SoS : August 2023

Friday August 18, 2023
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Autumn Ash
Razor: Henson Ti22+++
Blade: Feather
Post: Osma Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel

 

DE SOTD, Friday, August 18th 2023

Razor : Yaqi TFC adjustable- Mfg 2021>, all ranges, interesting design based off the Gibbs 1930's adjustment design but takes regular Gillette blades. I usually get some nice shaves with this simple razor and it affordable which is even better IMO. Had a close shave this morning.
Blade : Gillette (P&G) Perma sharp(2) sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap : Cyril R Salter Wild Rose cream- nice scented rose scent 6/10 with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Casino clubs" 26mm Timber wolf knot, excellent lather generator, luxury cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. One of my favorites for sure.
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(3) + ATG(3) + pickups(4 setting).
Post shave : Witch hazel soap residual cleanse + Nivea refreshing AS lotion + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + 2 blemish weepers= Excellent shave this morning with my Yaqi TFC adjustable with a Perma sharp blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Wow...fancy brush!!

 

August 18th
Canadian New Deluxe w PermaSharp
Omega Pro/ Resin
Asylum/SV Colonia combo
Thayers

TGIF. Have a great day all!

 

-Fat-Friday-
E-4 Fatboy/KCG
Mr.EE Omega Pro Custom
MWF
Gent's Gin


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Gillette Fatboy / Astra blade
Soap Commander / Honor
AKA Brushworx Handle / Maggards Synthetic

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SOTD 20230818 Lovender

ischiapp.blogspot.com​

 

-The-Weekender-
canadian prewar tech/kcg
yaqi ruby
speick



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Saturday Shave 08.19.23
RAZOR: Monocero Husaria SS Closed Comb
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium
BRUSH: Rudy Vey Beehive 20mm Silvertip Badger
LATHER: D.R. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Italian Citrus Classic After Shave Splash

 

GartBnX

 

Friday, August 18

Santa Maria Novella~~Mondial~~Cobra Classic/Feather Professional~~Tom Ford Oud Wood
Have a great day!​

 

Saturday SOTD


Razor: ATT X1 SE/Wolfman WRH2
Blade: Feather Pro (D6)
Brush: Rod Neep Retro Deluxe Manchurian badger 24mm
Bowl: Black Ship Grooming 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mojito
Shave Soap: Route 66 Retro Spice
Talcum: Shulton Old Spice
Aftershave: Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy
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As usual, the big Filly did not disappoint - it’s a fine shave every time

Oh, and the Frosted Lavender - wow - I never used a mentholated lather before and I’m hooked. Talk about a wonderful sensation, it’s great

Hot water preparation
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
MSC Frosted Lavender Shave Soap
Filarmonica EPBD 14
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel



Happy shaving - Karl

 

SOTD: 19th August 2023.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Body+Face Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears with Mint Extracts Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Fine 24mm Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol Shaving Soap+Sensitive shaving cream.
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel. (D1)
Razor: Ming Shi 2000s. (Settings) 2.5-wtg,4-atg,+pick ups.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils + 3 Menthol Crystals, Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol ASL./Aloe Vera Cooling Gel.

Greetings,

A new eclectic shave set up to start the weekend...Continuing with Chinese clone August using the Ming Shi 2000s.

I've mentioned before in my past postings out of all my adjustable razors the Ming shi 2000 is by far the most assertive it had a very Love/Hate reputation within the wet shaving community when it first came on the market.

I was passed on mine from a friend I also have a spare one too, both of them have good blade alignment it is however a very assertive razor, even on it's lowest setting it's still a very efficient razor you must have instant shaving confidence and be it's master when shaving. It also doesn't allow bad technique, or lack of concentration and most importantly the lightest of touch and much respect is vital if not, It'll bite you for sure.

I find the Rapira Swedish Supersteel blade a great match for the Ming Shi 2000s feeling smooth & efficient.

The Ming Shi 2000s razor alone, like most of my more assertive razor's has improved my shaving confidence and technique multitude.

I never thought in a million years I would use such an efficient razor especially for a head shave...practicing my technique has gave me the shaving confidence to do so.

Another enjoyable close comfortable face & head shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Aloe Vera Cooling Gel.

My face & precious swede are feeling smooth cool and smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.

 

Dscosmetic ZO Shaveit Copperpot Handle
Astra SP
Dea Sea Shave Soap
ATT Best
Adidas Dynamic Pulse

 

Beautiful shave my friend!

Not only does that Frosted Lavender soap freeze the daylights out of you it also smells so gorgeous!


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Saturday morning:

Hot shower
Frank Mini Synthetic
Super Speed/Astra Green day 13
Delmy SS
Aveeno Moisturizer
Booster Polar Ice AS Splash
Aramis EdT

This Frank Mini Synthetic is a great little brush - it churned up a ton of rich, slick lather from the Delmy soap which is from India. This stuff is so friggin cheap, it smells so nice - a real old school barbershop scent that I love. The only downside to it is that it’s not that skin friendly but on the other hand I’ve used soaps that are much worse in that department. The Aveeno moisturizer gave me plenty of soothing, and the Polar Ice aftershave is a Canadian barbershop classic. Last but not least the delightful Aramis fragrance - oh, do I ever love it. Two passes sufficed for a great BBS shave that I thoroughly enjoyed!

Have a good weekend - be well and stay safe!


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Rocnel SE50 Artiist Club 2022 * Schick Proline
AP Shave Co. Mocha Brown 28mm G5C Synthetic Fan
Lea Classic Shaving Soap, Aftershave Splash & Balm​

 

Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Proraso Sandalwood
Jayaruh #444 Synthetic
Fredrick Reynolds 5/8
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC

The Proraso Sandalwood Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #444 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Fredrick Reynolds 5/8 straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...