SOS: January 2019

31 January 2019

Soap: RazoRock Classic
Brush: Omega 10086
Razor: Fatip Grande
Blade: Astra SP (5)
Aftershave: Pinaud Special Reserve

 

Last shave for January:

Neutrogena Men Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Goodfella/7 AM day 7
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man SS
Davidoff Cool Water ASB
Davidoff Cool Water EdT

Although the 7 AM is pretty well finito it still gave me one last hurrah with a great BBS shave. This Sharp Dressed Man is one of the most magnificent soaps Rod and Mandy ever created!

 

Used the Stirling soap "Ozark Mountain" this morning for my Autostrop shave!
Turned out to be a 3 pass BBS shave!
Amazing what happens when you have good technique!
Y'all have a great day!

 

January 31st
Razor: Supply Co 2dot
Blade: Schick Proline
Brush: Yaqi Mew Brown
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Stirling MITA
Stirling Lemon Chill witch hazel
PAA Star Jelly unscented
AS: Stirling MITA


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January 31

Parker SRX
Rapira Swedish Supersteel (4)
B-400 by Tom handle w/Envy White Supreme Two-band
Third Pass Shaving Co. Active Duty
Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Aramis & Captain's Choice Bay Rum
30th focus shave

I completed my 30th consecutive shave with the Parker SRX shavette today. My focus began on December 29 and will resume again next week. I made progress toward my goal of developing routine near-BBS proficiency in two passes with the shavette. I used half DE blades, except for the current one, for two shaves each. I completed a side-by-side comparison of Rapira Swedish Supersteel and Lord Super Stainless DE blades, concluding that blade choice generally doesn't matter in the shavette.

I nearly consumed a container of Soap Commander Love soap. I also used C.O. Bigelow cream and Third Pass Shaving Co. Active Duty soap, as well as four different shaving brushes. I even learned how to get better lathers with the synthetic knot in my 30 Day Crew LE brush.

Stay warm, gentlemen!

 

Tobacco Thursday
Superb shave today. The 6s easily destroyed two days of growth in comfort. The jelly is a really good aftershave that leaves my face feeling smooth and protected, but not greasy. I was able to obtain a C2 pomade recently, and this stuff is legit. It goes on easily and does not make my hair crunchy. I like the scent, too.

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rockwell 6s R6
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Pre-Shave: Trader Joe's Jojoba oil
Lather: PAA Cavendish CK6
Aftershave: PAA Cavendish Shave Jelly
Additional Care:
Brew City/B&M C2 Pomade

 

Gem Bullet Tip razor
Treet blade
Stirling MITA SS
FS/WD boar brush
Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
Daxton A/S

Why to Treet blades rust so quickly for me? Don't know but they do. Can only get about 3 shaves out of them before the rust takes over. Yes, I take the blade out of the razor, dry it and put it in a dry place till the next shave. Don't know what more I can do except not use them any more. Oh well, there are more good blades. BTW, ended up with a nice shave and all is well. Now go enjoy your day folks.

 

Thursday 31st January



Pears Glycerine Soap
Nanny's Dragons Blood Soap
Mühle/nom Black Fibre Synthetic Brush
Feather AC SS (Japanese Style) with a Proline-P
Witch Hazel
Palmer's for Men Moisturiser
Brut Alaska AS

In a rush this morning....so no time for pampering.
2 passes for an easy very smooth shave

 

An inspired shave

 

January 31 SOTD:

Razor: Walbusch Humpback Slant
Blade: Gillette Rubie
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: PAA Et Tu
Aftershave: PAA Et Tu
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

SOTD January 31st


EDRIO #16 Ikon SBS
Vi-John Super Platinum
WCS Pro 49 (26mm, Frigate Class)
Van der Hudson
Stirling Bay rum PSB

 

Thursday Shave

Prep: Cold Water Rinse
Razor: GEM Bullet Tip "Flying Wing"
Blade: GEM Stainless Steel
Brush: Wild West Brushworks ~ Renaissance
Lather: Storybook Soapworks / Chatillion Lux ~ La Forêt de Liguest
Post: Alum, Thayer's Witch Hazel, Speik AS, Rodz Burnout ASB
EdT: Geoffrey Beene ~ Grey Flannel



Today's music provided by:
The Grateful Dead ~ Shakedown Street

 

Timeless Bronze SB/BIC. Marvelous razor. My only complaint is the handle is a bit too heavy but I still prefer it to my 95.

 

Thursday, January 31

Cella~~Mondial~~Wade & Butcher~~Floïd Blue
Have a great day!​

 

I refreshed this blade which had fallen out of favor recently. What a difference. Easy WTG strokes were making the shave a pleasure. Too easy as it turned out. Before you know it I managed to catch the edge on my skin. Yikes, a divot.

I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later but that doesn’t make me feel any better about it. Maybe this razor just doesn’t want to stay in the collection.

Hot water preparation
T&H Ultimate Comfort PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
Romera Wengue Chubby Manchurian Badger
John Clarke & Son NEVA 11/16
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm



Happy shaving - Karl

 

Not a problem Guy. Sure looks good in your photo. Great setup also.

 

Great line up Karl. Your brush is outstanding.

 

SOTD - Tabac Thursday

A really nice shave with the adjustable Weishi Nostalgic today after a great haircut at the barber. I had to throw the Vostok Amphibia in there as it went along with the black and red theme - I love that aftermarket bezel. I hope everyone enjoys their Thursday.

Josh

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Excellent picture of your gear Guy.

 

Good picture and setup Josh.