SoS: December 2021

I need to rebuild my confidence with MWF soap. And now I just saw @Hembree 's post telling me I can do it(get good lather with MWF)...this after telling him I need to rebuild confidence in that soap. It's all about soap vs. water usage on MWF. I need that happy medium.

 

Gillette Fatboy / Astra blade
Stirling Sandalwood
Yaqi Synthetic

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DE SOTD, Fri, Dec17th 2021

Razor: Yaqi 316 stainless steel head with a Yaqi Razzo Rocket handle- Mfg 2021, upper mid range(this head) 1st shave, the razor did a reasonable job of shaving, the machining of the head is not the best for centering blade 6.5/10, but the rest of the machining is very acceptable. It must be a hard to machine the top cap because I use to machine parts. There is enough blade feel that compensates for inaccuracies of centering the blade for my mature technique to compensate, but final results tell me that it is still a reasonable razor to work the face regardless IMO.
Blade: Gillette Atlas superior platinum(1)my test standard blade, sharp & smooth with good longevity.
Soap: Tabac, mild flowery scent with excellent lather qualities.(misted)
Brush: Yaqi Moka 26 mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great scrubber + great painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock Emperor with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(balm) + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + 1 blemish weeper = excellent shave with my Yaqi SS 316 head razor with a Gillette Astra SP.


Have some great shaves!

 

Schick Custom Type G Razor
Personna PTFE Blade
Semogue Excelsior Boar Brush
Cella Shave Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

 

SOD Friday December 17, 2021

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Fendrihan
Pre shave: None
Lather: Proraso Blue (28)
Razor: Henson AL13 Mild
Face WTG-XTG-ATG
Head WTG:XTG-ATG
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock SharpEdge (1)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Lotion: None
Balm: Proraso Blue Dopobarba
Have a great day!

 

friday
brit fb tech/alpha ti tech handle
platinum
rr chrome silvertip synthetic
tobs platinum
jaguar classic blue







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Catch up post:
December 15,16,17
A week of fantastic shaves with the Canadian NEW LC. I haven't posted any pics since Tuesday, but have had a great run with this razor. Wednesday was full repeat of software and hardware from Tuesday, so no need for a pic. A Nacet to start the week and a Permasharp to finish it. Superb all around.

Wednesday:
APShave SynBad/ Poculi
Haslinger Schafmilch
Thayers
Alt Innsbruck

Thursday:
TGN Finest/ Maple
Castle Forbes Lime
Thayers
Dior Eau Sauvage AS

Today:
Omega Pro/ Poculi beehive
PAA Et Tu (CK6)
Thayers
Brut AS

Happy Fougere Friday all!

 

Here it is for Saturday, 18th:

Prep-Stoylin Liquid Bodywash (Mtn. Man) in shower
shave-Stoylin Ramblin Man soap
brush-Stoylin "Pro-Handle" 26mm
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-Stoylin Ramblin Man

 

RazoRock Game Changer .84 JAWS
Bic Chrome Platinum
DSCosmetic Synthetic
Proraso Green SC
Brut AS

Have a great day!

 

I haven’t celebrated Frameback Friday in quite a while so it was the razor of choice today

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Savile Row 3824
Ethos Lisse Collection Lavender Shave Soap
Arbenz Frameback
Ethos Lisse Collection Lavender Skin Food Splash



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Saturday SOTD



Razor: SR-71 Slant
Blade: Rapira Swedish SuperSteel (D6)
Brush: Oscar11 24mm Black Wolf
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Black Ship Grooming White Whale
Balm: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Black Ship Grooming White Whale
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Saturday 12.18.21 SOTD


Charcoal Goods Everyday Brass/ Nacet
Yaqi‌ ‌Moka‌ ‌Express‌ ‌26mm‌ ‌2-Band‌ ‌Badger
Wholly Kaw Fougere Mania Shave Soap & AS​

 

SOD Saturday December 18, 2021

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Fendrihan
Pre shave: None
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Druantia
Razor: Henson AL13 Mild
Face WTG-XTG-ATG
Head WTG:XTG-ATG
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless (1)
Razor: Gillette Styler
Post: Omega Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Lotion: none
Balm: Southern Witchcrafts Druantia
Have a great day!

 

SATURDAY'S SHAVE​

Bath Soap - The Grandpa Soap Company "Pine Tar"

Razor - Plisson-Joris "Odyssey"
Blade - *4th Shave
Shave Brush - Everyman Jack Synthetic
Shaving Soap - KaliFlower Organics "Pine Tar"
Lather Bowl by Royal Shave
Razor/Brush Stand by Royal Shave
Lather Bowl by Freida of the Etsy shop ASfreidaturns
Aftershave - Thayers Witch Hazel "Unscented" *with added menthol
Post-Shave Balm - Bijan for men
Deodorant - Bijan for men
Fragrance - Bijan for men

 

SOTD : 18th December 2021.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Sea Salt & Fennel Extract 2 in1 Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face
Pears Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 11047 Mixed Midget.
Face Lather.
Lather: Razorock "What The Puck? !" Orange Sunrise Shaving Soap.
Blade: Super Max Blue Diamond Titanium. (D1)
Razor: Ming Shi 2000s.(Settings) 4-wtg,3-atg,2.5-pick ups.

Post:
Cold water Face Wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Cien Sensitive Fragrance free Body Lotion./Milton Lloyd no.9 Victor EDP.

Greetings,

(Adjustable & Slant Razor Week.)

A new shave set up to start the Weekend....The Super Max BDT paired together with the Ming Shi 2000s wonderfully making an efficient razor & blade duo...Using the lightest of touch it sliced through my stubble with effortless ease...It's been some time since i used the Razorock "WTP?!" soap and forgot it takes a bit more time to build a lather, which for me isn't a big issue i find after the soap has been bloomed in tepid tap water for few minutes I'm rewarded with a rich, creamy slick protective lather with a good post shave feel.

An enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Milton Lloyd no.9 Victor EDP to the pulse points.

My face is feeling silky smooth & smelling divine.

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

 

SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18, 2021

My first custom razor from Yurii Kravchenko finally arrived yesterday. I ordered a 7/8 extra hollow with a custom pinch grip just below the blade collar, back on September 17. Yurii delivered exactly to my specifications which also included blue stabilized maple burl scales solidly constructed and assembled. The blade grind is clearly an extra hollow, and paper thin, but is a bit wavy as it doesn’t appear to be a stabilizing belly grind. Yurii did warn me to go easy on the honing and stropping with this blade.

The mug shave was ok, but I do have some concerns regarding blade stability. I have a rather heavy, thick beard thanks to the Italian side of my family. This is the first straight shave where I experienced blade flex, which I was able to control by flattening the blade angle until the blade was practically flush with the shave surface. I really like the pinch grip, but believe I need a few more mug shaves with this razor to truly get the hang of it. I needed almost three and a half passes to do what I achieve in two and a half with my other custom and vintage razors.

Thankfully, my faithful Cooper Monobilt came through with flying colors for my noggin shave, after my somewhat disappointing mug shave. This little razor when loaded with a Feather blade always delivers the goods, and that was certainly the case this morning. This little OC masterpiece really felt good gliding through the slick, yogurty MWF lather this morning. Two ATG passes put the baby to bed. I feel smooth, clean and velveteen from noggin to shoulders.

RAZOR: Kravchenko Zodiac Extra Hollow 7/8 (Mug), Cooper Monobilt (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE (Dome)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Rooney Ebony Pure Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Cremo Cooling Post Shave Balm.

 

Love that bath soap. Lathers like a champ.

 

Phoenix Shaving Ascension DOC
Astra SS
Williams Mug Soap
Maggard 2 Band
Aloe Vera
Agua Colonia Antiga

 

Saturday DecemBOAR 18, 2021
Razor: Micromatic
Blade: Gem Reversible (Vintage)
Brush: Star 566/Boti Boar
Soap: Palmolive Stick
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Palmolive
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1137

 

There’s a lot of Bull Dog stuff sold here too - I have yet to try it though but sooner or later I will.


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