SoS: January 11, 2016 - January 17, 2016

JAN 14,2016
SOTD​

Mudder Focker (Excellent soap compared to Proraso!)
Bolzano Blade
HTGAM Razor
Semogue 1305
Alum
Antesol
Weleda balm​

 

Not that much of a frigid Friday in my bathroom:

Stirling Pre-Shave Soap
Large Horsehair Barbershop
Super Speed/Astra day 5
Henri et Victoria Fall's Lumberjack SS
Henri et Victoria Bergamot Vetiver AS

A very nice Quebecois-style selection as far as soap and aftershave is concerned. Claude Pilon who owns Henri et Victoria created this Fall's Lumberjack soap which has a nice, mild outdoorsy scent and tremendous lather as well as great skincare. Menthol is listed as an ingredient, but it's really not detectable for the most part - perhaps a little bit after the shave. The Bergamot Vetiver aftershave he created is very cold and also beautifully-scented with excellent soothing to it.

Wishing everyone a terrific weekend in advance!

 

Thank you!

 

Beautiful cat!

 

Thanks,the brush is nothing special , i got it about a year and a half ago on Amazon for $7.00 I don't remember what make it is but I like it!

 

Excellent photo. Good looking gear. Congratulations!

 

If you like it, then it's special.

 

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it.

 

Liking it is good enough for me. Good buy!

 

What is steampunk?

 

70* would good.

 

Beauty stuff!!!

 

What is Steampunk?

Steampunk originally described a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy about a time in history, usually Victorian era society, with the technology of the day powered by steam. This genre included gears and airships (also called dirigibles.)

“During the Victorian era, steam power revolutionized almost every aspect of life. The steam engine made full-scale industrialization possible and produced mechanical power more efficiently and to greater degrees than human and animal labor could manage on their own.” (from GDFalksen’s Tumblr blog.)

According to The Ministry of Peculiar Occurances, “the “punk” in “Steampunk” comes from going against convention that, through creativity and declaration of one’s individuality be it through style, gadgets, or attitude, sets one apart.”

However, now days, steampunk is more than just a literary genre, it’s a cultural movement. Steampunk fashion and reenactment are a big part of this culture and there exists steampunk movies and music.

 

Thank you. I didn't know that.

 

Planned Shower for Friday:
Bodywash-Dove Care+ 4 Men
Soap-Dial 4 Men Odor Guard(Yale Bowl Blue)
Shampoo-Clubman Country Club

Finally opening the second of my 2 Clubmen shampoos(I think I placed this order on the Clubman website a couple years ago). Looks like I'll need a new bodywash in a day or so. The Yale Bowl is the stadium where Yale Univ. plays football. As a Harvard fan, I am forced to admit it's a nice stadium. They'll probably "reformulate" it, as happened to the old Stanford Stadium. Stinks. (IMO).

 

Thank you , you're very kind to praise the photo.

 

May I say that the "Hank and Vicki" aftershave looks impressive

 

Simpsons Chubby CH3 Super, Tabac, Proraso Preshave & Muhle Razor.

 

TWIN BLADE THEME
Great smooth shave with a twin edge injector blade.
NOS blade pack was worth opening.
First time using a twin blade on an injector.
Razor - M2
Brush - Vintage badger
Blade - NOS Personna twin blade
Soap - Erasmic
Pre/Post - Primrose oil soap