SOS: January 2021

Shave of the day

Razor - early 40s Aristocrat
Blade - gillette wilkenson
Brush - jayaruh 260 synthetic
Soap - Razorock Tobacoo
Post - medicated witch hazel
A/S - Razorock Puros

Happy New year ! Its been awhile since i’ve been on and just wanted to share a wonderful shave.
The shave was smooth and easy. Lather was great and im left smelling like a nice humidor and feeling smooth as Sinatra.


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01/02/21 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Triple Milled Soap
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Boomtown Bay Rum Shampoo & Conditioner Puck
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements I Gingerbread Man Seasonal Artisan Shaving Soap Ultra Premium CK-6 Formula
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Peregrino - 24mm Roswell (grey) Hybrid Synth Brush
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Smart Helix Apollo Stainless Steel Razor UA19028 Mild Setting
Astra Green Superior Platinum Blade - 1st Shave
Lancaster Razor Works Lavender Black Sheep Shaving Towel
Phoenix Shaving No Slip Grip Alum Block with Rubber Grip Band
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Alum Block Dry Dock System
Thayers Alcohol Free Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe Vera
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements I Gingerbread Man Seasonal Artisan Aftershave Cologne
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Mentholated Mysterium Serum Advanced Fragrance & Alcohol Free Aftershave Balm
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Diver Down Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength - Homage to the Original Seaforth Spiced!​

 

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Parker adjustable injector, Schick injector blade, shave 8


Razor set at 5. Shave was close but on the wrong side of the BBS fence. Blade should have lasted at least 10 shaves before it dropped off which highlights the major shortcoming of this razor. It is too mild exposure wise else the blade should have lasted longer which the Schicks do for me in other mild injectors.

Final thoughts it is a great razor even with it's shortcomings for someone new to injectors and don't like to use D.P.R. (Dead People's Razors) in the sub $75 realm coming in at $32 with blades as of this posting. Just make sure if it isn't performing to expectations even after dialing it up to 5 to also use a Schick blade in it besides the Personna blades it comes with. A sharper blade will increase the performance for that reason alone as I can attest to.

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New year's face shave.

Pre: Warm water
Brush: Yaqi Moka two band badger 26mm
Soap: LIGNVM MMXIX by Jabonman
Shavette: Chinese clone Feather Artist Club SS
Blade: Feather Professional
Post: Witch hazel & Weleda balm

An awesome way of starting the New Year.

 

It has been many days since my last shave, and this German razor made short work of the whiskers. I had a nice 2 pass shave, that left me BBS, with a minor touch-up. Zero issues.

Razor- J.A.Henkels Twin Works. "Friodur"
Brush- RazoRock 400. High Mountain Badger knot.
Soap- AOS "OUD". Fantastic scent.
Aftershave- Shulton Old Spice. The Admiral decanter.

 

Rockwell 6S Matte Black with Stirling Spice and Old Spice.

Prep: Hot Shower and Bloom/Lather Building Water
Soap: Proraso Red
Razor: Rockwell 6S Matte Black (R6, R5, R4, and R3)/Merkur Mustache and Eyebrow Razor
Blade: Rockwell (5)/Merkur Mustache and Eyebrow Blade (19)
Brush: Omega Jade Boar
AS: Proraso Red
ASB: Proraso Red Pre/Post (Used for Post only)

I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

SOTD : 2nd January 2021.


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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Cussons Imperial Leather ~ Arctic Ocean & Icelandic Moss Shower Gel.
Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Yardley ~ English Lavender Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Omega Midget.
Face & Head Lather.
Face: wtg, xtg, atg, + pick ups.
Head: wtg, atg, + pick ups.
Lather : Kent Luxury Shaving Soap.
Blade : Tiger Platinum. (1)
Razor: Mühle R41.

Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./ Denim Original ASL./Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

(Open Comb DE Razor Week)

First Face & head shave of 2021.

After the long run with the Yaqi Katana razor i've decided to give my open comb razors a run out to start the new year off in style... Starting off with the assertive semi-open comb Muhle R41 paired together with the Tiger Platinum blade which was another great match mowing through my stubble with effortless ease....I have mentioned before in my past postings what a wonderful efficient razor the R41 is now that i have vastly improved my technique & gained my shaving confidence when shaving with this wonderful assertive Fräulein...A very enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable /near BBS shave with no errors to report.

My intended plan for 2021 , is to carry on adding soft & hardware items to my SOTD set ups that i haven't gave much attention to in the past and to try and curb my urges and make 'NO MORE' impulsive shaving related buying bouts this year. 'I always say the same thing,' but i'm going to do my best...with a few exceptions such as my birthday or if i really need it, which at this present moment in time i don't, so that'll be it for a good few months at least.
I've said this umteenth times "i've got what i need, not what i want"....I'm going try to keep to my word and start to appreciate more, and use up what i already have in my humble shaving den. Enough of my babble...
Having a vast variety of something isn't always a good thing, you can't appreciate it enough.

A wonderful shave to start the year off in style...Wishing you all good health peace, happiness and contentedness for 2021....Finishing the shave off with small dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face & precious swede are feeling smooth & smelling devine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the first weekend of 2021 ladies & gentlemen.

 

Pre-shave:- Full Body Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- The Club (A&E) ~ Charlatans Traipse
Razor/Blade:- RazoRock Mission / Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow #1
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)

 

Happy New Year, Jorge. Don't be a stranger around here.

 

Thank you my friend!

 

I thought you used SE's only!

 

2021-01-02, Saturday

A bleah night: I woke up at 3 and watched some documentaries.
I wonder why they let experts speak when they are boring and soporific: couldn't they just write the text and have it dubbed by an actor?

A bleah day: too clear to be pleasant.
And a bleah photo!

But an excellent shave on a minimal growth: the albionic machine is very mild and the soap excellent, even in the post shave.





Sapone PS: Palmolive d'antan
Sapone: Nicky Chini, Cella all'olio di mandorla
Pennello: Oumo LE ‘Frighting for 2020’, 072/102, Fan Manchurian Finest
Rasoio: Gillette, Rocket Flare Tip, UK
Lametta: Gillette, 7 O’Clock, Super Stainless
AS 1: MilMil, Figaro Gel
AS 2: MilMil, BeMan, Balsamo Polivalente
EdT: Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill for Men
ST: Zachary Breaux, Uptown Groove

 

EndGen Gem Razor
Gem PTFE Blade
Razorock Don Marco Soap
Razorock Barrel Silvertip
Proraso Vitamin E Balm
Brut

 

Saturday Straights' Shave


Cold Water Rinse
De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #395 Badger
Henry Taylor
CWR
Pinaud Citrus Musk EdC

The De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #395 Badger. Two passes and touch ups with the Henry Taylor straight gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Citrus Musk EdC. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 2, 2021

RAZOR: Simmons Hardware 4/8 (Mug), LeResche 51 (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Omega Pro48 Boar
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH and Osage Rub.

 

Saturday morning:

L’Oreal Men Expert Facial Wash
Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
Super Speed/Minora day 8
Bundubeard Shark Dive SS
L’Oreal Men Expert Moisturizer
Musgo Real Classic AS Splash

These Minora blades are absolutely awesome blades - this one was on its eighth day and it’s still performing like a champ. Jaco’s Shark Dive soap really grew on me - when I first smelled it I was sort of put off by the scent but now I really enjoy it. The lather is so thick, rich, and slick, the blade glide is terrific, and the skincare is super. The L’Oreal Men Expert moisturizer works perfectly as a balm, and the Musgo Real aftershave smells lovely. Another picture perfect BBS shave!

Be well and safe!



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Happy New Year, Jeff .

 

January 2nd
Razor: Yates 921-M
Blade: Feather NHS (3)
Brush: Omega Evo
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: B&M Fougére Angelique
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
B&M Unscented Balm
AS: B&M Fougére Angelique

Good morning!


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Saturday, January 2

3P Almond Shaving Soap~~dubl duck #4~~2011 Mühle R41/Gillette Platinum
Have a great day!​