SoS; February 2018

01 February 2018

Very nice tobacco themed shave this morning. I think RR's Puros soap & AS hit the sweet spot.....at least for me. The soap offers up plenty of rich, thick and slick lather in no time with my trusty 620. The AS splash soothes and stays potent just long enough to enjoy into the afternoon and beyond.

Soap: RazoRock Puros
Brush: Semogue 620
Razor: Fatip Grande
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (5)
Aftershave: RazoRock Puros

 

01.02.2018

 

Thank you for your kind words, Steve.

 

Weber DLC razor
Sharp Star blade
JR #85 brush
TSD Iced Lemon Grass SS
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
TSD 2X Mentholated Lemon Grass A/S

Whenever I look at all my razors, trying to decide which one to use, I often grab my Weber. To me, it's just a great great razor that always gives me a fine shave. In fact, it could be my one and only. Wait, nope. Got to many that I like to play with but it's my #1. I'll never part with it that's for sure. Anyway, got a fantastic shave today and my face is very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

1 February 2018

* Paradigm 17-4 SS
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP Original 2-Band + Oscar11 Aquamarine C7
* Grooming Dept After The Fire Tallow
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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February 1st SOTD
Gillette NEW LC w Nacet (1)
TGN Finest Fan
B&M Seville SS
Thayers
Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender AS

 

Thursday

Prep: Warm Shower-Stirling Bath Soap-Baker Street
Soap: Catie’s Bubbles Connecticut Shade
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Blade: Vintage Gillette “Spoiler” Super Stainless (Shave #1)
Brush: Elite Razor/WSP Silvertip-24mmx50mm
Aftershave: RazoRock Tuscan Oud

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angles for my beard)

Catie’s Bubbles Connecticut Shade today. 20 seconds to load the Elite Razor/WSPN Silvertip brush. Easy, thick, slick, lather. I loaded a new Vintage Gillette “Spoiler” SS in the Gillette Red Tip Super Speed. Excellent smooth, close shave. I finished with RazoRock Tuscan Oud aftershave.

Bob

 

SOTN January 31st


RazoRock Mamba
Pol-Silver Super Iridium(2)
Hardright Anchorset (24mm, Frigate Class)
Storybook Soapworks "Coffee Spoons"
Avon Wild Country AS

Last night I had the shave that I intended to have yesterday morning. First time using a Storybook Soapworks soap. The soap base is very high quality and easily make a super shiny, creamy, and slick super goop lather that did not break down in a hot scuttle. Post shave feel was top notch! My skin felt well hydrated and smooth after the shave with no signs of drying or tightness. The scent as described by Storybook is Brazilian coffee essential oil with added Colombian cold brew. While a very nice coffee scent I found the scent strength to be on the lighter side. I could smell the coffee from the tub and while the lather was on my face, but is certainly didn't fill the room with the wonderful aroma of brewing coffee and in the end I found myself wishing that the scent strength was stronger. The Mamba and the Pol-Silver performed flawlessly and I ended with a three pass DFS+ shave. I finished with a splash of vintage Avon Wild Country just for fun. Have a great day my friends!

 

Shave memory is a tricky thing (one reason I don't trust blade reviews). Every time I have a truly outstanding shave, like with the Apollo recently, I think, man is that as good as the Shake Sharp? And then I go back to the Shake Sharp and know right away, no it wasn't. Still #1.

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Thursday, February 1

Krampert's Finest~~Thäter Boar (5)~~'40 Milord Tech~~Personna 74 (final shave)~~Burt's Bees Bay Rum
Have a great day!​

 

A change in the setup!

Friday morning:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra day 5
OSP Grapefruit Menthol SS
Gold Bond Moisturizer
F&C Black Powder AS Splash

You know what - after Stirling I think that these OSP soaps are my second favorites. Does this Grapefruit Menthol ever smell great, it lathers like a son-of-a-gun, it's got a hell of a nice menthol punch, and EXCELLENT post-shave care. Do I ever love this Black Powder!

 

Razor: Alumigoose
Blade: Feather Pro (2)
Brush: Secret Santa Handle w/ TGN Flat Top Silvertip
Soap: Cold River Soap Jeff's Soap
A/S: Fine L'Orange Noir
Bowl: Timeless Bowl

 

How is the scent? Also how does the cologne perform?

 

Gem Bullet Tip Razor
Personna Gem Carbon Blade
Frank Shaving Boar Brush
Dirty Deeds Vanilla Sandalwood Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Gillette After Shave Gel

Today's shave with the other blade sent by @Linuxguile and I would say it is a bit smoother than the Pal blade. Two passes with a bit of touch up for a very smooth and comfortable BBS shave.

 

*Thursday's Planned Shave *

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Energy)in shower
shave-Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber soap
brush-Stirling 26 mm Synthetic Pro Handle
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber

*some may think this is a "Refresher Course SOTD". Some are right . (Well, except for the brush changing daily)

 

I do hope Mr. Wild West will go to 4 oz. soaps sometime soon.

 

Wonderful shave with the RazoRock Game Changer on the RazoRock Barber Pole handle, I used what seems to be my favorite blade, Polsilver SI.
The RazoRock Tuxedo Barrel is a joy to use, the RazoRock Blue Fougere hits on all wet shavers must list, the aftershave smells excellent.

 

Someone else (on another site, not here) remarked about how good Blue Fougere is. Another item to add to the list. I'm really enjoying the Blue Barbershop from RazoRock.

 

Arko, Oceans vintage boar brush, Suribachi & warm water
Blackbird; OC base, long handle & Astra Superior Platinum (4th)
Pinaud Citrus Musk E D C​