SOS: February 2019

The ingredients are solid. I think it could benefit from a tiny bit of Vitamin-C in the formula, but for the most part, it works as good as any of my fancy, expensive face serums that I own. And on a "per ounce" basis, PAA is way less money. With the PAA serum you get 4 ounces for $14 and if you look on Amazon for face serums with similar ingredients, they are selling 1 ounce for over close to $20. So, you figure out the math. It's way cheaper for the same stuff. And yes, it works fine. Good post-shave feel, not greasy and my skin feels hydrated and protected. I highly recommend.

 

very cool...

 

I think you need a mug of hot cocoa with that shave.

 

I think the media never talking about ELO's work on the Xanadu Soundtrack is one of the biggest crimes of modern media. It's like no one remembers the best stuff from my childhood. (I had to edit this to show that I 'liked' ELO's Xanadu soundtrack songs.) The movie 'bombed' with critics and had an 'okay' box-office, but got a cult following. I appreciate the best parts of the movie despite its obvious silly failures. ELO, Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly (almost typed "Grace Kelly" lol) and the animation of Don Bluth, along with the dance numbers were fantastic. The movie's failure were in the slightly cheesy dialog and poorly directed scenes that failed to make the characters more 'real'. But as a child, I didn't know the difference and loved the movie. ELO's music from this movie was on my cassette player more times than I can count back when I was like 8 years old.

 

Thank you.

 

SUNDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - Gillette Red Tip Superspeed circa 1955-1960 (Re-plated in Satin-Nickel Finish and re-painted tip in Radiant Red color by Razor Emporium.)
Blade - *6th shave
Shave Brush - Ever-Ready 1960's vintage (Polished and re-knotted with a 26mm Ubersoft II knot from Envyshave by Razor Emporium.)
Shave Stand by by Desire Metal Works
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cold Spices
Aftershave - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cold Spices
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Mysterium Serum
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Cold Spices
Fragrance - Proctor & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"

 

Where /whodat bowl? Man that is niiiiice

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Agreed Tim. ELO has a great number of songs that the general public will recognize, but will be unable to name them as the recording artist. Unfortunately, the media can and will shape whatever they want into their own narrative. Finally, Grace Kelly is a far stretch from ELO...HA! Don't let your subconscious mind take over your typing!!

 

This one was a little rough on my neck. I think the Rockwell is a better choice for me, since I can get close without much worry about irritation or weepers. The soap is a winner, I really like the scent. I was planning to sell it, but now I think I may keep it.

Rating: 4 / 5

Razor: Supply SE ••
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Pre-Shave: Trader Joe's Jojoba oil
Lather: B&M Le Grand Chypre
Aftershave: B-M Reserve Classic
Additional Care:
B&M Le Grand Chypre EdT

 

Barrister and mann soap, Merkur 15c, Zenith 506A, Gillette 7 o'clock

 

Date: 03 February 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Arko (4 shaving sticks grated into a 250ml plastic tub)
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Rocket HD500 made in England 1950's / Vintage NOS England Wilkinson Sword #9
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / WAHL Bay Rum Aftershave Splash
Fragrance:- L'Eau Bleue D'issey Pour Homme

 

Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
Brush: Doug Korn custom
Razor: Karve
Blade: Gillette SB​

 

Sunday 3rd February



Man Cave Olivestone Facial Scrub
Pears Glycerine Soap
Clubman Shave Butter (Preshave)
TOBS Royal Forest Shaving Cream
Yaqi Heavy Metal Synthetic Brush
Feather AC SS in Scotchwood with a Proline-P
Giles Shaving Co Bowl
Alum and Rinse
Simple Facial Toner
Palmer's Raw Shea Moisturiser
Murray & Lanman Florida Water
Aventus type PO

Perhaps a little over the top with the Shave Prep.....but I had a day outside in the cold yesterday and my face was very dry this morning, and of course you should always try to pamper yourself at least once a week!
The Royal Forest is my favourite TOBS cream to date. It is reported to have a scent similar to Creed Aventus. Now .....I have never tried Aventus but it is very slick and fruity and a pleasure to use.
2 passes and a touch up for a perfect BBS finish and a great way to start a Sunday

 

Pre: Warm water splash
Brush: Vulfix 404 Badger/Boar
Soap: T&H Sandalwood
Razor: Valet AutoStrop VC-1
Blade: Gem PTFE
Post: Warm then cold water rinse, TOBS Sandalwood ASL

A relaxing Sandalwood Sunday shave with my favourite VC.
Cosmic!
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

February 3

Gillette 7 O'Clock PII Trac II
Personna Twin II Plus Cartridge (3)
B-400 by Tom handle w/Envy White Supreme Two-band
MdC
Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Fine L'Orange Noir & Terre d’Hermès
Focus detour # 3

 

SE Sunday's Shave


Cold Water Wash
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Jayaruh #313
Superior Lather Catcher
ShaVeZee SE
CWR
English Leather

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap face lathered well with the Jayaruh #313 badger brush. I did two passes with the Superior Lather Catcher razor with a ShaVeZee SE blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with English Leather AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

SOTD 20190203.



J&T® purpleheart / Hebei Oumo synth.
Mühle “Sea Buckthorn” shaving cream.
Seygus "Zeppelin" (gap 0.5 mm) / Stork "Taipan" handle.
Personna Lab Blue (1).
Mühle “Sea Buckthorn” ASB.

Seygus Zeppelin - gap usage:
0.3 mm - 1
0.5 mm - 19

 

CB Karve “E” & Polsilver SI blade
Yaqi 28mm Barber Pole
GD Preshave Cedarwood & Lime
Stone Cottage Leather & Smoke shave cream
Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla
Nivea Sensitive Cooling a/s lotion
Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Parfum

Excellent shave this morning. Super smooth and efficient with the Karve E plate that brought a BBS finish in 3 passes. And the Bottega Veneta Pour Homme is perfect for a cold, crisp morning. Think Aspen Cologne, Lagerfeld and Cool Water but with a nice Pine and forest type scent and modern semi sweet freshness. It’s like nothing else. This is a Man’s Man Parfum. No pansies need apply. If your Misses likes her man to smell like a man, this is for you. Have a great day and awesome shaves to all... ​

 

Timor 931 Standard Razor
Sharp Stainless Blade
Ogallala Bay Rum Peppercorns Limes Shave Soap
PAA Starcraft 24mm Synthetic
Cremo Post Shave Balm
Old Spice Cologne

 

All 3 major components/facets of that shave line up are top notch

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