SoS: August 28, 2017 - September 3, 2017

Sunday, September 3

Mike's Bay Rum~~Paladin Sumo~~'58 D3 Gillette Adjustable~~Feather (1)~~Meehan Bay Rhum
Have a great day!​

 

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Shampoo - Paul Mitchell (Tea Tree) Lavender Mint
Bath Soap - WSP Barbershop



Fragrance - Creed Bois du Portugal
Aftershave - Country Club for Men - Custom Scent "Eau de Brando"
Shave Soap - Country Club for Men - Custom Scent "Eau de Brando"
Deodorant - Country Club for Men - Custom Scent "Eau de Brando"
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "Unscented"
Post-Shave balm - Retseliney Luxury Skin Care Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Razor - Vintage Gillette Superspeed circa 1947-1952 (re-plated in nickel by Razor Emporium)
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Brush - L&L Grooming "Fatty" in custom green color
Brush stand by Josh Lindt of Desire Metal Works. His work of art is called "Diner".

 

Manaslu M-55
"Cheerwine" Boar Brush
RazoRock XXX
Palmolive Shave Cream
Pre de Provence After-Shave Balm

 

Travel SOTD
Palmolive Shave Stick
AoS Pure Badger Brush
Tuckmar Razor
Pitrulon Classic After Shave
Have a blessed Sunday!

 

Continuing my march into SEptember with another 1912 - the Streamline. I snagged this pristine example with the help of @Billyfergie. It's heavier and the handle has one of the best grips I've used. And the shave? Simply fantastic in every way. A very light touch lets the blade edge just glide along the skin. Those dolphins are really jealous now.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike's Naturel Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Ever-Ready Streamline
GEM SS PTFE (3)
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Gillette Fatboy (G3) Razor
Super Max Super Stainless Blue Plus Blade
Frank Shaving 23mm Badger Brush
Dirty Deeds Bay Rum & Lime Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Clubman After Shave

Second shave with this razor/blade combo and it felt smoother than the first one. Two passes with very little touch up for a really comfortable and smooth BBS shave.

 

9.3.2017

Pre-shave: warm water
Pacific Rush Barbasol cream
VDH Badger
vintage GEM Junior SE razor
Gem by Personna blade (1st use)
Post Shave: Witch Hazel, Nivea balm and Brut AS

This was the first time I've shaved with this GEM Junior or any GEM Junior for that matter. The wife brought it home for me after a trip out-of-town. Very nice shave.
Hope you're all enjoying your weekend!

 

Four shaves into my first month with a DE razor.

Tonight's shave (UK ):
Bull Dog face wash
TOBS Sandalwood
Omega 49 boar bristle
Gillette Tech
Astra Platinum
Little bit of alum...
Proraso After Shave Balm

Sooooo much better than last shave. Thanks to some advice from FaceScraper and swarden43 I paid a little more attention around the neck and did 2 XTG SLIGHTLY upover like a big cross but no ATG this time. Still some irritation (i think from losing the correct angle) but far less blood

Definitely great advice to stick to the same set up for 30 days!

https://goo.gl/photos/g3htBAQPEyN1fa6x6

 

For sure. Feel free to ask advice and post your progress in the 30 day thread!

 

I thought the 30 day thread this month was for adjustables?

 

Nope. The 30 day thread is designed for new shavers (or shavers trying dial in a new shaving element) to spend 30 days without changing out gear and work on technique. Lots of veteran shavers are there to help and give advice as needed. The veterans often make "themes" for the month so we can can get out of our comfort zones, try new things, and/or make fun of each other. If you're new to DE's and looking to dial in technique, there is no better place to learn and no better group to help you. I know; these guys changed my shaving experience quickly and radically for the better when I was starting out and struggling.

 

Ah ok! That's excellent. I will post there in future then. Makes sense... you always need somewhere to make fun of each other

 

SOTD September 3, 2017
A Stirling SEptember

Blade: GEM stainless
Razor: GEM Pushbutton
Brush: Semogue 1520 boar
Lather: Stirling Grapefruit with menthol
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Grapefruit with menthol aftershave
WTG, touch-up

Enjoyable shave this afternoon. The Grapefruit scent of Stirling is terrific. Lots of depth and not just straight grapefruit scent. Great all-around.

Enjoy the rest of Sunday!

 

Here is the September 30 day thread. The first post explains it all nicely. Welcome aboard.

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/september-2017-30-day-rule-focus-pix-discussion.57308/

 

Excellent picture and line up Joseph. Where did you get that aftershave and how do you like it?

 

Razor: ATT Bamboo SE1
Blade: Feather Pro (3)
Brush: Shavemac ATG LE The Nisky Silvertip Fan
Soap: Eufros Tierra Humeda
A/S: Old Spice
Decanter: Old Spice Binoculars 1973 ID #3229

Another DFS.


Old Spice ships from 1973-1976 had 2 flags and an anchor showing off the two bow sails. Not sure if you can see this in the photo, however, I have another decanter that shows it better and I'll point this out when I post it.

 

Wonderful lineup Amigo.

 

Thanks so much amigo. I appreciate your kind words.