SoS; February 2018

Wednesday's action:

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Astra day 4
Stirling Gin & Tonic on the Rocks SS
Lucky Tiger AS Cream
Osage Rub AS Splash
Lagerfeld Classic EdT

Now that I've tried all of my new South African soaps (and I do love them!) I can dedicate more time to my number one favorites!

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Omega 20102 Boar
Soap: Tabac
Razor: WS Sticky
Blade: Gillette GSB
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Tabac AS

I've never used this razor on more than a days growth, usually less, and was curious as to how it would cope with about 34hrs.
Loaded with only a GSB, not too badly is the answer. It struggled with the Van Dyke area but no more so than a Tech, possibly less so.
It's a bit mild to be a daily driver for me but if it wasn't for injectors this would my go to for a quick carefree shave.
The Tabac and the Omega need no comment as their reputations are well established.
Happy Shaving!

 

GartBnx.....

 

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PARADIGM :: PALADIN :: BEAVER WOODWRIGHT :: DOMINICA AS​

 

This S. African situation confuses me. You said you didn't go there. Did you just place an order for these S. African soaps?

 

The way it is for Wednesday:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Maximum Hydration w/Aloe Vera)in shower
shave-Jeeves of Hudson Bay Rum Soap
brush-WSP Pure Badger
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-TSD Splash(Bay Rum)

 

I've been to South Africa twice. Back in 2001 and in 2003 because I have family there. I didn't buy these soaps - I traded some stuff with the gentleman who owns the company who sells them.

 

oh...TRADED....that was going to be my next guess(no it wasn't LOL).

 

As yet River Valley Trading is not geared to sell internationally. In the future, yes but not right now.

 

The Tabac soap looks like coffee grounds(to me anway).

 

And now that I see your post about RVT, I just read your other one describing the Rose. Wonder what else they have. (soaps, that is).

 

I finally almost used up the original Tabac, so I got a refill puck. The sticker on the lid was the sticker on the puck's wrapper. I just transferred it to the lid. Love the Tabac.

 

One of my my favourite non-artisan soaps.
MWF, Lea and TOBS also fall into that category.

 

Williams Wednesday's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Williams
JR#259 Synthetic
Gem Jr. Lather Catcher
Personna CS
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Musk

A change up in the lineup today. I got a 3-D printed shim from Fuzzy today (@wchnu), and I want to give it a go for Williams Wednesday. The idea is to change the angle of a modern SE blade to replicate the angle of the original wedge blades.

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Williams Mug Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the JR #259 Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Gem Jr. Lather Catcher Razor using a Personna CS blade with a 3-D printed shim and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

The shim did an outstanding job with my razor. I almost could not feel the blade. I would say that it did what it was designed to do. Thanks @wchnu and riverrun for the shim.

 

Wednesday Planned SOTD



Razor: Rockwell 6S
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D3)
Brush: T&H Wellington 24mm Super Badger
Bowl: Wedgwood China Pedestal Bowl 4 ½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: Wickham 1912 Shamrock Tweed
Pre-Shave Oil: Homemade Lavender Mint
Shave Soap: Klar Kabinett
Post: Handmade Organic Shea Butter Lavender
Aftershave Extro' Cologne splash Florentia
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Tonight's shave was with a Russian Beauty. I has a very noisy 2 pass shave, that left me BBS. This blade can hold a super sharp edge, and has a very high pitch, loud noise, when shaving. Excellent razor.


Razor- Russian "Орбита"(Orbita) 1970's
Brush- B400, By Tom
Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy
Aftershave- Arctic Blue

 

Fragrance - Diptyque Tam Dao EDP
Aftershave - Klar Seifen "Sandelholz"
Shave Soap - Klar Seifen "Sandelholz"
Deodorant - Loyal Sock Soap Company "Sandalwood"
Preshave Oil - Lather & Wood's "Unscented"
Post-Shave Balm - Nicci Marie Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Aging Face Serum
Razor - Merkur Futur
Blade - BiC Chrome-Platinum *6th shave
Razor Stand by RV Shaving
Shave Brush by Mervyn Cadman with Synthetic Tuxedo Knot
Brush Stand by Desire Metal Works
Soap Bowl - Custom made by Mervyn Cadman

Trying a new deodorant that uses Tea Tree, but seems too strong. I might use it just this once, but I think I'm on to something. I might get a custom scented deodorant developed.

 

02/14/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with The Sudsy Soapery Lavender & Peppermint Soap with Soothing Oatmeal
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE Pre-Shave Soap
Cold River Soap Works Limited Edition Jeff's Soap - No One Fights Alone
RazoRock 400 Solid Aluminum 24 x 57mm Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Rockwell 6S Adjustable Stainless Steel Safety Razor, Plate 4
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 10th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera Formula
Brut Classic Scent Splash-On
NIVEA Men Sensitive Cooling Post Shave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

Evening single pass head shave, Pearl-Yaqi DOC/Nacet. Very efficient, but honestly the SABI handle is just too heavy for a head shave with this lightweight head. Will swap handles for full shave tomorrow. Yaqi is a fine match for the Pearl. No five o'clock shadow on the beard thanks to the very close morning shave with the Cooper.



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Razor: Ern Crown and Sword 929
Brush: Polar Metalworks w/ 24mm TGN Silvertip
Soap: Lisa’s Natural Herbal Creations Gentleman’s Lavender
A/S: Fine Lavender Pour Homme

Enjoy your shave!
Tom