SoS: February 2022

Shave of the Week Starting 2/28/2022

Razor - Pearl Blaze
Blade - The Gentleman
Brush - Fine Classic Synthetic
Cream - Williams Menthol
Post - Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
A/S - Assorted

This will be my 3td week with the Pearl Blaze razor (stay tuned for review) and all went well. The Gentleman blades came with the razor, upon purchase, and they're nice. Not top tier to me but a decent, easily usable blade. The Williams SC works very well but I'm not a big fan of the scent. All in all, this was a nice DFS shave and my face is happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

You're most welcome. Nice double Duke shave!

 

Monday

Soap: Dr Jon's unscented
Brush: Restored Rubber Set
Razor: Rockwell 6C with R2 plate
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock super stainless (green)
After: Arianna and Evans post shave serum

2 working days until retirement.

 

Hello Steve, the adaptor with the magnets is suppose to be awesome and if it works well I would just stay with it. The Enders blade tabs are the weakest part of the blade IMO.

 

MMMonday, Feb28th 2022

Razor: Micromatic (MMOC)- Mfg 1930-41, great mid range, open comb + built to last. I get excellent shaves from the MMOC.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(10)- very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Razorock blue barber- mid range scent + excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Mew knot purple haze handle, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrub, excellent lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock blue barber AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion + scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=Excellent shave with my MMOC with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Gillette Slim / Gillette Stainless
Heritage Eveready 500E / Synthetic
Chiseled Face / Summer Storm

8/19/1942

 

Thank you, Jeff. That is a generous offer. I do like the Ingram.

 

monday
48 brit aristocrat jr
platinum
jr #282 zebrawood badger
wk fern concerto


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Pre-shave: Van Der Hagen Shave Butter
Lather: Hendrix Classics & Co "Havana Breeze"
Brush: Yaqi Timber Wolf
Razor: Supply 2.0 (plate 2)
Blade: Supply White Label (1)
Post-shave: Omega Alum Stick and HC&C White Star balm with Havana Breeze drops



I did things backwards, getting the new Supply Single Edge Pro and then buying their previous 2.0 model. I have been wanting to try one anyway and since they are making them anymore I thought I'd get one while I could. I'm also planning on getting the new SE plate when it's released as a standalone part. The weight and feel of this one is similar to the Pro but the shave is a little different. I had less blade feel, even with the number two plate. That's not necessarily a bad thing and I did get a very close suave. Someone suggested that I try the number three plate to see if I like it better so I plan on doing that soon.

I recently got HC&C's unscented soap along with a bunch of the fragrance oils, one of which was Havana Breeze. I decided to try kicking things up a notch by adding a few drops to the normal Havana Breeze soap and I wasn't disappointed. I really like being able to control the scent strength. It's a great system.

I ended up with a very smooth BBS result. Even over twelve hours later my face is completely smooth. No wonder I love SE razors so much. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!

 

RR Hawk V3A
Feather Pro
Semogue BC Mistura 26mm
MWF

The shave was this morning before work. It was my first one since last Wednesday and I figured a fresh blade was in order. After using the Schick Proline bades for a while, I figured I would give the Feather Pro another shot. Decent shave, but I prefer the Schick offering. It isn't bad but just not quite as sharp as the Schick. Enjoy your day.

 

Second SOD Monday February 28, 2022

Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Pre shave: None
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Autumn Ash
Razor: Henson AL13 Mild
Face WTG-XTG-ATG
Head WTG:XTG-ATG
Blade: Feather HI Stainless (2)
Balm: Southern Witchcrafts Autumn Ash
Have a great Monday evening!!

 

Razor: Gillette Bell End
Blade: Gillette Platinum Plus
Brush: Jayaruh
Soap: Wholly Kaw - Fougere Parfaite
Post: Lavender witch hazel


Awesome shave! BBS is here! The soap smells just like Brut which Ive been on the hunt for.


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#sotd
Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co. #385
OVB our very best,
with a bakelite wedge in ebonite scales
Heirloom Razor Strop Co. Old no2 Horsehide
Proraso Omega Boar
Castle Forbes Scotland 1445 shaving cream
Williams Expert Aqua Velva Aftershave

 

TUESDAY'S SHAVE​

- Eau de Parfum with Scuttle

Perfumed by:
Douglas Smythe


Shampoo - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum Puck
Bath Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum Bar

Razor - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Double Open Comb Ascension (316L Stainless Steel Adjustable) (Fully Screwed Down)
Blade - *4th Shave
Shave Brush - 20mm GBS Synthetic 3rd generation
Shave Soap - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum *CK-6 Formula
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum
Deodorant - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum
Fragrance/Aftershave - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum in Stoneware Jug
Fragrance - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements/Crown King - Atomic Age Bay Rum Eau de Parfum
Scuttle - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Moonscape Scuttle *Discontinued product (glad I have one)

 

Tuesday SOTD



Blackland ERA Level 5 OC / Personna
Restored Rubberset 20mm Maggard Synth
ZM/B&M Nocturne Shaving Soap & Aftershave

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Superb Tabacstag
This is the 8th shave on this blade and it is still butter smooth and efficient. I tried the Supply aftershave for the first time and it feels nice. It has a subtle scent of lavender and leaves my skin feeling good.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Supply SE Fin
Blade: Supply Black label SE
Brush: Simpsons Trafalgar T3
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Lather: Tabac Original
Aftershave: Supply Calm Splash
Additional Care:
Supply Moisturizer

 

Soap- Sara’s Creations Bergamot/Black pepper

Shave- Braun Series 7 electric.

Lately, I have been using the electric a lot because;
1) Thanks to a side effect of medication, my leg hair has been growing slowly & sparsely.
2) This shaver has a pivoting head that works extremely well, giving me a shave that is nearly as close as a wet shave.

So I got a DFS today.

 

Colibri (Hummingbird) with 1.1mm plate.
Feather blade (3).
Delrin handle synthetic brush.
Soap Commander Fortitude shave soap.
Timeless shave bowl.
American Tobacco by Andy Hilfiger.

Awesome Tuesday shave.

Have a great day everyone!

 

Blackland Dart / Kai blade
Yaqi Synthetic
Chiseled Face / Ghost Town Barber

8/19/1942

 

Retirement day shave

Soap: vintage Williams
Brush: Jayaruh JR#393
Razor: Rockwell 6C with R2 plate
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock stainless green
After: Ariana and Evans post shave serum

I was delighted when the mail yesterday brought me a wonderful new brush JR#393, gifted by @Jayaruh in the TSD raffle. Beautiful brush! I soaked it last night and did a couple of lathers with Arko to start the boar break-in process. This morning I just used it and got a great result from the vintage Williams soap.

Today is my last working day. Working remotely makes some things strange. Previously at my company, a last day was largely ceremonial. The person came in, had a meeting with HR to sign some documents, turned in their laptop and their badge, and had a going away lunch with their coworkers.

I have already met with HR over video and signed documents via DocuSign. I am supposed to take my laptop to FedEx and they will pack and ship it back. I shall say goodbye to coworkers via video. Other than that, it's a work day in which I am trying to wrap up a project I have been working on for months.