SoS: February 2023

Feb 24th
Gold Goodwill w PermaSharp (1)
APShave Silvertip/ MeEE LE #007
Haslinger Schafmilch
Thayers
Myrsol F/Extra

Have a great day all.

 

DE SOTD, Friday, February 24th 2023

Razor : Yaqi 316 Stainless steel torsion slant with Yaqi 316 tear drop "cannon" handle- Mfg Jan 2023>, mild to tame mid range, this is my first use outing with this razor and was impressed with the slant performance for being on the tame side but the results are stellar, very efficient whisker snipper.
I just shaved like I usually do and I felt not threatened by any overly aggressiveness like some razors. The machining was tested if the blade was equal on both sides when shaving and that was a very accurate feel and very satisfied + finish was adequate for shaving ( I did stone a few sharp edges with care before, use your discretion on that because its owners call). It mowed down my one days stubble with no problems using my simple routine of 2 passes WTG & ATG and any pickups felt and it passed with flying colors for my desired type razor.
As for a slant razor enthusiast over the years it is not like other past slant razors for design and is more on the simplification design & Yaqi set a good example IMO so far. The blade clamping is excellent with no chatter other than whiskers getting snipped and loading and unloading blade is normal for a tab covered razor type IMO. Just use care like normal handling of sharp objects of any kind. The Yaqi Tear drop handle worked well also and l like tapered handles from years ago also using them.
Other razor manufactures will copy this design over the years more than likely because it is a great simple slant design & compact size possibly for them to manufacture (looks like Yaqi can think outside the box making slant razors at least & especially their 2 slants they offer are just different performers on the aggression scale(1 tame & 1 aggressive) + different designs for their 2 slant offerings).
Kind of long winded review of my first impressions. But some fellows are curious no doubt and like to know what it was like to use!
Blade : Gillette Astra SP(1) sharp & smooth with excellent longevity + my standard blade for testing new razors I have used over the years.
Soap : Razorock XXX, nice unique clean scented soap with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi " lucky dice" 26mm fan type brown whiskers Mew synthetic- excellent lather generator, velvet cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Won this proto type brush in the raffle sale 3 weeks ago.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my new Yaqi 316 SS slant razor with a Astra SP blade.


Have some great shaves!

 

Friday Shave

Lather: TSD Wheat Shaving Cream Sensitive
Brush: Rubber Set
Razor: Henson AL13 V2 +
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium
Post: Ariana and Evans Post Shave Serum

 

Saturday February 25, 2023
Brush: Dogwood Handcrafts
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Boonana
Razor: Henson Ti22 V2 +
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Post: Osma Alum Block
Post: Southern Witchcrafts Boonana

 

Friday, February 24

MWF~~Simpson M7~~Barbasol Floating Head/Polsilver SI~~Vintage Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
Have a great day!​

 

Saturday 02.25.23
RAZOR: Henson Shaving Titanium [Ti22] Medium v2
BLADE: Gillette‌ Nacet
BRUSH: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 26mm Maggard SHD Fan
LATHER: Saponificio Varesino Desert Vetiver Shaving Soap
POST: Saponificio Varesino Desert Vetiver Artisan Aftershave

 

Saturday SOTD


Razor: Muhle Rocca R95
Blade: Gillette Platinum (D6)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers THBS Black Wolf 25mm Green Milk Glass
Bowl: Black Ship Grooming 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: SheaMoisture African Black Soap
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Mojito
Shave Soap: Spearhead Shaving Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime
Butter: Luxx Jasmine Lime
Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime

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SOTD: 25th February 2023.


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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears Original Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 11137
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Derby Shaving Soap Bowl.
Razor: Parker 55SL Semi-Slant. (Face) - Statum Platinum Chrome. (D1)
Razor: (Head/Dome) Schick G type Injector - Personna PTFE SS Injector. (D4)

Post:
Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Alum Rub. / Cold Water Face & Head Rinse. Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel. /Adidas Extreme Power EdT.

Greetings,

Another one of my eclectic shave set ups to start the weekend off with a superb start. Last week of my sub-continent blade focus. Finishing it off with my new firm favourite blade pairing it up with with the Parker 55SL making another wonderfully smooth efficient razor/blade duo.

Derby & Arko have become my go to soap choices for my head shaves. The slickness, protection & post shave feel that both of these humble soaps provide is excellent.

A close comfortable face and head shave with no errors to report. finishing the shave off with a few small squirts of Adidas Extreme Power EdT to the pulse points.

My face & precious swede are feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.

 

GaRtBnX

 

Saturday 25th February


Semogue SOC Boar - MWF - Feather AC SS Scotchwood/Feather Pro Super #7 - Bien-être Rose EDC

 

Wolfman Bronze Guerrilla
Personna Lab Blue
TOBS Grapefruit Shave Cream
Maggard 2 Band
Stirling Duke Aftershave

 

Saturday morning:

L’Oréal Men Expert Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Canadian Tech/Rapira day 11
Bombay Shaving Company SC
Prep ASB
Alt Innsbruck AS Splash
Polo Green EdT

The day before yesterday I received a parcel from India with some goodies and this Bombay cream was one of them. Today was my first time using it and I’m very satisfied - the scent is very pleasant, it lathers beautifully from just a small dab on both cheeks, it has a decent menthol sensation that’s more detectable during the second and third passes not to mention how skin friendly it is. The Prep and the Alt Innsbruck aftershave were such a perfect finish. Finally a little Polo Green and I’m ready to take my daughter and nephew out for breakfast. Another spectacular three pass BBS shave that was so much fun!

Enjoy the weekend - be well and stay safe!


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Saturday Straights' Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Musgo Real Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger
Russian Rocket 5/8
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva Musk AS

The Musgo Real Shaving Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #41 2-band Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Russian Rocket 5/8 Straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Saturday, February 25

MWF~~PL8~~Red-Injun 101~~Vintage YSL M7
Have a great day!​

 

saturday
french goodwill empire/platinum
mr.ee 10098
mdc
lime sec


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-The-Sunday-Shave-
brit gold 1 piece
permasharp
mr.ee #002
royal forest

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25 February, 2023

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 3 Manchurian
Soap: West of Olympia | Envy | Lust | Pride mashup.
Post: CeraVe moisturising lotion..
Fragrance: Manhattan Eau de Parfum by Roja Dove

Now, that's what I'm talking about! A sublime shave with the West of Olympia soaps.. I'd forgotten how good they were/are... and The Platinum has found a new home.. my word, that was a smooth shave with the Merkur.. I love it when a plan comes together.

 

Gillette Flare Tip (black handle) / Gillette Stainless
RajonCajonBrushes / Maggards Synthetic
Stirling Sandalwood

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Sunday 02.26.23
RAZOR: Rocnel SE50 Artiist Club 2022
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. 26mm G5C Synthetic
LATHER: Lodrino La Riviera Shaving Soap
POST: 4711 Original Aftershave Lotion (splash)

 

Gillette Black Handle Flair Tip (Y4)
Personna 74 Tungsten Blade (22)
Frank Shaving Badger Brush
Chiseled Face Pine Tar Soap
Sea Breeze Astringent
Nivea Deep After Shave