lucien Bay Rum~~Simpson Persian Jar~~RazoRock Game Changer .84OC/Gillette 7 O'Clock~~Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy AS
Have a great day!​

 

Here it is to begin a hot week(well, minus a couple days):

prep-Stoylin Bath Soap(Eucalyptus Mint)in shower
shave-Stoylin Glacial Electric Sheep puck
brush-Crown King Spindle Duro Tali
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Clubman Pinaud Reserve(Gent's Gin)

Fragrnce-Passion 4 Men(House of Elizabeth Taylor)

 

I didn't know Le Pere Lucien had a Bay Rum-need to research this one.

 

Excellent setup Joseph.

Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy AS. I know it is not a true bay rum such as Domiica, but it sounds very interesting. How do you like it overall and if you could compare it to another AS, what would it be?

 

Menthol Monday SOTD


Razor: Leaf Razor
Blade: Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow (D1)
Brush: Thater 4125/2
Bowl: TW 3D Printed
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Eucalyptus & Spearmint
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Aether
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Colbeck

​

 

Monday 08.29.22
PRE: Grooming Dept Hydrating Gel
RAZOR: Blackland Vector Polished Stainless Steei
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: Spiffo! African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD Fan
LATHER: Grooming Dept Amare Kairos + Lamb Tallow Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Accoutrements Italian Citrus After Shave Splash
POST: Grooming Dept Hydrating Gel

 

08/28/22 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with HC&C De´lica de Bergamot Soap Bar
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Awesome Sauce Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE CUBE 2.0 Preshave Soap - Mentholated
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Future Fiction Artisan Shave Soap Ultra Premium Formula CK-6
AP Shave Co. Handcrafted Lemon Drop Shaving Brush with 26mm Cashmere Fan Top Knot
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Official 30oz Phoenix Shaving Stainless Steel Enamel Coated Lather Shave Bowl V2 with Silicone Lather Disc
Phoenix Shaving Ceramic Moonscape Brush Scuttle
Gillette 1959 E4 195 "Fat Boy" Adjustable Razor - Setting 7 - First use
Voskhod Teflon Coated Russian Blade - 1st Shave
A Shave New World! Robot Phoenix Shaving Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Future Fiction Artisan Aftershave & Cologne
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Galactic Aloe Vera Gel Made with Organic Aloe Vera Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Awesome Sauce Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength - Homage To A Classic Italian Barbershop Scent!
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Future Fiction Pomade - Epic Water Soluble Medium Hold Formula​

 

Danke mein Freund

 

Thanks, Guy.
I actually have an answer for that. I compare it to Floid Mentolado Vigoroso---WITHOUT the menthol. It's quite powdery, unoffensive and perfect for office wear.
I added 2g of menthol crystals and that punched it up.
Don't expect longevity with this juice. Splash it on and a few hours later, you'll not smell it anymore.
Not a Bay Rum, nor even a distant cousin.