SOS: August 2024

That's a good looking razor. I've never heard of Oliworks before. I hope using it this week is exceptional for you.

After I posted my own shave I went to Oliworks and read about them and the products. Thank you for your excellent post.

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Gillette Tech late 40's Razor
REX Platinum Blade (1)
Semogue Pharos-C3 Horse Brush 21/50

Strop Shoppe BAKER STREET Shave Soap

Stetson After Shave with Aloe
Stetson Cologne

I used the new REX Plat Blade for my first time. It was smooth and sharp. The Gillette Tech is a mild razor imo; to me, medium to mild razors are best for trying an unfamiliar blade. I did three passes. I have smooth as silk on my face and next to SAS on the underside of my face. The price of the blades were $2.50 USD for a pack of five. They are made in the Czech Republic. That's where Tatra plats are made also. To me, they are more smooth than sharp but sharp enough.

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-The-Midweek-Shave-
1921 new improved
jr #282
gtb

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Gillette Slim Twist / Gillette 7o'clock Super Stainless
Fine Accoutrements / Santal Absolut
Yaqi Synthetic

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I’ve tried three Chinese blades so far, and didn’t quite like any. Baili Green was mediocre, and so was Matgicol. Jifuli was very smooth, barely sharp, and spent after just two shaves.

Enter FlyDear. Got a 100 off Ali just to try, since enough people had good things to say about them. $8.11 delivered, and there are way cheaper bargains if you have the inclination to chase them.

The first shave this morning was very promising. In a guaranteed medium aggressive performer, Maggard V3A, the blade was butter smooth and just sharp enough to provide a clean 3-pass BBS with zero issues. 10 out of 10, and 5 hours later still not even a sign of growth.

If this blade maintains performance for 5 total shaves, I will definitely make it a major part of my arsenal. Only 4 more to go….

 

The plan for Wednesday August 14, 2024
Brush: Simpson Berkeley 46
Soap: MdC Rose
Razor: Henson +
Blade: RK Stainless
A/S: Thayers Witch Hazel

 

Gillette Featherweight Aluminum Tech Razor
Gillette Platinum Blade
Ever-Ready Master Handle w/Two Band Badger Brush
The Sudsey Soapery Citrus & Bay Soap
Sea Breeze Astringent
Shulton Old Spice After Shave

 

Thanks, I've always loved the aesthetics of it.

 

Wednesday Shave
RAZOR: RR Superslant L2 Elite Razor Red/White/Blue Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Elite Razor Barber Pole 26mm Manchurian White
LATHER: Haslinger Schafmilch Shaving Soap
POST: Epsilon Scottish Spirit Aftershave Splash

 

Tuesday, August 13

AoS Peppermint~~Vie-Long Beehive~~Barbasol Floating Head/Polsilver~~Montale Leather Patchouli
Have a great day!​

 

Does the clove scent blend in well with the others so you get a solid mix?

 

Great looking brush.

 

OSP is advancing, I see.

 

Thank you.

 

OSP has been out of business for some time now. And OSP UKWSS Herb Garden hasn't been available new since 2016.

 

Oh shux...guess I'm grandfathering one of their soaps then(their Old Spice clone).

 

DE SOTD, Tuesday, August 13th

Razor : RR Lupo.72. Mfg 2021>, mid range. Very well built and interesting practical design for working under the nose area. Checks all the boxes for decent shave for my shaving needs. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Perma-sharp, sharp and smooth with great longevity. Top tier
Soap : Cyril R salter Wild rose cream. Nice scented rose fragrance with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Sagrada Familia" 22mm synthetic. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, some back bone> nice scrubber + 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 : Witch hazel beard cleanse & Nivea refreshing splash + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + 1 weeper, operator error = Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my RR Lupo.72 with a Perma sharp blade.(in a hurry out the door).
Have some great shaves!

 

Sadly I decided I couldn't get "one" with Chisled Face's GTB. I would probably feel the same with an Ogalalla Bay Rum, but there's more varieties with the latter.

 

Wednesday SOTD


Razor: Hiram Commander
Blade: Feather Artist Club Pro (D3)
Brush: Oumo Glaze Graphite X Density ST-1 25mm
Bowl: Wedgwood China Pedestal 4 ½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Balm: 3P
Shave Soap: Klar Kabinett
Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Muelhens 4711

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That would be OSP Old Gold Shaving Soap -- one of my favorites, along with Urban Viking.