SOS: February 2020

February 24, 2020
RR Game Changer JAWS
Feather
Simpson Trafalgar T3
Rocky Mtn Barber Co. Sandalwood Shave Cream
Fine Santal Absolut Aftershave

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Tim. We are cut from the same crazy cloth. I keep trying to make it with that machete! I like the idea of keeping it alive, the history that piece of metal has seen. Yours is gorgeous. Man that thing is niiiiice. The detailed engraving on the handle is beautiful. Once a year on the weekend i will continue to scar my face i guess. Lol. Love yours

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Good advice. I think that could me an issue. It felt like one side that kept biting me. Thx primo. Tim- maybe that is is for you as well?

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MONDAY'S SHAVE​

Perfumed by Antoine Maisondieu


Razor - Edwin Jagger "Kelvin"
Blade - Astra Superior Platinum *Fresh Blade
Shave Brush - Scaramouche+Fandango 22mm "Ultra-Soft" Synthetic
Razor/Brush Stand by Royal Shave
Shave Soap - Martin de Candre - L'Original
Aftershave Splash - The Shave Den Mentholated Witch Hazel (Unscented) *discontinued
Deodorant - Herban Cowboy "Unscented"
Fragrance - Tom Ford - Beau de Jour

 

SUNDAY 2-22

It was time for some deja vu all over again. Except the Sunday Sunday Shaver instead of the Saturday Sunday Shaver.

Preshave - Proraso green
Brush - Stirling Badger
Bowl - Symmetrical Pottery
Lather fuel - Stirling Blood on Steel 2019 (Tsuka)
Razor - Dovo 91 Sunday Shaver (Yew)
Strop - 30/60 Rasoir Sabre denim/horsehide
Post - alum & rinse, Thayers Unscented witch hazel, Proraso Green Aftershave Balm, Trumpers Lime Skin food, Stirling Blood on Steel 2019 (Tsuka) AS splash



During my 100 days of Straight Razor Boot Camp I came to the point I knew was going to stick with edge forward shaving devices. I purchased this
Razor as my baseline for sharpness to my trainer and it still is for all my straights. It was honed on a coticule by Jarrod at The Superior Shave. It has had some minimal time on pasted strops. The only straight I have that beats it is my Gustave Lalune.

In spite of the fact that the Cocobolo scaled Sunday Shaver did so good yesterday, I'm going to work it on my coticule a bit to see if I can bring it up to this one for smoothness. Not a bad shaver but comparison is the root of all inferiority.

Same shave but stopped at 3.5 passes, relaxing and fun, just a little smoother.

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Shave free!

 

It's time for another shave with "PINK THING". Fantastic 2 pass shave, with BDBD results. Only minor touch up, under the chin. Excellent made razor, that can take and hold a great edge.

Razor- Geneva Cutlery Corp. Geneva NY
Brush- JR#262(@Jayaruh ). Ebony/Birdseye Maple. Silvertip Badge knot.
Soap/Cream- AOS Kingsman, "Bourbon" scented. Excellent shave cream.
Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy. Willy's Jeep Decanter.

 

Cleaned up my *new* vintage 1955 Gillette Flare Tip and had my first shave with it tonight. Only close to a 2 day growth so it was a bit early and a somewhat aggressive shave, but what a terrific razor! New Astra SP blade, and I went with Proraso Green cream knowing I'd get an excellent lather. A DFS-BBS combo with 2 weepers around the lip as I pushed it to see how close and aggressive I could get. A mild razor but not as mild to me as my Merkur 34c, at least my first impression.

Added in some Nivea balm after the alum gave me some neck feedback.

Pre- Liquid Neutrogena & warm water face wash
Razor- 1955 Gillette Flare Tip
Blade- Astra SP (1)
Soap- Proraso Green tube
Brush- Omega 636 21mm silvertip
Bowl- Captain's Choice
Post- Classic Shaving alum, cold water rinse, Neutrogena Toner
AS- Nivea sensitive skin balm / Proraso Green

 

SOTD February 24, 2020

Prep: Cold water
Blade: Schick Proline
Razor: RazoRock Black Hawk
Brush: JR #377 badger
Soap: Stirling Dirty South Shavers
Post: Witch hazel, Fine L'Orange Noir aftershave

 

24 February 2020

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* Shavemac D01 2-Band Ebonite Vesuv Red
* Mystic Water Sensitive Skin
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO


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Love the decanter!

 

Monday
February 24, 2020

Wolfman WR2-OC w WRH7 SS
Wizamet Super Iridium
El Druida Ebony Chubby Manchurian
Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica
ADP Cipresso di Toscana

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Thank you Gary. The F Type has been a target of mine for a long time and I haven't been this excited in awhile about a razor acquisition. It is in pretty good shape and the first 2 shaves have been excellent and extremely smooth. Schick injectors really rate high in my experience. I hope to get many great shaves from this beauty. So far this has been my favorite injector from the small collection I have.
Steve

 

fine flaretip shave and pic Leo..

 

Nice new set Tim. I dig Stetson, it is a classic. Looks great my friend.
Steve

 

very cool steve.i am eyeballing one at present.only i know they go for $$will see..my only other schick is a canadian e2

 

awesome..

 

Wow Guy, great looking set up buddy.
Steve

 

awesome set ups,shaves and pics gents..

 

fine shave and pic Brian..

 

Looks like an awesome soap Gus. Great shot and gear.
Steve