SoS; February 2018

Thursday Planned SOTD



Razor: SR-71 Slant
Blade: SuperMax SP Tiger (D11)
Brush: Savile Row Select QS124 24mm Silvertip
Bowl: Anself Bamboo 4 ½”
Pre-Shave Scrub: Holy Black True Grit - Coffee
Pre-Shave Balm: Proraso Sensitive
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Ambra
Post: Organic Shea Butter
Aftershave: Tiki Bar Soap Land Locked
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Today's shave was with two of @Jayaruh 's razors, I just honed and tested. Both equally sharp, and both provided a very smooth 2 pass shave, with near BBS results. The smaller Torrey was a silent whisker whacker, and the Henckels was noisy as ever. I really enjoyed the Torrey the most, even if the other was larger, Full Hollow grind.

Razors:
J.R.Torrey Razor Co. 1/4 Hollow
J.A.Henckels, full Hollow
Brush- B400 By Tom
Soap- Arko/Sandalwood
Aftershave- Pinaud Clubman

 

A couple of recent shaves







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last night
2.20.18
Used Yaqi DOC for 1st time, different than PAA DOC.. Nice, but the PAA DOC is smoother and also much more mild when tightened.... cool, if i lik double open comb get em both...

peace..jamie

 

This is a PAA 2 piece travel handle. Not sure if it is sold out ? amazing comfortable. ..and it breaks down into 2 pieces

 

Thursday's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Musgo Real
TOST LE Synthetic
Bunny V3 Injector
Schick Proline B-20
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Musgo Real Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the TOST LE Synthetic brush. I did two passes with the Bunny V3 Injector Razor using a Schick Proline B-20 blade 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 Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

SOTD 2.21.2018
Pre-shave: hot shower
Brush: Barburys synthetic
Soap: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Razor: Schick G1
Blade: Schick
Post-shave: Assured WH, Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 PS Balm, Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue Cooling AS

 

With apologies to my 9 "likers" of my original shave plan for Thursday, I'm changing some of it: Thus,

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Max. Hydration)in shower
shave-Stirling Spice soap
brush-Jayaruh#59
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Stirling Spice

 

1930 Wilkinson Empire/Feather SE. New in the den so had to take it for a quick evening spin. Tricky finding the angles on my head but not too bad on the beard. Hard to imagine as a daily driver but good close shave absent any carnage. Fun for sure.

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Thank you!

 

Beautiful picture, Roby!

Thank you!

 

Thank you my friend. Enjoy your evening. ☺️

 

02/22/18 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Daisygirl Soaps - Citrus Spice Goats Milk Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Conditioning Shampoo Puck
Lush Five O'Clock Whistle Shaving Smoothie
Rockwell 6S Adjustable Stainless Steel Safety Razor, Plate 4
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 12th Shave
RazoRock Alum Block
Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ice Sage Aftershave/Cologne with Aloe, Alum & Menthol
Cold River Soap Works Limenthol Post Shave Lotion
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Lime Ginger Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength ​

 

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Feather (2)
Brush: Thäter 2-band Bulb
Lather: Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

 

22 February 2018

* Paradigm 17-4 SS + Stork Aristocrat 1 Titanium
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP Manchurian 2-Band + Oscar11 Amber Barbeiro
* Mystic Water Lavender/Lime
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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THURSDAY'S SHAVE​

Shower Soap - WSP Tobacco

Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - Feather HI-Stainless *5th shave
Shave Brush - Beauty7 Professional Premium Synthetic Nylon
Pre-shave Oil - Lather & Wood "unscented"
Suds - Henri et Victoria "Cognac and Cuban Cigars"
Razor/Brush Stand by Royal Shave
Aftershave - Chanel Egoiste Splash Lotion
Post-Shave Balm - Nicci Marie Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Aging Face Serum
Deodorant - Chanel Egoiste
Fragrance - Chanel Egoiste EDT

 

Favorite February

February 21 - A week with Tabac - Day 1

Razor - Gem MMOC
Blade - ASR Carbon - CVS (2)
Soap - Tabac
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum

After five days of a week with the Fat I'm switching to Tabac for day one of its week. Yes, I still owe the Fat 2 days. I won't forget. There is a method to my madness. Or else my madness is just my method. Whichever is easier to understand or ignore, your choice.

Fine two pass and touch up shave tonight. We went out to dinner when I got off work and I had a fine rack of ribs and my wife had a marvelous Sirloin steak nice and rare. I nearly passed on shaving but decided I had to stay committed to 30 days. I'm glad I did. The Wolf and Tabac provided a magnificent lather and I kept my attention on the razor. Near-BBS with no issues and quiet alum was the reward and it was well worth it.

The weekend is finally here. Mine, anyway. I'm ready for it. I had reached the point of actually being quite angry that people would open the door at work today. How dare they think they should buy a bed. Seriously. Two days off should put me back in the right frame of mind. Big sales tend to make me a little cranky.

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SHAVE OF THE DAY


Prep: Occams Crushed Lime
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic
Blade: Gillette Rubie
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft
Soap: Wholly Kaw Chypre Rose Concerto
Post: Peach Thayer's WH, Cuba Blue EDT


Nice refreshing shave this morning. Have been on a rose kick and this is the king of rose scents, not a 1 note pony but more of a blend since there is cedarwood and other notes in the mix. Was having problems loading the SOTD pic so not sure if it's visable or not. I know I have said this before, but this Wilkinson Sword Classic razor has become my favorite razor. Super smooth, capable of BBS shaves but is mild and gentle on the skin, plus it's only like $10. Wish I had got this razor sooner and would highly recommend it for someone new to wet shaving or anyone looking for a smooth shave. Got a DFS and finished off with Cuba EDT. Hope everyone is doing well and getting great shaves!

 

Razor: Ern Bur 3074 Best Silver Steel
Brush: Razorock Plissoft Bruce
Soap: Stirling Electric Sheep
A/S: Soap Cmdr Courage

Enjoy your shave!
Tom.